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Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national airline, has expanded its partnership with Thai Airways, offering more seamless travel options across both carriers’ networks. The enhanced codeshare agreement adds 10 new destinations to Gulf Air’s routes through Thai Airways, bringing their total codeshare destinations to 14. Thai Airways, in turn, will add six more destinations via Gulf Air, increasing its codeshare routes to eight. The partnership will provide Gulf Air passengers greater access to domestic destinations in Thailand, including Chiang Mai and Phuket, as well as cities across Asia and Australia served by Thai Airways. The move underscores both airlines’ commitment to operational efficiency and providing passengers with more travel choices. A Gulf Air spokesperson highlighted the partnership’s goal of offering seamless travel experiences, while Thai Airways expressed excitement about connecting passengers to prestigious destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa through Bahrai...

As demand for solar panels skyrockets following electricity price hikes, this growth is now under serious threat from the influx of substandard and counterfeit solar panels, which are deceiving consumers and tarnishing the reputation of trusted brands. As Pakistan aims to source 30% of its power from renewable sources by 2030, the demand for solar panels is soaring but unethical traders are flooding the market with B-grade and C-grade panels, often passing them off as genuine A-grade products from reputable companies, said an official of LONGi, a solar technology company. These counterfeit products not only fail to perform as promised but also erode consumer confidence in solar energy at a time when the nation is heavily relying on it for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Solar panels in the market are available in three categories, said CEO Muhammad Faisal Zynergy Solutions. A-category panels are the most efficient and most reliable panels. It’s the only A-category against wh...

After obtaining a UK visa, approximately three dozen other countries opens up the travel opportunities to where the visa holder can enter without the need for additional visas. This greatly simplifies travel planning, saving both time and money by eliminating the need for multiple visa applications. As of late 2024, while the UK visa application process remains complex and costly, it offers significant advantages by providing easier access to various destinations. UK visa holders can enjoy seamless travel experiences to countries that either allow visa-free entry or offer visas upon arrival. These destinations span from the Caribbean to Europe, as well as Bahrain, Qatar, and several Arab and African countries. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/C0zrKTU

Max has roped in Hollywood actress and comedian Whitney Cummings as the host of the “Friends” game show. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here The four-part competition series titled, “Fast Friends,” will see fans of the popular sitcom face off in several puzzles and games themed around the show. Set to stream on Max, the winning team of the game show will be crowned the ultimate ‘Friends’ fans. Reacting to her joining the show, Whitney Cummings said, “As a longtime fan of ‘Friends,’ I am beyond thrilled to host the first ever game show. After 30 years, the fandom surrounding this beloved series only continues to grow, and now I have the great pleasure of awarding the ultimate fans with bragging rights for life.” The show will be filmed inside “The ‘Friends’ Experience: The One in New York,” a two-story building having 18 nostalgia-filled rooms, activations and recreated sets, with production to begin in October. Max is yet to announce a release date for the game show a...

ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, the Privatization Commission has extended the bidding date for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by one month, pushing it to October 31, 2024, ARY News reported on Thursday. Following the extension, the draft agreement is now set to be signed on October 25, 2024, while the deadline for submitting advance money has been moved to October 28, 2024. The sudden decision to extend the bidding deadline has left companies interested in PIA’s privatization surprised. READ: PIA privatization bidding on Oct 1st, NA body informed   Aviation sources warn that this extension could negatively impact the privatization process. The Privatization Commission has not provided a clear explanation for the abrupt change, though advance deposits were initially due by September 27, 2024. Despite the extension, all preparations for the bidding were reportedly in place for the original deadline of October 1. A consortium of six private comp...

England pacer Josh Hull has been ruled out of the squad for the Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin on October 7. Hull suffered a quad injury which would keep him out of the Pakistan tour, as per the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). “Josh Hull has been ruled out of our Test tour of Pakistan due to a quad injury,” said ECB in a brief statement on social media as England is yet to decide on calling for a replacement. Hull was one of the six pacers included in England’s 17-member squad for the three-match away Test series against Pakistan. However, his injury has forced the young pacer to join Mark Wood and Josh Tongue on the sidelines. It is worth mentioning here that the 20-year-old made his Test debut against Sri Lanka earlier this month, after playing only 10 first-class matches. In his debut game, Josh Hull bagged three wickets as England were beaten in the third Test at The Oval. He was then ruled out of the limited-overs series against Australia. His inj...

ISLAMABAD: The number of polio cases in Pakistan reached 22 this year after the latest case was reported from Pishin, a district of Balochistan, ARY News reported citing sources. The National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed that another polio case is reported in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases this year to 22. The National Polio Testing Laboratory has also verified after determining that the new case is caused by the wild poliovirus type 1, medical experts say. The affected patient is a child of two and a half years old and genetic testing of the polio virus is currently underway to determine its origin and relation to other cases. According to NIH, this year, Balochistan has reported the highest number of polio cases, with 15 confirmed incidents. Sindh has reported four cases, Punjab one, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa one, and Islamabad one. Read More: Polio worker rape: Court serves notices to SSP, DHO, Civil Surgeon The experts suggest that the emergence of this new case...

Sucker Punch Productions has announced working on a sequel video game to PlayStation‘s popular title Ghost of Tsushima. The developer has said that the game titled Ghost of Yōtei, will arrive in 2025 with a new protagonist, Atsu, and a new storyline. As per Sucker Punch, “Atsu’s journey takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of ‘Ghost of Tsushima,’” and “is set in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day. In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan, and filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers. It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell.” Sucker Punch Productions communications manager Andrew Goldfarb said in a PlayStation blog, “When we set out to make a new ‘Ghost’ game, we wanted to maintain the core pillars established in ‘Ghost of Tsushima’: playing as...

LAHORE: A specialized “Panel of Officers” has been formed to investigate the murder of Javed Butt, brother-in-law of Taifi Butt, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Approved by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) investigation, Zeeshan Asghar, the panel includes two SPs and two DSPs, tasked with examining all aspects of the case. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sadar, Shahzad Rafique Awan, SP Rana Zahid, DSP Iftikhar Rasool Bajwa, and DSP Ijaz Ahmad Dhillon will spearhead the investigation. The panel is set to begin formal inquiries from Wednesday, with Amir Musab expected to be nominated in connection with the case. READ: Lahore police identify shooter in Javed Butt murder case It is worth mentioning here that the arrested shooter disclosed the details of the person who ordered the kill of Tefi Butt’s Brothers-in-law in Lahore. Police have arrested two shooters, Azhar and Ilyas, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), who have provided crucial details during their interrogation. The suspects reveal...

NEW YORK: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Maldives in different sectors, ARY News reported. Speaking to Maldives President  Dr. Muizzu on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan wants to enhance cooperation with Maldives in the fields of trade, tourism, education, investment and climate change. During the meeting, both leaders underscored the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and the Maldives. PM Shehbaz and President Muizzu agreed on the need for increased people-to-people exchanges and collaborative efforts to promote economic growth and sustainable development in their respective countries. The two sides also recognised the shared responsibility of South Asian nations to work together for peace, prosperity, and stability of the region. Read More: PM Shehbaz attends inaugural session of UNGA Earlier, PM Shehbaz attended the 79t...

Pakistan’s power generation has hit a seven-year low, experiencing a 17.4% year-over-year decline, highlighting the challenges faced by the energy sector, as the country grapples with a subdued economy and consequently, a slump in energy demand. In August 2024, power generation in Pakistan declined by 17.4% compared to August 2023, reaching 13,179 gigawatt-hours (GWh) or 17,714 megawatts (MW), according to AHL Research report. This is a significant drop compared to 15,959 GWh (21,450 MW) during the same period last year. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, power generation witnessed a dip of 11.4%. For the first two months of the fiscal year 2025 (2MFY25), power generation fell by 8.9% year-over-year (YoY) to 28,059 GWh (18,857 MW) compared to 30,798 GWh (20,697 MW) in the same period last year. The actual power generation was 13.1% during the period under review, lower than the reference generation. This decline is expected to result in higher capacity charges for the second quarte...

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the people and the government of Saudi Arabia on the 94th anniversary of the kingdom’s national day. Addressing the reception hosted by the Saudi Embassy to celebrate the anniversary, President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the areas of economy, trade, defence, culture, education and people-to-people contacts. The event was attended by provincial governors, Punjab chief minister, federal ministers, diplomats, dignitaries, and civil and military officers. While extending heartfelt felicitations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and the people of Saudi Arabia on their National Day, the president highlighted that both brotherly countries enjoyed excellent relations in various fields...

KARACHI: A group of children stormed into K-Electric complaint center in protest against ongoing power outages in North Nazimabad area of Karachi, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to K-Electric officials, the protesters damaged several motorcycles, belonged to employees of the center, and burned three of them. The protest escalated as the children set a fire near the entrance gate of the center. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/01.mp4 Police arrived on the scene shortly after and managed to bring the situation under control. According to law enforcement, the protest had been ongoing for two days due to prolonged electricity shortages in the neighborhood, with around 40 to 50 children participating. Authorities also noted the presence of 4 to 5 women who appeared to be guiding the children during the protest. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/ve1Ir0V

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that 12 people had been arrested for being operatives collaborating with Israel and planning acts against Iran’s security. “As the Zionist regime (Israel) and their Western backers, most notably the United States, have not succeeded in their sinister goals against the people of Gaza and Lebanon, they are now seeking to spread the crisis to Iran with a series of actions planned against our country’s security,” the statement said. Tensions in the Middle East have shot up since thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Lebanon’s Hezbollah members exploded in an attack widely blamed on Israel. Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged some of the heaviest cross-border fire in a conflict running in parallel to the almost year-long Gaza war. The Revolutionary Guards added that members of the network of 12 operatives were arrested in six different Iranian provinces, but did not say when. In late July, the political leader of Palestinian Islamist ...

LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Ali Amin Gandapur, announced his determination to secure the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who is currently jailed in Adiala Jail, ARY News reported on Saturday. Addressing PTI workers on Lahore’s Ring Road, Gandapur stressed his commitment to fulfilling his promises, despite the roadblocks and obstacles created by the Punjab government. He criticized the provincial administration, calling their actions to block roads and disrupt the rally “foolish,” and praised the resilience of the PTI supporters who managed to participate in the rally despite the hurdles. READ: PTI Lahore rally ends as police intervenes to prevent schedule violation “The people’s full participation in the rally shows their confidence in us,” Gandapur said. In a video message after the rally, he thanked the people of Lahore and KP for their strong turnout and expressed gratitude for their support. Gandapur vowed to address ‘serious is...

PESHAWAR: A nine-month-old girl has been diagnosed with polio in the Safi Tehsil of Mohmand district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department confirmed that the first polio case was reported in the province in 2024, taking Pakistan’s toll to 20 this year According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, the affected baby had only received 2 polio doses. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur ordered the suspension of the relevant District Health Officer (DHO) and EPI Coordinator over their ‘negligence’ Earlier on September 18, Pakistan  reported another polio case as a two-year-old Quetta boy has been confirmed to be infected with the virus, ARY News reported citing the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) for polio sources. According to NEOC sources, this is the 18th polio case that has been reported in Pakistan so far this year out of which 14 emerged from Balochistan alone. NECO Focal Person Dr. Ayesha Raza Farooq sa...

RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,  on Thursday announced the launch of the ‘King Salman Foundation’, local media reported. “The non-profit foundation is an extension of the charitable and humanitarian works of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,” the Kingdom media outlet reported. “We will always continue, God willing, to invest in people, develop their culture and pride in their identity as a permanent approach because we seek to confront human challenges and sustain the prosperity of societies. We look forward to making the foundation a lasting impact on the individual and society,” the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The King, in a royal order, approved adoption of the King Salman Non-profit Foundation’s bylaws. The King’s love of culture, history, and knowledge is reflected in the Foundation, which also upholds accomplishments in the nonprofit industry. The Foundation is in favor of...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed ruling on petitions challenging the Election Commission’s decision to change the Election Tribunal in Islamabad, ARY News reported on Thursday. AS per the details, Chief Justice Amir Farooq’s 44-page judgment annulled the Election Commission’s June 10 decision and accepted the petitions filed by PTI leaders. The court ordered that the applications of Anjum Aqeel, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Raja Khurram be considered pending and directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to reassess the petition. The ruling highlighted that the ECP had acted in haste without collecting an affidavit regarding the issue of bias. Furthermore, the petitioners were not given an adequate opportunity to present their case, violating Article 10A of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair trial. The judgment emphasized that the parties were not properly heard, rendering the ECP’s decision legally unsound. It clarified th...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday reported another polio case as a two-year-old Quetta boy has been confirmed to be infected with the virus, ARY News reported citing the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) for polio sources. According to NEOC sources, this is the 18th polio case that has been reported in Pakistan so far this year out of which 14 emerged from Balochistan alone. NECO Focal Person Dr. Ayesha Raza Farooq said that polio vaccination campaigns faced disruptions in certain areas of Balochistan, creating an opportunity for the virus to spread. She stressed the importance of ensuring multiple doses of the vaccine reach every child, urging that it is crucial for eradication efforts Earlier on September 5, the National Institute of Health (NIH) presented detailed statistics on polio cases in Pakistan before the National Assembly. According to the NIH, a total of 45 polio cases have been reported across Pakistan over the past four years. In 2021, only one polio case ...

Senior lawyer Abid Zuberi has made shocking revelations about the future of Supreme Court (SC) after the passage of the proposed constitutional amendments. The government’s efforts to get pass the constitutional amendments have been delayed as the treasury benches ‘failed’ in appeasing Fazlur Rehman. In ARY News’ program Bakhabar Savera, lawyer Abid Zuberi revealed that they had received the draft of the constitutional amendments, and the tweaks are so alarming that reading them would frighten anyone. Zuberi stated that after these amendments, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court would have no powers left. The prominent lawyer mentioned that the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts are being stripped to establish a federal constitutional court, where judges would be appointed by the president, the prime minister, and the Parliament. He further said that under the new amendments, the age limit for a federal constitutional court judge would be 68 years, and the term for t...

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that passing constitutional amendments without taking JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman into confidence is impossible. In an exclusive conversation with ARY News, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto, said that JUI-F is also preparing its own constitutional amendments draft. “Our effort is to create consensus, and it is important to engage with Maulana Fazlur Rehman and if he agrees, it won’t take more than a month or two to proceed.” Bilawal Bhutto said that in order to bring Maulana Fazlur Rehman on board, we will have to incorporate his suggestions. He mentioned that during the first meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, he had many concerns, and 20 to 25 percent of my party’s concerns were also addressed by the government. “Obviously, if we accept the government’s points, they will also have to accept ours.” Read more: Mansoor Ali Shah will be next chief justice of Pakistan: Bilawal...

KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, expressed his opinion that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah would be the next Chief Justice of Pakistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday. In an exclusive conversation with ARY News, Bilawal emphasized that both the current and incoming Chief Justices are highly respected figures. He criticized the current functioning of the parliament and the slow justice system, recalling that his family waited 50 years for a verdict in the Zulfikar Bhutto murder case. Bilawal called for caution in making the Supreme Court’s judges controversial and stressed the need for consensus in any constitutional amendments. “This is not an ordinary constitutional amendment, which is why we want to create a consensus,” he said, adding that amendments made in the past often lost significance or were overturned. He praised Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s willingness to reduce his own powers and respect the Parliament’s Practice and Procedure Bill. Bi...

KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board of Directors held its first meeting discussing the age limit for the recruitment of directors and flight inspectors, ARY News reported on Monday. The meeting, chaired by Secretary Aviation Ahsan Mangi, it was proposed to extend the age limit for the recruitment of directors and flight inspectors on contract from 60 to 65 years. This proposal aims to allow the continued service of retired CAA directors. On the recommendation of the DG-CAA, the board has referred the matter to the executive committee for approval. The meeting also discussed the resumption of flights from Pakistan to European countries as a session with European Union officials is scheduled for September 18 and 19 to discuss this matter. Additionally, the resumption of flights to the UK will be addressed in January next year following a meeting with British authorities. The decision to hold the board meeting at the Pakistan Airports Authority headquarters, rath...

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday removed Jacobabad’s Deputy Commissioner (DC), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and District Health Officer (DHO) over their ‘negligence’ that led to the alleged rape of a polio worker, ARY News reported. According to notifications issued here, the deputy commissioner and district health officer have been removed from their respective positions. The SSP Jacobabad has been directed to report CPO while the deputy commissioner is directed to report services general administration. Earlier on Saturday, the lady polio worker told Jacobabad court that she was raped but police forced her to change the statement. The polio worker was allegedly raped last week in Allah Bux Jakhrani village. The sessions judge Jacobabad had summoned the rape victim polio worker and the police in the court. The police officials confessed that the influential people had intervened, and the victim’s statement was changed from abduction and rape to robbery. “Accused...

Astronomers have recently discovered a small asteroid, named 2024 PT5 by the scientists, which will temporarily come into Earth’s gravity, creating a short-term orbit around our planet. This asteroid, 2024 PT5, measuring only 33 feet in length, will loop around Earth for almost a month, from September 29 to November 25, during which time it will be considered a “mini-moon,” according to a new report published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society. Despite its earthlike orbit, scientists are confident that 2024 PT5 is a natural object and not space debris. Researchers speculate that this asteroid may have once been a fragment of our regular Moon, adding an intriguing layer to its story. However, there is some debate within the scientific community about whether 2024 PT5 should be classified as a “mini-moon” due to its brief visit. Read More: Astronomers detect Earth-size exoplanet through repeating radio signal Mini-moons like 2024 PT5 are of particular...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that parliament is the supreme institution of the country and its sanctity must always be upheld, ARY News reported. Addressing the representatives of allies at a dinner hosted by him, PM Shehbaz said that national issues should only be resolved through Parliament. The prime minister said the incumbent government steered the country away from the risk of default and towards stability. “Political stability is crucial for ensuring economic stability and advancing the country on the path of development,” he added. The prime minister said that the anti-state elements made every effort for the country to default. He said there were attempts to drag constitutional institutions and non-political figures into politics and make them a party. Read More:  PM summons cabinet meeting to approve constitutional package’s draft “The Charter of Democracy was signed under the leadership of Mian Nawaz Sharif and Shaheed Benazir Bhu...

KARACHI: The authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport reported another suspected case of Monkeypox today, ARY News reported, citing sources. As per the details, a passenger who arrived on a PIA flight from Jeddah exhibited symptoms resembling monkeypox. The passenger was promptly transferred to the isolation ward managed by the Sindh government for further examination and treatment. Earlier this week, Pakistan reported a fifth case of monkeypox from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Shah, the affected 33-year-old person belongs to Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the citizen was confirmed monkeypox positive at Khyber Teaching Hospital after his return to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia on September 7. The patient has been put under isolation at his house in Lower Dir, Qasim Ali Shah said. Amid the rising case of the Mpox virus, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued an urgent advisory concerning an unprecedented outbreak of Monkeypox, affecting mul...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has removed all officers of its Anti-Corruption Wing in Lahore, signalling a major reshuffle within the department, ARY News reported. According to an official notification, the deputy director of the FIA, along with several other key officers, has been relieved of their duties. The notification further said that three assistant directors have also been removed from their posts. In addition, two inspectors, three sub-inspectors, and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) have been stripped of their positions. This move affects the entire Anti-Corruption Wing, which has now seen a complete overhaul of its leadership and staff. Read More: FIA interrogates PTI founder at Adiala jail for ‘anti-state’ post All the removed officers have been transferred to the office of the Additional Director General (ADG) North in Islamabad for further assignment. The decision to remove these officers follows growing concerns over the performance of the Ant...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Aid on Law Affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik said that the government will present the constitutional amendments in parliament on Sunday, ARY News reported. Speaking at ARY News programme ‘ Sawal Ye Hai’ , Barrister Aqeel Malik claimed that the federal government has a two-thirds majority required to get the constitutional amendments passed. “We will present the constitutional amendment (in parliament) on Sunday the matter will not be delayed until Monday,” he added He asserted that the government is not in a hurry to make constitutional amendments, adding that the matter was already being discussed. To a question on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) possible support, Barrister Aqeel Malik neither denied nor confirmed that Maulana Fazalur Rehman-led party would be voting for the constitutional amendments. He said that the discussions have been held with allies regarding the amendment. Barrister Aqeel Malik said that a draft of the constitutional amendmen...

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Atta Tarar on Friday said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will probe into the ‘threatening’ posts and handling of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s social media accounts, ARY News reported. Addressing a presser, Atta Tarar said that Imran Khan’s social media accounts are being ‘used’ to create chaos and anarchy in the country, as well as undermining national security. “He (Imran Khan) should be ashamed of undermining national security, inciting people to anarchy and committing sedition,” Atta Tarar said. The minister said the message posted on social media from the account of the PTI founder was tantamount to sedition, and creating an anarchy in the country. He said Imran Khan in the post once again related himself with Sheikh Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, but he seemed to be elusive about the current situation in Bangladesh where the latter’s statues were demolished by the people after realising the truth about history. He sai...

The number of unread messages on WhatsApp frequently overwhelms users. Many users always find their notification bar filled with unread messages, whether it is from never-ending group conversations, job updates, or a rush of family texts. As answering each and every one of them is not always feasible, it might get a little frustrating to have that little notification badge staring at the user all the time. We have found a handy WhatsApp trick to instantly mark all messages as read, sharing with our readers. Read More: What new feature is WhatsApp introducing for users? You can mark them all as read at once, saving you the trouble of opening each chat window separately and clearing the notifications one by one. It’s a huge time- and stress-reliever. Here is how How to mark each WhatsApp conversation as read Open WhatsApp and navigate to the conversation window’s primary interface. You can view all of your recent discussions here. To view the filter buttons, swipe down. The choi...

ISLAMABAD:  The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) imposed a Rs 10 million fine on K-Electric (KE) over the electrocution incidents in Karachi from 2022 to 2023 that resulted in the deaths of 33 citizens. As per the details, the NEPRA rejected K-Electric’s response to the show-cause notice and imposed the fine. The regulatory body directed K-Electric to deposit the fine amount in a designated bank within 15 days. The NEPRA has directed K-Electric to pay Rs3.5 million in compensation to the heirs of each affected family. Additionally, the authority has directed K-Electric to provide a job to one of the heirs of Muhammad Aslam, one of the victims. Meanwhile, K-Electric maintained that no negligence was found on its part in 32 electrocution-related. “NEPRA Authority’s investigation report found no negligence on KE’s part in 32 out of 33 electrocution-related incidents that occurred in Karachi between July 2022 and June 2023. The utility has been fined for an un...

Actor Yerin Ha, set to portray the love interest of Benedict in season four of “Bridgerton,” has revealed a change in the last name of her character Sophia. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Netflix had revealed that the upcoming season will follow the second-eldest Bridgerton sibling following season three’s love story between Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton and Penelope Featherington, essayed by actress Nicola Coughlan. According to the the official logline for ‘Bridgerton’ season 4, “The fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.” Based on Julia Quinn’s third ‘ Bridgerton ’ novel titled “An Offer From a Gentleman,” season four of the show would have seen Yerin Ha’s character named Sophie Beckett. However, Netflix later revealed that the actress’s...

KARACHI: A tragic incident was reported from Karachi’s old Golimar area near Eidgah Ground when an 8-year-old child was allegedly thrown into the sewerage drain by a woman believed to be mentally ill, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The local police claimed that the woman – believed to be mentally ill – picked up the child, who was playing nearby, and threw him into the sewerage drain and fleeing the scene. The father of the child immediately reported the incident to authorities, which led to initiate a rescue operation. Rescue 1122 teams have been working tirelessly form past three hours in search of the missing child. On the other hand, the police are investigating the case, and efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/c1ZzapO

ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister will attend the Arab League ministerial meeting in Cairo on Tuesday for the first time in thirteen years, local media reported. A Turkish news agency reported that diplomatic sources informed it that Ankara received an invitation to join the 162nd session of the Arab Foreign Ministers conference, which would take place in the Arab bloc centered in Cairo. According to the sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will speak at the meeting’s opening session about regional issues, particularly those in Gaza, and Turkiye’s relationship with the Arab League. “The establishment of stability and security was largely attributed to Turkiye’s effective and committed foreign policy,” the sources highlighted, stressing that Palestine is a top priority for both the Turkish Foreign Ministry and the Arab League. The sources pointed out that Turkiye’s strengthening relations with the Arab League in recent years will support the development of practical future ...

ISLAMABAD: Coalition partners in the centre on Monday ‘assured’ Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif of their all-out support for ‘important’ legislation in parliament in the coming days, ARY News reported citing sources. PM Shehbaz hosted a dinner in honour of coalition partners with representatives of all parties in the centre except the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) attending the event. The PPP has excused from attending the dinner, a same meeting at the President’s House as the reason for their absence. The representatives of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) attended the event. The sources said PM Shehbaz sought their cooperation on important legislation. “We (federal government) are going make important legislation in the coming days and need support from our coalition partners,” the prime minister said. The sources added that PM Shehbaz reaffirmed his commitment to p...