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British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application
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British Woman Finally Gets Response to 48-Year-Old Application

A British woman recently received a surprising response to a job application she sent nearly half a century ago. Tizi Hodson, now 70, had applied for a motorcycle stunt rider position in 1976. The letter, lost in the postal system, was recently discovered and returned to her. British woman, Tizi Hodson, now 70 years old, recently received an unexpected surprise in the mail—a reply to a job application she sent nearly five decades ago. Back in 1976, Hodson applied for her dream job as a motorcycle stunt rider, but she never heard back. For years, she wondered why. The mystery was solved when the letter was discovered behind a drawer in a post office and returned to her, 48 years later. A note attached to the letter humorously explained, "Late delivery by Staines Post Office. Found be...
Sirbaz Khan Marks History By Summitting All 14 8-Thousanders
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Sirbaz Khan Marks History By Summitting All 14 8-Thousanders

Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history by becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. This extraordinary achievement places him among a select group of elite climbers worldwide. Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks. This extraordinary feat places him among the elite mountaineers globally. Khan completed his journey by summiting Shishapangma, an 8,027-metre mountain in Tibet, on October 4, 2024. His journey to conquer the world’s highest peaks began in 2017 with the ascent of Nanga Parbat, one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Born in Hunza, Khan’s mountaineering career has been marked by num...
Indian Railways Gears Up for Kumbh Mela with Special Trains
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Indian Railways Gears Up for Kumbh Mela with Special Trains

The Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, is set to take place in Allahabad, India, from January 12 to March 4, 2025. To accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate 992 special trains and allocate Rs 933 crore for infrastructure improvements. Indian Railways is fully prepared for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2025. It is a massive religious gathering expected to attract 30 to 50 crore devotees in Prayagraj. The Ministry of Railways has announced that it will run 992 special trains during the event, along with its regular services. To ensure smooth travel, the ministry is spending Rs 933 crore on infrastructure improvements. This cost includes road repairs, installing CCTV cameras, and upgrading waiting areas and medica...
Why Was Crusteez Donuts Sealed? The Complete Story
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Why Was Crusteez Donuts Sealed? The Complete Story

Crusteez Donuts was allegedly sealed due to an incident involving an employee insulting Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. However, conflicting reports exist regarding the specific reasons for the sealing and the subsequent reopening of the store. Crusteez Donuts is a well-known bakery in Islamabad. It was allegedly sealed by local authorities following a viral incident involving the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa. A video that spread widely on social media showed a bakery employee verbally abusing the Chief Justice during his visit with his family. What Happened? The incident occurred when Justice Qazi Faez Isa visited Crusteez Donuts with his wife and daughter to buy pastries. In the viral video, an employee, using a hidden mobile phone, asked the Chief Justice, “Are you Fa...
CCP Issues Notices to 20 Brands for Misleading Discount Ads
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CCP Issues Notices to 20 Brands for Misleading Discount Ads

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken action against 20 brands for allegedly misleading consumers with deceptive discount ads during the "end of season sales." The commission has issued notices to these brands, seeking clarification on their potentially deceptive discount practices. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken action against 20 well-known brands for promoting deceptive discount ads. These brands were advertising discounts as “up to a certain percentage” during their end-of-season sales. However, the actual discounts often did not match the attractive advertisements. The CCP explained that this type of advertising, known as “bait and switch,” misleads customers. The brands lure buyers with big discounts, only to offer smaller reductions or ...