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ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has commended the security forces for their successful operation against extremists in the Tank district. ARY News reported on Saturday. National Assembly Speaker expressed the nation’s pride in the bravery and dedication of the armed and security forces, emphasizing that operation against extremists will continue until the complete eradication of extremist threats. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlighted that the entire nation stands firmly behind the armed forces, offering unwavering support in their mission to eliminate terrorism. He stated, “Extremist terrorists are the enemies of humanity and will meet their ultimate fate. Their malicious intentions will never succeed.” This operation is part of a broader effort to combat extremist elements in the region, ensuring peace and stability. The Speaker’s remarks come amidst ongoing counter-terrorism initiatives, which have seen significant achievements in neutralizing threats and disman...

Bollywood actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has addressed the ongoing dating rumors linking her to Sky Force actor Veer Pahariya. The two have been spotted together at public events and have interacted on social media, sparking speculation about a possible relationship. However, Manushi Chhillar has now spoken out, putting an end to the rumors. During a recent interview, Manushi Chhillar denied dating Sky Force actor Veer Pahariya and called him a good friend. She explained that they only spent time together at a wedding where she didn’t know anyone. “Oh, my God, poor Veer. No way. No, we are absolutely not dating. He’s a good friend. He was kind enough to accompany me at a wedding where I didn’t know anyone. That’s the only interaction I’ve had with him,” Manushi Chhillar shared. Manushi Chhillar also spoke about the false stories surrounding her personal life. She said people often speculate based on who she spends time with, whether male or female. Read More: V...

JEDDAH: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, two ministers told AFP. The decision by the 57-member grouping came at an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, three days after the Arab League ratified the plan at a summit in Cairo. The Egyptian-crafted alternative to Trump’s widely condemned takeover proposes to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority. “The emergency ministerial meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted the Egyptian plan, which has now become an Arab-Islamic plan,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said, in comments echoed by his Sudanese counterpart. “It is certainly a very positive thing,” Abdelatty said. Trump triggered global outrage by suggesting the US “take over” Gaza and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”, while for...

TURBAT: A local leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) was murdered in a targeted attack in the Malikabad area of Turbat district, ARY NEWS reported on Friday. The deceased was identified as Mufti Shahmeer, a member of JUI-F. Unidentified armed motorcyclists opened fire at him as he was leaving the mosque after offering Tarawih prayers. Mufti Shahmeer sustained serious gunshot wounds and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Officials stated that the motive behind the killing remains unclear, and the attackers managed to flee the scene. An investigation is underway to apprehend those responsible. Eyewitnesses reported that the attack appeared to be highly organized, with the assailants lying in ambush. Notably, Balochistan is witnessing a surge in targeted killings as just earlier this month two leaders of JUI-F Balochistan were killed in Khuzdar district. Read More: JUI leader shot dead in Naseerabad Last year, in a tragic incident, Ja...

Weeks after marrying Muhammad Rashid, A-list film and TV actor Neelam Muneer Khan breaks her silence on quitting the showbiz industry, to focus on her personal life. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Newly married showbiz star Neelam Muneer turned to her Instagram handle on Thursday night to dismiss the reports regarding her quitting the entertainment industry and clarified that she is not giving up on her acting career. In a statement on her Instagram stories, Khan noted, “There are too many rumours going around regarding me. Therefore I thought I should clarify and give rest to all this misinformation.” “Yes I have gotten married and NO I’m not leaving showbiz,” Khan confirmed. “Acting is my passion and how can I leave something which I love so much,” she added and concluded her note, sending good wishes to her fans. For the unversed, Neelam Muneer Khan tied the knot with Muhammad Rashid, reportedly earlier this year, when she shared the first pictures with her oth...

Gears of War fans might finally get their hands on a long-awaited collection of the classic games, but recent rumors suggest it could come with a major change. Reports are circulating that a Gears of War Collection is in the works, bringing back the original trilogy. However, sources claim that the re-releases might not include competitive multiplayer, which has been a key part of the series for years. The idea of a Gears of War: Marcus Fenix Collection has been floating around since at least 2022. Many fans have hoped for a collection similar to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which bundled several classic Halo games into one package. Gears of War played a huge role in shaping third-person shooters, and its cover-based combat became a signature style that influenced many other games. Read More: Dragon Ball Z gets even bigger: Find out how? Recent speculation started when content creator Detective Seeds claimed that the Gears of War Collection could also launch on PlayStation...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ikhtiar Wali Khan has been appointed as coordinator to the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa affairs. The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a notification regarding the appointment. Ikhtiar Wali will serve in this capacity on an honorary basis. Ikhtiar Wali Khan also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters of mutual interests. The overall political situation also came under discussion during the meeting, a press statement issued by the PM Office said. The prime minister directed Ikhtiar Wali to further improve public engagements regarding the party affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the federal government’s full support in development and welfare of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. “We are committed to the development of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” the prime minister said while talking to Pakistan Musl...

Former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie has lashed out at interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him “a clown” and accusing him of playing a role in his removal as Pakistan’s coach. Jason Gillespie’s remarks came in response to Aaqib Javed’s comments about Pakistan’s poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. During a recent press conference, Interim head coach of the national team, Aaqib Javed, stated “No excuse, Pakistan team did not play well”. Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, were eliminated from the eight-team tournament after New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After suffering two consecutive defeats, Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the next stage had relied on the outcomes of the remaining Group A matches. Pakistan’s slim chances had hinged on Bangladesh beating New Zealand, followed by its own convincing win over Bangladesh on February 27. However, New Zealand’s triumph on M...

Amid the reports of their impending wedding, Bollywood lovebirds Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia have reportedly parted ways. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma, who were rumoured to tie the knot this year, have hit a rock in their relationship as the celebrity couple have reportedly gone their own ways, according to the Indian media. However, despite ending their romantic affair, Bhatia and Varma hold mutual respect for each other and their cordial bond remains unaffected by the split. Quoting a source close to the ‘Lust Stories 2’ couple, the publication exclusively reported, “Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma parted ways weeks ago as a couple but they plan to remain good friends. Both have been working hard in their respective schedules.” The reason behind their sudden breakup, amid the wedding buzz, is yet to be known. Notably, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma, who first shared the screen in Netflix’s anthology film  ‘L...

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally launched the ‘Chief Minister Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme’ by conducting a digital balloting. She conducted an automatic digital balloting of the ‘Chief Minister Free Solar Panel Scheme’ by giving different numbers and congratulated the lucky users who succeeded in the scheme. The CM directed to complete the solar panel installation process as soon as possible. She said, “We want to provide maximum relief to the people from expensive electricity and there should be no delay in this regard. The free solar panel scheme should be completed at the earliest.” Physical Verification On this occasion, it was informed that after physical verification, the installation of solar systems will start across the province by the end of March. The first phase of the free solar panel scheme installation will be completed by the end of July. The Secretary of the Energy Department gave a detailed briefing to the CM about the scheme, sayi...

Country music superstar Dolly Parton’s husband of over six decades, businessman Carl Dean has passed away, the veteran confirmed on Monday. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Carl Thomas Dean, the ultra-private husband of veteran music star Dolly Parton, died in Nashville, on Monday, confirmed the statement shared on her Instagram handle. He was 82. “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy,” Parton noted, as the family requested their fans and media for privacy during this difficult time. “He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending,” the statement read further. “He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton) Notably, the barely-ever-photographed Dean and then-teenager, not superstar Parton dated...

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan condemned in the strongest possible terms Israeli decision to block critical humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, during the Holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said on Monday, “This latest action is part of Israel’s systematic campaign to deny much needed humanitarian aid to millions of Palestinians in dire need. This constitutes yet another blatant violation of international law by the occupying power, and could imperil the ceasefire agreement.” The Spokesperson said “We call on the international community to ensure unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, and to hold Israel accountable for imposition of collective punishment through denial of humanitarian aid to millions of civilians. “We also reiterate our call for the full implementation of the agreement to secure a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza as well as the revival of a political process to achieve the two-state solution, with a viable, sovereign st...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia. At a summit in London just two days after Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed with U.S. President Donald Trump and cut short a visit to Washington, European leaders offered a strong show of support to the Ukrainian president and promised to do more to help his nation. European leaders agreed they must spend more on defence to show Trump the continent can protect itself, and the European Commission chief suggested the bloc could ease rules that limit debt levels. Starmer, who welcomed a visibly shaken Zelenskiy on Saturday with a warm hug, said Britain, Ukraine, France and some other nations would form a “coalition of the willing” and draw up a peace plan to take to Trump. “This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to s...

Singer Charli XCX, whose album ‘Brat’ inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, was the big winner at the BRIT Awards, Britain’s pop music honours, in London on Saturday, picking up five prizes. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here ‘Brat’ , which inspired fans to film themselves dancing to its tracks and whose lime green cover look was adopted by U.S. presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ campaign on social media after the singer referenced her in a post, won the coveted album of the year category. Charli XCX, who had led nominations, was also named artist of the year and best dance act. Her single ‘Guess’ , featuring Billie Eilish, won song of the year beating tracks including the Beatles’ ‘Now and Then’ . The 32-year-old pop star won her first BRIT, songwriter of the Year, earlier this week. “I’ve always felt like an outsider in the industry but particularly in the British music industry and so it feels really nice to be recognised on this album,” she said as she rec...

KARACHI: The city Traffic Police have launched a crackdown on traffic rule violators, registering 35 cases and issuing 21,859 challans in a week, ARY News reported. This severe campaign aims to improve road safety and ensure compliance with traffic laws. According to the Karachi traffic police, 10 cases were registered in the crackdown on traffic violations for driving without a license, while 8 cases were filed for reckless and negligent driving. Additionally, 17 cases were registered against encroachments obstructing traffic flow. The campaign saw the issuance of 6,265 citations for driving without a license and 3,778 citations for violating traffic signals. Motorcyclists riding without number plates were issued 2,619 citations, and 2,608 citations were given for parking in no-parking zones. Furthermore, 1,861 citations were issued for using fancy number plates and 1,585 citations for vehicles with tinted windows. During crackdown on traffic violations, Karachi traffic police...

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a major project to restore the historic Mall Road of Murree, aiming to bring back the town’s past tourism glory after 167 years. This initiative is a part of the Murree Tourism Development Plan launched by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. “The historical beauty of Murree will be restored within a year. The Walled City Authority Lahore, with the assistance of experts and consultation with the local community and administration, will implement the project at a cost of Rs 550 million to restore Murree to its former splendor,” the CM said. She added that Murree will be developed as a model destination for tourism in both Pakistan and Punjab. CM Maryam Nawaz assured that no compromises would be made on the quality of the project. “Murree must be transformed into a global tourism hub,” she emphasized. The project will also include additional developments, such as the Glass Train projec...

KARACHI: The name of Shahzain Mari, who allegedly tortured citizen in Karachi’s Boat Basin area along with his colleagues, has surfaced in Mustafa Amir case, ARY News reported. According to sources, authorities have uncovered a connection between Shahzain Mari and Sahir Hassan, the son of renowned actor Sajid Hasan, who is under arrest in connection with Mustafa Amir kidnap and murder case. The investigation, led by the CIA team, has implicated Armaghan and Sahir Hassan, who were allegedly found in possession of narcotics. Further probing has also implicated Shah Zain Mari, who allegedly purchased drugs from the suspects, according to CIA sources. It is pertinent to mention here that a group of armed men traveling in a car attacked and assaulted citizens in the Boat Basin area, sparking chaos as CCTV footage of the incident went viral. Read More: FIA, ANF directed to probe Mustafa Amir case In a video, the armed individuals can be seen reversing their car and hitting another vehi...