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First-ever person to receive pig’s heart dies two months after surgery

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  • David Bennett had his heart replaced by a genetically modified pig’s heart after going through surgery.
  • It is unclear whether he died because of the organ transplant.
  • Hospital staff refuses to comment further on cause of death as a thorough examination is yet to take place.

The person who received a pig’s heart transplant passed away on Tuesday afternoon, months after going through the surgery.

David Bennett, 57, had made headlines across the globe after he had his heart successfully replaced by a genetically-modified heart taken from a pig.

However, Bennett passed away just two months after the transplant, according to The Sun

It is unclear whether he died because of the organ transplant or due to some other reason. “There was no obvious cause identified at the time of his death,” a hospital spokesperson told to the New York Times.

The doctor who performed the surgery said that the hospital staff was upset over his death. “He proved to be a brave and noble patient who fought all the way to the end,” said the doctor.

Talking about his patient, the doctor said: “Bennett became known by millions of people around the world for his courage and steadfast will to live.”

The staff refused to comment further on the cause of his death as a thorough examination is yet to take place.

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A cybercriminal is apprehended by the FIA; the accused was sharing objective photos of minors.

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The FIA’s cybercrime department in Islamabad has made an arrest of Muhammad Wasim Akram in connection with a significant operation. Akram is accused of having inappropriate children’s photos and videos on Tiktok and of spreading them online.

An investigation has been launched into Wasim Akram’s conduct of blackmailing the families of the youngsters by sharing the images with them.

The accused’s possession also included other offensive things and a cell phone.

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News anchors strongly condemn the incident and demand justice in the wake of the May 9 tragedy.

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On the eve of the May 9 tragedy that happened a year ago, news anchors from a variety of television networks got together to discuss their feelings.

Strongly denouncing the occurrence as a “Heinous Act” that should never be forgotten, the anchors included Muhammad Zafir, Javeria Ali, and Ali Sarwar.

Along with expressing support for their families, they paid respect to the martyrs who gave their lives in the catastrophe.

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Supreme Court Sends a second notice to Suri in Qasim Suri Case

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In response to his failure to show up for the hearing on his appeal of the Election Tribunal’s ruling, former Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri has received a second summons from the Supreme Court.

The three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, was informed by the court personnel during the hearing that Qasim Suri is running away after his brother received the notification delivered to his residence. It was a temporary adjournment of the hearing by the court.
As Deputy Speaker and the judge who rejected the motion of no confidence, Qasim Suri has been called before the Supreme Court.

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