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Hollywood star John Krasinski is set to reprise his role in the movie adaption of Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan” film after the success of the series. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Amazon MGM Studios confirmed development on the film which will also feature Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Krasinski in the series. Meanwhile, reports said that Hollywood actor Michael Kelly was in talks with the makers of the film to reprise his role from ‘Jack Ryan’ series. Andrew Bernstein will serve as the director of the upcoming film, the script for which is written by Aaron Rabin who also wrote the season 4 of the hit series. The upcoming movie will be an extension of the original series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” which ranks among Prime Video’s top three most-watched series worldwide. Read more: Beware of ‘beautiful’ foreign spies, China warns students As per the description of the series, it follows the Hollywood actor’s titular character as he goes from CIA analyst to being...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan security forces killed eight Khawarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district while two Army personnel including a major embraced martyrdom, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. “On 30 October 2024, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Bakka Khel, Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij,” the military’s media wing said. It added that during the intense exchange of fire, Major Atif Khalil (age: 31 years, resident of District Sudhanuti, AJ&K), a brave officer, who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his two men. The statement read that during conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij’s location, as a result of which eight khwarij were killed, while seven khwarij got injured. The two soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Naik Azad Ullah (age: 36 years, resident of District ...

DI KHAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterated his demand for fresh elections in the country, saying that new polls are crucial for Pakistan’s salvation. Speaking to newsmen, Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed the need for free and fair elections and said that the establishment must remain neutral in elections. “New elections are the only solution to save Pakistan,” he added. The JUI-F chief also criticised the current government, stating that it lacks legitimacy as it was formed through ‘fake’ mandate. Speaking on the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that ‘political’ prisoners should be released. Speaking on the 26th constitutional amendment, the JUI-F chief said that there were 56 clauses in it, adding that his party decreased the same to 27 Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that if the JUI-F had not participated, the government would have bought 11 votes. JUI’s efforts to amend the constitution and...

Many Pakistanis still choose prize bonds as their preferred investment choice because they offer a secure way to save money and the possibility of winning big prizes. National Savings hosts lucky drawings every three months where participants can win rewards. Rs 1500 Prize Bond Draw Date The draw number 100 for Rs 1500 prize bond will be held in Rawalpindi and the winners will be declared following the voting. The announcement of the winners is scheduled for November 15, 2024. Rs 1500 Prize Winning Amount First Prize Winner Rs3,000,000 Three winners for Second Prize Rs1,000,000 (each) 1696 winners of Third Prize will get Rs18,500 (each) from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/U4tewAI

Global tech giant Apple has offered up to $1 million to anyone who hacks into its Private Cloud Compute which will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features. In a recent blog titled “Security research on Private Cloud Compute”, the company announced a bounty for those who can identify vulnerabilities in the cloud service that might threaten the service. The announcement came as Apple is set to launch Apple Intelligence on iPhones next week with iOS 18.1 update. The update will also include iPhone AI features for the first time, such as enhancements to its voice assistant Siri. The tech giant will run the Private Cloud Compute on its own silicon servers what Apple calls “the most advanced security architecture ever deployed for cloud AI compute at scale.” “In the weeks after we announced Apple Intelligence and PCC, we provided third-party auditors and select security researchers early access to the resources we created to enable this inspection, including the PCC Virtual R...

A teenage Bangladeshi boy narrowly escaped a fatal accident as he was hit by a fast-moving train while recording a video on a railway track. According to local media, 14-year-old boy, identified as Lakhon, was injured when he was struck by a train while making a social media video on a railway track in Rangpur’s Singimara Bridge. In a video, it can be seen that a group of teenagers were filming a video, unaware of the approaching train. The horrifying incident was captured on camera and has gone viral on social media. The video shows the boys posing on the track before the train suddenly appears, hitting Lakhon and leaving him critically injured. Lakhon was rushed to Rangpur Medical College and is currently undergoing neurosurgery. Read More: Teenage girl falls from 6th floor while ‘making’ reel In an earlier incident, a bus driver’s hobby of making Instagram reel while driving turned deadly when a viral video showed him hitting a bullock cart killing two bulls and injuring the ...

Amid the anticipations for the Switch 2, a latest rumour has suggested that Nintendo is set to reveal the gaming console in the upcoming week. The Kyoto-based gaming company has not made any official announcement about the console other than confirmation that development on a success of Switch was underway. Now, Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe who reported on Switch 2 being delayed to 2025, has said that Nintendo was set to announce the gaming console in the week starting on October 28. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Lippe narrowed down the reveal date to October 28 and November 1. The journalist said that Nintendo’s earnings report is scheduled for November 5, and the company would want to announce the Switch 2 before investors’ questions regarding the gaming console. Further, he said that he would be refreshing Nintendo’s X feed during “key hours” on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29. PH(luttilippe) Brazil believes the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting ...

Afghanistan A beat Sri Lanka A in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 on Sunday to lift the trophy for the first time. Afghanistan chased down the 134-run target over the loss of three wickets in just 18.1 overs as opening batter Sediqullah Atal scored a match-winning 55 off 55 balls in Al Amerat. After Zubaid Akbari’s dismissal on the very first delivery of their inning, Atal was joined by skipper Darwish Rasooli and the two took Afghanistan A to 43 in 6.1 overs before the latter was dismissed after scoring 24 runs off 20 balls. Karim Janat then came to the crease and contributed a 27-ball 33 to the chase before his departure. Wicketkeeping batter Mohammad Ishaq remained unbeaten on 16 off 6 balls, alongside Sediqullah Atal (55*) to help Afghanistan lift the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 trophy. Batting first, Sri Lanka A were restricted to 133-7 on the back of an all-round performance by the Afghan bowlers. Bilal Sami picked up three wickets, conceding 22 runs in his four-over sp...

England’s defeat from Pakistan in the third Test match in Rawalpindi by nine wickets, sparked meme fest on the social media platforms. On Saturday, Englishmen faced a dismal nine-wicket loss in the third Test match against Pakistan and lost the series by 2-1. Soon after the defeat of the “Bazball”, meme fest flooded the internet. BazBall destroyed in Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/DgUQVjQD1o — Nawaz (@Rnawaz31888) October 26, 2024 No more bazball… #PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/k9gmXCDd1K — zunaira (@mu11941) October 24, 2024 Aqib to bazball pic.twitter.com/vqAURjfrPh — Hass (@GokboruWolf) October 26, 2024 YEH LO BAZBALL KO TOR DYA pic.twitter.com/WhImAb9GhF — . (@Midwicket_Pull) October 26, 2024   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by IPL TEAMS TROLLS (@iplteamstrolls)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pakistan Cricket Memes (@pct_memes_) ...

Pakistan has started issuing e-passports, a highly secure travel document, to its citizens as part of a major upgrade. The e-passport features electronic chip embedded in one of the passport pages, which will be used to store biometric information about the holder. The chip contains data that will verify the passport holder’s identity and will include the biometrics of the passport holder. Fee structure As of October 2024, the fee structure for e-passports in Pakistan has been set. A 36-page passport valid for five years costs Rs9,000 under the normal processing category and Rs15,000 for urgent issuance. For those seeking a 10-year validity on a 36-page passport, the normal fee is Rs13,500, while urgent processing is priced at Rs22,500. Read more: October 2024: Normal, urgent latest Pakistani passport fee Similarly, a 72-page passport with five-year validity incurs a standard fee of Rs16,500, with an urgent processing cost of Rs27,000. For a 10-year validity on the 72-page passp...

Iran warned on Saturday it would defend itself after Israeli air strikes killed at least two soldiers and further stoked fears of a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. Israel warned Iran would “pay a heavy price” if it responded to the strikes, and the United States, Germany and Britain demanded Tehran not escalate the conflict further. US President Joe Biden said he hoped “this is the end” after the pre-dawn Israeli strikes, noting that “it looks like they didn’t hit anything other than military targets”. The European Union called for all parties to exercise utmost restraint to avoid an “uncontrollable escalation”. Other countries, including many of Iran’s neighbours, condemned Israel’s strikes and some, such as Russia, urged both sides to show restraint and avoid what Moscow dubbed a “catastrophic scenario”. Iran insisted it had the “right and the duty” to defend itself, while its Lebanese ally Hezbollah said it had already launched rocket salvos targeting five resident...

England Test captain Ben Stokes heaped praises on the spin combination of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali for leading Pakistan to a home Test series victory after nearly four years. The spin combination of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, gave the struggling hosts new hope after Pakistan’s decision to make four changes following the first Test crushing. In the final two Test matches, the spin combination captured 39 of 40 England wickets, and their timed and convenient cameos further shattered the visitors Pakistan won their first home Test series since February 2021 when they defeated South Africa 2-0. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali also received words of acknowledgement from England captain Ben Stokes, who termed them ‘too good’ to tackle by his aggressive batting lineup, which racked up a humongous total of 823/7d in the first innings of the opening Test against Pakistan. “You’ve got to hold your hands up to say that those two in particular were o...

Israel said it conducted air strikes against Iran on Saturday that hit military bases and missile sites in retaliation for the Iranian attacks, warning it would “pay a heavy price” if it responds. The Israeli military claimed its strikes hit Iran’s missile manufacturing facilities, missile arrays and other systems in several regions. Iran confirmed an Israeli attack had targeted military sites in capital Tehran and other parts of the country, but said it had caused “limited damage”. Israel had vowed to hit back at Iran for its October 1 missile strike, the second-ever direct attack by the Islamic republic on arch-foe. The rapid escalation of violence has heightened fears across the region and beyond of a wider war, pitting Israel against Iran and the allies, the “axis of resistance” on multiple fronts. “Based on intelligence, IAF (air force) aircraft struck missile manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles that Iran fired at Israel,” Israel’s military said in a statem...

An old video of Abhishek Bachchan with actress Nimrat Kaur has gone viral on social media amid reports of trouble in his marriage with Aishwarya Rai. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Rumours of a potential divorce between the couple have been swirling around following their separate entry at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding earlier this year. While both Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have not officially broken their silence on the reports, the distance between them has caused fans to speculate that they were going through a rough patch in their marriage. Amid such rumours, an old interview, dating back to 2022, has gone viral on social media where tthe Bollywood actor speaks about his marriage to Aishwarya. In the viral interview, Abhishek and his ‘Dasvi’ co-star, Nimrat Kaur were giving an interview to an Indian media outlet when they began discussing the topic of marriage. When asked about his marriage to Aishwarya Rai, the actor said: “Damn good,...

APIA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with different world leaders on sidelines of the of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Adviser for Foreign Affairs Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain. This was the first meeting between the two dignitaries, following their assumption of office. The deputy prime minister highlighted the historical, religious and cultural linkages between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister Dar and Foreign Minister Hossain agreed to advance high live dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of trade, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation at various multilateral fora. They also discussed revitalisation of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Separatly, Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho Sam Matekane expres...

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar dropped a major hint about Salman Khan’s cameo in the upcoming film “Singham Again”. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here While Indian media outlets have suggested that the “Wanted” star has agreed to appear in a cameo role as Chulbul Pandey in the film, the makers have not officially announced the development. Now, Akshay Kumar teased the fans in a caption he wrote with a picture from a lunch with the film’s cast. Taking to Instagram, the “Welcome” actor shared a photo featuring ‘Singham Again’ director Rohit Shetty, Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. Read more: Salman Khan gets threat, ransom demand from vegetable seller In the caption, he wrote, “Hum sab ne mil ke ki bohot si Chulbul baatein.” His reference to ‘Chulbul’ had fans speculating that Salman Khan has indeed shot a cameo in his iconic role of Chulbul Pandey from the “Dabangg” franchise.   View this post on Instagram ...

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced that vehicle registration and transfer facilities will be available online from January 1, aiming to enhance convenience for the public. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Excise and Taxation Department chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. He announced that, vehicle registration and transfer processes will become available online from 1st January 2024. “This initiative allows citizens to register and transfer vehicles from the comfort of their homes, as well as pay motor vehicle taxes online. By eliminating cash transactions, the government aims to enhance convenience for the public and promote greater transparency in the tax payment system,” a statement issued by the Excise and Taxation Department read. crackdown on use of official number plates Meanwhile, the Sindh government also announced a crackdown on the use of official number plates on private vehicles. Read More: Vehicle fitness certificate new fee in Punj...

Many rumors have been circulating for a while now that Apple is about to announce the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone SE 4 Plus, the two new models in its SE series. A few enhancements are anticipated for both handsets; the iPhone SE 4 is said to have a bigger display, support Apple Intelligence, and switch from Touch ID to Face ID. The iPhone SE 4 Plus, meanwhile, is probably going to sport a 6.7-inch screen. Display According to rumors, the iPhone SE 4 will have a full-front display, no Home Button, and a sleek, contemporary appearance akin to the iPhone 14. This implies that Touch ID will be replaced by Face ID. The anticipated 6.06-inch display will be a major improvement above the screen size of the existing iPhone SE. Additionally, rumors suggest that Apple would introduce the iPhone SE 4 Plus with a 6.7-inch OLED screen. Camera Upgrades According to certain rumors, Apple may swap out the rear camera of the iPhone SE 4 for a brand-new 48MP single-lens camera. To put it in perspecti...

KARACHI: In a distressing incident, a civilian was killed during a police encounter on Site Super Highway area of Karachi, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to SSP East, the victim, identified as Farhan S/O Lataf Khan, was caught in the crossfire as police chased suspected robbers who had entered the Surjani area. Dr. Farrukh Raza, SSP East, confirmed that the injured citizen was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police are actively pursuing the suspects responsible for the incident. A day earlier, a man was shot dead by some unidentified individuals in the North Nazimabad area of Karachi. As per the police officials, the diseased person was identified as Fazal Zaman, while a letter from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has been found from the car of the victim, seeking permission for commercial shops, leading authorities to believe that the person might be in the real estate business. SSP Zeeshan Shafiq ...

Legendary batter Saeed Anwar is considered one the best opening batters Pakistan has ever produced in the country’s cricketing history. The left-handed batter was revered for his excellent shot selections and for giving strong starts to Pakistan throughout his career. His 194 against India was the highest individual score in ODIs for 12 years till Charles Coventry scored an unbeaten 194 in 2009 against Bangladesh. Saeed Anwar scored 8,824 runs with 20 tons for Pakistan in 247 ODIs while he amassed 4,052 runs in 91 Test innings with 11 hundreds. The former cricketer is a member of the elusive club of batters who have scored three successive hundreds in ODIs as he scored tons against Sri Lanka, West Indies and Sri Lanka in the 1993 Champions Trophy. Saeed Anwar announced his retirement in August 20023 and has since rarely associated himself with cricket. Now, his teammate Mushtaq Ahmed revealed the reason behind his disappearance from cricket and why he never played any role in Pa...

KARACHI: A distressing incident was reported from Karachi, where a man was shot dead by some unidentified individuals in North Nazimabad area, ARY News reported on Monday. As per the police officials, the identification process of the diseased person in underway, while a letter from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has been found from the car of the victim, seeking permission for commercial shops, leading authorities to believe that the person might be in the real estate business. SSP Zeeshan Shafiq stated that documents recovered from the victim suggest the incident might be linked to personal enmity. The accused managed to flee the scene, and further investigations are underway. The body has been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed hospital for a post-mortem examination. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/1Ase4bu

Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield has opened up about Jessica Chastain’s kind gesture during the filming of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in 2019. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In an interview with a US media outlet, the ‘ Spider-Man ’ star revealed that Chastain ensured he would spend time with his mother in England before she died in 2019. The incident happened when the two actors were working together in the US on the Tammy Faye Bakker biopic, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye.’ “What was amazing was that [Searchlight Pictures’ David Greenbaum] and Jessica rearranged the schedule last-minute — put filming on hold [in North Carolina] for a few days so that I could go back [to England] and be with my mom for 10 days,” Andrew Garfield said. Based on a true story, Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield starred in the movie as televangelists Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker, respectively. The biopic shows Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker’s rise from humble beginnings to create the world’s ...

LAHORE: In a tragic incident, a 7-year-old child was shot dead by a security guard at a farmhouse in the Chohang area of Lahore, ARY News reported on Sunday. The child, who had been playing cricket nearby, went to the farmhouse to drink water when the security guard, identified as Nazir, opened fire killing the child on spot. According to the police, Nazir was apprehended while attempting to flee to Okara from a local bus stand, while the murder weapon was also recovered from the arrested guard. The incident has been officially registered based on a complaint filed by the child’s father. The FIR further states that a few days prior to the incident, Nazir had warned the child not to drink water from the farmhouse. On the day of the incident, when the child returned to the farmhouse, Nazir fired at him, leading to his death. The case also names two unidentified individuals in connection with the security guard’s actions, however, further investigations are underway to determine th...

ISLAMABAD: After a series of meetings at Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence in Islamabad and delayed starts of the National Assembly and Senate sessions, the constitutional amendments could not be presented in the parliament as the matter is deferred to Sunday, ARY News reported. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence remained the centre of attention throughout Saturday as it was visited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, heads of different political parties including Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Balochistan National Party (Mengal) head Akhtar Mengal. The National Assembly sitting that was started after hours-long delay lasted for a few minutes while the Senate session commenced after a delay of around three hours from its scheduled time amid the absence of the government’s some lawmakers. ‘Will wait for PTI’s resp...

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has withdrawn from today’s constitutional amendment process, calling for more time to review the proposed legislation, ARY News reported on Saturday, citing sources. Sources close to the development revealed that the JUI-F has expressed concerns about rushing through the amendments without enough consultation and suggested the government not to take any hasty decision. During a meeting, the final draft of the amendment was presented to JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who suggested that more time is needed to discuss the implications of the changes. JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghori stated that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has also conveyed to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari the need for a one-day delay to allow for thorough consultation. Ghori added that JUI-F will decide its stance after receiving a response from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership tomorrow, noting that there is no harm in taking an extra day for proper consultation. READ: PPP...

LAHORE: A high-level committee formed to probe the Lahore private college incident finalised its report, recommending measures to end spread of fake news on social media, ARY News reported. The committee comprising chief secretary Punjab, advocate general Punjab, secretary interior, secretary higher education, and secretary special education in its report maintained that the students need to differentiate between positive and negative activities. “Effective measures are needed to curb hate speech and fake news on social media. Influencers and vloggers should promote positivity and counter harmful content,” the report read. The committee also recommended further investigation into alleged hate speech and fake social media accounts. The report also emphasised the need for responsible social media usage and increased the vigilance to prevent similar incidents. Read more:  Punjab CM forms committee to probe ‘rape incident’ at private college Earlier, the Federal Investigation Age...

Hollywood actor Emily Watson heaped praise on her “Dune: Prophecy” costar Tabu over her performance in the series. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here The Bollywood actress is set to star in the “Dune” spin-off series alongside Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, and Mark Strong among others. During a recent panel discussion at New York Comic Con, Watson reflected on her working experience with Tabu. “Tabu is the most astonishingly beautiful actress. She is the Julia Roberts of India,” she said. Earlier, the makers of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ dropped the trailer for the upcoming series showing a glimpse of the Bollywood star’s character in the story set in the backdrop of time period prior to the events depicted in “Dune: Part One” and “Dune: Part Two.” Read more:  ‘Dune: Prophecy’ teaser: Tabu first look as Sister Francesca Set 10,000 years before the events in ‘Dune’, the prequel series, based on the sci-fi novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson, f...