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Saudi Arabia allows Pakistani-origin POC holders to perform Hajj under 2027 quota
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has approved the inclusion of Pakistani-origin holders of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) in Pakistan’s Hajj quota for 2027, allowing them to perform the pilgrimage under the country’s allocated quota for the first time. Under the new arrangement, 1% of Pakistan’s total Hajj quota will be reserved for POC holders. This means 1,792…
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IHC Judge warns Islamabad Police over poor level investigation in cases
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday raised questions over the Islamabad police investigation in four cases including a murder case. “In these cases, the investigation has not been up to the mark,” Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro told the SSP Islamabad. “When a case come to us, we have to take decision on the…
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Biker Komal Jan drowned in Soan River while making TikTok video, police say
RAWALPINDI: A 28-year-old female biker and TikToker, Komal Jan, died after falling into the Soan River near Defence Phase One in Rawalpindi, police said on Thursday. According to police, they received a call on the emergency helpline reporting that a woman had fallen into the river near a bridge in the area. Police reached the…
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Karachi police kill two ‘robbers’ in encounter
KARACHI: Two suspected robbers were killed in a police encounter near Dua Chowk in Sector 5-F of New Karachi, quoting police. According to SSP Imran Khan, the suspects were robbing a citizen of his mobile phone when police officers arrived at the scene. The suspects opened fire at the police upon seeing the officers, prompting…
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Mir Raza Ali: Police submit initial report before court
KARACHI: A police report submitted to a judicial magistrate at the City Court has said that an 8 August medical report raised the possibility that Mir Raza had been murdered. Raza had gone missing on July 28. The 25-year-old’s body was found a day later with a gunshot wound in bushes near Shahi Qila Ground…
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launches with Tensor G6 chip and slimmer design
KARACHI: Sindh education department removed hold of encroachers over a running government school in Malir City Dawood Goth. Earlier, school teachers complained that the encroachers claimed that the plot of the Malir City Dawood Goth Govt. Secondary School was owned by their family. “They misbehaved the teachers, removed students and teachers and locked the school…
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launches with Tensor G6 chip and slimmer design
Google has launched the much-anticipated Pixel 11 series, featuring the flagship Pixel 11 Pro Fold, at the Made by Google event. The new model features a slimmer, lighter design and is much more durable than previous foldable phones. Here are some standout features of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold that have caught the attention of…
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Saudi Arabia introduces portable cameras to document food safety breaches at restaurants
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced enhanced health standards, intensified field inspections, and expanded the use of digital technologies to improve oversight of food establishments and protect public health. As part of these initiatives, authorities are using portable cameras to record violations related to food safety and hygiene in restaurants and other food-service…
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Google Pixel 11 series officially launched with upgraded storage and design
Google introduced its new Pixel 11 series on Tuesday, expanding its flagship lineup with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The latest models bring notable improvements in durability, design, and storage, aiming to address user feedback and keep pace with competitors. The standard Pixel 11 debuts…
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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 to take the honours on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. At the close Bangladesh were 96-1, 102 runs behind Australia. Mominul Haque was on 35 with Tanzid Hasan alongside him on 32 as the visitors made…
