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  • TikTok star Sabrina Bahsoon launches fund for Palestinian children’s education

    TikTok star Sabrina Bahsoon launches fund for Palestinian children’s education

    Lebanese-Malaysian TikTok star Sabrina Bahsoon, also known as “Tube Girl,” is helping Palestinians by initiating a fund to assist Palestinian children. With a following of nearly 800,000 on TikTok, Sabrina has teamed up with Geutanyoe Malaysia, an advocacy group, to provide aid to Palestinian refugees in Malaysia. These refugees have come from Gaza and the West Bank

    Sabrina’s initiative focuses on education and she has established a fund dedicated to sponsoring the schooling of 14 Palestinian children at the Marifah International School in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia. Sabrina’s kind act is all about making sure these children can go to a good school and have the opportunity for a better future.
    Geutanyoe Malaysia has expressed sincere appreciation for Sabrina’s generous support, acknowledging her commitment to the cause through the creation of the “Sabrina Bahsoon’s Fund for Palestinian Children’s Education.”

    It added: “This contribution not only nurtures young minds but also serves as a safe haven for them in a context of protracted displacement. Together, this coordinated effort strengthens our resolve to empower the Palestinian community through education.”

  • Nepali cricketer sentenced to eight years in prison for rape

    Nepali cricketer sentenced to eight years in prison for rape

    Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichane was sentenced to eight years in prison in a rape case, while a fine of Rs300,000 (three lacs) was also imposed on him.

    A single bench of the Kathmandu District Court sentenced the leg sniper to eight years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs3 lacs on his conviction in a rape case. The court also ordered Lamichhane to pay another two lac rupees to the victim.

    Lamichhane’s lawyer Saroj Ghimer while talking to the media said that they would appeal against this decision in the High Court.

    In September last year, the Nepal Cricket Association suspended Sandeep Lamichhane from the team after he was accused of raping an 18-year-old girl.

  • Pakistan vs New Zealand’s T20 series trophy unveiled

    Pakistan vs New Zealand’s T20 series trophy unveiled

    The trophy for the five T20 match series between Pakistan and New Zealand has been unveiled.

    Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and Kiwi captain Kane Williamson participated in unveiling of the T20 series trophy.

    In the first T20, the Pakistani team will enter the field under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi with four fast bowlers. Apart from Shaheen Afridi, the other fast bowlers will be Amir Jamal along with Haris Rauf and Zaman Khan, according to Geo News.

    Sources say that Muhammad Nawaz will be preferred over leg-break googly bowler Usama Mir in the first T20I, while Saim Ayub will open the innings with wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan.

    Former captain Babar Azam will play at number three while the aggressive Fakhar Zaman has agreed to play at number four.

    Azam Khan will play as a wicketkeeper if he joins the eleven-member team.

    The first match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held in Auckland on Friday, January 12. Shaheen Afridi will lead the national team for the first time.

  • Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at 55, fans pour in heartfelt messages

    Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at 55, fans pour in heartfelt messages

    Hindustani classical singer and music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan died in Kolkata on January 9 at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife Soma Khan, two sons, and a daughter.

    The renowned singer had been battling cancer and was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata in November 2023.

    He was part of the Rampur-Sahaswan musical tradition and was the great-grandson of its founder, Inayat Hussain Khan.

    He was honored with the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2022 for his contributions to the field of Art.

    After his demise, social media was filled with heart felt messages by his fans.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “Pained by the demise of Ustad Rashid Khan Ji, a legendary figure in the world of Indian classical music.”

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on X that, “A hugely respected vocalist with unparalleled genius in creating music, he made us proud by settling here and making Bengal his home.”

    User Kanpriya wrote: “Lost count of the number of times I have listened to this master piece. “Aaoge jab tum saajna” is just an intro to the world of Ustad sahab’s music.”

  • Having trouble with renewing your passport? There’s a WhatsApp number you can contact for help

    Having trouble with renewing your passport? There’s a WhatsApp number you can contact for help

    The Department of Immigration and Passports has released a phone number and WhatsApp number for complaints and awareness on the issuance or renewal of passports.

    Afzal Nadeem Dogar’s report in Geo states that the Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, explained that due to his efforts, the issuance of passports is going on as usual. However, if the public has any problems, they should call phone numbers 0519107072 and 0519107072 to register their complaints or get information.

    According to DG Immigration and Passports, in case of delays in receipts or printing of passports, citizens should send a photo of their passport token receipt to WhatsApp number 03368566685 so that their complaint can be redressed.

    To read more: Why aren’t you getting your passport?

  • Four employees die in Kandhkot election commission office after gas leak

    Four employees die in Kandhkot election commission office after gas leak

    Four people have died after gas leaked in the rooms of Election Commission office in Tehsil Kundhkot, Geo has reported on Wednesday.

    The election commission office says that the four were employees of the Commission. They were sleeping in the room when they suffocated from the leaking gas.

    According to the election commission, three of employees who died belong to Larkana, while one belongs to Kandhkot.

    The deceased employees include election officer Mushtaq Magsi, data entry operator Farid Ahmed, data entry operator Majid Ali and Abdul Rauf.

  • Supreme Court upholds Pervez Musharraf’s death sentence in a treason case

    Supreme Court upholds Pervez Musharraf’s death sentence in a treason case

    The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the death sentence imposed on former President General (ret) Pervez Musharraf by a special court in 2019 in a high treason case.

    A four-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, and Justice Athar Minallah conducted the hearing. 

    A special court awarded a death sentence in 2019 to the former dictator according to Article 6 of the Constitution. A high treason case was filed against Musharraf during Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) tenure for imposing an “unconstitutional” emergency in the country in 2007.

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) declared the verdict of special court to hear the case against Musharraf under Article 6 “unconstitutional” on January 13, 2020.

    After that, the Pakistan Bar Council and senior lawyers, including Taufeeq Asif, challenged the LHC decision in SC.

    The court announced its reserved decision today on the petition filed by the former dictator against a death sentence.

    “Pervez Musharraf’s heirs did not follow the case even on multiple notices,” the SC remarked while rejecting the former president’s appeal.

  • 6th straight gain: Pakistani rupee closes at Rs281.13 against dollar

    6th straight gain: Pakistani rupee closes at Rs281.13 against dollar

    In a continued trend, the Pakistani rupee exhibited resilience against the US dollar, marking its sixth consecutive session of appreciation with a marginal uptick of 0.03 per cent in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. 

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a settlement at Rs281.13, reflecting an increase of Re0.09.

    This positive momentum follows Tuesday’s marginal gain when the rupee settled at Rs281.22 against the US dollar. 

    Against major currencies, the Pakistani rupee demonstrated notable strength, gaining 94.44 paisa against the Euro, closing at Rs307.16 compared to the previous value of Rs308.11.

    The British Pound observed a decrease of Rs1.38, closing at Rs356.98 in contrast to the previous day’s rate of Rs358.36. 

    Similarly, the Swiss franc experienced losses of Rs1.86, closing at Rs329.85 compared to Rs331.71 from the preceding session.

  • Winter vacations extended for junior students after deaths of 36 children in Punjab

    Winter vacations extended for junior students after deaths of 36 children in Punjab


    The caretaker government of Punjab has extended winter holidays for junior students till Grade One.


    Students of all classes till Grade One will commence school on January 16, whereas middle school students and seniors are advised to stay indoors.

    The caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has also cancelled morning assembly sessions till January 31.

    The announcement came as the CM was visiting Children’s Hospital, Lahore. He took notice of about three dozen deaths of children due to pneumonia in the province, the chief minister on Wednesday also decided to postpone all examinations slated to be held during this month.

    Announcing the holiday extension CM added, schools up to class 1 will be shut down across Punjab.

    Mohsin Naqvi summoned an emergency meeting at Children’s Hospital in Lahore on Wednesday in this regard, saying 8 out of every 10 children are suffering from pneumonia. 36 kids have died due to this in Punjab.

    Most of the deceased children are babies younger than six months, he added.

    Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of children using masks and washing hands in Lahore. This is made mandatory in schools.

    He also recommends the use of warm clothes amid the surge in cases of viral Pneumonia, especially in children, as highlighted by health experts in Lahore.

  • All you need to know about South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

    All you need to know about South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

    A case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been put in motion by South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, asking the court to look into the genocide being committed by Israel against Palestinians.

    The imposition of charges do not only pertain to the crimes perpetrated during the last few months since October 7 that have killed more than 23,000 people till now, but also the 75-year long apartheid, 56-year hostile occupation, and 16-year blockade on Gaza.

    The hearing will take place on January 11th and 12th in which a 15-judge panel will hear and deliberate the case.

    South Africa filed an 84-page suit with the court on December 29, quoting proofs and references of atrocities being committed by Israel in Gaza, asking the Court – a United Nations body established for settling interstate discords – to pronounce Israeli breaches of responsibilities under international law since October 7.

    “No armed attack on a State’s territory no matter how serious — even an attack involving atrocity crimes — can, however, provide any possible justification for, or defence to, breaches of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (‘Genocide Convention’ or ‘Convention’), whether as a matter of law or morality.”, read an excerpt from the suit.

    While the rulings are intended to be “binding”, a number of countries do not recognise its results. To give an example, the previous ICJ rulings of Russia invasion of Ukraine, and China’s claims in the South China Sea, were disregarded by China and Russia, consequently affecting ICJ’s credibility.

    Additionally, an NGO called Protect Palestine, an Action Guide, writes that according to experts, while South Africa “will make a strong case, it still may not be enough to rule against Israel. Israel will likely continue claims that “Hamas is embedded with civilians”, and that they “try to warn civilians”.

    The votes for and against, however, can pave the way to additional challenges for Israel and further affect the legal global standing of the country.

    Who is supporting South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel?

    The 57-member bloc known as the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) which includes Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and Morocco; Malaysia; Turkey; Jordan; Bolivia; The Maldives; and Namibia.

    A number of advocacy groups and civil society groups across the world including Terreiro Pindorama in Brazil, Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba in Italy, and Collectif Judeo Arabe et Citoyen pour la Palestine in France.

    Previously, Bolivia had filed a request to International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Comoros, and Djibouti to probe into the matter in Palestine.

    Read more: Can South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel stop war in Gaza?