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A convenience store in the United Kingdom’s Dorset has banned a bird named “Steven Seagull” after it pulled off multiple heists in over six years. Explaining the reason for its move, the manager of the store Stuart Harmer claimed that the bird stole 30 packets of chips in just the last two months. According to the manager, his seniors refuse to accept that a bird stole the packets of chips. “Trying to explain to the powers that be that I’ve got stock loss because of a seagull – they think it is a joke,” said Harmer said. “[He] comes in the shop when the door’s open, puts his head around the corner of the door, nicks a packet of crisps and flies off with it.” According to the manager, ‘Steven Seagull’ has been continuously stealing things from the store and has been caught in the act by several customers. Read more: Watch: Flock of birds takes over parking lot in scene ‘Straight out of a Hitchcock movie’ Now, Stuart Harmer and the store’s staff have sticked posters on the shop’s ...

HYDERABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday claimed to have arrested two notorious terrorists after an encounter, ARY News reported. After receiving information about the presence of three terrorists, the CTD and police conducted an operation in the Ibrahim Shoro area of Hyderabad. During the operation, the CTD officials experienced an encounter with the terrorists in the Kotri Site area of Hyderabad. During the exchange of gunfire, two bullets struck the bulletproof jacket of the SHO CTD Asif Hayat, in response the CTD managed to arrest two terrorists in injured condition meanwhile, one terrorist managed to flee the scene. Following the arrest the bomb disposal squad has been called on the scene to check the items recovered from the possession of the terrorists. The identification of the arrested individual is under process. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/YkoaQbn

KARACHI: Various parts of Karachi experienced intermittent rain on Monday, bringing much-needed relief to residents from the scorching heat, ARY News reported. Significant rainfall was observed in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Gulistan Johar, while the Federal B Area, Liaquatabad, and Karimabad also reported steady showers. On the other hand, areas like North Nazimabad and Malir experienced light to moderate rain. Similarly, Landhi, Korangi, Quaidabad, Malir, Model Colony, Jamshed Quarters, Liaquatabad, Karimabad, and Hussainabad saw consistent rainfall, while Sindh Muslim Society, Bahadurabad, and Lyari Expressway experienced intermittent showers. North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, and Orangi Town also received moderate rain, while, Gurmandir, MA Jinnah Road, Clifton, Boat Basin, and other areas including Scheme 33, the New Sabzi Mandi, and surrounding areas received rainfall as well. Earlier it was predicted that a monsoon weather system would enter Karachi this evening or night...

ISLAMABAD: The central president of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran declared that the business community is going for a shutdown and will call for a nationwide strike if demands not met soon, ARY News reported on Sunday. Addressing Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in on Murree Road in Rawalpindi against rising electricity bills, Ajmal Baloch emphasized his participation as an official representative of all Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran. The central president of all Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran criticized the current government, labeling it the worst in history, accusing it of destroying the business in the country. Baloch pointed out that instead of fulfilling promises of providing 300 free units of electricity, the government has imposed additional taxes on the citizens. READ: Hafiz Naeem demands cut in power bills, curb on IPPs He asserted that even members of the government acknowledge its poor performance and suggested that it should step down. He said that greetings to everyone sitting here in...

A flock of sheep in Thessaly, Greece, started acting strange after feasting a 100kg of week crop. The unusual incident occurred when wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding had destroyed key grazing areas for the sheep, forcing them to invade a greenhouse where the cannabis was grown. The greenhouse owner shared with the local news organization that his crop had already suffered significant damage due to extreme weather conditions. “I don’t know if it’s for laughing or crying. We had the heatwave and we lost a lot of production. We had the floods, we lost almost everything. And now this. The herd entered the greenhouse and ate what was left. I don’t know what to say, honestly,” he stated. The sheep consumed what remained of the 100kg crop, leaving them feeling light-headed. The shepherd reported that the sheep began to act unusually, stating, “They were jumping higher than goats, which never happens.” from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/5P8dwmx

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that ongoing sit-ins and protests were driven by personal interests rather than national welfare. Talking to a private news channel, he said a party claimed to be on hunger strike but was not genuinely dedicated, often returning home after a few hours. The defense minister also criticised the nature of the protests, describing them as symbolic and lacking people’s support. Khawaja Asif said there is a broader conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan, particularly in terms of its economic progress, which he claims threatens both internal and external interests. Acknowledging the impact of recent budgetary measures on inflation, he was confident that the economic and political situation would stabilize in the coming months. He criticised the previous government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for economic mismanagement, suggesting that recovery from this period would take time. Regarding the political climate, he said that he d...

RIYADH: The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh has initiated construction work on the Shah Abdulaziz Park, one of the major parks in Riyadh city. This project is part of the “Green Riyadh” initiative, aiming to enhance the city’s green spaces. The park spans approximately 4.3 million square meters, with completion expected within 36 months. Notable landmarks near the park include King Khalid International Airport and Princess Noora Bint Abdul Rahman University, making the park easily accessible from various parts of Riyadh. Out of several designs submitted by four international companies, six distinct styles have been selected for the park’s layout, including, Botanical Garden, Located centrally within the park, Houses more than 200 native plant species, spans 1,000 square meters, integrating commercial buildings that blend with the park’s environment. Meanwhile, the other design patterns include hilly areas, plateaus, and desert gardens. The “Green Riyadh” ini...

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced strong support for the Indian cricket team avoiding a visit to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to begin in February. The Indian team has not played in Pakistan since 2008 due to persistent security concerns and is unlikely to make the trip for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Pakistan were hot for the last year’s Asia, but India refused to visit and played their matches in hybrid model. Reports indicate that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a hybrid model, which would see Rohit Sharma and his team playing their matches in either Sri Lanka or the UAE. In an interview with IANS, Harbhajan Singh questioned the rationale behind sending the Indian team to Pakistan given the current safety concerns. Read more: ICC approves budget for Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan He emphasized that player safety should be the top priority and that it would be unreasonable to risk the team’s well-...

A fast-food restaurant customer in the United States (US) allegedly ran over an employee after her missing chicken strip was replaced but the worker forgot to put ranch sauce, local media reported According to a probable cause affidavit filed with St. Louis Circuit Court in Missouri, 41-year-old Talanye Carter complained about a single chicken strip missing from her order at the restaurant on July 16. The affidavit read that the restaurant management provided her the missing chicken strip but the customer was still unhappy with the lack of ranch dressing provided and then spit in the employee’s face. As the accused woman was leaving the restaurant, the manager removed her car’s license plate by taking a separate exit. ‘You’re trying to get charges put on me?’ Talanye Carter told to the manager. According to a probable cause affidavit, the accused woman then entered her car, reversed it, and accelerated backward into the manger. The victim sustained injuries at left foot and ank...

Pakistan’s right-arm fast bowler Hasan Ali reacted to former Team Director Mohammad Hafeez’s claims regarding the national players sleeping in the dressing during the Test series against Australia. In an interview, Hasan Ali rejected Mohammad Hafeez’s claims before going on to share that the previous management had allowed players, especially fast bowlers, to take naps if needed to recover. “I don’t know, actually, but it should be the way Hafeez said. I don’t think anyone slept in the dressing room after that. When Hafeez said that I was not part of the first game, all the players who were not part of the playing XI were sitting in the dugout watching the game. Even the management was sitting there. But I would say especially for the fast bowlers, when you bowl for one and a half days you need to recover, and you could take a 20-30 minute nap, but for those who feel like they need,” Hasan said. “In the past, the management set the rule that if someone needed a nap for recovery, es...

KARACHI: The Sindh Transport Department has announced to launch to new route for Electric Bus Service in Karachi to facilitate citizens, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The new route, dubbed “EV-4”, will connect Super Highway to Numaish Chowrangi, spanning 55 kilometers. The route was inaugurated by PPP MPAs Raja Abdul Razzaq and Sajid Jokhio. In a statement, Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon said that the new route will pass through areas such as Dumba Goth, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, and Al-Asif Square, benefiting residents of Ayesha Manzil, Lalukhait, and Teen Hatti. The minister stated that the new electric bus route will boost local economies, reduce travel expenses, and alleviate traffic congestion on roads. Memon assured that the government will introduce more buses to provide citizens with affordable and modern transportation facilities. The Sindh Transport Department will also launch additional new routes in the future. Earlier in July, the Sindh Transport Depa...

KARACHI: Sindh government on Tuesday has decided to take decisive actions against drug trafficking and abuse across the province, ARY News reported. In a meeting chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Excise Narcotics Control Wing officers briefed on the current anti-narcotics operations. Minister Memon stressed the need for stringent measures, stating that drug dealers have become a severe threat to society and will not be forgiven under any circumstances. He highlighted the increasing supply and use of drugs in both urban and rural areas, pressing the need for enhanced enforcement and more effective prosecution of cases. Minister Memon also directed that the checking system at inter-provincial borders be tightened to curb the movement of drugs into the province. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/9a8MiyG

India’s pace bowler Mohammed Shami is ranked among his country’s best bowlers, having played pivotal role in several games. However, he experienced several setbacks in his personal life including a scandalous separation with then-wife Hasin Jahan who accused the pace bowler of domestic abuse. Mohammed Shami tied the knot with Hasin Jahan in 2014 and the couple was blessed with their first child, a baby daughter, the following year. However, they parted ways in 2018 after Jahan accused him of engaging in adultery, subjecting her to domestic violence and mistreating her. Following her accusations of the pace bowler being involved in match-fixing, the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) withheld his contract. While he was later cleared of the allegations and his contract reinstated, the difficult time took a heavy toll on his mental state as he allegedly contemplated suicide. Shami’s friend Umesh Kumar recently revealed on Indian YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast that the India...

ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister on Monday shared his perspective over arson and riots at the Corps Commander House on May 9, stating that when the mob decided to go at the Corps Commander’s House, he went back home, ARY News reported. During an appearance on ARY News program ‘Off the Record’, the Former Federal Minister – Shafqat Mehmood – recounted the events of May 9, explaining that after the arrest of the PTI founder, he joined the protestors at Liberty Chowk. “When the angry mob asked me to join the protestors outside the Corps Commander’s House, I returned home because I knew that this was not the right way,” he said. He emphasized that aggressive voices are often more influential within PTI. “There were two different thoughts in the party,” he explained. “One thought was to engage in opposition, believing the people were with us, while the other was more aggressive, advocating for a front-foot approach.” Mehmood reflected on the party’s internal politics, stating, “70 p...

ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Monday successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and eliminated three terrorists, ARY News reported, citing ISPR release. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, on night 21-22 July 2024, the movement of three terrorists, trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by security forces in Dir District. The infiltrators were surrounded, and effectively engaged and after an intense fire exchange, all three terrorists were eliminated. Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. The interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan. Security forces of Pakistan are determined and remain committed to securing its borders and eliminating the menace of terrorism from the cou...

Netflix has debuted the trailer for “Emily in Paris” season 4 starring Hollywood star Lily Collins as Emily Cooper. The trailer sees Emily single once again, but soon she finds her way back to the drama surrounding Gabriel and Camille that takes her on a rollercoaster ride. Season three of ‘Emily in Paris’ ended with Lily Collins’s character facing a series of shocking reveals including a love triangle between Lucas Bravo’s Gabriel and Lucien Laviscount’s Alfie and the rest of the cast. The trailer for season 4 shows Emily trying to move on after season three’s revelations. The upcoming season will be split in two parts with the five-episode part one releasing on August 15, followed by part two’s five episodes hitting September 12. Lily Collins had earlier told ‘Emily in Paris’ fans during an event, “While Emily’s heart will always remain true to Paris, her life takes an unexpected twist this season. Don’t be surprised to find her on a Roman holiday.” The synopsis of ‘Emily in ...

LAHORE: In a shocking incident in the Sunder area of Lahore, a well-known Dramatist Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was robbed by unknown suspects under the pretense of producing a play, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to the case filed by drama writer, a woman named Amna Urooj contacted him, claiming to be a big fan and expressing interest in producing a drama. “Upon arrived at the location provided by the woman, I was made to sit in a room. After some time, unknown armed suspects entered the room, beat me, and took away my mobile phone, cash, ATM card, and other belongings,” Khalil ur Rehman Qamar said in his police report. In his police report, he stated that he was then blindfolded and taken to an unknown location where the suspects demanded an additional Rs 1 million for his release, however, when the demand was not met, they threw him at an unknown location and escaped from the scene. The police have registered a case of robbery and kidnapping based on Qamar’s complaint. The ...

A global tech outage that was related to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, Microsoft said in a blog on Saturday. “We currently estimate that CrowdStrike’s update affected 8.5 million Windows devices, or less than one percent of all Windows machines,” it said in the blog. CrowdStrike has helped develop a scalable solution that will help Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure accelerate a fix, Microsoft said, adding that the tech giant had worked with both Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform to collaborate on the “most effective approaches.” Air passengers worldwide faced delays, flight cancellations and headaches checking in as airports and airlines were caught up in the IT outage that affected numerous industries ranging from banks to media companies. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/EbxZ82S

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) decided on Friday to hold further consultations regarding the ban on Imran Khan-founded PTI and actions under Article 6 against Imran Khan, Arif Alvi, and Qasim Suri, ARY News reported, citing sources. A meeting was held between the ruling coalition – PML-N and PPP – to discuss administrative matters in Punjab, the current political situation, and the government’s proposal to ban PTI. The PML-N delegation included National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Rana Sanaullah. The PPP delegation comprised of Sherry Rehman, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, and Nadeem Afzal Chan. Meanwhile, the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and other officials were also present at the meeting. Sources told ARY News that the PPP delegation emphasised the party’s commitment to democratic processes and reviews. During the meeting, it was decided that further con...

DAMMAM: An Egyptian plane, carrying 194 persons, experienced a wheel system fire while taking off from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, local media reported. A media outlet of the kingdom quoted the National Transport Safety Center while confirming the fire incident on the Egyptian plane belonging to Nile Air. According to King Fahd International Airport, emergency personnel arrived on the scene right away, put out the fire, and safely evacuated the 186 passengers and 8 crew members. No casualties were reported. The airplane, an Airbus A320, was taking off for Cairo Airport. The Nile Air Airbus A320 experienced a fire in its wheel system during takeoff from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to a report received by the Center early on Thursday morning. When firefighting teams managed to contain and put out the fire, the flight crew decided to abort the departure and evacuate the passengers using emergency slides. King Fahd International A...

US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms Wednesday, shortly after conceding he would consider dropping his reelection bid if doctors diagnosed him with a serious medical condition. The 81-year-old Democrat gave reporters the thumbs up and said “I feel good” as he cut short a trip to Las Vegas and flew to his beach home in Delaware to go into isolation, which will take him off the campaign trail for days. Biden thanked well-wishers on X, adding that “I will be isolating as I recover, and during this time I will continue to work to get the job done for the American people.” The infection comes at a critical moment for Biden’s campaign, with the president seeking to show he is up to the job after a disastrous debate performance against rival Donald Trump sparked concerns about his health and calls from some Democrats for him to step aside. It is also the latest development in a tumultuous few days in an already frenetic White House race that saw Trump survi...

KARACHI: In a major development, the security delegation from Transport Canada on Wednesday completed the security audit of Jinnah International Airport, ARY News reported. According to Airports Security Force (ASF), the team conducted thorough inspection of the security arrangements in place at the airport and found them satisfactory. During the audit, the ASF team comprising National Inspectors gave a briefing to the Transport Canada team. The assessment team was given briefing on security deployment, entry control, screening, issuance of passes and addressing emergency situations. The Transport Canada team commended the efforts of the ASF for taking additional measures to ensure the safety of the Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) direct flights to Canada. The team also termed the overall aviation security measures satisfactory at the international airports of Pakistan. It is pertinent to mention that the two-member delegation from Transport Canada arrived in Pakistan on...

Global credit rating agency Fitch has predicted the possibility of a technocrat setup in Pakistan in case the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government is ousted. In its report on Pakistan, the rating agency predicted that the PML-N led coalition government will remain in power for the next 18 months with no immediate plans for fresh elections. The incumbent government will continue to implement the reforms mandated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that will enable the economy to grow. However, Fitch mentioned that the political upheaval might affect the economic activities in Pakistan along with the impacts of climate change including floods and drought. According to the rating agency, former prime minister Imran Khan is unlikely to get released from jail in the foreseeable future despite getting relief in a number of cases. The agency went on to predict that the next general elections in Pakistan will be held in 2029. On the economic front, Pakistan’s current acc...

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today (Wednesday) across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala.    In this connection, mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country. Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions. Read more:  No mobile phone service in 21 Punjab districts on Muharram 9, 10 The Punjab Home Department announced the suspension of mobile phone service in 21 districts of the province on 9 and Muharram. The mobile services will remain shut in sensitive areas of several cities including Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Layyah, Rawal...

KARACHI: An illegal water hydrant was uncovered in Karachi, where two individuals were accused of stealing water, depriving the citizens of Baldia Town of their access to clean water, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Following the report published on ARY News, a case has been registered over the complaint of Assistant Executive Engineer of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board at Mochko Police station. As per the report, the two individuals – named Mushtaq and Amir – accused of breaking the 33-inch official water line near Northern Bypass and created a 2-inch hole to steal water. The FIR report indicated that the collected water was being sold through water tankers, further worsening the ongoing water crisis in Baldia Town area of Karachi. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/8ocGz17

Apple’s iOS 18 brings significant improvements to home screen customization, including the ability to adjust widget sizes directly from your iPhone’s home screen. Previously available only on iPadOS, this feature is now accessible on iPhones with iOS 18. When in “jiggle mode,” a new handle appears in the lower-right corner of widgets. Dragging this handle allows the user to resize widgets to their own preference. Long-pressing on a widget reveals multiple size options, enabling the iPhone users to choose the best fit with a single tap. From the same menu, the users can convert widgets into app icons or vice versa, enhancing flexibility in organizing home screen. Long-pressing on an app icon that supports widgets allows iOS 18 users to instantly create a widget from the app, streamlining the customization process. The iOS 18 public beta is now available, allowing users to explore and test these new features. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/1JFGRsI

A passenger bus carrying as many as 35 people overturned and fell off a bridge in a shocking incident that was recorded on video which went viral on social media. The horrific incident occurred in Haridwar city of India’s Uttarakhand state when the bus broke through the highway barrier, overturned and fell of the bridge, an Indian media outlet reported. The video of the incident went viral showing passenger screaming for help as the bus’s side windows faced the upper side of the bridge. Reports said that the passenger bus was enroute to Dehradun from Haridwar when it met the accident near the entry gate of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Parking. Following the crash, locals and passerby rushed to the scene to rescue the passengers of the bus. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ssstwitter.com_1721066473440.mp4 The video of the operation showed locals rescuing the passenger, several of whom suffered injuries in the accident. Read more: 18 killed as bus rams tanker in India: police...

LAHORE: The Organized Crime Unit on Sunday got attacked by assailants attempting to free their arrested accomplice in the Defence area of Lahore, ARY News reported. The police reported that the assailants fired wildly in their bid to free the arrested shooter, but instead, the most dangerous shooter, Wasim Ahmed, was killed by the gunfire from his own accomplices. As the police counteracted, the assailants managed to escape from the scene. Meanwhile, the police initiated a search operation to apprehend the fleeing attackers. The DSP revealed that the accused, Wasim Ahmed, had previously shot and martyred Dolphin officer Adnan a few weeks ago. The Organized Crime Unit was transporting Wasim Ahmed to Defense for recovery operations when the attack occurred. The police are actively pursuing the culprits and ensuring the safety and security of the area. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/PDRFhtj

KARACHI: The Peoples Bus Service has announced the suspension of its operations on specific routes during 9 and 10 Muharram, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per the announcement, the operations of Peoples Bus Service will remain suspended across Karachi, while the only route from Malir Halt to Super Highway will continue to operate during these days. A day earlier, the city’s traffic police issued a traffic management plan for processions on the 8th, 9th and 10th of Muharram. According to the traffic plan issued, on 8th Muharram, a procession will start from Nishtar Park and end at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. Muhammad Ali (MA) Jinnah Road will remain closed from Gurumandir to Tower due to security concerns. The procession will go through Nishtar Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khurasan, MA Jinnah Road (point a), Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, MA Jinnah Road (point b), Baba-e-Urdu, Bara Imam, Nishtar Road, Altaf Hussain Road, Bolton...

BIRMINGHAM: India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by five wickets to lift the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston on Saturday. Set to chase 157, India Champions knocked the winning runs with five balls to spare when Irfan Pathan hit Sohail Tanvir for a four. Ambati Rayudu smashed 50 off 30, hitting two sixes and five fours. Gurkeerat Singh Mann played an anchoring role with a 33-ball 34 while Yusuf Pathan provided final touches with a quickfire 30. Pathan conceded only 16 balls and conceded one four and three sixes. India Champions captain Yuvraj Singh remained unbeaten with a 22-ball 15. Aamer Yamin bagged two wickets for Pakistan Champions while Saeed Ajmal, Wahab Riaz and Shoaib Malik chipped in with a wicket apiece. Earlier, Younis Khan’s decision to bat first after winning the coin toss did not bear fruits for the Pakistan Champions as they put a par total on the board. Pakistan Champions had a shaky start to their innings as their in-form hard-hitting opener Sharje...

In this digital world, the dark web is believed to be the most dangerous place and users need to be very careful about their online activities as personal data is likely to leak over there. The top tech giants have made attempts and released new features to help users secure their data. Similarly, search engine giant Google also introduced a safety feature known as “Dark Web Reports”, allowing Google One subscribers to check if their data has been breached or not. However, Google has further enhanced the reach of the feature to non-subscribers too. What does this feature do? This new feature of Google allow users to get a detailed analysis of leaked personal data, including names, dates of birth, and phone numbers. When can non-subscribers access this feature? As per an updated banner on the Google One app, the feature will not be exclusive to users after “late July”. Further, if you click on the ‘Learn More’ button on the banner, it leads to Google’s support page. Here, you...

Bollywood actress Mona Singh has said that horror-comedy film “Munjya” underscored the importance of good content rather than going for good looks in movies. Speaking to an Indian media outlet, the actress said that movies made with good content attract audience to theaters and not the films having stories circling around a hero. “Movies nowadays shouldn’t just be about looking good, making some hit song, and shooting at great locations, it should be about great content and experience,” Mona Singh added. Emphasising on the shift towards content-driven cinema, the Bollywood actress said that genres like horror-comedy are gaining traction in the presence of a broader family audience. “The fantasy world is loved by the kids and their parents also join them, making it a family watch,” said Singh. “After Stree, the whole game of horror-comedy has changed. It’s important to create a different universe.” Read more: ‘We all woke up at 3 a.m. and…’: Sharvari Wagh recalls paranormal experi...

ISLAMABAD: On directives of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, the party suspended the basic party membership of Sher Afzal Marwat for over ‘violation’ of discipline and policies, ARY News reported. According to the details, Sher Afzar Marwat’s membership was suspended after he failed to satisfy the party leadership against show-cause notices issued to him. An inquiry committee was formed after the PTI founder had authorised the party leadership to take action against those who violated the policy. Sher Afzal Marwat has been suspended due to his consistent violation of party discipline and damaging statements against the leadership, a notification issued by PTI Secretary-General Omar Ayub read. The notification added that Sher Afzal Marwat’s actions caused harm to the party and its leadership, and he has been unable to provide satisfactory explanations for his behavior. “Sher Afzal Marwat ignored all the instructions of founder PTI, violated party discipline and continue...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s auto industry saw record sales during the last 18 months as 81,577 cars were sold in the last fiscal year, ARY News reported. According to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA),  in a remarkable turnaround, Pakistan’s auto industry has achieved an 18-month high in car sales, with a staggering 138 percent annual increase in June alone. The PAMA said that 10,128 units were sold in June 2024, up from 4,257 units in the same month last year. The association added that the sale of cars above 1300cc has seen a significant boost of 174 percent, while buses and trucks have also seen a notable increase in sales. Earlier it was reported that the regulatory duty on vehicles larger than 1800 cc was expected to rise by 30 percent while the duty on large vehicles is likely to increase from 70 to 100 percent. A 15 percent duty may be imposed on used vehicles up to 1800cc while new and old hybrid vehicles up to 1800cc may continue to enjoy zero duty. ...

ISLAMABAD: PML-N senior leader Javed Latif on Wednesday disowned the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying that it was formed through an “arrangement”, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News’ progarmme “Off the Record”, the PML-N leader emphasised the need to prioritise the state’s interests over party affiliations. He stressed that saving the state is crucial for the PML-N’s survival, as the fate of both is intertwined. Javed Latif acknowledged the legitimacy of both PTI founder Imran Khan and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, calling for a comparison of their delivery and progress. “It is true that elections are held in which the people make decisions, but it is not correct to say that the system is rigged. Those who interfere in the system have failed”, he said and warned that the continued interference would cause further damage. He regretted that the incumbent was formed under an arrangement. “Nawaz Sharif is silent, while politics is being done aroun...

A drug lord was captured following a two-year manhunt after his wife’s Instagram post gave away their location to the authorities. Ronald Roland, the Brazilian drug lord was arrested from Guarujá city on accusation of running a money laundering scheme and supplying drug cartels in Mexico, local media outlet reported. His location was tracked by the police after his wife Andrezza de Lima Joel posted a series of photos on Instagram. Joel was actively posting their luxury trips to Paris, Dubai, the Maldives and Colombia, without having a clue that she was helping local police track their whereabouts. Interestingly, this was not the first time Ronald Roland was arrested due to his wife’s social media activity. The Brazilian drug lord was captured in 2019 when he was on Interpol’s list. His ex-wife had tagged the location where the couple was in a post on social media, leading to Roland’s arrest. Read more: Caught on Cam: Famous influencer shot dead after Instagram post According t...

LAHORE: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar has asserted that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed the privacy of all citizens, terming the government’s decision to authorise Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to tap phones ‘unconstitutional’, ARY News reported. Speaking to international media, Barrister Gohar said that such a ‘blanket notification’ violates the constitution, adding that only the people involved in criminal activities could be subjected to such surveillance. When asked about PTI founder Imran Khan’s own support to phone tapping while he was in power, he said: “Whatever it is, it should be according to the constitution.” Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said he supported the government’s decision to authorise Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to intercept phone calls. He emphasised that it was essential “under the current circumstances” as the country strives to eradicate militant violence. “In matters of national security, this measure becomes necessa...