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Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it has agreed to pay about $25 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the company’s suspension of his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol. Trump filed lawsuits against Twitter Inc, now known as X, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, as well as their chief executives in July 2021, alleging they unlawfully silence conservative viewpoints. Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after his supporters launched an assault on the U.S. Capitol following a speech by him repeating false claims that his election defeat was the result…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces an annual loss of almost Rs5 trillion (Rs5,000 billion or $18 billion) in the country’s maritime sector because of under-utilised ports, tax evasion, malpractices, fake billing, misuse of Afghan Transit Trade and lack of value addition. An informed government source, while referring to the report of a high-level task force, told ‘The News’ that under-utilised ports cost the exchequer of Rs3.19 trillion, tax evasion in the maritime sector calculated around Rs1.12 trillion, Rs313 billion is lost because of malpractices and fake billing, Rs70 billion is missed because of restrictions on trans-shipment (process of moving goods from one…

PESHAWAR :Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has commenced preparations for its rally in Swabi on February 8. According to party sources, all leaders have been instructed to mobilise workers, with each Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MNA tasked to bring at least 500 supporters. To ease financial strain on leaders, workers have been asked to arrange their own transport. Additionally, every national and provincial assembly member has been given specific tasks to ensure the event’s success. PTI workers from Punjab will also be invited to participate. Meanwhile, PTI’s provincial president, Junaid Akbar, stated that all party leaders would attend, promising that the Swabi rally would…

ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country while very cold in hilly areas during the next 24 hours. However, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir are expected to have cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and snowfall. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of the country, bringing cold conditions, particularly in hilly regions. During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in hilly areas. Light rain and snowfall…

Former United States President Donald Trump has pledged to deport foreign university students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from civil rights groups and free speech advocates. In an executive order signed on Wednesday, Trump said his administration would use “all available and appropriate legal tools” to prosecute and remove individuals responsible for “unlawful anti-Semitic harassment and violence” on university campuses. “Jewish students have faced an unrelenting barrage of discrimination; denial of access to campus common areas and facilities, including libraries and classrooms; and intimidation, harassment, and physical threats and assault,” the order stated. A…

Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah underscored the dire need for judicial reforms in Pakistan, citing an alarming backlog of 2.4 million cases and a severe shortage of judges. Addressing a seminar in Karachi, he stated that the country required between 15,000 to 20,000 judges to efficiently manage the caseload.  Justice Shah said, “The number of judges in the country remains insufficient, leading to a staggering number of pending cases.” He stressed that individuals approached the courts for every issue instead of exploring arbitration or other mechanisms. Justice Shah said: “A prevalent mindset had emerged where litigants…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a ceremony of the Prisons Department, highlighted the need for prison reforms and a more efficient justice system in Pakistan. Reflecting on his own experiences, Gandapur stated, “I have many memories with the prison. Jail is not just a place of punishment but a great place for reform.” He emphasised that not all prisoners are criminals, as many are victims of a flawed system. “There are some good people also who are under a compulsion. Victimization is a problem in our country,” he remarked. “Punishment is meant for reform; it is…

The Foreign Office has voiced serious concerns over the presence of modern weapons in Afghanistan, reacting to the United States’ decision to withdraw military equipment left behind after its withdrawal. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that these modern weapons pose a direct threat to Pakistan’s security and citizens, as terrorist groups, including the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), have been using them to launch attacks inside Pakistan. “The presence of advanced weaponry in Afghanistan is a matter of deep concern for Pakistan and its citizens,” the spokesperson said. “We have repeatedly urged the Kabul administration to take all necessary…

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch on Wednesday praised Steve Smith for amassing over 10,000 runs in Test cricket.   According to details, Finch acknowledged Smith’s batting prowess, who achieved this feat during the opening day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Finch said: “Congratulations, Steve Smith, on 10,000 outstanding Test runs!” Finch extolled Smith’s efforts for becoming the fourth Australian batter to reach the milestone, saying, “One of the all-time greats!” Prior to Smith, Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, and Mark Waugh had achieved the milestone of scoring 10,000 runs in the red-ball format. Moreover,…

A backstage incident from Mathira’s late-night talk show has turned into a major controversy, with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan now threatening legal action against the host. The feud erupted after a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the show went viral, showing Mathira appearing visibly uncomfortable with Chahat’s overly friendly demeanour. Mathira expressed discomfort Following the release of the clip, Mathira addressed the situation publicly, stating that she felt uneasy during Chahat’s appearance on her show. Also read: Mathira calls out Chahat Fateh Ali Khan for inappropriate behaviour Her comments fueled speculation about what had transpired behind the scenes, leading to a…