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Pakistan showbiz’s power couple, Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane revealed their daughter Jahan Aara’s face for the first time. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Celebrity couple Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane, who welcomed their first child in Dallas, U.S., in January, took social media by storm as they finally introduced their only daughter, Jahan Aara Saeed, to the world, on Sunday. Taking to her Instagram handle, with over 6 million followers, the ‘Amanat’ actor shared a joint post with her husband, the ‘Mere Humsafar’ star, to reveal their daughter’s face. “It the three of us again tonight,” read the caption on the reel, shot in London, before the adorable family headed to an annual awards ceremony in the city.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by URWA TUL WUSQUA HOCANE (@urwatistic) More than five million users of the social site have watched the reel so far, while thousands of their fans as well as the en...

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KARACHI: Three passengers arriving from Saudi Arabia have shown symptoms of monkeypox during medical screening, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting Karachi airport sources. According to details, the passengers upon arrival from Saudi Arabia were screened, during which signs of monkeypox were detected. The passengers have been transferred to the Sindh Government Hospital located in NIPA area for further evaluation and care. Airport authorities have disinfected the immigration area and walkways with spray as a precautionary measure, the sources added. Read more:  Pakistan reports fifth case of Monkeypox Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by the Mpox virus. Although the natural reservoir of the virus remains unidentified, African rodents and non-human primates (such as monkeys) are suspected to harbor the virus and transmit it to humans. The disease typically manifests with a rash that appears 1 to 3 days following the onset of fever, starting on the face and then spreading ...

Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi revealed that he once shaved off his head at the age of 21 after his first film got shelved. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In a new interview with a YouTube channel, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who broke through Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’ (2019), as MC Sher, disclosed that he got his first film when he was only 21 and had merely given 4-5 auditions, but that project later got shelved. “I was 21-22 at that time, I had auditioned for a film and got selected for that role,” he told the host. Chaturvedi continued, “The workshop went on for six months, so I started doing my hair and wearing clothes according to my character. But the film later got scrapped. Whenever I would look in the mirror, I would just see that character.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Siddhant Chaturvedi (@siddhantchaturvedi) “So I shaved my hair! It was a big jolt for me,” he recalled. The ‘Kh...

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has fixed a hearing against DC Lahore for September 30 to consider contempt proceedings for not allowing a PTI rally, despite court orders, ARY News reported. As per details, Justice Farooq Haider will hear the petition filed by Akmal Khan, seeking contempt proceedings against the Lahore DC for violating court orders. The Lahore DC had refused to allow the PTI rally, despite the court’s clear orders, leading to the petition for contempt proceedings. Earlier, Lahore High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore to decide on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan by September 30. READ:  PTI moves LHC for public gathering permission at Minar-e-Pakistan The PTI is seeking permission to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on October 5, which is the birthdate of PTI founder Imran Khan. The court’s order comes after the PTI’s Punjab Vice President requested the court to hear the case. The LHC has ordere...

Last week, Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 16 series went on sale across the world. Eager customers, who had pre-booked heir devices, gathered outside Apple stores and surrounding areas nearly 24 hours in advance. The launch saw massive crowds and long queues across the country, with video footage of the fervent scenes circulating widely on social media platforms. Recently, a video has taken social media by storm showing a scrap dealer proudly gifting his son multiple iPhones, including the latest iPhone 16, as a reward for excelling in his board exams. The clip, which surfaced online, captured the emotional moment when the scrap dealer presents his son with the expensive gifts. In the video, the scrap dealer is seen happily holding an iPhone while discussing his scrap trade with onlookers. Although the language is unclear, it appears he is sharing his pride and joy with those around him. The scrap dealer reportedly purchased an iPhone worth ₹85,000 for himself and gifted his s...

Showbiz A-lister Ushna Shah has shocked her fans as she revealed being suffering from a rare disorder, prosopagnosia. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Taking to her Instagram stories this week, Ushna Shah disclosed that she often doesn’t recognize the faces of people immediately, due to a medical condition she has, called prosopagnosia. “I’d like to take a moment to share some insight into a condition known as prosopagnosia, or face blindness, which affects a person’s ability to recognize faces,” she wrote. “Over time this condition has become more prominent for me and I often do not immediately recognize individuals, even in familiar settings.” “What was once a joke has evolved into a frustrating experience over the years, and I am sure I am not alone,” Shah noted.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) The actor furthered, “If there’s ever an interaction where I don’t re...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday withdrew plea seeking permsision for tomorrow’s public rally in Rawalpindi.  During today’s hearing at Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz, PTI lawyer said they are withdrawing the plea for rally permission. “You are withdrawing the plea after filing it,” Justice Chaudhry asked and added tomorrow is your rally in Rawalpindi, right? We moved plea for Rawalpindi public rally permission three days earlier, but it is being heard today, the PTI lawyer replied to LHC judge. The deputy commissioner is also ‘delaying’ the issue, therefore on the party leadership’s direction, we have decided to withdraw the plea, the PTI lawyer told the bench. Read more: PTI plea seeking permission for Rawalpindi rally fixed for hearing Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf moved the deputy commissioner’s office to seek permission for September 28’s public rally in Rawalpindi. The application seeking venues of Li...

NEW YORK: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemning the ongoing atrocities by the Israeli forces against the Palestinian people, called upon the international community to forge unity and demand an immediate ceasefire and the creation of the State of Palestine. “The time has come when we all must come together and demand an immediate ceasefire and the creation of the State of Palestine as without that peace will not return in this part of the world. If this is allowed to linger on, then God forbids, things will become very very tense,” the prime minister told the reporters along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after they held a meeting, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister said he visited the Palestinian president to show Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the people of Palestine and reiterated the condemnation of the atrocities and genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza, killing young ...

QUETTA: At least three individuals including a cop, were injured as bomb targeting a police vehicle exploded near eastern bypass Quetta, ARY News reported. As per details, the incident occurred in Bhosa Mandi, resulting in the injury of a cop of Khaliq Shaheed police station who was on duty in the nearby area. Earlier, at least two cops embraced martyrdom in a blast targeting police vehicle in Kuchlak area of Quetta. The blast occurred near police vehicle on Bostan road leaving two cops martyred. Police officials stated that the area has been cordoned off and investigation is underway. Last month, at least three persons were wounded in a powerful explosion on Quetta Sariab Road near a university. READ:  Terrorists launch attack on police station in Bannu Police sources confirmed the injuries and said that the attack was carried out through an improvised explosive device (IED). Police said that the powerful explosion was heard far and wide causing panic in the city. There wa...

Actor Arsalan Faisal and his wife Dr Nisha Talat have been blessed with their first child, a baby boy. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Congratulations are in order for Arsalan Faisal, the youngest son of veteran actor Saba Faisal, and his wife, Nisha, as the couple has embraced parenthood for the first time. The couple has welcomed a baby boy, announced the proud grandmother via an Instagram post on Monday. Taking to her official handle on the social site, the ‘Habs’ actor shared glimpses of the recently-held baby shower event of then-parents-to-be to confirm the good news. “Faisal and I have been blessed to welcome our third grandson today,” she wrote in Urdu and requested her followers to remember parents Arsalan and Nisha, and their newborn son Muhammad Huzaifa Arsalan, in their prayers.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Saba Faisal (@sabafaisal.official) Thousands of her fans and entertainment fra...

The Sindh Assembly was on Monday informed that 81 industrial units, including 10 textile mills and five sugar mills, have shut down over the past five years due to the persistent electricity crisis. In response to queries from lawmakers, Parliamentary Secretary of Industries and Commerce Department, Ali Ahmed, told the house that the provincial government is extending cooperation to industrialists. However, Leader of Opposition Ali Khurshidi expressed dissatisfaction with the responses, seeking information on the number of industrial units closed and new ones established between 2018 and 2023. Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani intervened, clarifying that the question pertained to the labor department. Ahmed reported that 6,856 industrial units remain operational across the province, with 915 new units established. Among the closed units are 10 textile mills and a cement factory. Provincial Narcotics Law Passed The assembly unanimously approved the Sindh Control of Narcotic Su...

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker opened up on the fears she had in her heart before marrying her husband, political activist Fahad Ahmad last year. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In a new couple interview with fellow actor Amrita Rao and her husband RJ Anmol, Swara Bhasker revealed that she had several fears before marrying her Muslim husband Fahad Ahmad but one of them was whether she would be invited to Bollywood parties anymore. “I did not trust myself at all,” she said. “I always trusted the wrong people, who mostly let me down. There was also an age difference. I just thought it was not possible. It was just too much.” “And it was really shocking for me, because I am not someone who would care about ‘ Log kya kahenge (What would people say)’, but I was so terrified of what my parents and friends would say if I got married,” she shared.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Swara Bhasker (@reallyswara) ...

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) reprimanded Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lawyer during a hearing of a plea against the ban on social media platform X. At the outset of the hearing, Chief Justice of Sindh High Court posed a critical question to the PTA’s lawyer: “Who instructed you to make a statement about lifting the ban on Twitter?” The PTA lawyer responded by stating that an affidavit had been submitted in court. However, the Chief Justice further inquired, “Who gave the directive to withdraw the notification regarding X’s ban?” The lawyer for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) explained that the instructions were issued due to a misunderstanding. The SHC, visibly surprised, questioned, “What was the misunderstanding? After hearing Moiz Jafri’s arguments, the notification was suddenly withdrawn.” Read more: X banned over failure to adhere to Pakistan’s ‘lawful directives’, IHC told The court reprimanded the PTA counsel, stating, “You are a lawyer;...

BANNU: The District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu has dismissed 11 officers from service for their continuous protests against the arrest of a former colleague. As per details, the decision follows a formal notice issued to the control room regarding the protesting policemen. The dismissed officers had also refused to take part in the polio vaccination campaign set to commence today in protest of arrest of their former colleague. Among those dismissed are Head Constable Sher Aslam, Head Constable Mir Zaman, and Zaheenullah, along with Fareedullah, Tauseefullah, and Hazratullah. Additionally, M. Qayyaz, Bakhtiar, Farmanullah, and Anwar Ali are also included in the list of those removed from duty. Read more: Peshawar: Traffic cops suspended for issuing challan to PTI MPA On June 8, the City Police Officer (CTO) Peshawar suspended two traffic wardens for issuing a challan to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Sher Ali Afridi. The traffic wardens reportedly imposed a fine of Rs500 on ...

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LAKKI MARWAT: Lakki Marwat Police have released a list of 73 most wanted terrorists, including their names, addresses, and details of their accomplices, ARY News reported. As per details, the list also includes individuals who have been involved in extremist activities, extortion, and bomb blasts. The police have directed their teams to intensify operations against these terrorists and their accomplices. Earlier, at least 37 terrorists were killed and 14 others wounded in the ongoing intelligence-based operations of Pakistan Army in the Tirah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the security forces have been conducting extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Tirah area of Khyber on the reported presence of terrorists since Aug. 20. Read More:  Three khwarij gunned down in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR On midnight of 28 and 29 August, Pakistan Army troops effectively engaged ...

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur in a case registered at Police Station I-9 under terrorism sections, ARY News reported. As per details, the court rejected Gandapur’s pre-arrest bail application and ordered him to appear before the court at 10 am. Gandapur’s lawyer, Raja Zuhor Hasan, appeared in court and requested an exemption from his appearance, which the court denied. The prosecutor argued that Gandapur had consistently violated the law, and the court took notice of his conduct. Additionally, non-bailable arrest warrants were also issued for PTI leaders Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, Raja Rashid Hafeez, and Amir Mehmood Kiani. Earlier, a Session Court in Islamabad issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur in arms and liquor recovery case, ARY News reported. At the outset of the hearing, the court rejected Gandapur’s ...

Pak Suzuki has officially discontinued the production of its iconic Bolan minivan, locally known as ‘Cary Daba’. The Suzuki Bolan has served as a multi-passenger vehicle and has been widely used for commercial purposes. However, its outdated design and lack of safety features have led to declining sales, making it ripe for replacement. According to sources, the final chassis number of the ‘Cary Daba’ rolled off the production line with the marking 01151691. Read More:  Pak Suzuki extends plant closure  Suzuki has announced that the Cary Daba will be replaced by the Suzuki Every, a more modern and feature-rich minivan. The Suzuki Every was unveiled at a recent auto show, and its launch is expected to take place in mid-October, pending import challenges. For the record, the prices of the Suzuki Bolan variants at the time of discontinuation were: – Bolan VX Euro II: Rs1,940,000 – Suzuki Bolan Cargo Van Euro II: Rs1,944,000. Back in May, Pak Suzuki Motor Company announce...

The traffic police have increased fines for motorcycle riders driving without helmets throughout Punjab. All districts of Punjab have mandated that motorcycle riders wear helmets and access for riders without helmets has been restricted on several major areas. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Amara Athar announced the establishment of special checkpoints on key thoroughfares, including Mall Road, Jail Road, Ferozepur Road, Canal Road, and Main Boulevard. Additional checking points have been set up at Shanu Baba Chowk, Lake City, Adda Plot, and Abdul Sattar Edhi Road. To enforce these regulations, wardens will be stationed at entry and exit points of busy roads. Moreover, fines will also be imposed for placing helmets on the motorcycle tank or wearing them improperly. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/sLICNOo

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday summoned a report regarding threats and not allowing PTI to hold a public rally in Karachi. A petition for contempt of court has been filed against the deputy commissioner East and the SSP for refusing to grant permission for a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally. During the proceedings, Justice Yusuf Ali Saeed questioned the rationale behind denying PTI’s rally permission. “What is the issue? Why is PTI not being allowed to hold its rally?” he asked. The deputy commissioner East attributed the denial to a lack of security clearance, stating, “The security clearance has not been provided.” Justice Saeed inquired further, “Who is responsible for granting the security clearance? Why is there a security issue in Karachi? Are no other political parties allowed to hold rallies?” Read more: PTI ‘agrees’ to constitutional amendments: Khawaja Asif The court suggested that if security concerns are so severe, a blanket ban on all rallies ...

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UN human rights experts criticised mostly Western states on Monday for continuing to support Israel despite what they described as a genocide in Gaza which might turn Israel into a “pariah” nation. The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza as a result of more than 11 months of conflict has prompted questions about Western states’ long-standing political and military support for Israel, including from the United States and Britain which provide arms. “Shockingly, in the face of the abyss reached in the OPT (Occupied Palestinian Territories)…most member states remained inactive at best, or actively aiding and assisting Israel’s criminal conduct,” Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the OPT, told a press conference in Geneva, repeating allegations of genocide. Israel denies the allegations and says it takes steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians. Albanese, an Italian lawyer, said she was referring to Western states as well as some Gulf nations and others. “...

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday morning as a Category 1 storm, the most powerful tropical cyclone to directly hit the Chinese financial hub in more than seven decades. Packing top wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph) near its eye, Bebinca landed in the city of nearly 25 million around 7:30 a.m. (2330 GMT), state media reported, the strongest storm to strike Shanghai since Typhoon Gloria in 1949. Shanghai is rarely subject to direct hits from strong typhoons that generally make landfall further south in China. Yagi, a destructive Category 4 storm, roared past southern Hainan province last week. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled from the city’s two airports since Sunday night and Shanghai railway station has suspended some rail services. These disruptions come as China celebrates the three-day mid-Autumn Festival public holiday. Resorts in Shanghai, including Shanghai Disney Resort, Jinjiang Amusement Park and Shanghai Wild Animal Park, have been temporaril...

GUJRANWALA: Opposition Leader Omar Ayub has termed the proposed constitutional amendment a dangerous ploy. “What constitutional amendments they want to introduce are dangerous,” the leader of opposition in the National Assembly talking to media here said. He said they don’t have required number to pass the constitutional amendment. “They have lifted our people”, he said. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Khursheed Shah, Azam Nazir Tara, all have been in the committee,” Omar Ayub said. “I told them are you want to bulldoze the amendments on us,” opposition leader said. “This won’t happen, we are on the right path, and they are on the wrong,” PTI leader said. Former NA speaker Asad Qaiser on Sunday said that the constitutional amendments’ draft yet to be shared with the PTI. “When the draft has been shared with Fazlur Rehman, it should also be shared with us,” Qaiser said. “Despite our reservations over the assembly, if there will be any positivity, we will consider it” PTI leader added. ...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council has expressed concerns over the government’s move to introduce constitutional amendments, ARY News reported. In a statement, six members of the Pakistan Bar Council, including Mehmood Chohan, Abid Shahid Zuberi, Ishtiaq A. Khan, Shahab Sarki, Tahir Faraz, and Munir Kakar, condemned the government’s actions, stating that the proposed amendments aim to undermine judicial independence. The members emphasized that the amendments are a threat to the rule of law and the constitution, and aim to establish a parallel judicial system, which is unacceptable. They urged the legal community, including judges and lawyers, to unite against this move. Earlier, Pakistan’s renowned legal expert Abid Zuberi while raising concerns on the proposed constitutional amendments, said it will end the independence of the judiciary. Abid Zuberi explained that the amendments propose the creation of two courts, which means there will be two chief justices in Pakistan. ...

The Kuwait football board stepped down following a mismanagement incident during a World Cup qualifier against Iraq, where fans endured prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The resignation came in response to widespread criticism over the inadequate conditions and lack of immediate relief provided to spectators. “The board members of the Kuwait Football Association tendered resignations en masse,” Kuwait’s official KUNA news agency reported, citing the statement. The 60,000-capacity venue saw several organizational challenges that led to widespread criticism, prompting the board’s decision to step down. Read more: Kuwait revokes citizenship of 90 people According to the Kuwait Football Association’s website, the board was composed of seven members. Their resignation comes in response to the problems that overshadowed the event, including failures in managing fan entry and ticket distribution. The association’s leadership acknowledged the need for accountability in addressing these...

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ISLAMABAD: The important National Assembly session to review constitutional amendments has been rescheduled to 4:00 pm today (Sunday), ARY News reported. As per details, the NA secretariat issued notices regarding the new schedule of the session, stating that session was delayed on the recommendations of the Parliament special committee. The NA session was earlier scheduled to meet at 11:30 am today. On the other hand, the meeting of the special committee has also been rescheduled to 2pm today, followed by the NA session at 4pm. The federal government is making efforts to develop a consensus across the board on the constitutional amendment. Earlier today, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss the constitutional amendment bill. A series of meetings from the Opposition and the coalition government with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman continued late Saturday night as both opposition and government parties were making utmost effor...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed to finalize E-Vehicles policy by November after consultations with all the federating units and stakeholders, ARY News reported.  Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he directed to present a comprehensive financial model and improve licensing regulations regarding the manufacturing of electric vehicles in the country. Shehbaz Sharif said the government is taking priority steps to promote electric vehicles in the country, noting these vehicles will not only save valuable foreign exchange in terms of import of petrol and diesel but  will also be environment friendly. The Prime Minister announced to provide E-motorbikes to outstanding students of government schools on the pattern of laptop scheme. Shehbaz Sharif directed the Capital Development Authority to prepare a comprehensive plan for electric powered public transport in Islamabad. The meeting was informed that since 2022, forty nine licenses have been issued for ...

KARACHI: Several new airlines are considering to launch operations in various cities in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). As per details, new local airlines including Jet Green, Q Airways, and Go Green Air have approached the CAA for licenses and permits, according to sources. Air Indus has also contacted the Civil Aviation Authority to resume flight operations, sources revealed. Q Aviation and Liberty Air, have also applied for licenses from the CAA to launch flight operations in Pakistan. The CAA officials said the large number of license applications is significant for the country’s economy. The influx of new airlines will provide passengers with better travel options, along with increased foreign exchange in the aviation sector and new job opportunities. It is to be noted that three private companies namely, Airblue, SereneAir and AirSial are already operating in Pakistan. Read more: THIS airline tops chart in CAA’s on-time perfor...

Bollywood actor-dancer Malaika Arora has issued the first statement after her father Anil Mehta’s death by an alleged suicide on Wednesday. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday evening, hours after her father, Anil Kuldip Mehta, 62, died of an alleged suicide, after jumping off the building, actor Malaika Arora released an official statement from the family, confirming the demise. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult time,” read the statement.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Malaika Arora (@malaikaaroraofficial) “We appreciate your understanding, support and respect. With gratitude, Joyce, Malaika, Amrita Shakeel, Ar...