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Kristen Stewart said on Saturday that making her directorial debut with ‘The Chronology of Water’ at the Cannes Film Festival felt like sending a child off to school for the first time. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here “I’m so proud of it. It’s like watching your kid go to school,” Kristen Stewart told Reuters the day after her film’s premiere. “It feels like all of a sudden the things that I’ve wanted to do for just so long happened all at the same time,” said the actor who rose to fame with the ‘Twilight’ series and received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Britain’s Princess Diana in the film ‘Spencer’ . “My head is spinning, but in the best way,” she added. Her film is adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir of the same name that chronicles the author’s attempt to escape an abusive household through competitive swimming in the 1980s and eventual path to becoming a respected author. British actor Imogen Poots, known for ‘Green Room’ and...

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Sunday said the Indian defence ministry requested for ceasefire with Pakistan after Islamabad’s befitting response to the aggression. In an exclusive interview with RT Arabic, the DG ISPR revealed that on the night of May 6 and 7, India fired missiles at Pakistan, prompting a swift and firm response. Pakistan’s Air Force successfully shot down five Indian aircraft, he added. “The entire nation and the Pakistan Armed Forces stood united like a solid wall. Even when India launched more missiles on the night of May 9 and 10 to instill fear, they forgot that neither the people nor the military of Pakistan would ever be intimidated,” DG ISPR Lt. General Chaudhry added. On the morning of May 10, Pakistan responded with precision and restraint—targeting only Indian military assets and avoiding civilian infrastructure entirely. “It was a measured, fair, and balanced response,” he said. He pr...

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump claimed that Pakistan and India were very close to a nuclear war, calling the ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed nations one of his “bigger successes.” Speaking to Fox News during his visit to the Middle East, Trump discussed his role in mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, suggesting that his intervention helped prevent what he described as a potential nuclear conflict. “That was going to be a nuclear war, I think, or close… And now everyone’s happy,” Trump said. “In fact, I told my people, call them up—let’s start trading immediately.” He elaborated on his conversations with Pakistani leadership, saying, “I had great conversations with Pakistan. We can’t forget them. I talked about trade with Pakistan—they would love to trade. They are brilliant people and make incredible products. We don’t do much trading with them.” Reiterating the severity of the situation, Trump emphasized, “India and Pakistan were ...

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to increase tax revenues by Rs430 billion to set an ambitious Rs14.3 trillion tax collection target for the upcoming 2025–26 federal budget, according to official sources. This recommendation was made during the second round of virtual negotiations between the IMF and the government, where detailed discussions centered around revenue targets and fiscal policy. The IMF emphasized the need for urgent action to broaden the tax base, including swift resolution of tax-related court cases and the implementation of stronger enforcement measures. The Fund proposed a significant increase in tax revenue, suggesting that Pakistan set a tax collection target of Rs 14.3 trillion for the next fiscal year with an additional taxes of Rs 430 billion to be generated through new taxation measures. IMF also suggested that Rs600 billion can be raised solely through enforcement actions. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed the ...

Ukraine lost an F-16 fighter jet on Friday morning after an incident on board, though the pilot ejected safely, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement. “According to preliminary data… an unusual situation arose on board. The pilot moved the aircraft away from the settlement and successfully ejected,” it said on the Telegram messenger. The air force said the pilot was feeling fine. It indicated that the crash did not appear to be the result of Russian fire and a commission had been appointed to investigate all circumstances of the incident. The crash is the second involving an F-16 since Kyiv began receiving the fighter jets from U.S. allies last year as part of a programme approved by the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden. In late August 2024, an F-16  crashed  and its pilot died while repelling a major Russian air strike. Ukraine does not disclose the number of aircraft it has received. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/WtPDC0Z

BENGALURU: Indians are cancelling holidays in popular resorts in Turkey and Azerbaijan after the countries supported Pakistan during its recent conflict with New Delhi, two booking firms said. Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir last month that New Delhi said was backed by Islamabad. Pakistan denied involvement, but intense fighting broke out when India struck in Pakistan last week. They agreed a ceasefire on Saturday which has largely held. Turkey and Azerbaijan, popular budget holiday destinations for Indians, issued statements backing Islamabad after India’s strikes. “Bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey decreasing by 60% (over the last week) while cancellations have surged by 250% during the same period,” a spokesperson for MakeMyTrip said. EaseMyTrip’s Chief Executive Officer, Rikant Pittie, said the platform had seen a 22% rise in cancellations for Turkey and 30% for Azerbaijan “due to recent geopolitical tensions”. Travellers had sw...

KARACHI: Two people were killed and three others injured in three separate robbery-related robbery incidents across Karachi, ARY News reported quoting police. According to police, in North Nazimabad, two brothers were shot and wounded by robbers while resisting a motorcycle theft. The brothers were on their way to work when the armed motorcyclists attacked, stealing their motorcycle before fleeing the scene. In another incident at Gol Market, a man identified as Rashid was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. Similarly, in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, another victim, identified as Kamran, was killed by armed motorcyclists after resisting a robbery. Police have confirmed that investigations are underway to apprehend the suspects involved in these violent incidents. Earlier, a Karachi citizen lost his life in a robbery resistance in the city’s Korangi area. Read More:  31 killed over robbery resistance in Karachi this year A person identified as Saqib was shot by the robbers when offere...

KARACHI: Two Indian passports were recovered from the pocket of an unconscious elderly man brought to Jinnah Hospital, ARY News reported on Wednesday, quoting police. According to police, both passports belong to a woman and are valid until 2028. One of the passports lists a residential address in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, while the documents were reportedly issued from Jeddah. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Video-2025-05-14-at-10.55.26-AM.mp4 Law enforcement and intelligence officials arrived at the hospital to initiate a thorough investigation. The man was found unconscious near a parking plaza in Karachi and was shifted to the hospital by a rescue team. Police stated that even after four hours of medical care, the man remained unconscious. In addition to the passports, medications and other documents were also found in his possession. Read more: Indian Spy arrested from Karachi The case is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities to...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced resumption of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, ARY News reported quoting PCB. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the remaining matches of the tournament will commence on May 17, with the grand final scheduled for May 25. Naqvi stated that the league will pick up exactly where it left off, ensuring continuity for fans and players alike. “We are thrilled to celebrate the spirit of cricket once again,” he said, expressing his best wishes to all participating teams. It is worth noting here that PSL 10 was shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after an Indian drone hit the Rawalpindi Stadium. However, the PCB later postponed the tournament as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan. Read more:  PSL 10 major update on remaining matches As many as 27 games of the tournament have been completed, with only eight matches left to play. Quetta Gladiat...

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents. Calling the plane a “flying palace,” ABC News, which first reported the story, said the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet gifted from the Qatari royal family would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the American government. The controversy around the jet — and Trump’s boast that it was coming “free of charge” — builds on questions the US leader is facing over potential conflicts of interest with his family businesses and use of public office. In a social media post late Sunday that made no mention of Qatar, Trump went on the offensive to claim the plane was a temporary “gift” that would go to the Defence Department, and would replace an existing four-decade-old model. Trump, 78, said the process was unfolding as a “transparent transaction” but did not specify whether any pa...

Top Iranian and U.S. negotiators will resume talks on Sunday to address disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme, in a push for progress as Washington hardens its stance ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit. Though Tehran and Washington both have said they prefer diplomacy to resolve the  decades-long  dispute, they remain deeply divided on several red lines that negotiators will have to circumvent to reach a new nuclear deal and avert future military action. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi  and Trump’s  Middle East envoy  Steve Witkoff will hold the fourth round of talks in Muscat through Omani mediators, despite Washington taking a tough stance in public that Iranian officials said would not help the negotiations. Witkoff told Breitbart News on Thursday that Washington’s red line is: “No enrichment. That means dismantlement, no weaponization,” requiring the complete dismantling of Iran’s  nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow...

Nation observes ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ over ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ success Trump says will increase trade ‘substantially’ with India, Pakistan World reacts after India, Pakistan agree to stop firing Pakistan and India have agreed for a ceasefire, says US President Trump What is ‘Bunyan ul Marsoos’? Pakistan launches ‘Bunyan Um Marsoos’ military operation US encourages Pakistan and India to defuse tensions: JD Vance Nation observes ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ over ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ success The Pakistani nation is observing ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ today (Sunday) over success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The day is being observed to mark the successful retaliatory strikes of the Pakistan armed forces inside India following unprovoked aggression. Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced to observe “Youm-e-Tashakkur” across the country today [Sunday] for giving a befitting response to Indian aggression and the success of “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos”. Read...

The Pakistani nation is observing ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ today (Sunday) over success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos,  ARY News reported. The day is being observed to mark the successful retaliatory strikes of the Pakistan armed forces inside India following unprovoked aggression. Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced to observe “Youm-e-Tashakkur” across the country today [Sunday] for giving a befitting response to Indian aggression and the success of “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos”. In a statement issued in Islamabad, he said the day would be observed for offering gratitude to Almighty Allah, paying tribute to the unmatched bravery of the Pakistan Armed Forces, and appreciating the unity and resilience of the Pakistani nation. Read more: PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for resounding response to India The Prime Minister said “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos” delivered a strong and effective response to enemy’s aggression and Pakistan proved its superiority at all fron...

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea’s conservative party dropped its presidential candidate against his will on Saturday, beginning a process to instead nominate outsider and former prime minister Han Duck-soo less than a month before the election. The June 3 presidential poll will decide who replaces Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office over his declaration of martial law in December, sending South Korea into a period of prolonged political turmoil. Yoon’s People Power Party (PPP) had initially chosen Kim Moon-soo, a former labour minister who won the party’s primary last week, but it announced Saturday that his nomination was cancelled. Instead, the party said it was nominating Han, who had initially launched his presidential bid as an independent. The former prime minister joined PPP on Saturday. “In the end, efforts to unify under a single candidate through negotiation have failed. It is deeply regrettable and heartbreaking,” said Kwon Young-se, the PPP’s interim leader. He...

KOTLI: A newborn girl was among four people martyred and 12 others were injured when Indian forces opened unprovoked fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday, according to police officials. Superintendent of Police (SP) Kotli, Adeel Ahmed, confirmed that Indian troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing in the sectors of Bagh, Kotli, Bandala, Chahi Nihala, and Nali near the LoC. The attack resulted in the killing of four civilians. A newborn girl was among the four martyred in the Khuiratta sector, while 12 others, including women and elderly individuals, sustained injuries. SP Adeel added that all the injured were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police reported that a young man was martyred, and his two sisters were injured when an Indian army shell struck their home. Three other houses were also partially damaged in the attack. The Pakistan Army responded befittingly to Indian fire, ...