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This artistic illustration provided by the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) shows an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) ejecting a high-velocity star from a globular cluster. (NAOC/Handout via Xinhua)BEIJING, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese astronomers have identified a runaway star that was ejected from the M15 globular cluster, providing strong evidence for the existence of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs), a long-missing link in our understanding of black hole evolution.The discovery was led by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ National Astronomical Observatories (NAOC) in collaboration with multiple institutions, and was published as a cover story…
Listen to article The opposition parties vow to extend the alliance to other areas and stakeholders in Pakistan. During a three-day visit to Sindh, the opposition alliance will meet with the leadership of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), business community, and media representatives, Express News reported on Friday. Opposition parties have decided to further expand their anti-government alliance, and in this regard, key meetings and contacts are underway. The opposition leadership will also make a stop in Sindh. The leadership of the Pakistan Constitution Protection Movement will leave for Sindh today. During the three-day visit to Sindh, important meetings are scheduled to…
LAHORE: England start their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy with a blockbuster game against traditional rivals Australia here at the newly-constructed Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. With forecast of a clear and sunny weather in the provincial capital, this high-profile Group ‘B’ game will be crucial for both the sides in their endeavour to make the semi-finals after South Africa, another team in Group ‘B’, thrashed Afghanistan by 107 runs in their match at Karachi on Friday. The pitch is likely to help the batters as it was witnessed in the two matches of the tri-nation series held in Lahore,…
Ayman and Rimas were both ‘targeted’ with ‘lethal force by Israeli soldiers’, said a child rights organisation.Two Palestinian children were shot in the back and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Ayman Nasser al-Haymouny, 12, was killed in Hebron while 13-year-old Rimas al-Amouri was shot in the Jenin governorate, the Palestinian Ministry of Health and the Wafa news agency confirmed. Israeli forces opened fire on al-Haymouny and shot him when he was visiting relatives south of Hebron. He was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries. Al-Amouri was shot in the abdomen and taken to…
Listen to article Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail, beginning their repatriation process on Friday, as confirmed by a police official. Arshad Shah, the superintendent of Malir Jail, confirmed that the fishermen began their journey back to India once the necessary formalities from the Indian side were completed. He emphasised that Pakistan strives to ensure that prisoners are kept in good conditions and that they are released promptly upon receiving the required directives. Faisal Edhi, chairman of the Edhi Foundation, arranged transportation for the fishermen to Lahore, from where they will continue their journey back to India.…
DUBAI: Highlighting that Pakistan have a good track record against India in Dubai, fast bowler Haris Rauf says his team have no pressure of the Champions Trophy Group ‘A’ blockbuster against arch-rivals India on Sunday. “There is no pressure in the match against India, all the players are relaxed and we will take it just like any other match. We have beaten India in Dubai twice before, so we know the conditions here very well. Our entire game plan will depend on the conditions and pitch on [the] match day,” Haris told media in Dubai. “We have a good track…
Listen to article In a significant step towards modernising Pakistan’s judicial system, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Case Assignment and Management System on Friday. This initiative aims to provide transparent, efficient, and swift justice to litigants across the country, Radio Pakistan reported. Addressing the launch event in Islamabad on Friday, the PM stressed that the system was long overdue, as citizens nationwide had been calling for more transparent and faster judicial processes. He expressed confidence that the new system would go a long way in addressing the grievances of the public, ensuring justice is delivered in a timely manner. PM Shehbaz…
Listen to article The federal government informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday that the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui for Shakeel Afridi is not implementable. IHC Judge Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan heard a petition seeking Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release from the US prison. During the hearing, Additional Attorney General Manzoor Iqbal Dogar argued that the proposal to hand over Afridi in exchange for Siddiqui’s release was not feasible. The proposal was originally suggested by Dr Siddiqui’s counsel, Clive Smith, as part of efforts to secure her release. He also raised concerns regarding issues in a draft petition filed in a US court…
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking permission to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on March 22. The petition, filed through Akmal Bari, argues that the party wishes to hold a rally in accordance with the law and constitution but has been denied permission for a peaceful gathering, Express News reported. PTI has requested the court to allow them to hold the rally at Minar Pakistan, ensuring their right to peaceful assembly. In the petition, the party emphasised that despite following all legal procedures, their request for a peaceful rally was denied,…
Six terrorists were killed on Friday in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in the Karak District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing announced. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the operation was launched following reports of the presence of “khwarij”, a term used to refer to extremist militants. The security forces engaged the militants’ location, resulting in the deaths of six terrorists, according to the ISPR. The military added that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to eliminate remaining terrorist elements in the region. “The sanitization operation continues to ensure the…