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The current internet sensation Taha Shah, of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’  opened up on being compared with A-list actors Fawad Khan and Vicky Kaushal. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv In a new interview, ‘Heeramandi’ actor Taha Shah spoke about being compared with the national heartthrobs and great performers Vicky Kaushal and Fawad Khan, after his latest outing as Tajdar. Reacting to the comparisons, Shah said, “I don’t know about the looks but I think performance-wise, they’re both great actors.” He continued, “For me, looks don’t matter. For me, the performance matters. So if they’re comparing me to Fawad or they’re comparing me to Vicky – girls are comparing me [in terms of romance] to Shahrukh – what else do you want, man? They’re not comparing me to somebody else. They’re comparing me to the elite actors. These are elite actors.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) “And Vi

A shortage of anti-tetanus injections has hit Lahore, Punjab, posing challenges for individuals injured in accidents. The tetanus vaccine is part of the recommended series of childhood and adult immunizations. It protects against the bacterial infection tetanus, also known as lockjaw. Tetanus causes jaw cramping and painful muscle spasms. There’s no cure, and 10%-20% of people who have it die. Government and private hospitals are facing a shortage of anti-tetanus injections. Pharmacies across the city are experiencing a scarcity of anti-tetanus injections, leaving many with limited access to crucial medical treatment. The Pharma manufacturers have cited production suspension by the international company, as a reason behind the shortage. The scarcity of anti-tetanus injections has resulted in severe difficulties for those injured in accidents, as timely administration of the injection is imperative to prevent wound infection. Medical experts emphasize that the injection must be adm

Japan’s economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, in further bad news for its unpopular government. Gross domestic product in the world’s number four economy shrank by 0.5 percent against market expectations of a drop of only 0.3 percent. Exports dived 5.0 percent, after growing 2.8 percent the previous quarter, while imports fell 3.4 percent. Compared with the first quarter of 2023, GDP fell an annualised 2.0 percent compared with a forecasted drop of 1.2 percent, according to Bloomberg News. The economy was hit by a major earthquake on January 1 on the Noto peninsula and by halts in production at auto giant Toyota’s Daihatsu subsidiary. Japan has been flirting with recession since last year, with zero growth — revised Thursday from an expansion of 0.1 percent — between October and December. In the previous quarter, from July to September, GDP suffered a major contraction of 0.9 percent, also revised on Thursday from

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has expressed his country’s full support to Pakistan in all areas of cooperation including economy, trade and investment. He was talking to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing today. The Chinese Vice Premier reaffirmed the importance of fast-track implementation of CPEC projects for mutual prosperity and development. The two sides agreed to sustain the growing momentum of Pakistan-China relations in all areas of cooperation and to further deepen iron-clad Pakistan-China friendship. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed condolences and outrage on the Shangla attack on 26th March and assured zero tolerance for perpetrators. He lauded the services of the fallen Chinese workers. Ishaq Dar noted the progress made by CPEC in energy and infrastructure and expressed the confidence at the positive dividends under Phase-II in the fields of industry, agriculture and mineral development. Connectivity through Khunjerab borde

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company’s (LESCO) officers have ended their month-long strike after assurance of no-raids by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The FIA and LESCO remained at odds on the overbilling issue. Earlier, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) ‘barred’ its revenue officers from appearing before the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) team in an overbilling probe. As per details, the LESCO chief was assured of no more raids by the FIA, following which the officers ended their strike and all SDOs and XENs joined their offices. Sources said, the FIA team can go with the LESCO team during the checking of industrial and commercial units. They further said due to raids of FIA on the overbilling issue, the recovery of LESCO reported fell to 76% from 100%. Read more: FIA initiates probe into wheat bags embezzlement case On May 12, it was reported that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) decided to ex

KARACHI: The Karachi robbery resistance death case took a shocking turn after the CCTV footage of the tragic incident emerged, ARY News reported. As per details, a 49-year-old man, Yousuf Khan, was killed in a shooting incident in Liaquatabad, Karachi. Initial reports suggested that the incident was of a robbery resistance but further investigation has revealed that the killer and the victim were acquainted. According to police, Yousuf Khan was visiting his in-laws’ house when he got into an argument with an unknown person, wearing a mask. The argument escalated, and the unknown man shot Yousuf Khan and fled the scene on Yousuf’s motorcycle. CCTV footage of the incident shows the killer and the victim arguing over something. The police have found evidence that suggests the killer and the victim knew each other. The killer did not take Yousuf’s valuables, including 20,000 rupees and a mobile phone, which were found in his pocket. Police are investigating the incident and have trans

LARKANA: In a tragic accident, a truck and a rickshaw collided in Larkana, leaving 6 students and drivers injured, ARY News reported. As per details, the students were returning from Madrassa when the incident occurred on Naudero Bypass. According to hospital administration, the condition of 3 students and the rickshaw driver is critical. The injured have been admitted to Chandka Hospital for treatment. Earlier, at least three people including two baby girls were killed and eight were seriously injured when two passenger buses collided with each other on Superhighway, in Karachi. READ: Karachi: Three dead, 8 injured in collision between two buses As per rescue sources, two passenger buses collided with each other near Jokhia Morr at Superhighway as the drivers lost control of vehicles due to rain. As a result, three people including two baby girls and eight people were seriously injured. The injured and bodies were moved to the Jinnah Hospital. As per initial reports, the iden

ISLAMABAD: Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) has been detected from 18 sites including four new districts, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swabi and Swat. The detection has been confirmed by the regional reference laboratory for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad. This brings total count of infected districts for 2024 to 38. In Bannu, the sample was collected on April 24 from Hinjal-Noorabad site, which is the first positive sample from district this year. The virus is YB3A cluster and 99.77pc genetically linked to virus detected in Pishin on April 1. In Lakki Marwat, the sample was collected on April 22 from Tube Well Gali sample collection site. This is the first positive sample from District Lakki Marwat this year. The sample in Swabi was collected on April 18 in Shah Mansoor & Kala Pull Badray site. In Swat, the sample was collected on April 25 from Saidu Sharif. The virus is 99.77pc linked to virus detected in Swabi on April 18. Prime Minister Shehb

After Bollywood divas Aditi Rao Hydari and Richa Chadha, Sonakshi Sinha roasted their ‘Heeramandi’ co-star Sharmin Segal, who happens to be the niece of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali of the web series. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv In a recent promotional mushaira roast with Indian comedian Munawar Faruqui, featuring the ensemble cast of ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ , actor Sonakshi Sinha aka Fareedan chose Alamzeb [Sharmin Segal] from the rival team to take a blunt dig at her preparation for the shoot of the web series. The ‘Dabangg’ star said, “ Sharmin ko har din set ka wrap jaldi karwana tha. Raat me jaldi so jaati thi, agle din school bhi to jana hota tha  (Sharmin wanted to wrap the shoots early every day. She went early to bed for the school next day).” “ Sharmin din bhar jitney gen Z alfaaz ratt jaati hai, kaash kisi din set par aane se pehle apne dialogues bhi ratt liya kare  (The number of Gen Z words that Sharmin memorises in a day, I wish someday she

PARIS: The hypercolour image of a dark hill and lava flow is pretty enough — but its high-tech artificial intelligence origins make it special. It is the product of the brainwaves of one member of French art collective Obvious, collected in an MRI machine at the Brain Institute of the Pitie Salpetriere hospital in Paris. “I was thinking very hard about a volcano,” said Pierre Fautrel, one of the trio. He admits the resulting work was not exactly what he had in mind, “but it has kept the basic elements: a flaming mountain with flowing lava and a landscape on a light background”. The trio of thirty-somethings, Fautrel, Hugo Caselles-Dupre and Gauthier Vernier, already gained international attention in 2018 by selling an AI-generated artwork at Christie’s in New York for more than 400,000 euros. For the latest project, “Mind to Image”, they used an open-source programme, MindEye, which is able to retrieve and reconstruct viewed images from brain activity, combining it with their own

On the occasion of the inaugural Hajj flight at Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) on 10th May, 2024, an esteemed gathering convened in Lounge A-2 for the ceremonial commencement of the Route to Mecca. His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Chief guest. Secretary Religious Affairs and COO/APM Islamabad Airport welcomed the chief guest. Other notable attendees included the Joint Secretary of Hajj, Deputy Director General of the Anti-Narcotics Force, Chief Security Officer of the Airport Security Force, and the Director of Hajj. Saudi Ambassador alongwith Secretary Religious Affairs got briefing from Saudi immigration officials about the operational arrangements of Road to Mecca project. They expressed their satisfaction about the overall arrangements.In this regard,  CAA IIAP  extended full support/associated facilities for the successful conduct of  Hajj flights operation. The inaugural flight, designated PK-717, wa

ISLAMABAD: The technical experts’ team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has landed in Pakistan for talks on a fresh loan programme and budget preparations, well-placed sources informed ARY News on Friday. As per details, a few members of the IMF’s mission have reached Islamabad to assist finane ministry in finalising the FY2024-25 budget. The team will stay in Pakistan for more than 10 days, while other members of the IMF mission are likely to reach Pakistan on the night of May 16, the sources said. The mission will hold talks with Islamabad for a fresh loan programme. Earlier sources said that the government had expedited preparations for the budget targets before the arrival of the IMF mission. In this regard, the Ministry of Finance has directed relevant ministries to complete targets expeditiously. Read more: Pakistan to ‘finalise’ FY2024-25 budget targets before IMF team arrival The sources said the framework for all important budgetary targets would be prepared and

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to move court against Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom companies (Telcos) for not blocking SIMs of non-filers, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, FBR will take legal action against telecom companies if they fail to block SIMs of 500,000 non-filers by May 15. Sources said The FBR has consulted with its legal team to file a petition in the Islamabad High Court against telecom companies, including PTA, for not complying with the orders to block the SIM cards of non-filers. The FBR and Ministry of Finance have agreed to take action against PTA and telecom companies for not implementing the orders to block SIM cards of non-filers despite the passage of over 10 days, sources added. The move came after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Telecom companies failed to reach consensus regarding the blocking mobile SIMs of identified non-filers nationwide. Sources close to the development

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi formally inaugurated the Margalla Trails Patrol Unit, a new security system started in just seven days. Inspector General of Police (IG) Islamabad, Ali Nasir Rizvi gave a briefing about the Margalla Patrol Unit and introduced the patrolling unit to the minister. The minister inspected the motorcycle and cavalry unit and also met the police officers of the Margalla Trails Patrol Unit and advised them to perform their duties diligently. A force of 60 police officers will patrol the Margalla trails, the unit has been formed to protect people on Margalla trails, the minister was briefed. This unit consists of foot petrol, motorcycle petrol and Horseman consists of gasoline and the purpose of setting u the Margalla Trails Unit is to provide a safe environment to the citizens visiting the trails. The Foot Patrol consists of 10 police officers who will patrol the trails on foot in full protective kit, the motorcycle unit consists of 06 motorcyc

Bollywood A-lister Ranveer Singh quashed the divorce rumours with his wife Deepika Padukone, days after taking down their wedding pictures from his Instagram handle. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv After breaking social media, as he removed all his Instagram posts, shared before January 2023, including his wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh shut all the divorce speculations during his recent public outing. Attending the store launch of a luxury jewellery brand in Mumbai, Singh revealed some of his most favourite jewellery pieces, that are very ‘dear’ to him, which were nothing else but his wedding and engagement rings. “One of the rings that are very dear to me is this one — it’s my wedding ring, presented to me by my wife. The other one is a platinum engagement ring,” he said while showing off the jewellery pieces to the camera. “And there’s of course my mother’s diamond earrings and my grandmother’s pearls. Personal, sentimental value attached to them

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a draft for amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 to regulate social media, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to the details, the establishment of Digital Rights Protection Agency (DRPA) has been approved under the PECA Act 2024. The new PECA Bill will be presented in the Parliament after the approval of the Cabinet. Sources said that the document approved by the Law Reforms Committee of the Cabinet states that the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has considered setting up a Digital Rights Protection Authority (DRPA) under PECA 2016 to deal with dynamic digital vulnerabilities. The Ministry of IT will be responsible for the implementation of the Digital Rights Protection Agency, the law stated. The authority will investigate violations of the law on social media and take action against those who violate the new PECA law. The Digital Rights Authority will be able

QUETTA: Interior Minister Naqvi announced the installation of floodlights at Nawab Akbar Bugti cricket stadium within three months in order to promote cricket in Balochistan. “PCB will fulfil its promise to install floodlights by September. PSL matches will also arranged in Quetta after making the stadium up to the mark,” said Naqvi, who is also chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. “Holding of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Quetta is being mulled over,” he said while addressing a press conference during his visit to Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti Cricket Stadium. He said the PCB would also play its role in the promotion of cricket in Gwadar and Quetta. کوئٹہ۔بگٹی سٹیڈیم میں فلڈ لائٹس لگیں گی۔ میچ ہوں گے چیئرمین پی سی بی محسن نقوی کا 3 ماہ میں بگٹی سٹیڈیم میں فلڈ لائٹس لگانے کا اعلان چیئرمین پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ محسن نقوی کا وزیر اعلی بلوچستان سرفراز بگٹی کے ہمراہ نواب اکبر علی خان بگٹی سٹیڈیم کا دورہ سابق نگران وزیر اعظم سینٹر… pic.twitter.com/k27VsdBffZ — PCB Media (@The

Workers at the Cannes Film Festival called for a strike over pay and conditions on Monday, just a week before the event was due to start.  Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv Members of a collective called Sous les Ecrans la Deche (‘Poverty Behind the Screens’) said they did not intend to cause significant disruption but wanted to draw attention to long-running demands. “The strike will not put the opening of the festival at risk but there could be disruptions as it goes on,” a spokesperson told AFP. The group said it represented around 100 workers, including projectionists, programmers, press agents and ticket sellers. They work on short-term contracts but do not fall under France’s unemployment insurance scheme for freelance artists and technicians in the cultural sector, which tops up salaries to a minimum wage. “Most of us will have to give up working, which will jeopardise the events,” the group said in a statement. “The forthcoming opening of the Cannes Film Festiv

More than a million people thronged Brazil’s Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her  ‘Celebration’  world tour. Watch ARY News live on  live.arynews.tv The sand and oceanfront boulevard around Rio de Janeiro’s famed beach were filled for several blocks by a crowd the city estimated at 1.6 million. Many had been there for hours or even days to get a good spot, while richer fans anchored in dozens of boats near the beach and onlookers crowded beachfront apartments. Firefighters sprayed water before the concert, when temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), to cool fans gathered near the pop queen’s stage, and drinking water was distributed for free. Temperatures were around 27 C (81 F) during the late-night show. Madonna, 65, performed songs such as ‘Like a Prayer’ , ‘Vogue’ and ‘Express Yourself’ for over two hours from 10:45 p.m. as she wound up the greatest hits tour that started late last year.

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