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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. Its

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 the produ

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, Arhaan, Aza

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zartaj Gul on Wednesday moved Peshawar High Court (PHC) for transit bail following the registration of case against her in Islamabad after September 8 rally. Zartaj Gul in her plea stated that a case had been registered against her in Islamabad for ‘holding a public rally’. Citing, the arrest of many MNAs from the Parliament House, the former minister pleaded with the high court for transit bail. On Monday, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Shoaib Shaheen were arrested. The Capital police arrested MNAs Zain Qureshi and Sheikh Waqas Akram from inside the Parliament House. Additionally, police detained Owais Ahmed Chatha, Syed Shah Ahmed, Sunni Ittehad Council’s Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Yousaf Khan, Maulana Naseem Shah, and Ahmed Shah Khattak. Later, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar was released on the court’s orders. Read more: ‘PTI MNAs were arrested after NA speaker’s permission’ Sources said Speaker NA Ayaz Sadiq allo

Islamabad police took more Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders into custody who had sought refuge inside the parliament house, ARY News reported. The Capital police arrested MNAs Zain Qureshi and Sheikh Waqas Akram from inside the Parliament House. Additionally, police detained Owais Ahmed Chatha, Syed Shah Ahmed, Sunni Ittehad Council’s Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Yousaf Khan, Maulana Naseem Shah, and Ahmed Shah Khattak. Earlier, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Shoaib Shaheen were also arrested. Additionally, three cases have been registered under the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill in Islamabad, citing violations of the event’s NOC. The FIR names 28 individuals, including PTI leaders Barrister Gohar Ali, Sher Afzal Marwat, Shoaib Shaheen, Omar Gul, Zartaj Gul, Aamir Mughal, Seemabia Tahir, and Raja Basharat. Read more:  Ali Amin Gandapur reaches KP CM House after 7-hour absence Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister reached KP CM House safely

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s first English-language movie  ‘The Room Next Door’ , which tackles the hefty themes of euthanasia and climate change, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film received an 18-minute standing ovation when it premiered at Venice earlier in the week – one of the longest in recent memory. Almodovar is a darling of the festival circuit and was awarded a lifetime achievement award at Venice in 2019 for his bold, irreverent and often funny Spanish-language features.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Room Next Door (@theroomnextdoormovie) He also won an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language category for his 1999 film ‘All About My Mother’ . Now aged 74, he has decided to try his hand at English, focusing his lens on questions of life, death and friendship. Speaking

WANA: A man killed, and three others injured in an explosion in Karikot village bazaar adjacent to Wana in South Waziristan district, ARY News reported on Sunday. “The blast reported in Karikot village market in a vehicle that killed a man and injured three others,” local police said. “The man killed in the explosion has been identified as Shamsuddin s/o Malik Jamil,” according to police. The rescue officials reached the spot and rushed the injured and the body to the district headquarters hospital in Wana. Three persons were dead in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Wana, last year in November. The explosion took place in Duja Ghondai area of Wana where a bomb was planted in a shop. The explosion resulted in killing of three people including Malik Aslam Noor and his 12-year-old son. The deceased had earlier lost elder brother and three nephews in bomb blasts. Same day, two people were killed while five others sustained injuries in twin blasts in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakht

Metro bus service operations have been suspended between Islamabad and Rawalpindi due to scheduled public rally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ARY News reported on Sunday, citing service administration.  The service will remain suspended from Sadar Station to Pak Secretariat on the directions of the Islamabad administration, the Metro Bus service said. The PTI aims to demonstrate its political strength through the rally in Islamabad today. The party’s leadership has already visited the venue, and preparations are complete. The district administration had granted conditional approval for the rally, stipulating that it would run from 4 pm to 7 pm, with no disruption to business or public movement. Earlier, police recovered a suspicious bag containing explosives like a hand rocket launcher, a detonator, a hand grenade, and wires from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) jalsa venue in the Sangjani area of Islamabad. The bomb disposal squad was immediately called to secure the area

Six people, including one civilian, were killed as fresh violence broke out between two warring ethnic communities in the northeast Indian state of Manipur on Saturday, authorities said. The majority Meitei community and the tribal Kukis have clashed sporadically since last year after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic benefits and quotas in government jobs and education enjoyed by the Kukis to the Meiteis as well. More than 225 people have been killed and some 60,000 have been displaced. Saturday’s gunfire incident represents the most number of casualties for a single day in the latest spurt of violence that began a week ago. The attacks earlier this week have also seen the use of drones to drop explosive devices in what authorities have called a significant escalation. Police say they suspect that the drones were used by Kuki militants – a claim denied by Kuki groups. “Fighting has been going on between armed groups of both the communiti

BEIRUT: Hezbollah announced retaliatory rocket fire targeting a town in northern Israel early Sunday, hours after Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli attack killed three civil defence personnel in the country’s south. The Lebanese movement has exchanged near-daily cross-border fire with Israeli forces in support of ally Hamas since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel triggered Israel’s war on Gaza. Hezbollah said it had bombarded “Kiryat Shmona with a volley of Falaq rockets” early Sunday “in response to the enemy attacks… and particularly the attack” that killed the emergency workers in the Lebanese village of Froun. Hezbollah usually says it targets military positions in northern Israel, while Israel has said it targets Hezbollah infrastructure and fighters in south and east Lebanon. On Saturday, Lebanon’s health ministry said the “Israeli enemy targeting of a Lebanese civil defence team that was putting out fires sparked by the recent Israeli strik

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan due to an elbow injury. According to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Wood has been ruled out from the series against Pakistan and New Zealand. The ECB statement said that Wood sustained the elbow injury during the series against the West Indies, although he continued to play in the subsequent Test match against Sri Lanka. “He had noticed increasing stiffness and discomfort in his elbow during the Test series against the West Indies earlier in the summer. “Medical scans have confirmed that Wood has a bone stress injury of the right elbow injury,” the ECB said.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mark Wood (@mawood33) According to the ECB, Mark Wood will miss England’s upcoming winter Test tours of Pakistan in October and New Zealand in December and he aims to return to full fitness by early 2025. Taking to Instagram the pa

At least 17 pupils have died after a fire ripped through their school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. The blaze in Nyeri county’s Hillside Endarasha Academy broke out at around midnight, police said, engulfing a dormitory where the children were sleeping. “There are 17 fatalities from this incident and there are also others who were taken to hospital with serious injuries,” said national police spokesperson Resila Onyango. Police did not release the ages of the victims. “The bodies recovered at the scene were burnt beyond recognition,” she said. Several others were injured, Onyango said, 16 of them seriously, and had been rushed to a nearby hospital. “More bodies are likely to be recovered once (the) scene is fully processed,” she said. The cause of the fire remains unknown, she said, but an investigation had been launched. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/kEg3DW9

Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Faisal Zaman on Friday recused himself from hearing the petition challenging the implementation of the firewall and web management system. The case has now been referred back to the Chief Justice for further proceedings. The petition was filed in the High Court through advocate Azhar Siddique, seeking legal action against the enforcement of the system. Earlier, Hamid Mir, a senior journalist associated with a private news channel, has filed a petition in Islamabad High Court against the installation of firewall and internet shutdown through lawyer – Imaan Mazari. The applicant in his petition argued that the installation of the firewall apparently caused a drastic drop in internet speed, hurting the youth who are the backbone of the digital economy. Read more: Govt should reconsider firewall installation in Pakistan: P@SHA The petitioner requested that the installation of firewalls, which could potentially impact the fundamental rights of citizens

KARACHI: The Sindh government’s decision to purchase 138 double-cabin vehicles for Assistant Commissioners (ACs) has been challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC), ARY News reported. As per details, the petition, filed by Jamaat-e-Islami MPA Muhammad Farooq, argued that the purchase is unnecessary and a waste of public funds. The petition stated that the country’s economy is under pressure, and the Sindh government’s decision to buy luxury vehicles for its officers is unreasonable. It further stated that taxpayers’ money should be spent on public welfare, healthcare, and education instead. The petitioner has requested the court to suspend the Sindh government’s notification and order the authorities to spend the funds on welfare projects instead. The Sindh government, Chief Secretary, Secretary Finance, and Board of Revenue have been made parties in the petition. Read More:  Sindh to give new vehicles worth Rs2bln to assistant commissioners Earlier on September 5, the Sindh gove

Actor Vaani Kapoor, who is reportedly all set to star opposite Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan, in his much-anticipated Bollywood comeback, called the latter a ‘phenomenal actor’, singing praises for him. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here During her recent conversation on a radio show, Bollywood diva Vaani Kapoor was quizzed about Fawad Khan, whom she is expected to share the screen with, in the coming months, when the actor admitted that she is among the millions of fans of the Pakistani heartthrob. Without giving away much about their maiden collaboration, the ‘Khel Khel Mein’ actor said, “I love his work. I’ve seen a couple of his shows on streaming platforms, back in the days, on OTT, and I love him.” Kapoor continued, “I think the audiences here in India have loved him for the artist that he is, the craft that he possesses, and the fact that he’s supremely talented as an artist. I see an artist as an individual, for the work that they do. I admire that and I try t

Punjab reported 17 new dengue cases during last 24 hours, taking the overall number to 396 in 2024, so far, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting provincial health department spokesperson. Dengue virus is a  mosquito-borne viral disease  that has rapidly spread in recent years around the world. Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes mainly of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. According to details, Punjab reported 92 fresh dengue cases in last week including 17 during last 24 hours. Beside creating awareness on dengue spread in masses, the authority has been taking punitive actions against those involved in Dengue SOPs violations. Earlier, an owner of a tyre shop was booked over the presence of dengue larvae during outdoor dengue larvae surveillance. According to official sources, the anti-dengue teams carried out inspections at Kabari Bazaar and found larvae in the tyre workshop. The team got registered a case against the owner Amanulla

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs2 billion for Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, a welfare organization that provides financial assistance to needy individuals and families, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the funds will be used to address the backlog of thousands of pending applications for medical treatment, education, and financial assistance. Previously, the lack of funds had resulted in over 28,000 applications being pending, including requests for medical treatment, educational scholarships, and financial assistance sources said. Specifically, over 13,000 medical cases were pending, and the release of funds will now enable their processing. Sources revealed that additionally, the daily wages of thousands of Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal employees, which were pending for two months, will now be paid. The funds will be distributed to both federal and provincial offices of Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need, sources added

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday moved Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the transfer of May 9 cases to military courts, ARY News reported. The PTI founder filed a plea through his lawyer Aziz Karamat Bhandari. The former prime minister has made the secretary law, secretary home, IG Islamabad, IG Punjab, IG Jails, DG FIA and the federal government respondents. He has pleaded with the court not to transfer May 9 cases for military court trials. In August, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) incarcerated founder Imran Khan announced to offer a conditional apology for the May 9 riots. Speaking to media representatives at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan said that the footage will help identify the culprits, who he said should be brought to justice. Read more: ‘PTI founder, Faiz Hameed may have shared WhatsApp messages on May 9’ “If the culprits are found to be affiliated with the PTI, I will not only expel them from the party but also apologise,” he added.

KARACHI: Rainfall with thunderstorm expected in Karachi tomorrow (Wednesday) as a monsoon weather system likely to enter in eastern parts of Sindh today, ARY News reported. Pakistan Meteorological Department that maximum temperature in Karachi today likely to soar to 34 degrees Celsius, while the current temperature stands at 29 degrees Celsius. Cief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz has said that the monsoon spell enter in Sindh today, likely to bring heavy rain in the province. There is no possibility of torrential rain in Karachi though, he added. There is a high chance of rain in suburbs, while there may be moderate to light rain in some areas of the city, official said. Rainfall is also expected in Sindh’s Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Dadu, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, Sanghar, Khairpur, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas and adjoining areas with occasional gaps. Balochistan’s Kalat, Quetta, and other districts will receive rain-wind or thundershower till 04th September with occasiona

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday Pakistan aims to increase collaboration with China across various economic sectors, including agriculture and Artificial Intelligence (AI), ARY News reported. The premier expressed these views while chairing a meeting with the Chinese envoy, Jiang Zaidong, in Islamabad. “Pak-China friendship is essential not only for both countries but also for regional and global peace and development,” the prime minister said during the meeting. “Pakistan seeks to enhance collaboration with China in information technology, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture and other sectors.” He said the strategic partnership between the two states had withstood the test of time. “China has always provided unconditional support to Pakistan during difficult times,” he added. The prime minister praised the Chinese leadership’s vision to consistently enhance Pakistan-China strategic relations and collaborate on upgrading the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (C

Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her hotel door after she said an award-winning veteran director sexually harassed her. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Mitra waited 15 years to speak out about the incident, one of several cases exposing the dark underbelly of India’s Malayalam-language ‘Mollywood’ film industry that has won awards at Cannes. Her revelation was spurred by an explosive government report documenting widespread sexual harassment in an industry dominated by powerful and wealthy men who believe that an actress willing to kiss on screen would do the same in real life. “That entire night I stayed awake,” Mitra, 51, told AFP. Mitra was invited to a gathering at the director’s house, where she said he lured her into his room for a phone call with a cinematographer. “He started playing with my hair and neck… I knew if I did not say anything then, his hand would roam around other parts of my b

A Beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions it was trained by Russia for spying purposes has been found dead in Norway, according to an NGO that tracks his movements. Nicknamed “Hvaldimir” in a pun on the Norwegian word for whale, hval, and its purported ties to Moscow, the beluga first appeared off the coast in Norway’s far-northern Finnmark region in 2019. At the time, Norwegian marine biologists removed an attached man-made harness with a mount suited for an action camera and the words “Equipment St. Petersburg” printed on the plastic clasps. Norwegian officials said Hvaldimir may have escaped an enclosure and may have been trained by the Russian navy as he appeared to be accustomed to humans. Moscow has never issued any official reaction to speculation that he could be a “Russian spy”. On Saturday, the beluga’s lifeless body was discovered off the southwest coast at Risavika by Marine Mind, an organisation that has tracked his movements for years. “I found Hvaldi