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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has updated the online application process to obtain a NADRA B-Form, making children’s registration easier for their parents without visiting offices. The B-Form is, also known as the Child Registration Certificate (CRC) officially is imperative for getting passports, school admissions and/or international travel for the children. How to apply for B-Form online According to NADRA, applicants or parents do not need to wait or stand in queues to get a B-Form. Instead, now they have an option to apply online through Pak ID Mobile App, making it easier for parents to get rid of lengthy process and hassle-free experience. Steps to apply for NADRA B-Form: Either Log in to your Pak ID account or create a new one. Click on “Apply Now” and select “Issuance of Identity Document.” Choose “Identity Card” and then select “Child Registration Certificate (CRC).” Enter the 13-digit CNIC number and start the application. Review the pre...

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan security forces killed nine Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy in three intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) while two soldiers embraced martyrdom, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. The military’s media wing said that an IBO was conducted by the Security Forces in Lakki Marwat District. During the conduct of operation, the security forces effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, five Indian sponsored khwarij were killed, the ISPR said. It added that two Indian sponsored Kkhwarij were successfully neutralized by the security forces in a second IB, conducted in Bannu District. In another incident that occurred in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District, khwarij ambushed a security forces convoy. “Own troops responded effectively and sent to hell two Indian sponsored khwarij. However, during the intense fire exchange, two brave sons of soil, Sepoy Farhad Ali Turi (age: 29 years, resident of District...

Hollywood juggernaut, Denzel Washington received a surprise honour at the Cannes Film Festival when he was awarded the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or, a rare lifetime achievement award. This unexpected tribute came just before the out-of-competition screening of his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest , directed by long-time collaborator Spike Lee. Denzel Washington was visibly emotional as he accepted the honour on stage. Cannes festival director Thierry Frémaux introduced the moment, and Spike Lee presented the award to Washington, calling him his “brother”. An emotional Denzel Washington accepts an honorary Palme d’Or at his first-ever #Cannes Film Festival pic.twitter.com/K4dJ2pJdqG — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 19, 2025 The audience gave Washington a long standing ovation in recognition of his remarkable career. “This is a total surprise for me,” said Denzel Washington. “It’s a great chance to work with my brother again, and to be here once more in Cannes. We are tr...

Martha Karua, a lawyer and presidential candidate in Kenya, said Sunday she had been expelled from Tanzania, where she had been due to attend the trial of a prominent opposition figure facing treason charges. Karua, a former justice minister who has been vocal about “democratic backsliding” in East Africa, said her deportation was a sign that the Tanzanian authorities would not give a fair trial to Chadema party leader Tindu Lissu. Karua went to Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of Lissu, who is to appear in court on Monday on treason charges that carry a possible death penalty. Lissu’s Chadema party has been disqualified from presidential and legislative elections to due in October. Karua said she and her group were stopped on arrival at Dar es Salaam airport and put on a flight out the same day. The group were detained “for no offence, for merely seeking to go and stand for solidarity and to observe the trial of Tundu Lissu”, she said on her return to Nairobi airport. Thr...

The Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise has confirmed he’s working on new film projects, including a follow-up to Top Gun: Maverick and a sequel to his 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder . The 61-year-old actor shared the news during an interview with Australia’s Today show. Tom Cruise, who returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning , said he’s thinking about what’s next. “Yeah, we’re thinking and talking about many different stories and what could we do and what’s possible,” he said. Read More: Vanessa Kirby’s Mission: Impossible character has surprising 1996 link The actor added, “It took me 35 years to figure out Top Gun: Maverick , so all of these things we’re working on, we’re discussing Days of Thunder and Top Gun: Maverick .” Tom Cruise first played Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in the 1986 Top Gun film. The 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , was a massive hit, earning more than $1.4 billion worldwide and an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. ...

Pakistan is launching a diplomatic offensive in response to rising tensions with India, with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari set to lead the effort, ARY News reported. According to reports, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman will spearhead a high-level delegation to Europe aimed at informing the international community about India’s recent hostile actions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and formally requested him to represent Pakistan on the global stage. The premier has also established a special committee under Bilawal’s leadership to coordinate the initiative. The committee includes prominent political and diplomatic figures such as Khurram Dastgir, Hina Rabbani Khar, and Jalil Abbas Jilani. Together, they will work to present Pakistan’s position as a peace-seeking nation amid escalating regional tensions. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari confirmed the news via his X account (former Twitter). He said, “I was contacted earlier to...

Peshawar Zalmi pacer Ahmed Daniyal registered an unwanted record in his side’s game against Karachi Kings in the PSL 10 on Saturday. The right-arm pacer conceded 66 runs in his four-over spell and went wicketless as Karachi Kings posted 237/4 on the scoreboard. By conceding 66 runs in the game, he now holds the unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an innings for Peshawar Zalmi in the history of the Pakistan Super League. Ahmed Daniyal surpassed Azmatullah Omarzai, who conceded 62 runs in his four-over spell in Peshawar Zalmi’s game against Multan Sultans in 2023. It is worth noting here that PSL 10 resumed on Saturday with the game between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The game saw David Warner and James Vince hit quick fifties, followed by Khushdil Shah’s fiery unbeaten 43 to take Karachi Kings to 237/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Read more: Six overseas stars confirm availability for Karachi Kings in HBL PSL 10 Kings are second i...

Hollywood actor Kristen Stewart has spoken out against the barriers for inexperienced filmmakers in directing films. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here The ‘Twilight’ star is at the Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut ‘The Chronology of Water.’ Ahead of her film’s premiere at the film festival, the Hollywood actor slammed the idea that directing requires experience. “There’s this bulls–t fallacy that you need to have experience or sort of like technical adeptness, and it’s safeguarding the business. It’s a real male perspective,” Kristen Stewart said during a chat with the media. The actor added, “Like, as if it’s this difficult thing to do. Anyone can make a movie if they have something to say.” Stewart also discussed the challenges she faced in getting finances for ‘The Chronology of Water.’ The ‘Twilight’ star termed finding finances the most difficult thing in filmmaking and “having the commitment, because it’s a long-term investment time-wise.” Rea...

A bear has become an unexpected internet star after being caught in a viral video trying to “steal” a trail camera in New Hampshire. The footage, which has now become a viral video online, was shared by the Jackson Police Department on social media. The viral video shows the bear using its teeth and claws in an attempt to take the camera, while another bear watches from a short distance. The moment, caught clearly on film, has left viewers both surprised and amused. According to the police, the camera’s owner had reported it stolen earlier that morning. However, when officers reviewed the viral footage, they saw the furry culprit in action. The bear, described humorously as wearing “all black,” appeared to be caught red-handed. “This morning we received a report of a camera theft in town, fortunately the suspect was caught on the camera in the act,” the Jackson Police joked on social media. “Does anyone recognise this suspect?” In the post, police invited help from local “junio...

ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal step toward strengthening Pakistan-United States (US) ties in the digital economy, Pakistan Crypto Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bilal Bin Saqib met with Natalia Baker, the acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, to discuss shared ambitions for blockchain, AI, and youth development. According to a press statement, the meeting centered around empowering Pakistan’s vast and talented youth with skills in emerging technologies, and creating bridges between U.S. institutions and Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Council emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to becoming a globally competitive innovation hub, with blockchain and AI at the core of its future economy. “Pakistan is home to one of the world’s youngest populations — eager, ambitious, and ready to lead the future of Web3 and AI,” said Bilal Bin Saqib. “This is the time to invest in them, to connect them with global leaders, and to create real pipelines of opportunity between the U.S. and Pakistan.” ...

Apple is going to pay a $95 million settlement in a Siri privacy lawsuit for violating the privacy of its voice assistant. The Siri privacy lawsuit was filed in 2019, alleging Apple’s voice assistant ‘Siri’s’ unintentional activation and recording of users’ private discussions without permission. The reported recordings had personal, medical, and confidential information which were being shared with third-party contractors for different purposes. Out of two complainants, one claimed to have started receiving advertisements related to specific brands just after they had the general discussion, while the other one claimed to start having ads for medical treatment following the discussion with the doctor. Apple has opted to settle the case to avoid prolonged proceedings, despite denying any misconduct. The company highlights that Siri was designed with privacy protection and that no user data was shared or sold for any marketing or other purposes. Read More: Apple introduces new ac...

Prince Harry has been described as placing King Charles in a “catch-22” position, according to royal expert Christopher Anderson, who warns that the monarch’s ongoing silence may only worsen relations between father and son. Speaking to Us Weekly , Anderson explained that King Charles, following royal protocol, has opted not to publicly respond to Prince Harry’s repeated claims. “The King is only hewing to a long-standing royal practice of not dignifying something by commenting on it,” Anderson said. “The Palace does not want to give oxygen to Prince Harry’s remarks.” Harry, now 40, stepped down from his senior royal duties in 2020 and has since remained at odds with the Royal Family. Read More: Prince Harry’s explosive interview fails to rattle united royal front Tensions have escalated in recent years, particularly with King Charles and Prince William. Anderson argues that while the Palace may hope silence will quiet Prince Harry, it’s having the opposite effect. “As long as t...

KARACHI: Two men accused of murdering their father in Karachi have made startling revelations during police interrogation, revealing the details of the gruesome incident, ARY News reported. The suspects identified as Ibrahim and Afzal disclosed that their 60-year-old father, Khawar Anjum, had summoned them from Mirpurkhas to Karachi and asked them to find employment opportunities. They alleged that their father had physically assaulted them a few days prior to the incident that occurred in the Federal B area. During questioning, Ibrahim and Afzal admitted to sedating their father by mixing rat poison in a soft drink, rendering him unconscious. “Then we slit our father’s throat with a knife and attempted to dismember his body,” the police said quoting the suspects. According to police, the accused revealed they planned to dispose of the body elsewhere. As they attempted to leave the house, a watchman stopped them, inquiring about the contents of a sack they were carrying. Ibrahim an...

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan Tuesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status. According to Pakistan’s state-run news agency, the APP , “The concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours. The Indian Charge d’Affaires was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today for a demarche, conveying this decision,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement. Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that Pakistan has concrete evidence of India’s involvement in terrorist activities in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking to the media in Sialkot, Khawaja Asif emphasized that the international community should be aware of India’s role in sponsoring terrorism. Read More: Pakistan has evidence of Indian terrorism in Balochistan, KP: Defence Minister He added that there is concrete evidence of India’s involvement in terr...

KARACHI: The Pakistan Army fulfilled the heartfelt wish of young Usman Aqeel, a Karachi resident suffering from a life-threatening illness, calciphylaxis, by inviting him to spend a day as an officer at the Corps Headquarters, ARY News reported. Usman Aqeel is battling calciphylaxis, a rare and severe medical condition. The brave young boy had expressed a desire to serve as an officer in the Pakistan Army for a day. Responding to his wish, Karachi Corps Commander Lieutenant General Owais Dastgir warmly welcomed Usman to the headquarters. During his visit, the Corps Commander praised the Usman Aqeel’s spirit and honoured him for his bravery. Usman’s mother had the proud moment of placing captain’s ranks on his shoulders, symbolically appointing him as an officer for the day. Usman Aqeel was also given the opportunity to fire various weapons used by the Pakistan Army and was briefed on military training and operational procedures. Speaking on the occasion, Usman said, “Today, my ...

The recent military escalation with arch-rival India won’t have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment, Pakistan’s Finance Minister said in an interview with Reuters on Monday. Trade talks with the United States – which had played a key role mediating a ceasefire between the two countries – would likely have progress in “short order” and that Pakistan could import more high-quality cotton, more soy beans and was also exploring other asset classes, including hydrocarbons, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in the online interview. Read More: PM Shehbaz announces Shuhada package for martyrs of Marka-e-Haq On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is ready to help India and Pakistan after a ceasefire agreement, claiming trade was a big reason they “stopped fighting”. Pakistan faces a 29% tariff on exports to the US due to an approximate $3 billion trade surplus, bu...

Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz confirmed that the Pakistan Navy was fully prepared and on high alert after India carried out a false flag operation, ARY News reported. Speaking during a joint press briefing with DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry and Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz said the Navy took immediate steps to stay ready for any action. He explained that the Navy kept a close watch on Indian naval activity, especially near the Indian ship Ratna Gri , which came close to Pakistan’s maritime border on May 6 and 7. Although the Indian ship was 400 nautical miles away from Pakistan’s waters, the Navy still tracked it carefully. He said that Pakistan Navy ensured the safe movement of commercial ships through Pakistani waters with proper planning and action. Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz made it clear that any Indian aggression would have received a quick and strong response. He added that the Navy’s strong readiness made In...

Electronic Arts (EA) has shared a major update on the pricing of upcoming titles as fans await the release of Battlefield 6. The update came amid reports of an imminent hike by the publishers of upcoming games. However, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that the company was not planning to raise the price of its games, similar to the planned hikes in Nintendo games and GTA 6. During a recent financial call, Wilson said the company’s focus was to “deliver incredible quality and exponential value for our playerbase.” “In terms of pricing power, our business is very different today than it was even just 10 years ago. In a world where everything we did 10 years ago was about selling shiny discs in plastic boxes in retail shelves — well, that’s still a part of our business, it’s a significantly smaller part of our business, and we now have pricing representing everything from free-to-play all the way to deluxe editions and beyond,” he said. Read more: Battlefield 6 next playtest date emerges ...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan found himself in hot water after tweeting in support of the recently announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalated after India carried out aggressive actions against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes , significantly damaging and destroying several targets in India. Amid this charged atmosphere, Salman Khan posted a tweet expressing gratitude for the ceasefire, writing: “Thank God for the ceasefire.” However, the post did not go down well with a section of Indian netizens who accused the actor of being unpatriotic and sympathising with the enemy. The backlash was swift and severe, prompting Salman Khan to delete the tweet shortly after posting it. Critics on social media questioned his timing and accused him of undermining national sentiment. This incident highlights the increasing scrutiny public figures face when commenting on politically sensitive topics, ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared utterly unbothered by recent criticism as they stepped out together to support Beyoncé during her Cowboy Carter tour in California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen enjoying themselves backstage at the SoFi Stadium, where they attended the concert’s fifth night. Meghan Markle, looking radiant in a fitted off-the-shoulder denim dress, stood beside Prince Harry, who complemented her style with a grey jacket and green fedora. The couple were snapped cosying up in an image posted on Beyoncé’s official website, showing a united front just days after Prince Harry’s recent BBC interview caused a stir among royal commentators. Read More: Royal Family ‘silences’ Prince Harry with powerful message Despite the backlash following Prince Harry’s candid remarks, the royal couple seemed relaxed and in high spirits. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were also caught on video dancing to the superstar’s greatest hits, clearly immersed in the music and m...