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LAHORE: An accident occurred to Karachi-bound Shalimar Express near Shahdara, Lahore, when three bogies of the train derailed, ARY News reported. According to details, the railway officials said that engineering department teams immediately rushed to the scene, and relief operations are currently underway. The railway officials stated that train services between Lahore, Rawalpindi, Narowal and Faisalabad have been suspended following the accident. Earlier, the Rahman Baba Express, en route from Karachi to Peshawar, experienced a derailment at Drigh Road Station when three of its coaches went off the track. According to Railway officials, the incident occurred due to a broken coupler connecting the coaches. Read More:  Train operations suspended as Sir Syed Express derails near Rohri Fortunately, no passengers were harmed during the derailment. However, the mainline for trains travelling inland was blocked, causing disruptions to rail services. Railway authorities later conf...

SANGHAR: Police has registered FIR of triple murder in Jani Junejo village of Sanghar district, DIG Police Shaheed Benazirabad said on Thursday. A protest sit-in was staged by the families of the victims’ demanding registration of FIR against the influential persons allegedly involved in the killings. DIG Shaheed Benazirabad Pervez Ahmed Chandio has said that the case of killings has been registered with Fida Hussain Junejo as complainant. “Nine accused of the incident have been arrested,” DIG Police further said. “A heavy contingent of police has been deployed in the area to maintain law and order,” police official added. Protesters staged sit-in against triple murder in Jani Junejo village at Mirpur Khas Chowk of Sanghar. The protesters burnt tyres and closed roads and exit and entry points of the city. Local lawyers also protested against killings, boycotted court proceedings and reached to the site of the sit-in to express their solidarity. Three men were gunned down and 21 ...

ISLAMABAD: The ‘controversial’ Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendments Act, 2025, has been enforced across Pakistan, following assent from President Asif Ali Zarari, ARY News reported. Following passage of the PECA Amendment Bill. 2025 from the Senate and National Assembly, the journalist community staged protests across Pakistan and demanded the government to take the ‘controversial’ legislation. The Establishment Division has issued gazette notification for PECA Amendment Act, 2025. On January 28, the Senate passed the PECA Amendments Bill, 2025. The bill was moved in the upper House of the Parliament after the Senate Standing Committee on Interior Monday approved the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act Bill, despite strong opposition from journalist organizations. Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain moved the bill on behalf of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Read more: President enacts PECA Amendment Bill 2025 into law In his remarks, F...

KARACHI: Temperatures are going upward since last few days in Karachi as minimum temperature in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday was recorded 14.5 Celsius, according to the weather report. “Yesterday maximum temperature was recorded 29.5 Celsius in the city,” Met Office stated. “Maximum temperature in Karachi likely to reach 30 degree Celsius today”. Weather department said that the 89% humidity has been recorded in the air as northeastern winds blowing with light speed. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz Tuesday pointed out that the winter receding in Karachi with no new cold wave in the port city. He predicted cold nights and warm days in the city ahead with minimum temperature likely to remain 12 Celsius and maximum temperature 29 C. “There is no chance to another cold wave in Karachi,” Met official said. He also denied any chance of rainfall in the metropolis. According to the Met Office, the weather will remain cold and dry in most parts of Sindh with minimum temper...

ISLAMABAD: Former Supreme Court (SC) judge and recently appointed Missing Persons Commission head Faqir Mohammad Khokhar, 80, has passed away. As per details, the death of ex-SC judge was confirmed by his family members. The funeral prayer for Faqir Mohammad Khokhar will be offered in Lahore. Justice Khokhar had been battling health issues for some time and was undergoing treatment at Services Hospital in Lahore. Read more: Missing Persons Commission reports lowest cases in six Years Faqir Mohammad Khokhar was recently appointed as the head of the Missing Persons Commission. The Missing Persons Commission, tasked with investigating enforced disappearances, was first established in 2010, under the leadership of Justice (retd) Kamal Mansoor Alam. Iqbal, the former NAB chairman, had been serving as the commission’s head since 2011. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/BIxG56M

Indian actor and television personality Archana Puran Singh has undergone surgery after she sustained an injury on her wrist in an on-set accident. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Actor Archana Puran Singh was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery after she broke her wrist in an on-set accident while shooting for a film with Rajkummar Rao, she revealed in her latest YouTube vlog. Without any mention of the project she was shooting for at the time of the accident, Singh, who was last seen in Rao and Triptii Dimri-starrer ‘ Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video ‘ , revealed in the vlog that she tripped on the set and broke her wrist. The actor also suffered bruises on her face and was rushed to the hospital by the film’s crew, after informing her family members. In the video, her sons Ayushmaan and Aaryamann can be seen devastated as they found out about their mother’s injury, while her husband, actor Parmeet Sethi stuck by her side to constantly uplift her mo...

ISLAMABAD: The power tariff is likely to drop in Pakistan by Rs1.30 per Unit for a month bringing hope for electricity consumers in the country, ARY News reported. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a reduction in the monthly fuel price adjustment for December, which may result in a decrease of Rs1.30 per unit in the power tariff for a month. The CPPA’s petition will be heard tomorrow. According to the CPPA’s request, the fuel cost per unit of electricity in December was estimated to be Rs10.63, but the actual cost turned out to be Rs9.60 per unit. In December, 7.516 billion units of electricity were provided to Discos. The power generation breakdown for December reveals that 22.80% of electricity was generated from water, 10.06% from local coal, 1.59% from imported coal, and 0.03% from furnace oil. Additionally, 12.31% of electricity was generated from local gas, 20.70% from LNG, and 26.48% from nuclear sources. Read More:  PM directs further reduction ...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will face a revenue shortfall of over Rs 50 billion in the ongoing month January 2025, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the FBR will likely collect only around Rs900 billion in taxes, falling short of its target of Rs956 billion. Sources with in FBR revealed that the revenue shortfall from July to January may exceed Rs435 billion. So far, the FBR has collected around Rs700 billion in taxes and is expected to collect an additional Rs200 billion in the next three days. The FBR has set an ambitious target of collecting Rs3,000 billion in taxes during the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The targets for January, February, and March are Rs956 billion, Rs950 billion, and Rs1,200 billion, respectively. Earlier, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that most Pakistanis don’t fall under tax-net. Also read: FBR changes password policy: Here’s what you need to know Chairman FBR ack...

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican was on song as he dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup with his match-winning fifer in the second PAK v WI Test. The left-arm spinner finished the second game with 9/70 to help West Indies win a Test on Pakistan soil after 34 years. With a victory in the final game, the tourists also levelled the two-match PAK v WI Test series 1-1. Jomel Warrican also played an essential role in helping his team post 163-run total in their first inning as he scored 36 runs. In Pakistan’s first inning, the left-armer took four wickets to help West Indies bundled out Pakistan for 154 in their first inning. Read more: WATCH: Sajid Khan channels John Cena in second WI Test During West Indies’ second inning, Warrican was involved in a funny banter with Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan. The incident took place on Day 2 when Sajid Khan bowled a slower and fuller delivery to Warrican who attempted a big shot. However, he completely missed the line of the ball which spun...

Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI Assistant on Monday overtook rival ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application available on Apple’s App Store in the United States. Powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, which its creators say “tops the leaderboard among open-source models and rivals the most advanced closed-source models globally”, the artificial intelligence application has surged in popularity among US users since it was released on Jan. 10, according to app data research firm Sensor Tower. The milestone highlights how DeepSeek has left a deep impression on Silicon Valley, upending widely held views about US primacy in AI and the effectiveness of Washington’s export controls targeting China’s advanced chip and AI capabilities. AI models from ChatGPT to DeepSeek require advanced chips to power their training. The Biden administration has since 2021 widened the scope of bans designed to stop these chips from being exported to China and used to train Chinese firms’ AI models. Read mo...

Muslims across the world including Pakistan will observe Shab e Mairaj 2025 tonight with religious sanctity and fervor, ARY News reported on Monday. The believers will offer special prayers at mosques to seek the mercy and forgiveness of Allah (SWT). The religious clerics would discuss the incident of Mairaj and highlight its importance in the teachings of Islam. Special prayers and Mahafil will be held in Mosques and other places to seek blessings of the Almighty. Houses, buildings and streets have been decorated with buntings, candles and colorful lights to celebrate the occasion. The Muslims observe Shab e Mairaj every year on 27th of lunar month of Rajab-ul-Murajab. The word Mairaj is derived from Arabic word Urooj, which means ascension. The holy Prophet (PBUH) visited the highest heaven on the night to meet Allah (SWT). Five daily prayers were made compulsory during the night of Mairaj. Read more: Schools, other educational institutions to remain closed on THIS day Shab e...

Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj and legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle‘s granddaughter Zanai sparked dating rumours after two were snapped together at her birthday party. The viral photo from the celebrations showed the two engaged in a candid conversation, leading to speculations that they shared some kind of romantic connection. Both Zanai Bhosle and Mohammed Siraj have now responded to reports about their relationship. Zanai, who follows her grandmother Asha Bhosle in singing career, took reshared their photo to Instagram Stories as she called the Indian cricket bhai (brother). Zanai Bhosle wrote in the caption of her post, “Mere Pyaare Bhai (My sweet brother).” Reacting to the post, Mohammed Siraj wrote, “Meri behen ke jaisi koi behna nahin. Bina iske kahin bhi mujhe rehna nahin. Jaise hai chaand sitaaron mein, meri behna hai ek hazaaro mein. (Nobody is like my sister, I don’t want to live without her. Just like the moon and stars, my sister is one of a kind).” It is worth...

The investigation into the attack on the Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has taken a new turn as Mumbai police provided fresh updates on the case. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Khan, 54, was stabbed six times by an intruder in last week’s burglary attempt at his Bandra home and sustained critical injuries in his neck and spine. Following a two-day-long hunt, the Mumbai police arrested a Bangladesh national, identified as Shariful Fakir, over his alleged involvement in the attack on Saif Ali Khan. Indian media outlets have now reported that the suspect’s fingerprints do not match those found at the Bollywood actor’s Bandra residence. As per reports, Mumbai police have sent additional fingerprint samples for testing to verify the results. Read more: Saif Ali Khan shares shocking details of knife attack The Mumbai police collected as many as 19 sets of fingerprints from Saif Ali Khan’s residence, however, none of them corresponded with Shariful Fakir’s prints. The f...

After Pakistani showbiz sweetheart Hania Aamir, Lollywood divas Nargis and Deedar have also responded to Indian actor-dancer Rakhi Sawant’s dance-off challenge. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Days after India’s controversy queen Rakhi Sawant declared herself the ‘No. item girl of Bollywood’ and the ‘Queen of reality shows’, to challenge Pakistani divas Hania Aamir, Nargis and Deedar to face her in a dance competition, the latter turned to her official TikTok handle to respond to her. In a rather similar manner to the ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ star, Deedar also lip-synced the viral statement of the ‘Main Hoon Na’ actor in her TikTok video.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) On the other hand, former actor Nargis, who has bid farewell to the entertainment industry and now manages a beauty salon in Lahore, addressed Sawant, in what appears to be an Instagram story, ...

KURRAM: A fourth aid convoy, comprising 70 vehicles loaded with essential supplies, all set to depart for Parachinar today, ARY News reported citing official sources. According to official sources, the convoy will carry flour, sugar, fruits, vegetables, and medicines to support the affected population. This aid convoy is reportedly the largest to date, in terms of the quantity of relief supplies. The district administration and police will ensure the security of the convoy, with security forces also on standby to provide assistance, sources added. In addition to the aid convoy, the distribution of compensation to those affected by the recent incidents in Kurram will commence today. The authorities are working to provide relief and support to the affected communities. Earlier, security forces took control of Bagan Bazaar in Kurram, aiming to restore order in the region. Several bunkers, four each belonging to the Watezai tribe and Tori tribe in Irfani Kalay, have been vacated duri...

Indian actor-dancer Rakhi Sawant said on Wednesday, that she is coming to Pakistan, to meet showbiz sweetheart Hania Aamir and asked her to receive her at the airport. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Days after challenging Pakistani divas Hania Aamir, Nargis and Deedar for a dance-off, the ‘reality show queen’ Rakhi Sawant announced in her latest Instagram video that she is coming to Pakistan to meet them and even asked the ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ star to receive her at the airport. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, against the TikTok ban in the country, Sawant, who currently resides in Dubai, U.A.E., asserted that she will have no option but to move to Pakistan otherwise, if the ban is not lifted. The ‘Main Hoon Na’ actor then added, “I’m going to Pakistan to meet Hania, Nargis, Deedar and all the other big stars of the country.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Galaxy Lollywood (@galax...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Wednesday said that United States of America (US) is Pakistan’s most important economic and strategic partner. Speaking to the US Congressmen Thomas Richard Suozzi and Jack Bergman, who belong to Democrat and Republican parties, respectively, in Washington, Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan greatly valued the assistance the US had provided it in various sectors. “Pakistan attaches special importance to its ties with the USA,” he added. Naqvi went on to say that Pakistan wanted to further expand collaboration with the USA. He expressed the hope that the congressmen’s visit to Pakistan would help further strengthen the relations between the two countries. The interior minister invited the congressmen to visit Pakistan. Read more: NADRA to launch new mobile app, announces Naqvi Speaking on the occasion, Congressman Suozzi said that his country was committed to further improving relations with Pakistan. “I will visit Pakistan soon,” he added. Matters of...

American pop superstar Taylor Swift is reportedly set to perform in India for the first time, at the wedding of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s son. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here As reported by Indian media, popstar Taylor Swift is in talks for her maiden gig in the country, however, at a private event – the wedding of billionaire business tycoon Gautam Adani’s son Jeet. According to the buzz, the impending wedding of Adani Group’s heir Jeet with his fiancee Diva Shah, the daughter of diamond tycoon Jaimin Shah, is expected to be the next big fat Indian wedding, after last year’s spectacle of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. While no dates have been confirmed as yet, they are expected to tie the knot later this year. And if reports are to be believed, talks with Swift are underway to perform at one of their pre-wedding events. Quoting a source close to the development, an Indian publication reported, “Taylor Swift’s team is in talks with the Adanis to perform ...

New Gwadar International Airport has become operational as the first commercial flight successfully landed on Monday, ARY News reported. As per details, PIA flight PK-503, departed from Karachi at 9:50 AM, with 46 passengers on board. The PIA plane touched down on the runway of New Gwadar International Airport at 11:15 AM local time, officially marking the commencement of operations at this state-of-the-art facility. The flight was given a water canon salute. To make this moment even more memorable, the Minister of Defence and Aviation, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and others were present at the airport to extend a warm welcome to the first commercial flight. According to the PIA spokesperson, this is a moment of pride not just for Gwadar but for all of Pakistan, paving the way for economic growth, tourism, and international connectivity in the region. The inauguration of New Gwadar International Airport is the beginning of a new era in air tr...

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KARACHI: Karachi and other districts of Sindh are expected to hit by another wave of cold weather from January 24 with temperatures may plunge. Weather reports said that the cold westerly winds can affect the country, and rainfall could be possible in Balochistan and other parts of the country with snowfall expected in the mountains. The westerly winds expected to bring cold frosty weather until January 23. According to weather reports Sukkur, Jacobabad, Larkana and other districts of Sindh are expected to receive moderate rain through January 21 to 23. The Met Office forecast strong winds of 25 to 35 kilometers per hour speed blowing in Karachi on Saturday. The weather will remain cold and dry in most parts of Sindh with moderate to intense fog expected in Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Dadu, Larkana, Khairpur, Tando Jam and adjoining areas in the night and morning hours. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/2XMT30w

LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore on Saturday extended interim bail of two sisters of the PTI’s founder in rioting case, ARY News reported. The court extended interim bails of Aleema Khanum and Uzma Khan till February 12 while hearing October 05 arson and rioting case. Prosecution pleaded to the court to extend date for submission of the case record. The ATC Judge expressed resentment over the plea and said that “it is daily routine that the record has not been available”. “What is mistake of the accused to summon them in the court again and again”, judge remarked. “The court has heard the argument the decision will be announced in the next hearing, the judge said. Lahore witnessed violent clashes between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists and police on October 15. The unrest, triggered by a PTI-led protest, quickly intensified as law enforcement used teargas to disperse demonstrators. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/tgTRmra

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The Sindh government has announced a groundbreaking plan to introduce 8,000 electric buses into the mass transit system in Karachi. The initiative will be rolled out in three phases, aimed at transforming the city’s public transportation. The first phase will see the deployment of 500 buses within the first year. Currently, 50 buses are already operational, covering major routes in Karachi. An additional 1,500 electric buses will be added in the second phase. The final phase will involve the introduction of 4,000 to 6,000 electric buses over the next four years, accompanied by the development of necessary infrastructure, including charging stations, depots, and bus stations. A key component of this project is the development of a solar plant with a capacity of up to 1GW, which is expected to be completed by the end of Phase 3, contributing to the sustainability of the electric buses. Read more: Sindh to hire female drivers for pink buses A pilot project for 50 electric buses (1...

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Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed rumors regarding his complete bed rest and uncertainty over his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Taking to the microblogging platform X, Bumrah dismissed the reports as fake news. “I know how easy it is to spread fake news, but this one really made me laugh,” he posted, accompanied by several laughing emojis. On Wednesday, January 15, several Indian media outlets claimed that Jasprit Bumrah, who has been dealing with a back issue, has gone on bed rest and is unlikely to participate in the Champions Trophy. According to reports, Jasprit Bumrah sustained the back injury during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. During the series, he bowled a total of 151.2 overs across five matches and emerged as the most successful bowler, taking 32 wickets. The reports further suggested that the updates on Bumrah’s back condition were not encouraging, adding that he would not rush his return to cricket. ...

Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff aka Babbar Sher of Varun Dhawan-led ‘Baby John’ , has finally addressed the Box Office failure of the film. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In a new interview with an Indian media outlet, Jackie Shroff reflected on the poor Box office run of his latest release ‘Baby John’ and shared how the producers have been affected by the loss. “The producers do get affected. They put in a lot of money with trust in these projects. And when they do not recover it, that is sad,” he said. “As actors, of course, you want to be liked for your performance, but you also want it to work well.” “ Dukh hota hai par khud ke liye nahi, producers ke liye (You do feel bad, but not for yourself, but for the producers). You tend to do your job with sincerity, but you also have to think about the people who have put in the money,” added the veteran.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jio Studios (@offi...

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear K-Electric’s (KE) request for a monthly adjustment, which may result in a decrease of Rs. 4.98 per unit of electricity for consumers in the city. K-Electric has filed a petition with NEPRA for the monthly adjustment for November 2024. If approved, the reduction will provide a refund of over Rs. 7 billion, to K-Electric consumers. K-Electric has also requested NEPRA to allow the company to refund the excess amount collected from consumers. The NEPRA will conduct hearing on the KE’s plea on Wednesday. Earlier, the NEPRA reduced electricity prices under the monthly Fuel Price Adjustment (FCA), making electricity cheaper for consumers. According to reports, a reduction of 75 paisas per unit has been announced for consumers of government-owned DISCOs under the November FCA. Additionally, a price reduction of 49 paisas per unit has been approved for K-Electric consumers under the October FCA. Back in ...

Chief Meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz on Monday said the current cold wave will persist in Karachi until January 17. Karachi city is currently experiencing an increase in the intensity of cold weather. Sardar Sarfaraz in his statement confirmed that the cold spell will last until January 17. During this period, strong winds are expected to blow in the city, with the possibility of northeastern winds at a speed of 25 to 30 kilometers per hour. From January 15, the nighttime temperature in Karachi could drop to single digits, Sardar Sarfaraz added. He also mentioned that western winds are expected to begin from January 17, which will bring a decrease in the cold intensity in Karachi. Read more: Karachi: Mercury further drops, brings cooler weather With humidity levels at 65% coupled with a 20-kilometre-per-hour wind from the northeast, the minimum temperature is expected to hover between 9°C  and 11°C, added the weather department. Meanwhile, with humidity levels at 65% coupl...

KURRAM: Bunkers at Lower Kurram’s Balash Khel and Khar Kali areas likely to demolish from today, as stringent security measures being taken for demolition, ARY News reported on Monday. Assistant Commissioner has said that it is a difficult matter, the authorities trying to begin demolition of bunkers in both areas. The authorities also taking measures to ensure security on the main road. Tull-Para Chinar main road has been closed for 100 days today. The shortage of essential commodities taking its toll resulting in hunger for citizens. Petroleum and diesel stocks have been spent, while power outages have become routine in the region. A shutter-down strike being staged in Para Chinar to protest against prolonged closure of roads. “We are waiting for the promised 170 cargo vehicles relief convoy,” local traders association’s president said. He said the market will remain closed until arrival of the convoy. The district administration has announced that all points of the Kurram peace...

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KURRAM: The authorities have initiated steps to implement the peace agreement brokered between warring tribes for maintenance of peace in strife-torn Kurram district. The preparations have been completed for demolition of bunkers at Balash Khel and Khar Kali as part of the peace process, set to begin today under the peace agreement. The bunkers and fronts will be dismantled on the instructions of the district administration in Lower Kurram. Concerned government officials will be present for demolition of bunkers district administration said. Under the peace agreement, all fronts in the district will be demolished by February 1, and weapons used in the tribal clashes will be collected and disposed of. The agreement was a product of extensive negotiations and aims to bring lasting peace to the region. Trucks carrying essential supplies, including food, beverages, and medicines, have been delivered to the district, offering some relief to the residents enduring the effects of prolong...

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the half-yearly schedule of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings on a rolling basis. As per the issued schedule the first meeting of the calendar year 2025 will be convened on Monday January 27 and decisions of the monetary policy committee will be announced later by the governor SBP in a press conference. The next MPC meeting is scheduled on Monday March 10 and the third meeting as per the half yearly schedule will be held on May 5 while the fourth MPC meeting is scheduled on June 16. Read more: SBP slashes policy rate by 200 basis points In its last MPC meeting on December 16, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) slashed policy rate by 200 basis points. It added that the inflation declined to 4.9 percent on a year-to-year basis in November2024, in line with the ‘MPC’s expectations’. “This deceleration was mainly driven by the continued decline in food inflation as well as the phasing out of the impact of the hike in gas tariffs in Nov...