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LAHORE: Pakistani Actress Mariyam Nafees is ready to welcome her first child,  as she shared the exciting news of her pregnancy. The actress shared the news on her Instagram account, posting pictures with her husband Aman Ahmed, holding a pair of baby shoes. “Oh, baby! We’re having a baby!!! Baby Am Yam coming soon, InshAllah! Blessed | MashAllah | Alhamdulillah, Tiny little toes loading”, she captioned the post. The actress also shared an ultrasound image of her positive pregnancy test, reflecting from a smartphone screen. She requested her fans to keep the couple in their prayers.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mariyam Nafees Amaan (@mariyam.nafees) The news was met with congratulations and well-wishes from her fans and the showbiz fraternity, as thousands of her followers showered their love on the now-viral post with likes and comments. Related –  Mariyam Nafees’ latest pictures win hearts Recently ...

Bollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s father Joseph Prabhu passed away on Friday as she shared the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here The ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ star took to Instagram Stories to write, “Until we meet again, Dad.” The Bollywood actress’s spokesperson shared in a statement, “Due to the sad demise of her father, Joseph Prabhu, Samantha and her family are going through a period of mourning. We kindly request all her fans and members of the media to give her and her family some privacy.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu had earlier revealed that she shared a strained relationship with her father Joseph Prabhu. In an earlier interview, the Bollywood actress said that her insecurities were the result of her childhood when her father would use harsh words while speaking to her. Read more: Ahead of Naga Chaitanya’s marriage, Samantha Prabhu’s comment on her ‘ex’ goes viral! “All my life growing up, I had to fight for validation....

Actor Avinash Tiwary has shared that he hit Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on the head during their first meet on set. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here In a recent interview, the actor recalled the ’embarrassing’ first working experience with Bachchan while filming a scene for the 2014’s ‘Yudh.’ According to the actor, he had no prior experience of performing action scenes and had to punch the veteran Bollywood actor in his very first such scene. “The first time we met we had to do an action sequence. I had at that point never done an action sequence in my life. In the scene, he had to punch me and I had to duck and give him back. Fortunately, I only hit him on his head, but the embarrassment I felt at that time, I still haven’t recovered from it. There was pin-drop silence on the set and I went in for another punch because they didn’t say cut. It was the instinct of an actor that took over,” Avinash Tiwary said. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and Dipti Kalwani, ‘Yudh’...

KARACHI: In a significant step to provide convenience to Karachiites, the city government launched a free Wi-Fi service at the historical Frere Hall on Friday, ARY News reported According to reports, Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the service during his visit to the iconic building, which dates back to the early British colonial era. Completed in 1865, Frere Hall was originally intended to serve as Karachi’s town hall and now hosts various cultural and social activities. Speaking to the media, Mayor Wahab announced plans to extend free wireless internet services to other historical and recreational sites, including parks managed by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). He emphasised the importance of equipping public spaces with modern technology like free Wi-Fi to enhance the citizen experience. It is worth mentioning that Punjab Chief Minister had previously introduced free Wi-Fi services in key locations across the province, setting a benchmark for other reg...

ISLAMABAD: Maryam Riaz Wattoo, sister of Bushra Bibi, said that the former first lady has been disappointed with party leadership following the PTI protest rout. During her appearance on ARY News program Off The Record , Maryam Riaz Wattoo confirmed having contact with her sister, a day after she claimed that the former first lady was transferred to an undisclosed location in KP. Recalling her telephonic conversation with Bushra Bibi, Maryam Riaz Wattoo said that the PTI founder’s wife attended the PTI’s political committee meeting uninvited. Refuting the reports of her furious interaction with PTI leaders, Watto said that Bushra Bibi was disappointed with the party leadership, raising questions over their absence at D-chowk when she along with PTI workers faced a grand operation late Tuesday. Read More: Bushra Bibi transferred to undisclosed location in KP, claims sister The former first lady’s sister claimed that the party leaders left the PTI founder’s spouse alone during the ...

ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi allegedly used inappropriate language while speaking to party leaders, ARY News reported, citing sources. ARY News anchor Kashif Abbasi, during his program Off The Record , revealed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja resigned after the former first lady addressed him in an appropriate manner. Abbasi, while quoting sources, said that senior leaders of the PTI resigned from their posts after a heated meeting with Bushra Bibi. Bushra Bibi allegedly used harsh words including “beghairat” and “vultures,” to describe the PTI leaders during a meeting in Peshawar. As per sources, a party meeting which included around 10 leaders was held in Peshawar under the chair of Bushra Bibi prior to the November 26 showdown of PTI in Islamabad. The PTI founder’s wife was reportedly furious, passing harsh words, including ‘beghairat’ and ‘vultures’. Bushra Bibi also instructed all MNAs and MPs to bring at least...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his zero tolerance for any future sit-ins in Islamabad, resolving to take stern decisions. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister while referring to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) recent protest in the federal capital, said that repeated marches on the capital city had forced them to rethink. “With the collective deliberations, we had to take strict measures, to quell such scenes in future as we could no longer put all our resources and energies into it, leading to economic destruction,” PM Shehbaz added. Shehbaz Sharif dubbed the PTI protest as an assault on Islamabad, however, he said that the law enforcement agencies dispersed the protest and provided relief to the public. PM Shehbaz maintained that the economic losses were manifolds due to the PTI protest as the country’s stock exchange market, which had crossed the historic mark of 99,000 points, lost 4,000 points in a sing...

French-Japanese drama series ‘Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God]’ won the top honour as India’s ‘The Night Manager’ missed out on the Best Drama at the International Emmy Awards 2024. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here The ‘Night Manager’ is the Indian version of the British series of the same name. The series stars Bollywood actors Aditya Roy Kapur , Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala, among others. Indian comedian Vir Das hosted the 52nd annual International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. A total of 21 countries were represented by 56 nominees across 14 categories as actor Timothy Spall won the Best Actor award for his performance as Peter Farquhar in the British series ‘The Sixth Commandment.’ Thai actress Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying won the Best Actress for her role in ‘Hunger.’ “Otto Baxter: Not a F**ing Horror Story” won the Best Documentary, while “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story” secured the award for sports documentary at th...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally enters the federal capital under the leadership of Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur for ‘do-or-die’ protest, ARY News reported. According to reports, the rally led by Gandapur has entered Islamabad’s jurisdiction. Convoys from the Hazara division, DI Khan, and Balochistan merged with the CM KP-led motorcade rally at the Hakla interchange. Bushra Bibi, the wife of the incarcerated PTI founder and other PTI top cadre are accompanying Ali Amin Gandapur. The development came after the government and PTI refuted the reports of negotiations. Earlier sources claimed that, the Govt-PTI negotiations were held at the Minister’s Enclave but ended as both parties failed to reach a decision. The claim stated that, the government’s delegation included Amir Muqam, Ayaz Sadiq, and Mohsin Naqvi, while PTI was represented by Asad Qaiser, Shibli Faraz, and Barrister Gohar in the Govt-PTI negotiations. PTI chairman Gohar holds ...

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has refused to watch his film ‘Rust’ after the on-set shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Last week, the film premiered at Poland’s Camerimage International Film Festival and included a tribute to the 42-year-old cinematographer. However, Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the premiere. In a recent interview, the Hollywood actor said that he has not seen the final cut of ‘Rust’ and plans not to at this moment. When asked if he plans to watch the film, Baldwin said, “Right now, no. Only because this is obviously the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life. Beyond the victims themselves, the thing that most pains me is what it did to my wife. My wife has been very, very traumatised from this.” “There has been a lot of pain. When you are married to somebody and everything was going fairly well and we had seven kids … and the floor falls out. I...

Saira Banu, the ex-wife of Indian music maestro AR Rahman, has finally responded to the rumours about the musician’s links to his bassist Mohini Dey. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Speculations about the two began swirling around when Mohini Dey confirmed her separation from her husband, music composer Mark Hartsuch, a day after Rahman confirmed his divorce with Saira Banu. Now, Banu has officially shared a statement about the rumours circulating about her divorce with the Indian singer, Indian media outlets reported. In an official audio clip, she urged people to stop false allegations against the Indian musician as she revealed the reason behind her absence from Chennai. According to Saira Banu, she was in Bombay for the past few months due to health issues. “I’m currently in Bombay. I’ve been physically unwell for the last couple of months. So that’s the reason I just wanted to take a break from AR, but I would request the entire YouTube YouTubers, the Tamil ...

Saudi Arabia’s authorities have arrested 19,696 persons residing or trying to enter the Kingdom illegally in different inspection raids in all regions of the country during the last week, a state-run news agency reported citing the Ministry of Interior Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that the security forces in collaboration with the concerned government agencies carried out joint field security campaigns between November 14 and November 20 to made these arrests. Among those detained were 3,184 violators of the Labour Law, 5,176 those who violated the Border Security Law, while 11,336 were arrested for breaching the Residency Law. A total of 1,547 individuals were arrested while attempting to enter the Kingdom through the border; 32 percent of these individuals were Yemeni, 65 percent were Ethiopian, and 3 percent were of other nationalities. Additionally, 71 individuals were arrested while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Meanwhile, 22 persons, who were...

LONDON: A video has surfaced showing two phone snatchers using e-bikes to steal phones from pedestrians, who were apprehended within two hours, according to police reports. Surveillance footage captured the moment one of the phone snatchers, wearing a bandana, veered onto a pavement in central London and grabbed a phone from a pedestrian. Additional footage, taken from a police helicopter and an officer’s body camera, showed the phone snatchers manoeuvring dangerously through traffic as they attempted to evade capture. The suspects, believed to be in their early 20s, were later arrested by armed officers at a residential address. Authorities identified them as Parkinson and Wilson, who had been involved in a spree of thefts lasting about an hour in Westminster, Kensington, and Chelsea. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/London.mp4 During this period, they managed to steal several phones. Police have indicated that the two men could face a combined prison sentence of ov...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have clarified that Bushra Bibi’s recent statement regarding Saudi Arab reflects her personal views and should not be considered as party’s policy, ARY News reported. According to sources, concern has been expressed among PTI ranks regarding the statement made by the wife of Imran Khan. Leaders emphasised that Bushra Bibi has no formal role in party affairs, and only the founder, Imran Khan, is authorized to outline party policies. Sources further revealed that the Imran Khan has previously clarified Bushra Bibi’s non-involvement in politics. They also stated that her remarks should not be misrepresented or taken out of context. The controversy stems from a statement by Bushra Bibi, alleging interference by former COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa under foreign influence. She claimed that attempts were made to undermine her husband, PTI’s founding leader, labeling him a “Jewish agent” and attacking her character. Bushra Bibi claimed that after...

Oil prices rose on Friday after Russia said it had fired a ballistic missile at Ukraine and warned of a broadening conflict, raising the prospect of tightening crude supplies. Brent crude futures gained 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.37 a barrel by 0007 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $70.27 per barrel. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Ukraine war was growing into a global conflict after the U.S. and Britain allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with their weapons. Putin, who said Russia responded to the use of U.S. and British missiles by firing a new kind of hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile at a Ukrainian military facility, warned the West that Moscow could retaliate further. After approval from the administration of President Joe Biden, Ukraine struck Russia with six U.S.-made ATACMS on Nov. 19 and with British Storm Shadow missiles and U.S.-made HIMARS on Nov. 21, Putin said. Russia is among the world’s top c...

A representative for Rockstar Games has teased exciting features in the hotly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. The representative talked about the game during the acceptance speech after the title won the award for Most Wanted Game award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024. “Thank you so much for this incredible award. Also, a massive thank you to all the fans. They’re the most important thing for us. They mean a lot to us at Rockstar. There’s an incredible amount of people doing amazing things on Grand Theft Auto 6. Absolutely mind-blowing things,” the Rockstar Games representative said. The statement about ‘amazing things’ planned for GTA 6 has fans guessing when they will get another look at the game. It is worth mentioning here that the first trailer launched on December 4, 2023. Rockstar Games’ parent company Take-Two Interactive earlier this year confirmed that GTA 6 will be released in the Fall of 2025. Meanwhile, fans of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 are hoping that Rockst...

ISLAMABAD: Former Army Chief Gen (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday responded to the claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan‘s wife Bushra Bibi. In an informal conversation with ARY News , Gen (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa rejected the former first lady’s allegations of receiving calls about Imran Khan following his visit to Saudi Arabia. According to Gen (R) Bajwa, he did not receive any such calls Bushra Bibi mentioned in her video message earlier today. His response came soon after the PTI founder’s wife in a video message alleged that the former Army Chief received calls where he was told that Imran Khan was not acceptable to them. Earlier today, Bushra Bibi issued a video message regarding the party’s Nov 24 protest call, urging PTI workers and supporters to participate in the much-hyped Nov 24 protest dubbed as ‘final or do-or-die’ against the government. She claimed that propaganda began against them following their visit to Madinah in Saudi Arabia an...

KARACHI: The roads of Karachi, the largest city of Pakistan, have become increasingly dangerous, with three people losing their lives daily due to accidents involving heavy commercial vehicles, ARY News reported. According to a video report compiled by ARY News, the deteriorating traffic system in Karachi is contributing to a surge in fatalities, with precious lives being lost every day. Despite this alarming situation, the traffic police seem more focused on issuing fines and making arrests than on effectively managing the traffic flow. Karachi, has the highest rate of traffic fatalities, with the Edhi Foundation reporting that three people die daily in traffic accidents, the majority of whom are motorcyclists. Meanwhile, the traffic police appear to be more focused on issuing fines and managing “deals” rather than addressing the congestion on the streets. The city’s road network stretches over 10,000 kilometers, accommodating 6 million motorcycles, more than 2 million cars, and n...

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her displeasure over the outbreak of HIV in Multan and sought a progress report within 24 hours. While presiding over a special meeting on health, Maryam Nawaz said that the outbreak of  HIV among dialysis patients in Multan at is not only regrettable but also shameful as well. “Halting dialysis procedure due to non-availability of funds is regrettable,” she said. The chief minister also approved the ‘Chief Minister Dialysis Program Card’ in the history of Pakistan, the first of its nature in Pakistan. Under the programme, the funds for the treatment of each dialysis patient have been increased up to Rs10 million whereas Rs8.5 million for dialysis and Rs1.5 million for tests are being allocated for each patient suffering from kidney disease. She directed to ensure free tests and medicines for dialysis patients, while urging to continue dialysis procedure of patients under any circumstance. It was agreed in principle ...

China will start piloting electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services in six cities in an effort to better capitalise on the possibilities of the low-altitude economy, local media reported. Sun Weiguo, a representative of the China Air Transport Association, stated at a seminar in Kunshan,  that the central air traffic control committee will test the services in six cities, Global Times reported. Hefei, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen. and Chongqing Municipality have been selected as the six pilot for pilot operation, Airspace below 3,000 meters in vertical height is referred to as low-altitude airspace. According to news portal pub-zhtb.hizh.cn, China’s low-altitude economy is now concentrated on airspace below 1,000 meters, with the majority of drone flights operating below 600 meters. The development of China’s low-altitude economy depends on effective airspace management. “Airspace below 600 meters” has been specifically acknowledged by several tow...

The Sharif family issued a statement on the ruling of the High Court of Justice in London  over Hasan Nawaz’s company bankruptcy, ARY News reported.  In a statement, a Sharif family spokesperson said that asserted that the process of bankruptcy for the Sharif family’s businesses began in 1972, during Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s tenure when industries were nationalized. The statement further pointed out that the former president of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf followed a similar path by ‘seizing’ personal homes and ‘shutting’ down factories of the Sharif family. “Similarly, during the time of the former chief justice of Pakistan, Saqib Nisar, the Sharif family’s industries were deliberately ruined,” the spokesperson added. The statement added that the Sharif family had to bear the losses of their private businesses on multiple occasions, with the businesses being declared bankrupt for a total of four times. “Despite these financial setbacks, the family continued to stand...

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, three sources familiar with the matter said, in a significant change to Washington’s policy in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range attacks in the coming days, the sources said, without revealing details due to operational security concerns. The White House declined to comment. The move by the United States two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20 follows months of requests by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to allow Ukraine’s military to use U.S. weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border. The change follows Russia’s deployment of North Korean ground troops to supplement its forces, a development that has caused alarm in Washington and Kyiv. The first deep strikes are likely to be carried out using ATACMS rockets, which have a ran...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday responded to reports about former Test cricket Aqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as head coach of the national team. In a post on X, the PCB shut down rumours about its plans to sack Gillespie as the head of the Pakistan cricket team. “PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa,” the board wrote in a post. The statement from the PCB came after reports emerged that Aqib Javed was set to take over the role of the head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. However, the board has now put the rumours to rest as it stated that the former Australian pacer would continue serving as the Pakistan head coach for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. Meanwhile, Aqib Javed has reportedly accepted the PCB’s offer to serve as the Pakistan white-ball coach and is set to begin his duties ahead of the Zimbabwe tour. Sources ...

Pakistan security forces thwarted an attack on a check post in Shah-e-Mardan area of Balochistans’s Kalat District and killed six terrorists, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. During exchange of fire, seven security personnel embraced martyrdom. “On night 15/16 November 2024, terrorists attempted to attack a security forces’ post in general area Shah-e-Mardan of Kalat District,” the ISPR said. The military’s media wing said that the security forces faught gallantly as a result of which six terrorists were killed while four of them “However, during intense exchange of fire, seven brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorist found in the area,” the ISPR added. The statement added that security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan, and such sacrifices of our soldiers ...

KARACHI: The dairy farmers in Karachi hinted at increasing milk price due to the administration’s double tax collection on dairy animals, ARY News reported. According to The dairy farmers, the administration has started collecting double tax on dairy animals. They said that the administration has fee increased the tax by Rs 100 to Rs700 per animal in Gadap Town, Super Highway and other areas. The dairy farmers maintained that Ibrahim Hyderi Town administration is also collecting Rs 400 tax per animal. The dairy farmers’ spokesperson said that they are unable to pay Rs 1100 entry fee per animal and would be forced to hike prices of milk and other dairy products. Earlier in June this year, Commissioner Karachi notified new milk price after a round of talks with the Dairy Farmers Association. According to a notification issued, the retail price of milk was fixed at Rs 220 per litre after an increase of Rs 20 per litre. The wholesale and dairy farmer prices of milk have been fixed at...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajiv Shukla on Friday reiterated India’s stance on refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier this month, the BCCI conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not send its team for the event, scheduled in Pakistan in the February-March window in 2025. Later, reports said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on the directives from the government, wrote to the ICC in which it rejected a hybrid model for the tournament. In its letter, the PCB also sought clarification on BCCI’s refusal to tour Pakistan, leading the ICC to ask for India’s reasons for refusing to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. While the BCCI is yet to officially respond to the ICC about its decision, its vice president Rajiv Shukla has reiterated that the board will follow the Indian government’s decision regarding the team’s travel plans. “We are very clear about it and it’s our policy that – whatever th...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced prices of petroleum products for the next fortnight, maintaining the existing rates till November 30 across Pakistan, ARY News reported. As per the notification, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs248.38 per litre. The High-speed diesel prices stayed at Rs 255.14 per litre. The prices of light diesel and Kerosene oil also remain unchanged. Earlier, it was reported that the federal government might hike the prices of petrol price due to a high premium on petroleum products in the global market and increased import costs. The sources had indicated an increase of Rs. 2.58 per litre for petrol and Rs. 5.91 per liter for high-speed diesel. The government was considering the hike in the petroleum products prices but decided against it. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/m7G8uQw

KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) won 10 of 11 seats in the Karachi local government by-elections  as per the unofficial and unannounced results. According to details, the PPP managed to clinch total 10 seats including four chairmen as many councilors and and one vice chairman. The PPP also secured one seat in the cantonment board The PPP aspirants emerged victorious from Liaquatabad, Malir, Clifton and Model Colony Landhi, Baldia Town, Ibrahim Hyderi, Landhi and Korangi Cantonment Boards. Meanwhile, the Jamaat-e-Islami secured one vice-chairman and one councilor seat. The Hafiz Naeemur Rehman-led party clinched the vice chairman seat from Gulberg a ward councilor seat from Manghopir. Following the results,  Senator Waqar Mehdi, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister, said that the PPP has secured a sweeping victory in Karachi and other parts of Sindh. “The people of Karachi have rejected Jamaat-e-Islami, leading to the party’s humiliating defeat,” Waqar Mehdi ...

LONDON: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday lodged report with London police following an incident of alleged harassment, verbal abuse and knife attack threats. The defence minister informed the London police about the ‘murder threats with a knife’ and the harassment he faced during the train incident. Khawaja Asif said the unfortunate incident occurred on 11th November around 3:30 PM on the Elizabeth Line. “I am in London on a private visit with a relative, and I was traveling to Reading via the Elizabeth Line,” he added. He told that a group of three to four individuals harassed him on the train, filmed him without permission, used abusive language, and threatened him with a knife. The London Transport Police is investigating the matter Khawaja Asif said he did not recognise any of the individuals involved in the incident. The London Transport Police should use the CCTV footage to trace the individuals involved, the defence minister added Khawaja Asif added that such des...