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Georgia School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Kills 4, Injures 9

5Sep

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Georgia School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Kills 4, Injures 9

On Wednesday, a 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing two students and two teachers, and injuring nine others. Authorities quickly identified the shooter as Colt Gray, who used a semiautomatic rifle in the attack. Deputies at the georgia school confronted Gray, and he surrendered without resistance. He now faces charges as an adult. The victims, two 14-year-old students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, along with teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Christina Irimie, 53, lost their lives in the shooting. Local authorities confirmed that all nine injured individuals are expected to recover. Investigators believe Gray acted alone, though his motives remain unclear. Last year, the FBI had investigated Colt Gray for making online th...

3Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Heavy Rain Lashes Lahore Again

Heavy rain swept through Lahore and several districts across Punjab on Monday night, providing much-needed relief but also bringing challenges. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab issued a warning, instructing all departments to stay alert. Irfan Ali Kathia, Director General of PDMA, directed Deputy Commissioners throughout the province to stay on high alert. He emphasized the need for readiness to handle any emergencies that might arise from the rain. The District Emergency Operation Centers across Punjab have activated their response plans, and the PDMA control room is monitoring the situation continuously. DG PDMA also instructed Rescue 1122 and other emergency services to keep their personnel and equipment ready. They must immediately drain water from resi...

Naswar Use Drives Surge in Oral and Dental Cancer in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

3Sep

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Naswar Use Drives Surge in Oral and Dental Cancer in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Health experts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have linked the excessive use of naswar, a form of smokeless tobacco, to a sharp increase in oral and dental cancer cases. In the past three months, the largest dental hospital in the province has diagnosed more than 35 patients with these serious conditions. Dr. Bashir Rehman, a leading dental surgeon, has been treating many of these patients. He expressed deep concern over the widespread use of naswar in the region. According to Dr. Bashir, about 15 to 25 percent of the population uses naswar regularly, often without understanding the severe health risks involved. Naswar contains harmful chemicals, including lime, which directly contribute to the development of cancer. Both local and branded varieties have become increasingly popular, further f...

Another Turn in the Ameer Balaj Case: Teefi Butt’s Brother-in-Law Killed

2Sep

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Another Turn in the Ameer Balaj Case: Teefi Butt’s Brother-in-Law Killed

The case of Ameer Balaj, son of Arif Ameer (known as Tipu Truckanwala), has triggered a series of violent incidents in Lahore, shedding light on deep-seated family enmities. In February, unidentified gunmen targeted and killed Ameer Balaj while he attended a wedding in the Chuhng area of Lahore. As Balaj and three others faced a hail of bullets, the attackers managed to critically wound him. Despite being rushed to Jinnah Hospital, Balaj succumbed to his injuries, marking the beginning of a tragic series of events. Murder of Javed Butt The situation intensified when unknown assailants targeted Javed Butt, the brother-in-law of Teefi Butt, who they accuse of murdering Ameer Balaj. The attackers opened fire on Javed Butt while he was traveling on Lahore's bustling Canal Road, killing ...

Gallup Survey Reveals Marriage Trends in Pakistan

2Sep

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Gallup Survey Reveals Marriage Trends in Pakistan

A recent Gallup Pakistan survey, conducted from June 28 to July 10, 2024, sheds light on marriage trends in Pakistan. According to the survey, a significant majority of Pakistanis are married, with 80% of respondents indicating they are in a marital union, while 20% are unmarried. The survey results show that married individuals are often women, reside in rural areas, and are over 50 years old. Specifically, 83% of people in rural areas are married, compared to 75% in urban areas. Additionally, women are 12% more likely to be married than men. When breaking down the results by age groups: 56% of people aged 30 or younger are married, while 44% are unmarried. Among those aged 30 to 50, 91% are married, with only 9% unmarried. For individuals over 50 years old, a high 96% ar...