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Heavy rain lashes twin cities

The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, relieving the citizens of the scorching heat. However, the heavy downpours also caused disruptions in daily life, accumulating rainwater in low-lying areas and affecting the traffic system. The rain, which started early in the morning, brought a significant drop in temperature, decreasing by 10 points, from 31 degrees Centigrade to 21 degrees Centigrade. The citizens, who were facing severe heat and humidity, welcomed the rain with joy. However, the accumulation of rainwater in low-lying areas, including Jamia Masjid Road, Shah Khalid Colony Railway Underpass, Rahimabad Bridge, and many streets of Sadiqabad, caused problems for the citizens. The flow of traffic was also affected by rainwater accumulated at several places on Murree Road, Rawal Road, Bank Road, and other major roads. The district administration, considering the forecast of more rains, put all departments, including Wate...

Toshakhana: lawyer picks holes in testimony

An accountability court on Saturday recorded the statements of two more witnesses, including an employee of a Dubai-based Indian company, in the Toshakhana reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. Judge Muhammad Basheer conducted the hearing at Adiala Jail, where the PTI founder was brought before the court. The statement of Imran Bashir, an employee of Rainbow Enterprises, the Indian company that estimated the value of the Graff jewellery set and bracelet watch, was recorded. Witness Bashir apprised the court that the company was approached for an estimate by the council general of Pakistan. “The company entrusted me with the estimation of the Graff jewellery set and bracelet watch. The company asked me to research the market value of these items. “I estimated the value of the gifts after taking input from diamond dealers and jewellery outlets.” Bashir apprised the court that the value of the “jewellery set was estimated at $19.492 million”. The report was su...