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Showbiz starlet Alizeh Shah requests social and mainstream media for space to breathe as she finally addressed the rumours of her death.   To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Young actor Alizeh Shah, who went off Instagram earlier this week, following an announcement note and changing her bio to ‘Not Dead’, returned to her official handle on Tuesday afternoon, with a request to those spreading false rumours of her death. In a long note on her stories, Shah penned, “The trolling, the constant criticism, the negativity didn’t just hurt me emotionally, it’s now affecting my physical health. It reached a point where I had no choice but to isolate myself completely, not just from social media, but from everyone around me.” “I feel broken, exhausted, and overwhelmed in ways I can’t even explain,” she confessed. Further addressing the death rumours, the 24-year-old noted, “Even after updating my bio and clearly saying I’m alive, some people still chose to spread rumours. ...

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Tuesday that the United States would give up on mediation unless Russia and Ukraine put forward “concrete proposals,” as US patience wanes on an early priority for Donald Trump. The US president had vowed to end the war in his first 24 hours back in the White House but, as Trump celebrates 100 days in office, Rubio has suggested the administration could soon turn attention to other issues. “We are now at a time where concrete proposals need to be delivered by the two parties on how to end this conflict,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters, in what she said was a message from Rubio. “If there is not progress, we will step back as mediators in this process.” She said it would ultimately be up to Trump to decide whether to move ahead on diplomacy. The president suggested on Tuesday that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wants to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine. Asked in an interview with ...

Hajj 2025 flight operation has commenced in Pakistan as a first flight for Saudi Arabia departed from Islamabad, ARY News reported on Tuesday.  As per details, PIA flight PK-713 departed from Islamabad International Airport for Madinah this morning. Addressing a ceremony, on the occasion, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said all efforts have been made to provide maximum facilities to the pilgrims during Hajj 2025 season. He assured that every possible step would be taken to resolve the issues faced by Pakistani pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and he will be present there himself to ensure the provision of facilities. The minister said he will also visit Saudi Arabia soon to personally review the Hajj arrangements. Terming the intending pilgrims as the guests of Allah and ambassadors of Pakistan, he urged them to respect Saudi laws. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf highlighted that each pilgrim is being provided with a SIM card containing a...

‘The Twist’ singer Chubby Checker, pop star Cyndi Lauper, and grunge rock band Soundgarden were among the acts chosen for induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here ‘American Idol’ host Ryan Seacrest announced the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees during the ABC singing competition show on Sunday. Others selected for the Rock Hall in Cleveland included English rock group Bad Company, hip-hop act Outkast, rock and blues singer Joe Cocker and garage rock duo The White Stripes. The artists will be inducted during a ceremony that will stream live on Disney+ from Los Angeles on November 8. Inductees were chosen by fans and industry experts. Artists must have released their first recording at least 25 years ago to be eligible. A singer and dancer, the now 83-year-old Chubby Checker was known for popularising various dance styles, including the twist and the limbo in the 1960s. Bad Company came together in 197...

RIYADH: The first flights carrying Hajj 2025 pilgrims will begin arriving in Saudi Arabia next week, ARY News reported quoting Saudi Ministry. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the arrival of pilgrims from various countries will be phased to ensure a smooth process. The initial flight is scheduled to land from South Africa on April 28, marking the start of the pilgrimage season. On April 29, flights from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh are expected to arrive, followed by pilgrims from Indonesia on May 2, the ministry confirmed. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that all arrangements for welcoming the pilgrims have been finalized, ensuring a seamless experience for the millions expected to perform the sacred journey in Makkah. It is important to note here that the Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued important guidelines for intending Hajj 2025 pilgrims. It is mandatory for the pilgrims to get required vaccination and obtain a Yellow card from t...

Amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, actors Farhan Saeed and Sabeena Farooq slammed the media across the border, urging the publications to be responsible with their reporting on the matter. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here As they condemned the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where at least 26 people lost their lives, when terrorists opened fire at the tourists on Tuesday afternoon, actors Farhan Saeed and Sabeena Farooq accused the ‘irresponsible’ Indian media of ‘agitating’ the situation between the bordering countries, for the sake of TRPs. In his note on Instagram, the ‘Mere Humsafar’ star penned, “As much as it’s sad what happened in #pahalqam, it’s cringeworthy to see Indian media, the most irresponsible and the agitator!” “Not the first time, and I am sure not the last, it’ll keep getting worse,” he added. “For their trps they will say anything.” “And if God forbid, if anything happen...

MUSCAT, Oman: The United States and Iran were to hold a fresh round of technical and high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman on Saturday, after both sides reported progress in previous meetings. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading Tehran’s delegation, arrived in Muscat on Friday ahead of the mediated talks, with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expected to head the American side. Araghchi expressed “cautious optimism” about the process this week, saying that “if the sole demand by the US is for Iran to not possess nuclear weapons, this demand is achievable”. But if Washington had “impractical or illogical demands, we will naturally encounter problems”, he added. US President Donald Trump, in an interview published Friday by Time magazine, meanwhile reiterated his threat of military action if a deal fell through, but also suggested he was optimistic about an agreement, saying he “would much prefer a deal than bombs being dropped”. The technical talks will come first,...

ISLAMABAD: Kashmiri activist Mushaal Mullick has called on the government to immediately lift the ban on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), emphasising the urgency of countering India’s narrative war online. “India is running an aggressive campaign against Pakistan on social media,” she said. “At this moment, we are in the midst of an information war, and the entire Indian state machinery is working to malign the Kashmiri freedom movement.” Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Mushaal Mullick warned that the situation is nearing the brink of war. “We are dangerously close to conflict,” she stated. “In such a time, the Pakistani nation must unite with the people of Kashmir.” She appealed to the people of Pakistan to actively engage on social media platforms like X, urging them to take part in shaping the national narrative. “The nation must rise and use social media to present Pakistan’s stance to the world,” Mushaal Mullick str...

More than 60 people have been reported  killed in Gaza  since early on Thursday and casualties continue to mount as Israel carries out early morning attacks on the Palestinian territory. The Palestinian Civil Defence and medics said 12 people from the same family in north Gaza’s Jabalia were among those  killed in the Israeli attacks . The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that 1,978 people have now been killed and 5,207 injured since Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas on March 18, 2025. At least  51,355 Palestinians  have been confirmed killed and 117,248 wounded in  Israel’s war on Gaza  since it began 18 months ago. The Gaza Government Media Office updated its  death toll to more than 61,700, saying thousands of people missing under the rubble are presumed dead. Israel’s military said on Thursday that one soldier was killed during combat in the northern Gaza Strip, while an officer and a reservist were severely injured. Gaza’s health s...

An 18-year-old Malaysian teenager, Zhou Deli, was shocked to discover that he had been blacklisted by all banks since the age of nine — without any clear reason. Zhou first became aware of the issue when he attempted to open a bank account, only to be repeatedly rejected. Zhou was listed under the “Tipping Offensive” blacklist, typically reserved for serious financial crimes like money laundering or terrorist financing, or suspicious transaction reporting. However, checks with the Central Credit Information System (CCRIS) showed no negative financial records tied to Zhou. In a press conference held with his father, Zhou Shulin, and Huang Yien, director of the Penang Public Complaints Bureau, the family expressed deep concern over the unexplained blacklisting. They are now seeking answers on how a minor could be flagged for serious financial offenses without any supporting evidence. Zhou has also filed a police report and visited Bank Negara Malaysia, but the issue remains unres...

Taiwan’s premier on Thursday proposed another $10 billion in spending as a special budget to help the economy deal with the impact of U.S. tariffs. Taiwan had been due to be hit with 32% U.S. tariffs two weeks ago, until President  Donald Trump  paused his “ reciprocal tariffs ” for 90 days. Speaking at a news conference in Taipei, Premier Cho Jung-tai said the initial T$88 billion ($2.71 billion) aid package would be increased to as much as T$410 billion ($12.61 billion), including financing assistance for companies, measures to stabilise the job market and subsidies for electricity. The special budget will need to be approved by parliament, where opposition parties have a majority and have this year imposed sweeping cuts on Taiwan’s main  budget , saying they are targeting waste. Taiwan’s government has already begun  talks  with the United States on the tariffs and pledged billions of dollars in new purchases to reduce the island’s yawning trade surplus....

ISLAMABAD: As the current financial year 2024-25 is nearing to end, the Pakistan government has accelerated the provision of funds for federal development projects, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.  As per details, Pakistan government has released 81 per cent of the total development funds so far while over Rs424.19 billion have been spent so far. Out of the Rs50 billion allocated for parliamentarians’ schemes in the current fiscal year, Rs48 billion have already been released, with approximately Rs35 billion spent so far. Sources add that between July 1, 2024, and April 15, 2025, the government approved the release of Rs. 889 billion for federal development projects. To date, 81% of the total allocated federal development budget has been issued, amounting to Rs424.19 billion in expenditures, sources said. While the initial federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the year was set at Rs1,400 billion, it was revised to Rs1,100 billion under IMF con...

A 13-year-old boy was injured at a theme park after being thrown out of his seat from a 360° swing ride when his seatbelt suddenly malfunctioned. The incident occurred at Jawa Timur Park 1 in Batu, Indonesia, as the boy rode the “360 Pendulum” with three friends. As the massive Frisbee-like swing began its rotation, witnesses reported that the boy’s seatbelt came undone, leaving him clinging to the seat mid-air. As the ride completed a full loop and slowed near the top, the teen was left dangling approximately two meters above the ground. Horrified onlookers screamed as they watched him fall. Footage of the incident shows the ride halting immediately after the fall. The boy sustained two fractures to his right hand and one to his right leg. He is a student at Madrasah Tsanawiyah secondary school in Malang and has long aspired to become a pilot. “Our child has had this dream since he was little — he wants to be an Air Force pilot,” his mother, Ardika Novita, told reporters. His ...

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leaders ‘opposed’ political alliance with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for anti-government movement, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. Maulana Fazlur Rehman chaired JUI-F Central General Council meeting in which party leaders opposed the alliance with PTI and suggested initiating anti-government moment on its own, the sources said. The meeting decided to establish contacts with all political parties. The meeting also opposed the KP Mines and Minerals Bil. Read more: PTI ‘divided’ over ties with JUI-F Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Hafiz Hamdullah also ruled out any alliance with the PTI. Hafiz Hamdullah in his interview on a private Tv, said more than three months had passed, but the PTI did not address JUI concerns, adding the PTI leaders lacked trust with regard to walk with JUI. “Majority of PTI members are in jail. So, in this circumstances we cannot stand with them. The PTI leadership lacked trust in their ranks to ...

KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched a Pink EV Scooty Scheme to provide free electric two-wheeler scooters to women across the province. The initiative, spearheaded by the Transport and Mass Transit Department, aims to enhance mobility and independence for female students and working women in Sindh. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Sindh. Be a student or a working woman. She must hold a valid driving license (motorbike or car). The applicant must not sell or sublet the scooty for a minimum of 7 years. Shortlisted candidates will be selected through a transparent balloting process They will be required to take a skill test for road safety. Criteria for Distribution 1) The distribution of EV scooties will be carried out through a transparent balloting process in the presence of print and electronic media. 2) A committee will be constituted comprising members from...

Veteran actor and film star Resham revealed why she changed her real name after her launch in the showbiz industry. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv In a candid revelation on ARY News’ show Har Lamha Purjosh, veteran Pakistani film star Resham disclosed that her real name is not Resham but Saima. The actress, known for her iconic roles in Lollywood, shared that she changed her name due to the presence of another prominent actress named Saima in the industry, avoiding potential confusion. Resham’s heartfelt conversation with host Waseem Badami touched on her illustrious career, personal milestones. She also revealed a surprising detail about her age, admitting that the age listed on her CNIC is inaccurate. This discrepancy, she explained, was intentional to secure a Saudi visa for Umrah, which she funded with earnings from her debut project, as she was underage at the time. Playfully dodging Badami’s probing question about her actual age, Resham credited her elder sis...

A Boeing (BA.N), jet intended for use by a Chinese airline landed back at the planemaker’s US production hub on Sunday, a victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive. The 737 MAX, which was meant for China’s Xiamen Airlines, landed at Seattle’s Boeing Field at 6:11 p.m. (0111 GMT), according to a Reuters witness. It was painted with Xiamen livery. The jet, which made refueling stops in Guam and Hawaii on its 5,000-mile (8,000-km) return journey, was one of several 737 MAX jets waiting at Boeing’s Zhoushan completion center for final work and delivery to a Chinese carrier. Trump this month raised baseline tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%. In retaliation, China has imposed a 125% tariff on U.S. goods. A Chinese airline taking delivery of a Boeing jet could be crippled by the tariffs, given that a new 737 MAX has a market value of around $55 million, according to IBA, an aviation consultancy. It is not clear which par...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has lifted the stay order on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s investigation into alleged rigging in the NA-18 Haripur constituency, won by opposition leader Omar Ayub. Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar issued a written order, disposing of the petition. The court directed the ECP to hear both parties before proceeding with the inquiry and to make a decision in accordance with the law. Omar Ayub had challenged the Election Commission’s action and the July 10 order to investigate rigging in NA-18 Haripur. Former Chief Justice Aamir Farooq had issued a stay order on the Election Commission’s action. The court had sought responses from the Election Commission, the NA-18 Returning Officer, the District Returning Officer and Babar Nawaz Khan. During the previous hearing of the case, the Election Commission’s lawyer Sajjeel Swati and Omar Ayub’s lawyer appeared in the court. Omar Ayub’s lawyer said that the ECP has to decide on...

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President  Donald Trump  telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. was for now unwilling to support such a move, according to an Israeli official and two other people familiar with the matter. Israeli officials have vowed to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and Netanyahu has insisted that any negotiation with Iran must lead to the complete dismantling of its nuclear program. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set for a second round of preliminary  nuclear talks  in Rome on Saturday. Over the past months, Israel has proposed to the Trump administration a series of options to attack Iran’s facilities, including some with late spring and summer timelines, the sources said. The plans include a mix of airstrikes and commando operations that vary in severity and could set back Tehran’s ability to weaponize its nuclear program by just months or ...

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that he will visit Kabul in the coming days. “Preparatory meetings have been ongoing and hopefully, within days, I will be visiting Kabul for a day to break this logjam which is there for the last few years,” said Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the foreign minister. Meanwhile, Afghan Acting Minister for Commerce and Industries Haji Nooruddin Azizin called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral ties. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, transit, and regional connectivity. They also underlined the importance of maintaining high-level political engagement between the two neighbouring countries. Read More: PM Shehbaz urges Afghanistan to eliminate terrorist safe havens Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested Afghanistan to take instant action against terrorist act...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government Friday issued key directives for the private operators for Hajj 2025, ARY News reported. A total of 23,620 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj 2025 under the private scheme. According to details, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued guidelines regarding the Private Hajj Scheme 2025, urging all approved Hajj operators to ensure visa issuance by April 18. The ministry has asked the private operators to immediately submit copies of service agreements as per the newly allocated quota. The ministry further announced that the updated list of authorized operators has been published on the official website and the Pak Hajj mobile app. Pilgrims can check the status of their applications and the services being offered through these platforms. Private pilgrims are strongly advised to use the Pak Hajj 2025 mobile app for real-time updates and service tracking to ensure a smooth and transparent experience. Read more: 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims depr...

Hamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel, a senior official from the Palestinian fighter group said, rejecting Israel’s offer of an interim truce. In a televised speech, Khalil Al-Hayya, the group’s Gaza chief who leads its negotiating team, said the group would no longer agree to interim deals, adopting a position that Israel is unlikely to accept and potentially further delaying an end to the devastating attacks that restarted in recent weeks. Instead, Hayya said Hamas was ready to immediately engage in “comprehensive package negotiations” to release all remaining hostages in its custody in return for an end to the Gaza war, the release of Palestinians jailed by Israel, and the reconstruction of Gaza. “Netanyahu and his government use partial agreements as a cover for their political agenda, which is based on continuing the war of extermination and starvation, even if the price is sacrificing all his p...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government is expected to generate Rs17 billion in additional revenue by June 30 following a fresh hike in the petroleum levy, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources.  The increase comes as part of the government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the petroleum levy raised across multiple fuel categories, resulting in an estimated monthly gain of Rs7 billion for the treasury. As per the revised structure, the petrol levy has been increased by Rs8.02, bringing the total to Rs78.02 per litre. High-speed diesel now carries a levy of Rs77.01 per litre after a Rs7.01 hike. The petroleum levy on kerosene oil was raised by Rs7.99, pushing it to Rs18.95 per litre. Light diesel oil saw an increase of Rs7.62, with the levy now standing at Rs15.37 per litre. On HOBC (High-Octane Blending Component), the levy has also been raised by Rs8.02 per litre. Read more: Govt increases petroleum levy On Tuesday, the federal government announ...

NOWSHERA: In a tragic incident, Senior Civil Judge (Admin) Mardan, Hayat Khan, and Advocate Khalid Khan were shot dead near the Rashakai Interchange on the Motorway Road within the jurisdiction of Risalpur Police Station. According to initial reports, unknown assailants opened fire on a car travelling towards Peshawar. As a result, Judge Hayat Khan, son of Pir Gul, a resident of Mohallah Bulandabad, Tehsil Kalam, District Swat, and Advocate Khalid Khan, son of Amresh Khan, a resident of Rustam, Mardan, died on the spot. Sources suggest that the motive behind the attack may be linked to an old enmity. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, former district nazim of Kohat, Malik Asad, was killed and his companion was injured when unidentified persons opened fire on their vehicle on Pindi Road in Kohat. According to police, Malik Asad was going in his vehicle to Kohat when it came under firing. Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Zulfiqar Ha...

The Power Division has recovered over Rs152 billion during a countrywide power theft crackdown from September 2023 to date, ARY News reported on Tuesday.  The crackdown launched by the Pakistani government and military leadership’s measures to restore the country’s economy are now showing positive results. According to details, over 152 billion rupees have been recovered from individuals involved in power theft while over 116,000 electricity thieves were arrested. From first September, Pakistan recovered Rs152.54 billion from the defaulters and registered as many as 114,814 cases were registered. The Pakistan government has vowed to continue the crackdown until the menace of power theft ends across the country. Read more:  Crackdown begins against corrupt officers to prevent power theft On September 6, last year, the then caretaker federal government announced plans to launch a crackdown across the country on electricity theft in a bid to reduce the ballooning circular ...

ISLAMABAD: Heatwave conditions intensifying in the country as the Met Office forecast over 40 Celsius maximum temperature in several parts of Sindh, while 40 Celsius in southern Punjab districts. Mercury likely to soar to 46 Celsius in Dadu, 45 C in Nawabshah and 43 Celsius in Sukkur and Hyderabad districts of Sindh today, according to the Met Office. The weather will remain hot and humid in Karachi with maximum temperature expected 36 Celsius in city. The weather office has predicted 40 Celsius temperatures in D.G. Khan, Multan and Sargodha districts and 37 Celsius in Lahore. Met Office in a weather report predicted heatwave conditions in most parts of the country while severe heatwave in southern half from Monday (today). A high pressure grips the upper atmosphere from 13th April, due to which heatwave conditions may develop in most parts of the country, according to the Met Office. Day temperatures are likely to remain 06 to 08°Celsius above normal in southern half (Sindh, so...

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NOWSHERA: Three people including two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa policemen were martyred in a gun attack that took place in Nowshera district, ARY News reported, citing Excise Department. According to police, the attack took place late at night in the limits of GT Road, Nowshera. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of three personnel, including the squad’s driver. The assailants targeted the mobile squad, causing fatal injuries to Constable Iftikhar and Constable Mujahid, who succumbed to their wounds at the scene. Sub-Inspector Farooq Bacha, who was in charge of the mobile squad, sustained injuries during the attack. Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle, Shabbir Khan, who was critically wounded, later embraced martyrdom, bringing the death toll to three. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have registered a case and launched legal proceedings to investigate the incident. Law enforcement agencies are conducting raids to apprehend the culprits involved in the heinous attack. Read more: Terrorist at...