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If you have ever sent something by courier, you most likely didn’t give the security of your belongings much thought but a delivery became a nightmare for an Indian couple. Recently, Nishitha Gudipudi, a resident of Hyderabad, posted on LinkedIn about a terrifying event that made her caution others about the possible dangers of utilizing courier service. Nishitha claimed that her husband made a reservation with a local courier to have his rucksack picked up from one office and delivered to another in Madhapur. “The delivery guy picked up the bag, and half way through looks like opened and checked that there’s a laptop in it and switched off his phone. He basically stole the laptop and initially we thought okay partially error at our end too to use genie to deliver the laptop but how things took a turn after is what really surprised and scared us,” she wrote. They contacted customer service and received a very unsettling response. The woman claimed that the courier service offered ...

The “Rings of Power” showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have dropped a major update about season two of the show. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here While the first three episodes of “Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” season 2 streamed on Amazon on August 29, more episodes will be released weekly until the season finale on October 3. The new season of ‘ Rings of Power ’ opened with a 20-minute cold open sequence filling in the journey of Sauron, played by Jack Lowden and Charlie Vickers. Speaking to a US media outlet, show creators J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have now teased a three-episode-long battle in the upcoming episodes. “The Sauron and Celebrimbor story is this sort of psychological thriller where you’re watching Sauron [Charlie Vickers] seduce, manipulate and ultimately gaslight Celebrimbor [Charles Edwards],” said Payne. “Psychologically, it’s more complex than Season One, and bigger just in the scope of it. There’s a creature around every corner....

At least 12 people including children and women lost their lives in a devastating landslide occurred near Patrak in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per details, landslide occurred near Patrak in Upper Dir which resulting in the collapse of a residential house of a person named Muhammad Ali. The disaster claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including six children, three women, and three men. Rescue teams and authorities rushed to the scene to retrieve the bodies from the debris. The victims were trapped under the rubble, and the rescue operation was carried out with great difficulty. The incident has left the local community in shock, and authorities are investigating the cause of the landslide. The landslide occurred due to heavy rainfall in the area, which caused the soil to erode and result in a tragic incident. The authorities are working to provide support to the affected families and are taking measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Fresh wave of the monsoon is ...

QUETTA: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and political stakeholders of Balochistan on Thursday decided to utilise all available resources to eliminate terrorism from the province. PM Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of leaders of political parties as they discussed the overall security situation in Balochistan. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel, and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti also attended the meeting. The others who attended the meeting included Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasir and Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran from Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Zahoor Ahmed Baleedi, and Meena Baloch from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, Rehmat Saleh Baloch and Mir Kabir Muhammad from National Party (NP). Balochistan Awami Party’s (BAP) Khalid Hussain Magsi and Sadiq Sanjrani, Zamrak Khan Achakzai and from Awami National Party (ANP), Maulana Abdul Wase and Yunus Zahri from Jamiat Ulema-e-...

GUJRANWALA: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured another National Assembly seat following a vote recount in NA-79 Gujranwala, ARY News reported. As per details, PML-N’s Zulfikar Bhindar requested that the ballots be recounted, and the Returning Officer (RO) granted his request. Following the vote tally, Zulfikar Bhindar defeated an independent candidate backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Ehsan Ullah Virk by a margin of 3023 votes. After the recounting, Zulfikar Bhindar secured 95,604 votes while PTI-backed candidate Ehsan Ullah Virk could get 92,581 votes. It is pertinent to mention here that earlier Ehsan Ullah Virk was declared the winner with 104,023 votes while the PML-N candidate finished as runner-up with 99,635 votes. Aggrieved with the results, Zulfikar Bhindar approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and requested for a vote recount. It may be noted here that the PML-N managed to clinch NA-81 (Gujranwala) and NA-154 (Lodhran) after reco...

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has honored Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem with a significant cash reward of Rs 100 million in recognition of his achievement for Pakistan, ARY News reported on Thursday. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the President’s House where Nadeem was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honor. Arshad Nadeem, the javelin thrower who clinched gold at the Paris Olympics, met with President Zardari, who praised his dedication and success. The President emphasized that Nadeem’s accomplishment serves as an inspiration to young athletes across the country. In addition to the financial reward, President Zardari proposed scholarships for the children of athletes to support future generations in sports. He also mentioned plans to request contributions from the Sindh government to further honor Nadeem’s achievements. The President expressed hope that Nadeem will continue to bring glory to Pakistan in future competit...

An old video of Indian actor and film producer Mohanlal dismissing the #MeToo movement as a “fad” has gone viral, sparking outrage on social media. This comes after Mohanlal’s resignation as the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president following the Hema Committee report’s damning findings on systemic abuse in Mollywood. In the viral video, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal can be seen downplaying the significance of #MeToo, saying it’s just a “fashionable” trend. It is worth mentioning here that the Hema Committee report, led by Justice K. Hema, investigated sexual harassment and gender equality in the Malayalam film industry. The report, made public on August 19, revealed that an all-male group of 15 industry figures controlled opportunities and perpetuated exploitation. As West Bengal grapples with ongoing protests against the brutal rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, Kerala is witnessing the rise of its own #MeToo wave. The Hema Committee report has reve...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari formed a four-member committee for the conversion of three imported coal-based Independent Power Procedures (IPPs) to Thar coal. According to a notification issued, the secretary of power division would lead the committee while other members included CSO K-Electric Shahab Qadir, Shamsuddin Sheikh, and Director General (Thermal) PPIB Ali Nawaz. The committee has been tasked with coordinating with IPPs and other stakeholders to provide joint bankable technical and financial feasibility studies for plant conversion to Thar coal. The four-member committee has also been directed to examine the logistics of moving coal from the Thar mines to the project locations; evaluate and advise the government on the best course of action and, if practical, create an implementation plan. The committee may co-opt or request help from any pertinent agencies or organisations, and it will be accountable to the Secretary of the Power ...

Aparshakti Khurana, who featured alongside Bollywood stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in the blockbuster “Stree 2,” has opened up on the credit war following the film’s success. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here The movie became an official all-time blockbuster soon after its release and entered the coveted 500-crore club. The Box Office juggernaut, which was released on August 15, is not ready to slow down at all and continues its exceptional run in the movie theatres. However, the horror comedy’s success has sparked an internet dispute about who should get the most credit. Aparshakti Khurana, who portrayed Bittu in ‘ Stree 2 ’, has now broken his silence on the subject and called it a PR game. During an interview with an Indian media outlet, the Bollywood actor was asked about the dispute that actress Shraddha Kapoor was being given all the credit while ignoring the other cast members. While the actor refused to go into details about the issue, he said, “Se...

Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams came up with an interesting response after being asked about their plans to tackle star Pakistani batter Babar Azam in the second Test. Days earlier, Bangladesh secured a historic maiden victory against Pakistan in Tests in Rawalpindi. Babar Azam had a forgetful outing in both innings as he was dismissed for a duck in the first while the right-handed batter could only manage to score 22 runs in the second inning. Mohammad Rizwan, on the other hand, hit an unbeaten 171-run knock in the first innings before his valiant inning of 51 on Day 5 of the first Test. Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams reacted to challenges posed by both Babar and Rizwan. Read more: Ramiz Raja lashes out at Pakistan pacers after defeat in PAK v BAN Test Speaking with The Daily Star , Adams hailed both senior batters for their exceptional talent that could snatch the game away from the opposition. When asked about Bangladesh’s plans to tackle Babar and Rizwan, Adam jo...

A bear paid a visit to a California home’s deck, where it enjoyed a leisurely bath in the hot tub, captured on camera by a surveillance system as video of the incident went viral. The bear made an overnight visit to Joie Rushing’s San Bernardino County home, according to security camera footage she provided. The bear, who looks to be in his adolescent years, opens the hot tub’s lid and wades in halfway for a dip. The raccoon intruder also explored an inflatable pool in the vicinity, but its dip in the colder water was short-lived when its talons burst the pool, causing all of the water to spill onto the deck. In her Facebook post, Joie Rushing said that the bear was “having a blast” during its brief visit. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/JkUpENT

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja bashed the Pakistan pacers for failing to perform in the first Test against Bangladesh. The former Pakistan batter claimed that the thrashing at the hands of India in the Asia Cup 2023 dealt a severe blow to the confidence of Pakistan pacers. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ramiz Raja questioned the strategies of the Pakistan team along with a blunt take on the performance of Pakistan pacers in the first Test . “Firstly, there was a mistake in team selection. You were without a spinner. Secondly, the reputation based on which we rely on our fast bowlers is finished,” the former PCB chief said. “This debacle, a sort of a confidence crisis, started during the Asia Cup when India bashed our pacers on seaming conditions and then the secret was out to the world that the only way to counter this line-up was to attack. Their speeds have decreased, and so have their skill set,” he added. According to Raja, Bangladesh’s pace attack was...

Senior right handed India batter KL Rahul recently opened up about the relentless trolling he has faced over the years and how he has managed to cope with it. Since making his international debut in 2014, Rahul has become a key player across all formats and even captained the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma. However, his performance, particularly in T20 cricket, has often drawn harsh criticism. Rahul’s exclusion from India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad in favor of Rishabh Pant, who returned to the team as they embraced an aggressive batting strategy, further fueled the scrutiny. After the T20 World Cup 2022, his approach to batting was heavily criticized, leading to his omission from India’s T20I plans. In a candid conversation on a podcast, Rahul admitted that the constant trolling took a toll on him, especially in the last couple of years. “I used to be good with [handling] trolling. I did not care, but I feel I was much younger back then. And then, a couple of years back, I ...

Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta slammed the Pakistan cricket team management for playing four pacers on a pitch where spinners won the game for Bangladesh. Bangladesh on Sunday defeated the Shan Masood-led home side by 10 wickets in the first test after chasing the 30-run target without losing a wicket in Rawalpindi. The visitor had bowled Pakistan out for 148 runs during their second innings as spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz returned with the figures of 4-21, Shakib Al Hasan picked three wickets, while Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud bagged one each. Pakistan played four pacers along with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub as part-time spinners. Reacting to Pakistan’s decision to play the game without a frontline spinner, Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta said that the move was a ‘dumb choice.’ “Pakistan cricket going from bad to worse – playing four pacers on a home pitch where their own batsmen have fallen to Bangladesh spinners was a dumb choice; and a striking r...

ABBOTTABAD: A tourist family from Peshawar was reportedly attacked by hotel employees and local drivers at Nathia Gali, located in the Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported on Saturday. The incident went viral on Social media platforms showing that the hotel employees and local drivers attacked the tourist family’s car with stones and sticks. The situation was later defused by the local police intervention. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nathi.mp4 According to reports, the altercation began with a dispute between the tourist family and a van driver. The situation escalated when hotel employees and drivers joined in, leading to a violent confrontation. The police intervened and managed to bring the situation under control. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that the hotel owners have settled the matter by compensating the family with Rs. 80,000. Authorities are investigating the case to ensure such incidents are prevent...

LAHORE: In a shocking turn of events, the killer of five-year-old girl Fajr from Batapur, Lahore, has been revealed to be a close friend and neighbor of her father, ARY News reported on Friday. The shocking details emerged after the young girl went missing on August 10, and her remains were later discovered by local police. According to the details, the suspect, identified as Kashif, was arrested with the help of CCTV footage and mobile phone data. Kashif, who works as a mobile phone repair technician and is a father of three, has confessed to kidnapping and murdering the child. The investigation uncovered that Kashif attempted to extort money from the girl’s father, Arshad, by using a voice changer and demanding ransom. Kashif was aware that Arshad had a savings committee of Rs. 520,000, which motivated the heinous crime. Tragically, the child was killed within half an hour of her abduction. Further inquiries revealed that Kashif had a history of criminal behavior, including i...

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission clarified that its board neither approved the appointment of any financial advisor nor took any decision on the presentation made by the financial advisor for the Roosevelt Hotel. In a clarification, Privatisation Commission said that its earlier press release contained some miscommunication, which requires clarification. “The Privatisation Commission board was held on 20th August 2024. As per the agenda of the meeting, the board considered the proposal for prequalification of panel of Financial Advisors for the privatisation programme. The Selection Committee presented their recommendations for consideration. The decision, in this behalf, will be announced after confirmation of the same by the Board in its next meeting, scheduled to be held in a week’s time,” the clarification read. It added that for the divestment of Roosevelt Hotel, M/s Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL), presented a Transaction Structure Report to the Board, suggesting various ...

The Hyderabad police on Thursday refuted claims circulating on social media about a “free ride service” for women traveling alone at night, labeling the information as misleading. A post on the official social media account of the Hyderabad City Police on platform X clarified, “This is not true. Always verify facts from reliable sources before sharing. Spreading false information creates unnecessary panic and confusion.” The clarification was issued in response to widespread messages suggesting that the city police had initiated a free travel scheme. According to the false claims, women unable to secure a vehicle between 10 PM and 6 AM could request police assistance by contacting helpline numbers 1091 and 78370185555. READ: ‘She was targeted because…’: Colleagues reveal shocking details of medic rape, murder case The posts asserted that a control room vehicle, or the nearest PCR/SHO vehicle, would transport the woman to her destination free of charge. The misleading messages en...

KHAIRPUR: Following the tragic death of minor maid Fatima some disturbing details have been emerged regarding the case, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the details, Fatima’s parents were allegedly forced into accepting a deal, under the large sum of Rs 20 million. Sources reveal that the owner of a private school played a pivotal role in brokering the deal between the involved parties. READ: Fatima murder case: Suspects likely to be freed under ‘deal’ As per the agreement, the parents received an initial payment of Rs 1.5 million. However, the remaining amount was withheld due to complications with the accused’s bail. The accused reportedly settled with key witnesses by paying them Rs 0.15 million each afterwards, the victim’s mother submitted an affidavit requesting a change in the legal team. Contradictions have surfaced between the statements given by Fatima’s parents to the court and the media. READ: Fatima murder case: SHO threatens victim’s family While the f...

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja said If the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is tried in a military court, it will be an open trial. Speaking at a private news channel, Khawaja Asif said that an open trial is vital to expose ‘negative’ designs of the PTI founder. He said that PTI found ‘involved’ in the attack on national institutions on May 9. “The nation must know about the sinister designs of PTI against the security institutions. If Imran Khan’s case refers to a military court then open trial is necessary to tell the public about PTI’s leader,” he said. Khawaja Asif added that the relationship between Imran Khan and former ISI chief Faiz Hameed continued even after May 9 “The two (Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed) had a common goal, which is why they had a relationship,” he added. Read More:  PTI founder demands open court trial for ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed Earlier in the day, former Prime Minister Imran Khan called for an open court trial of former I...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday dissolved the boards of four power distribution companies commonly known as Discos as recommended by the cabinet committee, ARY News reported citing sources. The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises earlier approved the dissolution of the boards of nine government-run power distribution companies. According to the sources, new boards have been formed for nine out of 11 government-owned power distribution companies. The new boards have been formed for Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO), Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). The sources said that the new boards will be in place for three years. Read More: Cabinet committee ‘okays’ dissolution of DISCOs boards According to sources, Imran Zafar has been appointed as the Chairman of Gujranwala Electric Power Company, Mehfooz Ali Khan as the Chairman of Quetta Electric Supply Company, Him...

ZHOB: Wheat valued at more than Rs 50.3 million has gone missing from a food department warehouse in Zhob, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to authorities, the disappearance involves a total of 4,885 sacks of wheat which worth more than Rs 50.3 million. Zafar Ali Achakzai, the in-charge of the food warehouse, has been arrested in connection with the missing wheat. Reports indicate that Achakzai was also caught mixing soil into some of the remaining wheat bags, leading to the registration of a case against him. In addition to the missing wheat, authorities recovered hundreds of empty sacks from the government warehouse during their investigation. Assistant Director of the Food Department confirmed these findings, further implicating the in-charge in the fraudulent activity, meanwhile, further investigation is underway. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/9zQo4Sl

ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reiterated their commitment to explore investment prospects between the two nations in different sectors, ARY News reported. A press statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) read that a high-ranking delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), headed by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The discussions focused on exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime, railways, and aviation sectors. Separately, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, called on the deputy prime minister. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia. The deputy prime minister emphasised the need for conflict prevention; addressing the root causes of...

The iconic comedy series “The Office” is set to get another reboot, with actress Felicity Ward playing the role of the lead, the first in the franchise’s history. The Australian edition of ‘The Office’ will be the 13th global incarnation of the series as Prime Video set a release date and dropped the first-look of Ward as Hannah Howard, Variety reported. The upcoming series will see Felicity Ward playing Hannah Howard, managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. Prime Video will release all eight episodes globally on October 18. Apart from Ward, the ensemble cast of ‘The Office’ includes Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmidt and Zoe Terakes among others. Meanwhile, Susie Youssef, Justin Rosniiak, Carlo Ritchie, Rick Donald and Chris Bunton will appear in guest roles. The Australian adaption of ‘The Office,’ will show Howard (Felicity Ward) going into a survival mode after she is informed t...

PESHAWAR: In a successful operation at Peshawar Airport, Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel recovered 978 grams of ice heroin from a passenger bound for Doha on Sunday, ARY News reported. As per the ASP spokesperson, the passenger, identified as Umar, had cleverly concealed the drug in the bottom of his bag. ASF staff, upon finding the luggage suspicious, conducted a thorough search and uncovered the hidden drugs. After the initial investigation, the accused was handed over to Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) authorities for further legal action. Earlier in the day, the Customs officials successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle heroin from Karachi to Malaysia and arrested a passenger at Jinnah International Airport. The passenger, who was attempting to board a foreign airline flight to Malaysia, was found with heroin concealed in secret compartments of his suitcase during a baggage search conducted by customs staff. The operation, led by Ahmed and ADC Muhammad Faisal Khan, is be...

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy and intense rainfall across the country in the next 24 to 48 hours, raising concerns about potential urban flooding in major cities. The NDMA has alerted all relevant departments to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. According to the advisory, there is a significant risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Sialkot. Additionally, low-lying areas in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar are also at risk of flooding. Read More: PM Shehbaz asks NDMA to prepare plans to combat urban flooding The NDMA has cautioned that urban flooding could damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life. Communities living near drainage channels are particularly vulnerable to flash floods and may experience severe impacts. In light of these urban flooding threats, the NDMA has launched the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” application, now available on...

ZAFARWAL: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has recovered Indian made anti-tank mine from Nala Dek, a seasonal stream in the Zafarwal area. According to the BDS, the mine is of Indian origin and weighs approximately 18 pounds. The mine is believed to have been carried into Pakistani territory by the floodwaters that surged through the area following recent heavy rains. This is the second such recovery within the last 24 hours, raising concerns over the potential presence of more such explosives in the flood-affected regions. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team has taken the mine into custody and is conducting further investigations to ensure the safety of the local population. The discovery highlights the ongoing risks posed by unexploded ordnance in border regions, particularly during times of natural disasters like floods, which can inadvertently transport dangerous materials across borders. Authorities are urging residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious ob...

Pakistan’s white-ball captain Babar Azam kicked the stumps in frustration after being dismissed in the net session as the national side is gearing up for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting from August 21. In a video that went viral on social media, Babar Azam can be seen visibly frustrated after being dismissed by a right-arm fast bowler. The net pacer bowled a shorter delivery wide outside off. Babar Azam tried to reach the ball but only managed to edge it behind, prompting a celebration from the bowler, who raised his hands during his follow-through. After being dismissed, Babar Azam lost his cool as he turned back and kicked the off-stump, which went for a cartwheel. The white-ball captain soon realized his mistake, picking up the stump to put it in its place.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Events and Happenings (@eventsandhappenings_sports) Earlier, Babar was seen having a hard ti...

After being a victim of cyber-harassment, the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Jemima Goldsmith, has blocked all emails from Pakistan, ARY News reported on Friday. Jemima Goldsmith took to social media platform X [formerly Twitter] to address her friends in Pakistan, explaining that she had to block all emails from the country due to cyber harassment. She blamed the online harassment campaign on PTI’s opposition parties, referring to them as “PTI’s desperate opponents.” In her message, Jemima noted that X has been banned in Pakistan, so only those using VPNs would be able to view her post. She concluded by reflecting on her enduring connection to Pakistan, stating that “Pakistani politics is a gift that continues to haunt me even 20 years after leaving the country.” from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/4RvthGL

KARACHI: Karachi police on Friday recovered a teenage abducted girl and arrested the suspect in district West of the city, ARY News reported citing police. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West Hafeezur Rehman Bugti, the three suspects of the dacoit group entered the house posing as Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) officers. The 18-year-old girl and her brother Usman was forced to sit in a car at gunpoint and subjected them to violence earlier in the day. The SSP said that the brother was thrown from a car while the kidnappers took the girl way with them. SSP Hafeezur Rehman Bugti said that they recovered the abducted girl safely within an hour and arrested one the suspects named Zeeshan. The police also claimed to have seized a non-licensed weapon used in the abduction from possession of the arrested accused. A case has been registered under clauses pertaining to kidnapping and illegal weapons against the suspects. The SSP West said that raids are being con...

Indian badminton player and former world number one Saina Nehwal responded to trolls who called her ‘Kangana Ranaut of sports’ following her remarks on the javelin competition. Saina Nehwal recently faced backlash after admitting to being unaware of the javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra clinched a gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. The three-time Olympian and badminton player commented on a podcast that sparked a backlash on social media. The former world number one badminton player, who secured a bronze medal for India in the London Olympics, said that she came to know about javelin only after Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. “When Neeraj won that’s when I got to know there is such an event in athletics,” Saina Nehwal remarked during the podcast. The netizens were quick to respond as some questioned how a well-known athlete such as Saina Nehwal could be unaware of a significant Olympic competition, javelin. Some social media users even dubbed the badmi...

OKARA: A shocking incident was reported from Okara where a young man was shot dead over a dispute over the use of a ‘Baaja’ (horns) during Independence Day celebrations in Sabir Piya Town, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the police, the victim, identified as Arshad, had an argument with his neighbor the previous day. The disagreement stemmed from a confrontation involving children playing the Baaja on the occasion of Independence Day. The situation escalated, leading to the fatal shooting, resulting in the death of Arshad. Meanwhile, the local police initiated the investigating of the incident to nab the culprit. Earlier, it was reported that despite the ban on the sale of baajas (horns) in Islamabad , the stalls selling celebration items for Independence Day openly selling horns in federal capital. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) directed all assistant commissioners to confiscate the baajas (horns) sold at the stalls in Islamabad as the district administration of the f...

KARACHI: Government and private schools reopened on Thursday (today) after an extended summer break, ARY News reported.  According to the details, after the long two-and-a-half-month break, educational activities have resumed, with students attending classes five days a week. On July 23, the Sindh government extended the summer vacations for all schools until August 14 due to the weather conditions. Earlier, the summer vacations that commenced on June 1 were to end on July 31. In a statement, Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah advised students to focus more on their education. He also urged the teachers to fulfil their responsibilities honestly, adding that merit-based recruitment of teachers improved the education system. Read more: Sindh announces major decision for schools’ summer vacations “For the first time in the country, Sindh introduces teachers licence policy and other reforms,” the minister added. It is pertinent to mention here that the Sindh School Educa...

A teenage girl fell from the sixth-floor balcony of a high-rise building in Ghaziabad, India while trying to make an Instagram reel, local media reported. In yet another sad event that was sparked by the social media reel obsession, Monisha, a class 11 student suffered a near-fatal incident. The 16-year-old girl was reportedly making social media reels when she fell from the balcony of her sixth-floor apartment almost killing herself. According to local media, Monisha took her mother’s phone and went to the balcony to take reels while she was busy in the kitchen. As Monisha was making the reel, the mobile phone slipped from her hand and as she tried to grab the device, the 16-year-old- fell from the sixth-floor balcony. In a disturbing video from the incident that went viral on social media, Monisha laying semi-conscious on the road with blood seeping from her mouth. WARNING: The video below might be DISTURBING for some. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED https://arynews.tv/wp-content/u...

JAMSHORO: A woman and her two children lost their lives after consuming poisonous food in Jamshoro, ARY News reported. According to hospital sources, two children died earlier, and their mother succumbed to the illness. The death toll rose to three. The deceased were the residents of Sehwan’s Khosa Muhalla. Three members of the affected family are undergoing treatment and their condition is being closely monitored at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Earlier in a similar heart-wrenching incident, four minor girls and their mother died after consuming poisonous food in Tandlianwala, Punjab. Read More: Four of family die after consuming poisonous tea The police confirmed the casualties and said that the deceased were identified as three-year-old Farzana, four-year-old Aqsa, five-year-old Rukhsana, eight-year-old Muskan and their 34-year-old mother Muskan. The incident took place in Tandlianwala  located 40 kilometre from Faisalabad and 45 km from Okara on May 5. from ARY NEWS...

ISLAMABAD: A highly wanted terrorist of the banned Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) Shambin, alias Shahak, has been killed. According to reports, he was eliminated by one of his own comrades. Details emerging from reliable sources indicate that Shambin’s death has exposed deep-seated internal rifts within the outlawed organization. The ongoing power struggle within the BLF and other Indian-funded terrorist groups, operating in Balochistan, has intensified, culminating in Shambin’s assassination at the hands of a fellow BLF member, ARY News reported . Read More: Details of BLF terrorists killed in Pakistani strikes in Iran come to light Sources further revealed that the slain BLF terrorist was a key commander within the organisation and was involved in numerous terrorist activities. He was wanted for attacks on security forces and the killing of comrades who had surrendered. Shambin, alias Shahak, was directly involved in several attacks on security forces in Balochistan, accord...