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  • Rain-related death toll exceeds 30 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; dozens injured

    Rain-related death toll exceeds 30 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; dozens injured

    The number of people killed in rain-related accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased to 27, including 18 children, on Sunday, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported.

    Apart from the fatalities, at least 38 people, inc­luding 20 children, have been injured.

    PDMA has issued a report on accidents in the province during the last five days, highlighting that 346 houses were partially destroyed while 46 houses were completely destroyed. Additionally, 76 cattle too, have died.

    Goods were distributed among the victims of Charsadda, Dir Lower, Dir Bala, Bajaur, Khyber Nowshera, Peshawar by PDMA.

    More rains are reportedly expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  • Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    A woman accidentally swallowed a pistol bullet in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi.


    She was shifted to Jinnah Hospital after complaining of severe stomachache, Geo News has reported.

    The woman’s husband has told the police that the bullets were kept in the open while the pistol was being cleaned. His wife put the bullet in her mouth jokingly, but it slipped inside.


    The wife then underwent an X-ray in which the bullet can be seen clearly.

  • Electronic goods including solar panels getting expensive as summer approaches

    Electronic goods including solar panels getting expensive as summer approaches

    In the latest price fluctuation to hit the market, an increase in electricity cost has been followed by a rise in prices of solar panels and other electronic goods.

    Within a span of one week alone, prices for electronics in the markets have increased by 20 per cent.

    It has been reported that electronic equipment have become more expensive in link with the increase in electricity prices i.e. by Rs 7.05 per unit.

    Likewise, the prices of solar plates have also increased by 20 per cent.

  • Rain emergency in Rawalpindi, below zero in Quetta as cold wave takes over

    Rain emergency in Rawalpindi, below zero in Quetta as cold wave takes over

    The weather in Quetta became colder after rain and snowfall while a rain emergency has been imposed in Rawalpindi after heavy rains.

    The Department of Meteorology has stated that weather in Quetta Valley and its surroundings will remain partly cloudy today. After yesterday’s rain and snowfall, the temperature in Quetta has dropped to minus five, reports Geo.


    Due to severe cold in Quetta, rainwater has frozen on the sides of roads. Consumers are also facing a reduction in natural gas pressure.

    Additionally, the Meteorological Department has said that the weather will remain very cold and dry in the northern districts of Balochistan. Rain is expected at a few places in Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, including Quetta, and snowfall is expected in the mountains.

    The lowest temperature has been recorded as minus 7 in Kalat.

    In Punjab, intermittent rain is continuing in Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. However, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has imposed a rain emergency in Rawalpindi.

    As per MD WASA, 25 mm of rain has been recorded in Rawalpindi. Teams are engaged in draining with heavy machinery while the flow of rainwater has been recorded as five feet at Katariyan in Nala Lai and four feet at Gawalmandi Bridge.


    Chief Meteorologist Sardar Faraz has predicted clear weather in Karachi with no expected rainfall, but cold and chilly winds are anticipated to lower temperatures, reports Hum News.

    Riders on a motorcycle wrap a plastic sheet over themselves to shelter as they make their way along a road amid rains in Karachi on March 1, 2024. — AFP

    The maximum temperature is estimated to range between 22 to 24 degrees Celsius.


    Currently, Karachi is experiencing winds at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, with a humidity level of 49 percent.


    The met office also noted that Karachi’s weather today will be chillier compared to yesterday.

  • Who is Dolly Chaiwala and why are fellow Indians jealous of him?

    Who is Dolly Chaiwala and why are fellow Indians jealous of him?

    A recent video of one of the richest men on the planet, Microsoft head Bill Gates, taking chai from a roadside tea-man Dolly Patil has gone viral, garnering a lot of reactions on social media platforms and in turn making the teaboy a sought-after celebrity and raising the number of his followers on TikTok and Instagram. 

    Dolly, with his colourful hair, ear piercings, retro shades, and lean body, has a unique personality prompting the media to campout at his stall after the video went viral. In the clip, Gates was seen experiencing the local culture in a very personal way – by enjoying a cup of chai. 

    The clip starts with Gates requesting, “One chai, please,” from Dolly Chaiwala. The tea seller’s unique method of preparing the tea on his special cart is a highlight, offering a glimpse into the artistry that goes into making the beloved drink. The video was shared on Bill Gates’ account to appreciate the diversity of India. 

    ANI too interviewed the chaiwala who claimed that he did not even know who Bill Gates was when the video was shot. 

    “I was not aware at all. I thought that he was a guy from a foreign country so I should serve him tea. The next day when I came back to Nagpur I came across ‘Maine kisko chai pilaya.’ He (Bill Gates) said ‘Wow, Dolly ki Chai.’ We did not speak at all, he was standing just beside me and I was busy with my work.”

    Talking about his styling, he said, “I watch South movies and from them, I have learned these styles…Today, I feel that I have become ‘Nagpur ka Dolly chai wala.’ In future, I wish to serve tea to [Indian] Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

    The statement took the internet by storm. An account on Instagram posted, “To hell with my degree, I should have been selling tea.” 

    A user commented that this will be remembered as the most unexpected collaboration ever. 

    People envied by posting memes about the newly famous Dolly managing to meet Bill Gates. 

    Some made fun of the fact that Dolly did not recognise Bill Gates after getting famous. 

    Another quipped that it’s the time of chaiwalas, as one became PM (referring to Narendra Modi of India) and now Dolly become so famous that he met Bill Gates. 

    However, writer Dilip Mangal in a matter-of-fact way, pointed out that Bill Gates can see a market of 50 million middle-class Dalit consumers/buyers in India. He not only drinks tea from a Dalit’s shop-Dolly Chaiwala-but also gets a video made of it. 

  • More than 4,000 cases of child abuse recorded in Pakistan in 2023: Report

    More than 4,000 cases of child abuse recorded in Pakistan in 2023: Report

    The latest National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) report reveals another concerning figure of child abuse recorded in 2023.

    According to the report, Cruel Numbers 2023, a total of 4,213 children were reportedly affected by abuse of various kinds in Pakistan.

    This indicates that 11 children were abused everyday.

    The report is compiled by Sahil and as per the reported cases, 53 percent of the victims were girls while 47 percent were boys.

    The youngest age group of children sexually abused was between 0-5 years old.

    Highest number of cases recorded were in Punjab with 75 percent reported incidents.

    Sahil Executive Director Manizeh Bano points out that Article 25-A of the Constitution assures free education for children aged between five to 16 years, further asserting on the “importance of providing life-skills based education to empower children and protect them from exploitation”.

  • Faisalabad: New revelations coming up in minor housemaid assault case

    Faisalabad: New revelations coming up in minor housemaid assault case

    Important details are coming to light in the death of 11-year-old Ayesha allegedly at the hands of house owners in Faisalabad.


    Ayesha, an 11-year-old domestic worker who was killed by violence in Faisalabad, got hired four months ago for a salary of 5,000 per month in a house belonging to a female lecturer in Naimat Colony.


    Ayesha was beaten up on the allegations of theft to such an extent that she succumbed to her injuries and died.


    Her parents have said that when they reached the Civil Hospital, they saw that their daughter was badly injured. They also revealed that they are being pressured by the influential suspects to reconcile, but they want them to be punished severely. Three of them are in police custody.


    The police has informed Geo News that the girl was hired three to four months ago, while the child was beaten up a week ago. Further investigation is going on.

    Previously, a horrific incident of violence against a young housemaid came to light in Faisalabad over the weekend. A 10-year-old maid died at the hands of her employers, reported Aaj TV.


    The incident took place in Faisalabad’s Naimat Colony area, where a 10-year-old domestic worker died due to violence, after which the employers were detained and an investigation started. Three people, including two women, have been named in the case and all the suspects have been arrested.


    Ayesha, 10, had been serving as house help in the house of Fazl-ur-Rehman, Suneela Tufail, and Raheela Tufail. The mother of the girl has said that she was not allowed to meet the child for three months. She was only informed about the death of the child.


    According to the police, the female owner reached the civil hospital last night with the body of the girl. There were marks of violence on the girl’s body. The owner claimed that these were the marks of allergy on the girl’s body but the parents of the girl registered the case of death by violence in the police station.
    The police spokesperson said that more facts will come out after the autopsy.

  • Lahore: Public holiday announced on March 2

    Lahore: Public holiday announced on March 2

    The local government has announced a public holiday in Lahore on March 2 (Saturday) to mark the annual urs of Hazrat Shah Hussain, popularly known as Madhu Lal Hussain.


    The 436th annual three-day urs celebrations of Madhu Lal Hussain will begin in Lahore on Saturday, reports The News.


    Secretary Auqaf Dr Tahir Raza will inaugurate the urs by performing traditional chador laying on the grave of the saint. Members of the Religious Committee and a large number of devotees will participate on the occasion as well.


    The Auqaf Department has allocated Rs459,000 for the Urs grant. Local police have made foolproof security arrangements for the visitors.

  • ASP Sheharbano to be given treat by Saudi royalty for her bravery

    ASP Sheharbano to be given treat by Saudi royalty for her bravery

    Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki met the brave police officer ASP Sheharbano Naqvi and announced that the Kingdom is arranging a royal visit for her along with her family.

    The news was broken by Murtaza Ali Shah of Geo News who shared that the diplomat offered the trip to the ASP during their meeting at the Saudi Embassy.
    Al-Malki hosted ASP Sheharbano, appreciated the courage of the police officer, and told her that the Saudi govt would bear the expenses of her travel to Saudi with her family as a royal guest.


    Syeda Sheharbano Naqvi is being lauded for her display of courage in rescuing a woman from a fanatic mob in the Ichra market. She recently met Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters where the army chief appreciated her for her bravery.


    She has also been nominated for the highest artillery award in the police, the Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal (QPM).

  • Sindh govt declares rain emergency, announces half-day in Karachi

    Sindh govt declares rain emergency, announces half-day in Karachi

    Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, has on Thursday imposed rain emergency in the province and declared that tomorrow (Friday) will be a half-day for all government and private offices in the megacity.

    On Wednesday, the Sindh Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a notice warning of the possibility of urban flooding in the province with expected heavy rainfall, directing deputy commissioners and all concerned officials to take required measures, reports Dawn.


    According to the advisory issued by the Meteorological Department, rain/thunderstorms with scattered heavy rainfall is expected in northern parts of the province from Feb 29 till March 2.


    “Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in low-lying areas. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture into deep sea till March 1 while those of Sindh are advised to remain careful during the forecast period,” it said.


    Today, the Sindh chief minister chaired a meeting to discuss the matter, deciding to declare a rain emergency in the province and put local institutions, the administration, and hospitals on high alert, a statement issued by his spokesperson said.


    The statement also said that Murad decided that tomorrow would be a half-day at all public and private offices in Karachi and urged the people to not leave their houses unnecessarily.


    “After 2 pm tomorrow, three to four spells of rainfall have been predicted in different areas of Karachi,” he said.


    Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab also confirmed the same. In a post on X, he said: “Though preparations have been made, as a matter of abundant precaution, it has been decided in the meeting presided by CM that tomorrow will be a half-day for offices in Karachi division from 2 pm.


    “Citizens are requested to also avoid unnecessary movement to avoid any inconvenience,” he said.


    Meanwhile, the meeting chaired by the Sindh CM was informed by PDMA Director General Salman Shah that rainfall had been predicted in the northern areas of the province from tonight till March 2 (Saturday).


    He said that rainfall was expected in the central areas of the province from March 1 (tomorrow), adding that rains were expected in the province from today.
    “Rains are expected to begin in Karachi on Friday afternoon, with 13mm to 16mm expected in a 12-hour timespan,” the official informed the meeting.


    Over the possibility of rainwater entering the province from the mountainous areas in Balochistan’s Jhal Magsi and Khuzdar, CM Murad directed the Larkana commissioner to make the necessary arrangements in this regard.


    Meanwhile, the provincial irrigation department assured Murad that Manchhar Lake would be able to withstand the inflow of rainwater.


    The Karachi mayor acknowledged that there were drainage issues after last month’s rainfall. However, he assured that these were being resolved, adding that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) had 53 vehicles with suction machines available.


    PDMA’s Shah also vowed to provide the necessary machinery to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) for draining rainwater, noting that Karachi’s main artery Sharea Faisal comes under water pressure during the rains.