ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to trigger floods in Punjab’s rivers, and flash floods in the northern part of the country due to as many as four expected Glof (glacial lake outburst flow) events. According to the NDMA, 40 to 60 per cent more rainfall than usual is likely throughout the country during monsoon. “Three weather anomalies — above normal rains, melting glaciers, and a westerly system — together can cause flooding of the 2014 intensity. The abnormal rains will start from July 25 and continue into August,” said Syed…
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OKARA: Rape suspects facing court trial on Wednesday publicly beat up a widow and her rape survivor daughter for pursuing the case in Ahmadabad locality of the city. As per FIR, a widow, Manzooran Bibi, along with her rape survivor daughter (A) was returning home after attending case hearing in the court of additional session judge, when they were intercepted by alleged rapists, including Basharat, Allah Rakkha, Muzammal, Ibrahim, Ali Raza and Malik Shan. The suspects publicly subjected the widow and her daughter to severe torture, tearing their clothes allegedly to teach them a lesson for pursuing the case. After…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notices to 34 television channels, asking them to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for airing the remarks of two lawmakers criticising the judiciary. “Reporting, broadcasting and telecast of the press conference also constitute contempt and, therefore, show cause notices be issued to all the televisions channels which will be served through the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra). The channels are required to submit explanation why proceedings should not be initiated against them for committing contempt of the court,“ said an order dictated by Chief Justice…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday asked PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and spokesperson Raoof Hasan to join an investigation into a ‘controversial’ social media post on party founder Imran Khan’s verified X account. However, it restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from harassing the PTI leadership over the issue. Following the court order, both PTI leaders appeared before an investigation team. FIA had issued notices to Barrister Gohar, Raoof Hasan and PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub, stating that an inquiry had been initiated on the “misuse” of Mr Khan’s verified X account on which “highly obnoxious and inciting content against state…
At least three people died and 12 were injured early on Thursday morning when a passenger coach erupted into flames after colliding with a motorcycle in Balochistan’s Lasbela district, officials said. Lasbela Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) captain (rtd) Naveed Alam confirmed the casualties to Dawn.com. According to him, the coach was heading from Karachi to Quetta when the accident occurred in Lasbela’s Uthal tehsil. Police and rescue officials rushed to the site of the incident upon receiving the alert and immediately began rescue efforts, SSP Alam said. Seven injured passengers, including children, were first taken out of the vehicle by…
Jake Gyllenhaal reveals why he doesn’t see being legally blind as a bad thing. The Nightcrawler star got candid about how the condition helped him in his acting career, revealing that he likes to think of the disability as “advantageous.” “I’ve never known anything else. When I can’t see in the morning, before I put on my glasses, it’s a place where I can be with myself,” he told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Wednesday. The Oscar nominee, 43, even used that during one of his critical scenes from 2015’s “Southpaw,” according to Page Six. Gyllenhaal performed a scene without his contacts…
Brad Pitt is holding out on hope that he will eventually make amends with his children, even if they have dropped his last name. According to a source cited by Us Weekly, the Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood actor, 60, isn’t ready to give up. “After years of legal battles, Brad still isn’t ready to give up on his children,” the insider said. “But knowing his children are dropping his last name is upsetting.” The update comes at the heels of the news that his daughter Shiloh, whom he shares with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, legally dropped the surname ‘Pitt’ from her…
Mamie Laverock’s mother, Nicole Rockmann, will not let it slip and is anticipated to hold the hospital accountable after her daughter fell from a five-storey walkway. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Rockmann shared When Calls the Heart star’s recovery days after undergoing several surgeries following her five-storey fall. “There is an absolute miracle, and there will be accountability,” the mother vehemently said, blaming the hospital where Laverock fell. She adamantly stated that the family is planning to take legal action against the media facility, deeming the incident a “negligence-type case.” “We have a case. All we care about is that…
Katherine Kelly Lang seemed to anticipate winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, as she had already written an acceptance speech. The Bold and the Beautiful star recently told People Magazine at the Celebrating Aspiring Magazine Summer Edition event that she has an acceptance speech ready for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, “I knew I had to. I’m not very good at speeches. I don’t love speaking in front of people,” the 62-year-old actress humbly shared, shedding light on her reasons for preparing the oration beforehand. “I am an actress, but I like being in front…
Nina Dobrev has provided a positive update on her recovery after undergoing surgery following a severe e-bike accident last month. The actress, 35, took to Instagram to share the good news, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and well wishes from her fans. “Thank you to everyone who has been sending kind messages, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes,” she continued in her post. “I have been feeling the support and positive energy. It means more than you will ever know.” Dobrev also remembered her thoughts heading into the operation on her Instagram Story: “Anyone else get scared before surgery?…
