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  • Delivery man’s 30-year-old Toyota Corolla hits two million kilometre milestone

    Delivery man’s 30-year-old Toyota Corolla hits two million kilometre milestone

    A 72-year-old New Zealander named Graeme Hebley’s 1993 Toyota Corolla has clocked more than two million kilometres – and the car is still running efficiently to this day.

    Hebley thinks the car can continue to be driven “forever” as the engine still performs flawlessly.

    “I wouldn’t believe it could do two million without something going wrong. In my whole career, that is the highest I have seen,” said Hebley when he hit the milestone.

    According to NDTV, Hebley has not had much trouble with the old car. He services it every two weeks at a local car care station. Shockingly, the service schedule has been the same for the past 22 years since he bought the car.

    Hebley works as a newspaper delivery contractor and drives 5,000 kilometres a week.

    Not many changes have been made to the vehicle since then besides replacing the wheel bearings and the cambelt about 20 times.

    Hebley too has not gotten tired of driving the car for more than 20 years. “I couldn’t help but love my Toyota Corolla. Whatever I do, it just bounces back.” Hebley says he has no plans to stop doing long drives across the country anytime soon. “The car might outlast me at this point,” he added.

    The 1993 Toyota Corolla owned by Hebley is a station wagon. Under the hood of this front-wheel drive vehicle is a 1.8-litre inline four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The engine can churn out 115 hp of maximum power and 156 Nm of peak torque.

  • PTI’s Azam Swati shifted to Islamabad after court’s order that no cases should be registered against him

    PTI’s Azam Swati shifted to Islamabad after court’s order that no cases should be registered against him

    Senator Azam Swati — who has been in detention since November 27 over his controversial tweets about senior military officials— has been shifted to Islamabad and taken into police custody. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader was brought to the capital via a special plane from Sukkur.

    On Thursday, Sindh Prosecutor General Faiz H Shah informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) of the development. During the hearing, the high court ordered that no cases should be registered against him.

    A two-member SHC bench, comprising Justice KK Agha and Justice Arshad Hussain Khan, took up the plea.

    The prosecutor general informed the bench at the hearing that Swati had been transferred to Islamabad and all cases registered against him in Sindh were being disposed of as C-Class, which means disposal of the case for being non-cognisable.

    “Consequently, all FIRs will now become ineffective,” he said.

    Speaking to the media after the hearing, Swati’s lawyer Anwar Mansoor Khan said that 34 cases were registered against his client in Sindh and all have now been categorised as “C class”.

    Swati was initially booked by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad over a “highly obnoxious campaign of intimidating tweets against state institutions” and subsequently arrested by the agency.

    Later, multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against him in Sindh and Balochistan for using “derogatory language” and “provoking the people against the army”.

    Earlier this month, PTI chairman Imran Khan slammed Quetta police’s decision to take Swati from Islamabad despite his health concerns.

  • Cambridge Dictionary changes the definition of ‘man’ and ‘woman’

    Cambridge Dictionary changes the definition of ‘man’ and ‘woman’

    The Cambridge Dictionary has altered its definition of ‘woman’ and ‘man’ to include people who identify as a gender different from their biological sex. The definition has been made to make the dictionary more inclusive.


    It has updated its definition of “Man” to include “an adult who lives and identifies as a male though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.”


    According to the popular dictionary, “Woman” has been altered to have a definition of “an adult who lives and identifies as female though they may have been said to have a different sex at birth.”


    The new definitions are inclusive of trans people. However, the Dictionary is being criticised for including people who do not identify with the sex they were born with.

  • Experts predict reduction in prices of petrol, diesel

    Experts predict reduction in prices of petrol, diesel

    According to oil price forecasts from energy experts, the price of petrol is likely to go down by Rs7.50 per litre, while the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) may be reduced by Rs12.37 per litre for the rest of this month.

    However, there won’t be a reduction in the price of petrol and high-speed diesel if the government increases the petroleum levy (PL) and corrects the backlog of exchange loss on a free-on-board (FOB) basis, according to Brecorder.

    Sources said that the price of petrol is likely to go down by Rs7.50, from Rs224.80 to Rs217.30 per litre, while the price of HSD is expected to slide by Rs12.37, from Rs235.30 to Rs222.93 per litre.

    The government is also poised to raise the tax on HSD, Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO), and Light Diesel Oil, according to sources in the Petroleum Division (LDO).

    It is also possible that the exchange loss arrears in fuel prices would be adjusted.

    There are lower prospects of the price of gasoline and HSD decreasing if the government raises the PL and corrects the exchange loss arrears. When petroleum goods reach the maximum level for PL, which is Rs50 per litre on each petroleum product, the government has promised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will apply general sale tax (GST).

    Currently, the government is charging a petroleum levy of Rs50 per litre on petrol, Rs25 per litre on HSD, Rs7.01 per litre on SKO and Rs15.39 per litre on LDO.

    The government, however, has promised the international lender that it will hike the levy on diesel to Rs50 by April 2023.

  • ‘Acha G inhun ny London azad kraya?’ Social media users question PML-N Junaid Safdar comparison with Quaid-e-Azam

    ‘Acha G inhun ny London azad kraya?’ Social media users question PML-N Junaid Safdar comparison with Quaid-e-Azam

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz and Captain (R) Safdar’s son, Junaid Safdar, posted a picture on his Instagram account, which has become the center of debate on social media.

    A twitter user drew an usual comparison of Junaid’s picture which garnered attention.

    The Twitter user, while sharing Junaid’s picture wrote, “Hum nay Jinnah suna tha Hum nay junaid daikha ha.”

    His tweet is getting all kinds of reactions from Twitter.

    Have a look at some of the reactions:

    https://twitter.com/Fatimayyy123/status/1603148682454515712

    https://twitter.com/BeyzaAli10/status/1603140256018178050

  • Croatian-born YouTuber finds Muslim shower the ‘best thing ever’ during his stay in Qatar for FIFA World Cup

    Croatian-born YouTuber finds Muslim shower the ‘best thing ever’ during his stay in Qatar for FIFA World Cup

    Croatian-born YouTuber David Vujanić, who is in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, tried using a Muslim shower during his stay and praises it as “the best thing ever” he has ever used.

    Vujanić took to Twitter to describe the convenience of the Muslim showers he was using in Qatar and expressed disappointment that the British restrooms do not have these showers.

    “Lmao people were beefing over toilet paper during the pandemic when they could have just installed a bum shower,” Vujanić wrote.

    In another tweet, the football fan said, “I want this image printed on a T-shirt… I am now the self-proclaimed founder of the Shatafa Ultras group… “Bum Shower Fanatics, Let’s Go!”

    Vujanić, a devoted Liverpool FC fan, currently resides in London.

    On November 23, 2010, Vujani created his first YouTube channel. He posts a variety of videos, such as mock music videos and vlogs on football.

    The song parody “EASTERN EUROPE STYLE! (PSY GANGNAM STYLE PARODY) by BRICKA BRICKA!” is his most popular video.

    He formerly had a job with the football-focused channel Copa90. He also co-owns a YouTube channel called Poet & Vuj with his close friend and coworker Poet, where they post a series called “Comments Under,” in which they converse in public regarding football-related news and subjects.

  • Malala not only an excellent example for the women of Pakistan but also for the world: CM Punjab

    Malala not only an excellent example for the women of Pakistan but also for the world: CM Punjab

    Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Wednesday met with Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi to discuss the promotion of education and especially girls’ education in Punjab along with the STEAM programme.

    Yousfzai also discussed the issue of corporal punishment in schools and religious seminaries.


    CM Punjab has assured Malala that his government will pass a bill against corporal punishment this month. “We will implement the law on giving physical punishment and this law will be passed from the Punjab Assembly during the current month,” he said.

    In addition, CM Elahi ordered recruitment of 10,000 teachers in STEAM and ordered the secretary of the school education department to call a meeting to discuss the release of a budget of Rs165 million for STEAM education.

    CM Punjab while lauding Malala’s effort to promote education said, “Malala Yousafzai is not only an excellent example for the women of Pakistan but also for the world. She confronted terrorism and extremism for the sake of getting education.”

    He also praised the Malala Fund for “striving to constitute such a society where every female can attain education and become a leader in future.”

  • Alyy Khan opens up about filming a kissing scene with Kajol

    Alyy Khan opens up about filming a kissing scene with Kajol

    Actor Alyy Khan recently revealed in Nadir Ali’s podcast that he will be featuring in an international web series with famous Bollywood actor Kajol. The British Pakistani star opened up about filming an intimate scene with the Dilwale diva.

    Aly Khan's Exclusive Details About His Web Series With Kajol

    Talking about Kajol, he said, “I used to be a fan of Kajol, she was my childhood favorite, I have been seeing her for many years. Now, I got a chance to work with Kajol, I played her boyfriend’s role, the upcoming web series with Kajol is eight episodes American web series which was later bought by Disney, in that web series, I played Kajol’s Boyfriend, it is produced by Ajay Devgan.”

    He added, “there was a kissing scene with Kajol, we have almost completed the shoot, we did rehearsals and also discussed our scene which was together, the scene went well. It was quite a professional shoot and we all were satisfied with the outcome. I and Kajol objectively monitored the scene”.

    He concluded by saying, “when you work professionally with the burden of doing good, you never hesitate to perform any kind of scene.”

    Alyy has been a part of several Bollywood films, including Don 2.

  • City Traffic Police Lahore announces free motorcycle riding training for women

    City Traffic Police Lahore announces free motorcycle riding training for women

    Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Dr Asad Malhi on Tuesday said that the city traffic police are offering free training for motorcycle riding to women under the “Women on Wheels” project.

    Speaking at the “Women on Wheels” initiative ceremony held at Police Lines Qila Gujar Singh, he said that up until now, more than 7,000 women had been trained to drive motorcycles, while the 67th batch of women was under training at the Women on Wheels School at the LOS Rescue Academy.

    The CTO said that motorcycle riding training would be given to women free of cost at Police Lines Qila Gujar Singh from today onward.

    He continued by saying that the goal of the “Women on Wheels” project was to empower women so they could make a meaningful contribution to the development and prosperity of the nation.

    According to Dr Asad Malhi, women’s roles alongside those of males are crucial for societal development, hence it is necessary to implement measures for their welfare and capacity growth.

    Additionally, the CTP established a driving school in Manawan Lines where women received free instruction in motorbike and car operation, according to the CTO, who said that after completing the training programme, the women were also given driving permits.

    According to Dr Asad Malhi, residents can contact Helpline 15 to request admission to driving schools, advice from the Rasta app, or access to CTP’s social media.

    Honda Atlas presented two brand-new motorcycles to Driving School Police Lines Qila Gujar Singh during the ceremony, and the CTO also demonstrated how to operate a motorcycle on a simulator.

  • Netizens react to Behroze Sabzwari slamming women for wearing ‘tight’ clothes

    Netizens react to Behroze Sabzwari slamming women for wearing ‘tight’ clothes

    Senior actor Behroze Sabzwari appeared on Nadir Ali’s podcast and shared his take on the “inappropriate” dressing of women and the increasing “vulgarity” in dramas. After the host highlighted how “vulgarity is becoming a norm in Pakistani dramas,” the Chauraha star immediately confessed to taking part in such projects as well.

    “Yes, I am against all of this but I am also acting in these dramas and that’s the bitter truth. In these narratives, sisters are having affairs with their brothers-in-law. I don’t like these scripts and watching them with family is absurd to me. I mean what is this nonsense, is there no other subject left to explore for writers?” lamented Sabzwari.

    The Diyar-e-Dil actor also disclosed why penning such scripts are in fashion today. He said, “It’s wrong, but the viewership is massive and the ratings of these dramas always skyrocket. Now if one takes their clothes off onscreen that will do the trick too.”

    Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Behroze Sabzwari and More Groove Together [Video] - Lens

    Taking his moment, Ali then diverted the subject to female actors and how they wear “see-through pajamas on sets to grab attention.”

    In response to Ali, Sabzwari then advised actors to take pay more attention to their dress code. He remarked, “They should think about this. [Their choice of clothing]. It is the responsibility of an actor to take control of their attire and make sure they aren’t dressed in something that doesn’t look pleasing.”

    Sabzwari also pointed out that the clothes in style today are mostly adopted from other cultures. “Why don’t we wear our own cultural attire like shalwar kameez and dupatta? Allah will grant you respect even in these clothes. You don’t get popular by copying clothes from foreign countries, you actually get disrespected in society,” added the Tanhaiyaan actor.

    Talking about women wearing tight clothes, he said, “In Pakistan a lot of people have motorbikes, obviously, everyone can’t afford cars, there is inflation and people are barely surviving, but, I have noticed one thing that the dressing of women is not appropriate while sitting on bikes, some women wear weird clothes which cannot be called appropriate, they are not good at all, the clothes are not only see through but usually are very tight, it shows home training, women should be fully covered while sitting on the motorbike. This should be strictly kept in mind. Men should also control their eyes and women should be dressed up in an appropriate manner.”

    After this interview went viral, actor Iffat Omar slammed Behroze on her Instagram story for his stance on women’s choice of clothing. She termed him a hypocrite and an illiterate.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=votNCjjDXxI&t=14s

    Netizens also shared their take on Sabzwari’s remarks.