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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 added. T

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

Veteran Bollywood actor Actor Anupam Kher and his wife Kirron Kher are among the high-profile couples who stood the test of time. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here In an interview with an Indian media outlet, the Bollywood actor opened up on the beginning of his love story with his wife. Anupam Kher revealed that they were best friends for many years before falling in love and later getting married in 1985. Sharing details about his personal life, the ‘Vijay 69’ actor said that he had been best friends with Kirron Kher for over a decade while they were both in relationships with other partners. While Anupam was a struggling actor at the time, the Bollywood actress was already a star and was acting in films alongside industry bigwigs. “She was a star already then. She was doing theatres, she was working in movies. She is an M.A. first class first. I met her in Chandigarh. I was a simple village boy. Apparently, there was no connection between us,” he said. Read more

KARACHI: Pakistan’s first-ever ‘Transgender Education Policy’ draft was approved in a meeting chaired by Sindh Minister of Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah, ARY News reported. The policy proposes adding a separate category for transgender children in admission forms for schools and colleges alongside male and female options, a press statement issued here read. The policy also includes reserving job quotas for transgender individuals during teacher recruitment. The draft will be presented to the cabinet for legal approval. The meeting was informed that, according to the 2023 census, there are 20,331 transgender individuals in Pakistan, with 4,222 residing in Sindh. However, figures from an NGO suggest the number is closer to 250,000. Furthermore, research by USAID indicates that 42percent of transgender individuals are only marginally literate, while 40percent lack access to education entirely. Syed Sardar Ali Shah highlighted the numerous challenges faced by transgender individuals

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government once again approached the centre, reiterating its interest in acquiring the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) through privatisation, ARY News reported. In a second letter written to the Federal Minister for Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Investment Board sought a reply to its first letter. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Investment Board maintained that 10 days has been passed since it offered to ‘highest’ in the PIA privatisation but the federal government did not respond to its offer. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Investment Board that the letters have been written on directives of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Vice Chairman Board of Investment Board Hasan Masood Kanwar said that Ali Amin Gandapur is taking special interest in buying the PIA. “The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is serious in buying the PIA and the matter should not be treated as a political issue.” Earlier on November 1, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government expressed

ISLAMABAD: Head of Awam Pakistan Party (AWP) and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the government’s expectation of receiving an Rs85 billion bid for PIA privatisation is unrealistic. Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Sawal Yeh Hai’, Shahid Khaqan suggested that accepting a Rs10 billion offer would be more practical. He criticised the government’s high valuation for PIA privatisation, saying, “The market does not accept Rs85 billion bid for PIA. In my view, even Rs10 billion is a high price for PIA considering its current structure.” Criticising the current government, Shahid Khaqan remarked, “This government lacks both mandate and performance. Trying to run the country through haphazard laws is a clear admission of failure.” Commenting on the role of the current opposition, he said that, the current opposition’s role is ‘ineffective’. “PTI’s main agenda seems to be getting its founder out of jail rather than focusing on the country’s problems. Eve

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi in a meeting on Sunday reviewed the situation created after the suicide attack in Quetta railway station. Both leaders expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs in the Quetta blast and said that the war against terrorism is the war of every Pakistani citizen. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi while talking to the chief minister said that the federal government will provide all-out support for maintaining peace and the complete eradication of terrorism from the province. Speaking on this occasion, the Balochistan chief minister said that more efforts are being taken to ensure law and order situation, and reiterated that a handful of elements are involved in terrorist activities in the province which would be rooted out in every way. Read More: Train operations suspended from Quetta due to security concerns Later, Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and Interior Minist

Latin pop star-actress Jennifer Lopez has opened up on her personal struggles amid her ongoing divorce from Hollywood actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Speaking at the screening for her upcoming film ‘Unstoppable,’ the actress talked about navigating “challenging relationships.” During the event, Jennifer Lopez shed light on how “relatable” it was for women who have also had to navigate difficult issues while being a mother. “I think a lot of women have gone through that, and she [Judy] and I talked a lot.” It is pertinent to mention that the Hollywood actress-singer plays Judy Robles, the mother of NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles in ‘Unstoppable.’ Jennifer Lopez is also a mother to twins Max and Emme whom she shares with her ex-husband singer Marc Anthony. “When you talk to Judy’s kids, including Anthony, they’re like, ‘My mom’s so positive, she’s so great.’ There was a whole different story there that she was living, that you hi

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week’s US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican’s sweep of all seven swing states. After four days of counting in the southwest state with a large Hispanic population, CNN and NBC projected Trump had obtained its 11 electoral votes as he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris. Outgoing President Joe Biden scored a narrow but crucial victory in Arizona in 2020 that condemned Trump to defeat after his first term in office. The scale and strength of Trump’s comeback, which also saw the real estate tycoon win the popular vote by a margin of around four million votes, has sent shockwaves through the defeated Democratic Party. The Republicans have already regained control of the Senate and look well set to retain a majority in the House of Representatives thanks to support from white working-class voters and a large share of Hispanics. CNN has called Republican victories for 213 se

Qatar will stop trying to mediate a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel are willing to resume talks, an official briefed on the matter said, while also casting doubt on the continued presence of Hamas’ political office in Doha. The Gulf country has been working alongside the United States and Egypt on months of so-far fruitless talks between the warring sides in Gaza and its withdrawal from that process would further complicate efforts to reach a deal. Qatar has hosted Hamas political leaders since 2012 as part of a deal with the United States, and the Palestinian group’s presence there was seen to have facilitated the progress of talks. The war erupted when Hamas  attacked Israeli communities on Oct. 7 2023, killing around 1,200 people and seizing another 253 as hostages. Israel’s military campaign has levelled much of Gaza and killed around 43,500 Palestinians. Qatar told Hamas, Israel and the U.S. administration it would be willing to resume its negot

QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that fight against terrorism requires the steadfast support of all Pakistanis, along with the efforts of the military and civil institutions to secure a peaceful and prosperous future for the country. According to a press statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief attended funeral prayer of those who embraced martyrdom in a suicide blast targeting innocent citizens and passengers at Quetta Railway Station. The funeral prayer was also attended by Federal Minister of Interior, Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti, Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, provincial ministers and a large number of military and civilian officials. Following the funeral prayer, the COAS visited CMH Quetta and inquired about the health of the injured persons in the tragic incident. “The COAS highlighted that terrorism will never be tolerated and reaffirmed nation’s resolve and commitment towards eradic

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to attend the Second Joint Arab Islamic Summit being held in Riyadh, ARY News reported. Being convened at the initiative of the Saudi government, the summit will be a follow-up to the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit held on November 11, last year in Riyadh to discuss the situation in Gaza and other occupied territories, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said. The heads of state and government and senior officials from Arab League and OIC member countries are expected to participate in the summit. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that at the summit, the prime minister would reiterate Pakistan’s full support for the Palestinian cause and call for an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza, an urgent and unconditional ceasefire, and an immediate cessation of ongoing Israeli adventurism in the region that endangers the security of countries in the Middle East. Pakistan will also call for in

Once a top TV star, Indian actor Aashka Goradia left showbiz at the peak of her acting career to try her luck in the corporate world. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here After making her acting debut with the TV show ‘Achanak 37 Saal Baad’ in 2002, Goradia shot to new heights of fame following her portrayal of Kumud in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kkusum.’ Instant fame was followed by several projects for the Indian actor who featured in several popular shows over the years, including ‘Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka,’ ‘Viruddh,’ and ‘Naagin.’ Apart from Indian TV dramas, Aashka Goradia also appeared on reality shows such as ‘Bigg Boss’ and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi.’ Her prominence was felt in the TV industry as she became one of the highest-paid TV stars. However, the Indian actor in 2019 bid farewell to the TV industry after launching her cosmetic brand, Renee Cosmetics. Read more: Guess who: THIS Bollywood actor gave 9 flops, 0 hits in 17-year career Aashka Goradia joined hands with Beardo co

Oman authorities announced that individuals earning less than OMR 2,500 per month or OMR 30,000 yearly would not be required to pay income tax. Chairman of Economic and Financial Committee at Al Shura Council Ahmed Al Sharqi, “In the income tax project, the tax is applied to those whose income exceeds OMR 30,000 per year.” Ahmed Al Sharqi said that the authorities examined the draft legislation on the Individual Income Tax, weighed its advantages and disadvantages, and deliberated on the best time to enact the tax, given that a substantial portion of the populace is exempt from it. “We have amended more than 29 articles of the draft Individual Income Tax Law, with an extensive study on the impact of the individual law and the economic situation”, the chairman of economic and financial committee added. Oman, a country nestled in the Arabian Peninsula, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a welcoming atmosphere. The country’s economy is primarily driv

A TV series based on ‘Mass Effect’, developer BioWare’s hit sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) franchise, is in the works at Amazon. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Daniel Casey, credited for the screenplay for “F9: The Fast Saga,” will write and executive produce the TV series adaption of the RPG game, according to a report by Variety . Details about the plotline and cast of the ‘Mass Effect’ TV series have been kept in secret by Amazon. While there had been reports about attempts to develop a feature film adapted from the game, the project never materialised. First launched in 2007, ‘Mass Effect’ got rave reviews from fans and has since gotten three more games in the main series, with “Mass Effect: Andromeda” debuting in 2017. The franchise was expanded with several mobile games along with an animated film, novels, comic books, and other media. Read more: Netflix announces Minecraft animated series The story of the first three ‘Mass Effect’ RPGs revolves around Com

Pakistan’s revenue collection has seen a remarkable 15 percent boost in first four months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year, driven by enhanced tax administration and digitalisation initiatives that have broadened the tax base and improved compliance across sectors. The government has not only met but surpassed its revenue collection targets by 10 percent for the first four months, reflecting effective fiscal policies, strategic tax reforms and targeted enforcement measures that have strengthened the country’s fiscal position. The impressive revenue performance in the first four months highlights Pakistan’s commitment to economic stability and growth, supporting essential public services, infrastructure projects and debt reduction efforts, setting a positive trajectory for the remaining period of the financial year. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/bHiBFqA