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Asad Umar, Aleema, Uzma Khan’s bail extended

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LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday extended the interim bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Asad Umar, Aleema and Uzma Khan, in May 9 attack cases, ARY News reported. Sisters of the PTI chairman, Aleema, Uzma Khan and former minister Asad Umar are accused of attacking state properties on May 9, following the arrest of the former prime minister Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The ATC Judge subsequently scheduled further arguments on the pre-arrest bails for November 22. Protests had broken out across Pakistan after the PTI chairman was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court on May 9. The protests were held in remote and major cities as the party workers were agitated due to their chairman’s arrest, with Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad summoning the armed forces to ensure law and order. Army installations and the Corps Commander’s house in Lahore came under attack during a protest by PTI workers. from...

Matthew Perry: A look at all the expensive possessions of ‘Friends’ star

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As the world bids farewell to the ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry, let’s have a look at all the expensive possessions of on-screen Chandler Bing. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv It was a tearful Sunday for millions of fans across the world yesterday as they mourned the loss of their favourite Matthew Perry, who died in the early hours of October 29. However, his iconic performance and fond memories are not the only things he has left behind with his demise. Have a look at all of the prized possessions Perry collected throughout his life span below. Los Angeles homes Perry was an avid real estate investor and bought several properties over the years and sold them off for profit later.  He purchased a beachfront home in Malibu for $11 million and sold it off a decade later for $13.1 million. He also got a penthouse in Century City for $20 million and sold it for $21.6 million.   View this post on Instagram   A post shar...

Karachi weather turns cold after late night rain

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The weather turned cold after parts of Karachi received light rain on Saturday night, ARY News reported. According to the meteorological department, the drizzle was reported in parts of Karachi, which turned the weather cold in the city. City’s temperature was recorded at 26 degrees centigrade at 9 in the morning, while the percentage of humidity remained 57% The MET office further said that Karachi’s maximum temperature to remain between 32 to 34 degrees centigrade today. Meanwhile, the weather will be dry and cold in most parts of the country including the upper regions during the night and morning hours in the next 24 hours. The weather remained dry in most parts of the country while it was cold in the northern parts during past 24 hours, the MET office said. Shaheed Benazirabad and Sakrand received 1 mm of rain during the past 24 hours. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/48JvfhK

95 arrested in Myanmar scam operation raids

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YANGON, Myanmar: Myanmar police arrested 95 people during raids this week on an online scam operation in the commercial hub of Yangon, authorities said. The country has been in chaos since a military coup in February 2021, with criminal syndicates taking advantage of the lawlessness to run scam centres, particularly in border regions. Authorities arrested a total of 95 people at three addresses in Yangon on Thursday — most of them Burmese, though some were from unspecified foreign countries. Police seized a BMW car, laptops, phones, desktop computers and other equipment in the raids, according to a Myanmar junta statement released late Friday. “On the computers was data from people outside the country, used for scamming money online,” the statement said. Officers also raided the home of the suspected ringleader of the operation, but he remains at large, it added. The raids mark the first time the Myanmar junta has announced mass arrests for scams in Yangon. Previous arrests had...

Over 500 PIA flights cancelled in 11 days

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KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is on the verge of a shutdown as it cancelled over 500 flights in the past 11 days due to the unavailability of fuel, ARY News reported on Friday quoting the national carrier’s spokesman. The national flag carrier is facing arguably its worst crisis in history as Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has cut the fuel supply over unpaid dues. The move forced the airline to cancel 537 flights since Oct 13. Yesterday, as many as 49 domestic and international flights were cancelled from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Multan, Peshawar and other cities after the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) slashed its fuel supply to the PIA, sources said. The flights include Karachi to Islamabad (PK 300, PK 301, PK 368, and PK 369) and Karachi to Turbat (PK 501 and PK 502), all of which had to be called off. Moreover, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amir Hayat has written a ‘motivation letter’ to the employees ahead of the privatis...

Influenza virus cases on the rise in Karachi

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KARACHI: An alarming increase in the cases of respiratory infections including influenza and others is being reported in Karachi with the transition of the weather, ARY News reported.  Health experts said the cases of the illness causing flu-like symptoms among people, especially among elderly citizens are increasing. Doctors have been seeing a surge in respiratory tract infections since the start of this month. Most patients presenting with high fever, cough, body pains, runny nose, headaches and sore throat are managed well with symptomatic treatment. Apart from influenza cases of chickenpox and measles are also being reported at the private and government medical facilities of the city. Health experts have advised citizens to use facemasks and wash their hands to avoid contraction of the influenza virus as it is easily transmissible from an infected person to others. Infected people have been recommended to stay home for at least 24 hours; limit contact with others; infected...

Another 49 PIA flights cancelled due to unavailability of fuel

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KARACHI: The restrictions on fuel supply owing to non-payment of dues continued to affect Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations as another 49 flights were cancelled on Wednesday, ARY News reported. As many as 49 domestic and international flights have been cancelled from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Multan, Peshawar and other cities after the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) slashed its fuel supply to the PIA, sources said. The flights include Karachi to Islamabad (PK 300, PK 301, PK 368, and PK 369) and Karachi to Turbat (PK 501 and PK 502), all of which had to be called off. Lahore flights, including PK 302, PK 303, and PK 306, were affected as well. In addition to this, flights from Karachi to Sukkur (PK 536 and PK 537) and Karachi to Quetta (PK 310 and PK 311) were also cancelled, intensifying the airline’s sufferings. The international front also saw cancellations, with flight PK 242 from Dammam to Karachi and flights PK 322 and PK 323 from Lahore to Quetta ...

Bangladesh trains collide, killing 17, wounding scores

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As many as 17 people lost their lives, while more than 100 got injured after two trains collided in the Kishoreganj district in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. According to the details, a passenger train crashed into a freight train in Bhairab, about 80 km (50 miles) northeast of the capital Dhaka. The superintendent of Dhaka Railway police, Anowar Hossain, stated that a total of seventeen bodies have been recovered and many injured have been taken to the hospital. “The freight train smashed into the passenger train from behind, and crumpled two coaches,” he said. Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi Railway authorities in their statement said that the cargo train traveling to Chittagram collided with the passenger train near Bhairab area of Kishoreganj, meanwhile the investigation of the accident has been started. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/u8q0YdJ

Apurva: Intense first look of Tara Sutaria’s OTT debut is out

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Bollywood starlet Tara Sutaria debuted an intense and vengeful look in the first poster of her OTT film ‘Apurva’ . Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Makers of the web film ‘Apurva’ , starring Bollywood diva Tara Sutaria in an all-new look, unveiled the initial posters of the gritty survival drama on Monday. Sharing the poster of Sutaria, featuring her titular character in an intriguing avatar as she held a large blood-drenched knife, the makers teased, “When there’s no way out, Apurva goes all in.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Star studios (@starstudios) Speaking about the title, the ‘Student of The Year 2’ debutante described, “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat.” “It’s the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in A...

‘PTI chairman cannot be produced in ECP contempt case’

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that producing PTI chairman Imran Khan in a contempt case is a ‘security risk’, ARY News reported.  Last year in August, the ECP had issued notices to Chaudhry, and others for allegedly using “intemperate” language against  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja  and the electoral body. A four-member commission headed by Sindh Member Nisar Durrani heard the contempt case against former prime minister Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar. The former federal ministers appeared before the court, while the PTI chairman, who is in Adiala Jail was not presented. The ministry and Islamabad police have informed the ECP in this regard citing that the production of the former premier would be a security risk. The ministry issued an apology to the ECP. AIG operations said the PTI chairman had been expressing concerns about his security. The Interior Ministry has...

Rupee rally continues with fresh gains in interbank

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KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continues upward trend against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, ARY News reported quoting forex dealers. The Pakistani rupee gained Rs0.20 against the USD and currently trading at Rs278.92 in the interbank market, the forex dealers said. The banks are selling the greenback to the importers at Rs279, while the US currency was being sold at Rs281 against the local currency in the open market. Last week, the USD shed Rs5.07 against Pakistani rupee (PKR) in interbank trading. Read more:  US dollar sheds Rs 5.07 in week against Pakistani rupee USD dropped to Rs277.62 in the interbank trading from 282.69 rupees the week ended on Friday (October 13). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) suspended the authorisation of five Exchange Companies with immediate effect due to a violation of regulatory instructions. The five companies were: International Exchange Company–B (Pvt) Limited, World Wide Exchange Company –B (Pvt) Limited, World Exchange...

Bandit injured two person for resisting robbery, arrested in Karachi

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KARACHI: The suspect who allegedly opened fire and injured two citizens over robbery resistance in Gulshan-e-Hadid was arrested, ARY News reported on Monday. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir, the bandit, Shehzad, was arrested with the help of CCTV footage, meanwhile during the investigation, the culprit confessed to various robberies in Gulshan-e-Hadid and Shah Latif town. The police officials recovered an illegal arm and multiple bullets from the possession of the accused robber. The incident was reported in the Steel Town police station last night, after which the local police officers conducted a raid and arrested the culprit. Earlier this year, Muggers injured two women for resisting robbery in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar area. According to the victim’s statement, the injured mother and daughter were travelling in the car when the accused robbers on a motorcycle tried to snatch their mobile phones. One of the women resisted and threw the mobile phone...

Cyclone Tej intensifies into ‘severe cyclonic storm’, 1880 km away from Karachi

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KARACHI: The Cyclonic Storm (TEJ) over the Southwest Arabian Sea has moved further west-northwestward and intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS), Met Office said in a new alert Saturday. According to the report, the cyclonic storm (TEJ) over the Southwest Arabian Sea strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm (SCS) as it continued to move towards west-northwest. The Arabian Sea storm has been presently at a distance of 750km in the southeast of Oman and will likely to get further intensity by this evening, PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said. The system was earlier located at a distance of about 1880km southwest of Karachi and 1670km south of Gwadar. None of the Pakistan coastal areas is likely to be impacted by the system, PMD has stated. This would be the second cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea this year. According to a report the cyclone will be called ‘Tej’, as per a formula followed for naming cyclones in the region. Meteorologists caution that at times, st...

Germany eyes investment opportunities in Karachi

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KARACHI: Consul General of Germany Dr Rudiger Lotz called on the Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab at KMC head office and discussed matters of mutual interest. Talking to Dr Rudiger, the mayor said that there was a wide scope of cooperation between Pakistan and Germany in various fields. Germany achieved an important position in the provision of urban facilities and the development of science and technology. “We had also improved the basic urban infrastructure in Karachi,” he said. Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, District Municipalities and other institutions were working together to provide quality facilities to the citizens, he said. The mayor said that there were attractive investments opportunities for German investment companies in Karachi and complete facilities would be provided to German investors and companies in Karachi. “Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Germany should be more stable in the future and this would increase mutual relations,” said Rudiger Lotz...

Punjab police arrest five-member dacoit gang in Lahore

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LAHORE: Punjab Police and Safe City Authority conducted a joint operation and successfully apprehended a five-member dacoit gang from Lahore, ARY News reported. According to the reports, the Safe City monitoring team noticed five suspicious individuals roaming in Lahore’s Defense area and instructed the ‘Defense A police’ to check these five suspects. During the check, the police officials recovered Rs 8 million of cash and 14 iPhones from the possession of the bandits. Superintendent of Police (SP) Arsalan Zahid stated that the police immediately took all five individuals in custody and started interrogation from the suspects. The arrested suspects confessed to several incidents including snatching and robberies, however, a case has been registered against all five bandits, while the case has been processed for further investigation. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/EhaiePq

Electricity tariff likely to go up again in Pakistan

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday received the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) request to jack up the electricity tariff by 55 paisas per unit. According to details, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hear the CPPA plea on November 1. The recent increase in electricity tariff has been sought for the month of September under monthly fuel adjustment. The CPPA said in September 12.92 billion electric units were produced at the cost of Rs7.61/ unit, while the reference cost for September was fixed at Rs7.7 per unit. In September, 37.55 per cent of electricity in Pakistan was produced from hydel, 11.08 per cent from local coal and 4.83 per cent from imported coal. 7.54% of total power was produced from local gas while 15.95 per cent of power generation in Pakistan was made through imported RLNG. The approval from the NEPRA will put an additional burden of Rs8.37 billion on the power consumers. Read more: NEPRA conclu...

‘We have separated…’: Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra requests time during difficult period

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Bollywood diva Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra took social media by storm as he announced ‘separation’ after the trailer release of his debut film. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Taking to his social media handles in the early hours of Friday, businessman, celebrity husband and now actor, Raj Kundra announced, “We have separated.” Without any further context, he added, “…and kindly request you to give us time during this difficult period,” followed by praying hands and broken heart emojis. We have separated and kindly request you to give us time during this difficult period — Raj Kundra (@onlyrajkundra) October 19, 2023 However, in the morning of the same day, Kundra clarified that he had actually separated from the ‘masks’ that he had been sporting for the past two years since he was accused of producing and distributing pornographic content in July 2021 and was held in prison for two months. A day after the trailer release of his debut biographical film, ‘U...

Nawaz Sharif reaches Dubai ahead of Pakistan return

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DUBAI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday reached Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), ahead of his much-anticipated return to Pakistan, ARY News reported. Nawaz, who has been in self-imposed exile since 2019, left for London in the middle of his seven-year jail term on medical grounds. The elder will leave for Pakistan via Dubai on Oct 21. Nawaz will be meeting a selected group of people during his two-day stay in Dubai. The former premier will reach Islamabad on Saturday afternoon and will be accompanied by around 150 people on his return to Pakistan in a chartered plane. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to hire a private jet to bring the party supremo Nawaz Sharif to the country on October 21, citing sources, ARY News reported. Sources disclosed that the PML-N leaders contacted a private aviation company to hire a private jet for Nawaz Sharif. The political party sought chartered plane service from a private company from Dubai t...

YouTube announces new features

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In order to make reliable news more readily accessible to its viewers, YouTube announced two new features for news consumption viewers across 40 countries. According to the details, YouTube aims to make reliable news more readily accessible with two new features including a “watch page” and a “Shorts Innovation Program.” The “watch page” will pull content from what YouTube considers “authoritative sources” and provide recommendations for related videos to the viewers. Meanwhile, the “Shorts Innovation Program” condenses information, allowing viewers to quickly catch up on the latest news. YouTube in its press release stated, “Now more than ever, we remain committed to connecting people to high-quality information they can trust, particularly in times of elections, unrest, and natural disasters.” The video-sharing platform stated that, in order to ensure the quality of news, YouTube has partnered with over 20 organizations across 10 countries. Furthermore, YouTube is investing $1.6...

Weather update: Will Karachi receive rain today?

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast a spell of light rainfall in Karachi on Wednesday, ARY News reported. According to the PMD’s Early Warning Centre, the city’s weather will remain cloudy or partly cloudy with likely drizzle or light rainfall with wind or thunderstorm in various areas. The weather pattern is attributed to western winds impacting the central and upper regions of the country, resulting in anticipated overcast conditions. Pakistan Meteorological Department had earlier forecast rain with wind-thunderstorm in Jacobabad, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Ghotki, Khairpur, Sanghar and Umerkot districts of Sindh on the evening or night of 17th October and 18th. Rainfall also predicted on 17th and 18th October in Balochistan’s Sherani, Musa Khel, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Harnai, Naseerabad, Dera Bugti, Jaffarabad, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Quetta and Ziarat districts. The wet spell could bring d...

Taylor Swift film’s box-office haul slips in final tally

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Taylor Swift’s concert film sold $123.5 million worth of tickets around the world over the weekend, slightly less than early box office estimates, distributor AMC Theatres said on Monday. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv   AMC had projected on Sunday that the global total for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ would reach $126 million to $130 million in sales for shows from Thursday through Sunday. Roughly $92.8 million of the worldwide total came from the United States and Canada, AMC said, below the $95 million-plus predicted on Sunday. ‘The Eras Tour’ still holds the record for the highest-grossing concert film in history. The previous record-holder, Justin Bieber’s 2011 film ‘Never Say Never’ , collected $99 million worldwide over its entire run. The turnout for Swift’s movie provided a welcome boost to cinemas facing a lacklustre autumn slate after a strike by Hollywood actors prompted studios to delay titles such as ‘Dune: Part Two’ . For the unversed,...

SC accepts plea seeking staff details under Right to Information Act

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) Monday ordered the Registrar’s Office to provide information about court employees within seven days, ARY News reported. A three-member bench of SC headed by CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa announced the reserved verdict after approving the appeal of the court employee, seeking information on SC employees under the Right to Information Act. The verdict stated that those seeking details of the SC staff should disclose the reasons first before getting access to the record. The SC also ordered to return of the fees and intra-court appeal of the plaintiff in the case. Justice Athar Minallah, who was part of a three-member bench penned his dissenting note in the verdict. Read more: Review petition filed against SC verdict in NAB Amendments case The apex court has also ordered to release of the verdict of the case in Urdu. Last month, the apex court had reserved its decision on the petition. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Fae...

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Full list of Congress candidates for the 2023 state polls

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Jasprit Bumrah delighted over praise from Waqar Younis

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Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah expressed his delight at receiving praise from the legendary Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis. Bumrah’s comments came after he was awarded the Player of the Match following India’s 7-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Babar Azam’s 50 became Pakistan’s only saving grace as India’s Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav rattled Pakistan’s batting line-up. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional effort with the ball helps him win the @aramco #POTM #CWC23 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/YAgPgawSMT — ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 14, 2023 Bumrah highlighted that the Indian bowlers quickly assessed the playing conditions, making it challenging for the Pakistani batsmen. Bumrah contributed with two wickets as India managed to restrict Pakistan to 191 runs in 30.3 overs. Read more: India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets with 19 overs to spare Additionally, he mentioned ...

Rainfall turns weather pleasant in Lahore and outskirts

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LAHORE: Heavy rainfall in Lahore and adjoining areas turned the weather pleasant bringing mercury down, ARY News reported on Sunday. The temperature has dropped in the city to 18 degree Celsius with cool winds blowing at the speed of five kilometers per hour, Met Office said. The weather department has forecast more rainfall within next 24 hours. Air pollution has dropped in Lahore after rainfall with aggregate Air Quality Index reading of the city has 147, weather office said. Temperature has also dropped in Quetta, which was recorded 12 degree Celsius on Sunday morning. The Met Office has predicted rainfall in Quetta and other districts of Balochistan today including Musa Khel, Zhob, Kohlu, Barkhan, Kech and Gwadar. The weather will remain dry in most districts of Balochistan. Met Office had earlier forecast rain-wind or thunderstorm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir from October 14. A westerly system entered in upper parts of count...

Putin to visit China to deepen ‘no limits’ partnership with Xi

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Xi Jinping in China this week in a bid to deepen a partnership forged between the United States’ two biggest strategic competitors. Putin will attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 17-18, his first trip outside the former Soviet Union since the Hague-based International Criminal Court issued a warrant for him in March over the deportation of children from Ukraine. China and Russia declared a “no limits” partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine, triggering the deadliest land war in Europe since World War Two. The United States casts China as its biggest competitor and Russia as its biggest nation-state threat while U.S. President Joe Biden argues that this century will be defined by an existential contest with between democracies and autocracies. Read more: Blinken meets Saudi crown prince on Mideast crisis tour “Over the past decade, Xi ...

World Cup 2023: ICC shares images for Pakistan-India pitch

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The archrivals, Pakistan and India, are set to face each other in the 12th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today (Saturday). Hours before the high-voltage clash, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has shared picture of the pitch from close quarters. As per reports, the wicket looks like a belter and could favour the batters. Besides, Shubman Gill, who has resumed practice after missing the first couple of games due to illness, was seen taking a close look at the pitch. Babar Azam’s Pakistan look for their first ever World Cup 2023 win over India on Saturday in front of a record crowd expected to number around 120,000 fans who will overwhelmingly be backing Rohit Sharma’s home side. Both teams remain unbeaten coming into the match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Read More:  Pakistan look to end India ODI World Cup jinx today This is Pakistan’s first match after their record World Cup chase of 345 against Sri Lanka,...

Parineeti Chopra laughs as paparazzi send their regards to ‘jiju’ Raghav Chadha: ‘Bolna humne yaad kiya’. Watch

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Pro-Palestine rallies to be held across Pakistan today

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Pakistan is to observe a nationwide protest today against Israeli cruel and inhumane acts and express unity with the innocent people of Palestine, ARY News reported on Friday. After Namaz-e-Jumma prayers, the rallies will take place in different localities across Pakistan to express solidarity with the Palestinians. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman announced to observe “Youm-e-Toofan Al Aqsa” today to support the rights of the innocent Palestinian brothers and sisters. Maulana Fazl said that the Mufti Mehmood Conference – which is going to be held today [Oct 13] – will be turned into a major public rally to support the Palestinian cause and express solidarity with Palestinian brothers and sisters. He criticized Israel’s inhumane act on Palestine civilians and asserted that the United States and Europe are mere spectators to the distressing sight of human rights violence in the region. He added that these Western powers are supporting the one who is curren...

Bihar train accident: Delhi woman, one of her twin daughters among four dead, engine driver applied emergency brakes at 128 kmph

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Dollar sheds 93 paisa, trading at Rs278.58 in interbank

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KARACHI: The US dollar drops further 93 paisa and trading at Rs278.58 in interbank market on Thursday morning, ARY News reported. Pakistani rupee continued its gains in currency market against dollar. According to forex dealers the PKR gained another 93 paisa against the greenback in the interbank market and trading at Rs278.58. The banks are selling dollars to importers at Rs279.03, currency dealers said. The US currency has shed Rs0.50 in the open market and being sold at Rs278.50, dealers added. Amid tightening of screws at illegal currency business and crackdown on smuggling of dollar, the US currency shed 5.50 rupee in interbank trading last week. The dollar consistently going down against Pakistani rupee in open market since beginning of September. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday suspended the authorisation of five Exchange Companies with immediate effect due to violation of regulatory instructions. In a statement, the central bank said it has suspended ...

Bank of Baroda shares fall around 4% after RBI ban on adding new customers on app

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Another patient dies of Congo virus in Quetta

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QUETTA: Another person died of the Congo Virus at the Fatima Jinnah Hospital on Friday, ARY News reported. The patient was admitted to the hospital two days ago. Doctors confirmed that he was inflicted with the deadly Congo Virus. At least 40 patients with the Congo Virus have been brought to the hospital so far this year. Of them, 15 died. This is not the first instance that an epidemic of Congo virus fever has broken out in Balochistan. In late 80s and mid-90s dozens of people had died of the disease, health sources said. The virus is primarily transmitted to humans by ticks on cattle and other livestock and can cause severe fever, muscle pain, vomiting, and internal bleeding. It has a high fatality rate, and currently no vaccine or specific treatment available for the virus. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/s7kOLVD

4-year-old boy killed in third fatal leopard attack in Pune district this year, forest department to set up trap cages

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage delivers a polished experience on all current-gen consoles

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On the occasion of the 15 th anniversary of the Ubisoft Bordeaux game – Assassin’s Creed – celebrates its anniversary with Assassin’s Creed Mirage. The overall scale of Assassin’s Creed Mirage is certainly controlled down, expect a shorter, tighter adventure. Just like the other Assassin’s Creed game series, Mirage also focuses on a single main character, named Basim – a new entry to the Assassin’s Creed family, who unleashes his parkour skills on a beautiful realization of ninth-century Baghdad. The Ubisoft Anvil Engine put life into both the Arid city outskirts and bustling Damascus gates, but to what degree has this technology evolved from AV Valhalla? Despite its connection to Valhalla’s technology, Mirage is a small project overall, a glance at the series X install size speaks a lot: Mirage requires a 33 GB (Gigabytes) installation, whereas Valhalla currently demands 110 GB. The newly launched game has two modes for PS5 to Series X and S, similar to Valhalla: 60 frames per ...