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MAHARASHTRA: An elderly Muslim man, Haji Ashraf Munyar, was assaulted by passengers on a train near Igatpuri in Maharashtra’s Nashik district thinking that he possessed beef. The attack occurred on Saturday while Haji Ashraf Munyar was travelling to her daughter residing in Kalyan. The assault was reportedly fuelled by suspicions that Munyar was carrying beef, a highly sensitive issue in India where the slaughter of cows is seen scornfully and even is banned in several states. Although the police have identified the victim and some of the attackers, no arrests have been made so far. Read More: Indian state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from various quarters, including politicians and human rights activists. They have called for swift action against the perpetrators and have expressed concern over the rising cases of mob violence in the country. Local authorities are under pressure to ensure justice is served, as the i

Flooding in Sindh’s Gaj River submerged roads and pathways in over 200 villages throughout the Kachho belt, including Wahi Pandhi and Gorakh Hill Station, officials said on Saturday. The floodwater also submerged villages such as Jam Babbar, Sher Muhammad Talpur, Muhammad Bakhsh Lund and Tamo Chandio, resulting in the collapse of 30 mud houses. The situation was further compounded by flooding at four points along the Nai Gaj River which severed all ground connections between Wahi Pandhi, Gorakh Hill Station and the rest of the Kachho area from Dadu Johi. The inhabitants of Kachho complained that despite the severity of the situation, the Dadu district administration and Sindh government did not implement adequate measures. They demanded the immediate restoration of the Wahi Pandhi-Johi road to facilitate transportation and ensure the supply of essential food and resources to the affected communities. Special assistant to Sindh chief minister and focal person for the relief departm

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the unemployment rate and inflation have been reduced due to policy measures introduced by the federal government, ARY News reported. In a statement issued here, Ahsan Iqbal said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government is working on removing shortcomings of the power sector. He said that the federal minister said that the government will bring down power tariff in the coming two years. The planning minister also expressed satisfaction over the performance of the stock market. Ahsan Iqbal said the Punjab government has started providing relief to people of province in electricity bills through a Rs 46 billion rupees package. To a question, Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan needs peace and continuity of policies for progress. Read More: Pakistan’s weekly inflation drops to 15.34 pc Earlier, it was reported that the weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed further decrease

SIALKOT: A restaurant turned into a battleground when a lawyer found a lizard’s tail in his plate of ‘Chana Chaat’ in Sialkot, ARY News reported. According to details, the lawyer, hailed from Gujranwala, was having breakfast at the hotel when he discovered the lizard’s tail in his plate. Furious with the situation, the lawyer protested with the restaurant’s management and a fight broke out between him and the staff, attracting a large crowd outside the hotel. During the fight, hotel staff tried to destroy evidence by throwing the plate of on the floor. Meanwhile, the Punjab Food Authority team banned the hotel from selling breakfast after learning about the incident The Director General of the Punjab Food Authority has closed the hotel after taking immediate notice of the incident, the spokesperson of Food Authority said that strict action is being taken against the hotel for poor arrangements. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/lyxifkD https://ift.tt/MPpByE8

If you have ever sent something by courier, you most likely didn’t give the security of your belongings much thought but a delivery became a nightmare for an Indian couple. Recently, Nishitha Gudipudi, a resident of Hyderabad, posted on LinkedIn about a terrifying event that made her caution others about the possible dangers of utilizing courier service. Nishitha claimed that her husband made a reservation with a local courier to have his rucksack picked up from one office and delivered to another in Madhapur. “The delivery guy picked up the bag, and half way through looks like opened and checked that there’s a laptop in it and switched off his phone. He basically stole the laptop and initially we thought okay partially error at our end too to use genie to deliver the laptop but how things took a turn after is what really surprised and scared us,” she wrote. They contacted customer service and received a very unsettling response. The woman claimed that the courier service offered

The “Rings of Power” showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have dropped a major update about season two of the show. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here While the first three episodes of “Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” season 2 streamed on Amazon on August 29, more episodes will be released weekly until the season finale on October 3. The new season of ‘ Rings of Power ’ opened with a 20-minute cold open sequence filling in the journey of Sauron, played by Jack Lowden and Charlie Vickers. Speaking to a US media outlet, show creators J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have now teased a three-episode-long battle in the upcoming episodes. “The Sauron and Celebrimbor story is this sort of psychological thriller where you’re watching Sauron [Charlie Vickers] seduce, manipulate and ultimately gaslight Celebrimbor [Charles Edwards],” said Payne. “Psychologically, it’s more complex than Season One, and bigger just in the scope of it. There’s a creature around every corner.

At least 12 people including children and women lost their lives in a devastating landslide occurred near Patrak in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per details, landslide occurred near Patrak in Upper Dir which resulting in the collapse of a residential house of a person named Muhammad Ali. The disaster claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including six children, three women, and three men. Rescue teams and authorities rushed to the scene to retrieve the bodies from the debris. The victims were trapped under the rubble, and the rescue operation was carried out with great difficulty. The incident has left the local community in shock, and authorities are investigating the cause of the landslide. The landslide occurred due to heavy rainfall in the area, which caused the soil to erode and result in a tragic incident. The authorities are working to provide support to the affected families and are taking measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Fresh wave of the monsoon is

QUETTA: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and political stakeholders of Balochistan on Thursday decided to utilise all available resources to eliminate terrorism from the province. PM Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of leaders of political parties as they discussed the overall security situation in Balochistan. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel, and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti also attended the meeting. The others who attended the meeting included Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasir and Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran from Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Zahoor Ahmed Baleedi, and Meena Baloch from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, Rehmat Saleh Baloch and Mir Kabir Muhammad from National Party (NP). Balochistan Awami Party’s (BAP) Khalid Hussain Magsi and Sadiq Sanjrani, Zamrak Khan Achakzai and from Awami National Party (ANP), Maulana Abdul Wase and Yunus Zahri from Jamiat Ulema-e-

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has honored Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem with a significant cash reward of Rs 100 million in recognition of his achievement for Pakistan, ARY News reported on Thursday. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the President’s House where Nadeem was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honor. Arshad Nadeem, the javelin thrower who clinched gold at the Paris Olympics, met with President Zardari, who praised his dedication and success. The President emphasized that Nadeem’s accomplishment serves as an inspiration to young athletes across the country. In addition to the financial reward, President Zardari proposed scholarships for the children of athletes to support future generations in sports. He also mentioned plans to request contributions from the Sindh government to further honor Nadeem’s achievements. The President expressed hope that Nadeem will continue to bring glory to Pakistan in future competit

An old video of Indian actor and film producer Mohanlal dismissing the #MeToo movement as a “fad” has gone viral, sparking outrage on social media. This comes after Mohanlal’s resignation as the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president following the Hema Committee report’s damning findings on systemic abuse in Mollywood. In the viral video, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal can be seen downplaying the significance of #MeToo, saying it’s just a “fashionable” trend. It is worth mentioning here that the Hema Committee report, led by Justice K. Hema, investigated sexual harassment and gender equality in the Malayalam film industry. The report, made public on August 19, revealed that an all-male group of 15 industry figures controlled opportunities and perpetuated exploitation. As West Bengal grapples with ongoing protests against the brutal rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, Kerala is witnessing the rise of its own #MeToo wave. The Hema Committee report has reve

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari formed a four-member committee for the conversion of three imported coal-based Independent Power Procedures (IPPs) to Thar coal. According to a notification issued, the secretary of power division would lead the committee while other members included CSO K-Electric Shahab Qadir, Shamsuddin Sheikh, and Director General (Thermal) PPIB Ali Nawaz. The committee has been tasked with coordinating with IPPs and other stakeholders to provide joint bankable technical and financial feasibility studies for plant conversion to Thar coal. The four-member committee has also been directed to examine the logistics of moving coal from the Thar mines to the project locations; evaluate and advise the government on the best course of action and, if practical, create an implementation plan. The committee may co-opt or request help from any pertinent agencies or organisations, and it will be accountable to the Secretary of the Power

Aparshakti Khurana, who featured alongside Bollywood stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in the blockbuster “Stree 2,” has opened up on the credit war following the film’s success. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here The movie became an official all-time blockbuster soon after its release and entered the coveted 500-crore club. The Box Office juggernaut, which was released on August 15, is not ready to slow down at all and continues its exceptional run in the movie theatres. However, the horror comedy’s success has sparked an internet dispute about who should get the most credit. Aparshakti Khurana, who portrayed Bittu in ‘ Stree 2 ’, has now broken his silence on the subject and called it a PR game. During an interview with an Indian media outlet, the Bollywood actor was asked about the dispute that actress Shraddha Kapoor was being given all the credit while ignoring the other cast members. While the actor refused to go into details about the issue, he said, “Se

Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams came up with an interesting response after being asked about their plans to tackle star Pakistani batter Babar Azam in the second Test. Days earlier, Bangladesh secured a historic maiden victory against Pakistan in Tests in Rawalpindi. Babar Azam had a forgetful outing in both innings as he was dismissed for a duck in the first while the right-handed batter could only manage to score 22 runs in the second inning. Mohammad Rizwan, on the other hand, hit an unbeaten 171-run knock in the first innings before his valiant inning of 51 on Day 5 of the first Test. Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams reacted to challenges posed by both Babar and Rizwan. Read more: Ramiz Raja lashes out at Pakistan pacers after defeat in PAK v BAN Test Speaking with The Daily Star , Adams hailed both senior batters for their exceptional talent that could snatch the game away from the opposition. When asked about Bangladesh’s plans to tackle Babar and Rizwan, Adam jo

QUETTA: A truck driver who survived the recent attack in Musakhel, has shared his harrowing experience and how he escape the attack, ARY News reported on Monday. The truck driver, named Usman Ali, was dining when 15 to 20 armed men arrived, arranged locals and non-locals in separate groups, and after checking identification cards (CNIC), before killing 23 passengers hailing from different parts of Punjab. Usman recounted that he narrowly escaped by running a kilometer on foot, accompanied by his cousin. Tragically, his cousins, Hamza and Talha, were killed and seriously injured, respectively, in the attack. The attack, which occurred in the Rarasham area of Musakhel district, resulted in the deaths of 23 individuals. Earlier in the day, some armed men blocked the inter-provincial highway,  separated the passengers from the buses and killed at least 23 passengers in Balochistan’s Musakhel district. According to SP Ayub Achakzai, armed men stopped the vehicles on the national highw

A bear paid a visit to a California home’s deck, where it enjoyed a leisurely bath in the hot tub, captured on camera by a surveillance system as video of the incident went viral. The bear made an overnight visit to Joie Rushing’s San Bernardino County home, according to security camera footage she provided. The bear, who looks to be in his adolescent years, opens the hot tub’s lid and wades in halfway for a dip. The raccoon intruder also explored an inflatable pool in the vicinity, but its dip in the colder water was short-lived when its talons burst the pool, causing all of the water to spill onto the deck. In her Facebook post, Joie Rushing said that the bear was “having a blast” during its brief visit. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/ikfnjwQ https://ift.tt/d4SObIo

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja bashed the Pakistan pacers for failing to perform in the first Test against Bangladesh. The former Pakistan batter claimed that the thrashing at the hands of India in the Asia Cup 2023 dealt a severe blow to the confidence of Pakistan pacers. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ramiz Raja questioned the strategies of the Pakistan team along with a blunt take on the performance of Pakistan pacers in the first Test . “Firstly, there was a mistake in team selection. You were without a spinner. Secondly, the reputation based on which we rely on our fast bowlers is finished,” the former PCB chief said. “This debacle, a sort of a confidence crisis, started during the Asia Cup when India bashed our pacers on seaming conditions and then the secret was out to the world that the only way to counter this line-up was to attack. Their speeds have decreased, and so have their skill set,” he added. According to Raja, Bangladesh’s pace attack was

Senior right handed India batter KL Rahul recently opened up about the relentless trolling he has faced over the years and how he has managed to cope with it. Since making his international debut in 2014, Rahul has become a key player across all formats and even captained the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma. However, his performance, particularly in T20 cricket, has often drawn harsh criticism. Rahul’s exclusion from India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad in favor of Rishabh Pant, who returned to the team as they embraced an aggressive batting strategy, further fueled the scrutiny. After the T20 World Cup 2022, his approach to batting was heavily criticized, leading to his omission from India’s T20I plans. In a candid conversation on a podcast, Rahul admitted that the constant trolling took a toll on him, especially in the last couple of years. “I used to be good with [handling] trolling. I did not care, but I feel I was much younger back then. And then, a couple of years back, I

Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta slammed the Pakistan cricket team management for playing four pacers on a pitch where spinners won the game for Bangladesh. Bangladesh on Sunday defeated the Shan Masood-led home side by 10 wickets in the first test after chasing the 30-run target without losing a wicket in Rawalpindi. The visitor had bowled Pakistan out for 148 runs during their second innings as spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz returned with the figures of 4-21, Shakib Al Hasan picked three wickets, while Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud bagged one each. Pakistan played four pacers along with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha and Saim Ayub as part-time spinners. Reacting to Pakistan’s decision to play the game without a frontline spinner, Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta said that the move was a ‘dumb choice.’ “Pakistan cricket going from bad to worse – playing four pacers on a home pitch where their own batsmen have fallen to Bangladesh spinners was a dumb choice; and a striking r

LAHORE: The survivor of the tragic incident near Motorway M-2 Bhaira, which claimed the lives of three women and a child from a Lahore family, revealed that they had consumed pastries and juice purchased from a bakery before losing consciousness. The survivor recounted that the family had purchased pastries and juice from a bakery and consumed them while during their journey. He mentioned that after eating, everyone lost consciousness, and he had no recollection of how the car met with the accident. Four members of a family were found dead in their car near the Bhaira area of Motorway M-2, according to ARY News. Read More: Four dead bodies found in parked car near Bhera The survivor also stated that the Motorway Police broke the car windows to rescue them. Upon being rescued, he felt nauseous, and he noticed that his nephew was still breathing, but unfortunately, his mother, sister, and sister-in-law had already passed away. The bodies of four individuals were recovered from a ca

ABBOTTABAD: A tourist family from Peshawar was reportedly attacked by hotel employees and local drivers at Nathia Gali, located in the Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported on Saturday. The incident went viral on Social media platforms showing that the hotel employees and local drivers attacked the tourist family’s car with stones and sticks. The situation was later defused by the local police intervention. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nathi.mp4 According to reports, the altercation began with a dispute between the tourist family and a van driver. The situation escalated when hotel employees and drivers joined in, leading to a violent confrontation. The police intervened and managed to bring the situation under control. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that the hotel owners have settled the matter by compensating the family with Rs. 80,000. Authorities are investigating the case to ensure such incidents are prevent

LAHORE: In a shocking turn of events, the killer of five-year-old girl Fajr from Batapur, Lahore, has been revealed to be a close friend and neighbor of her father, ARY News reported on Friday. The shocking details emerged after the young girl went missing on August 10, and her remains were later discovered by local police. According to the details, the suspect, identified as Kashif, was arrested with the help of CCTV footage and mobile phone data. Kashif, who works as a mobile phone repair technician and is a father of three, has confessed to kidnapping and murdering the child. The investigation uncovered that Kashif attempted to extort money from the girl’s father, Arshad, by using a voice changer and demanding ransom. Kashif was aware that Arshad had a savings committee of Rs. 520,000, which motivated the heinous crime. Tragically, the child was killed within half an hour of her abduction. Further inquiries revealed that Kashif had a history of criminal behavior, including i

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission clarified that its board neither approved the appointment of any financial advisor nor took any decision on the presentation made by the financial advisor for the Roosevelt Hotel. In a clarification, Privatisation Commission said that its earlier press release contained some miscommunication, which requires clarification. “The Privatisation Commission board was held on 20th August 2024. As per the agenda of the meeting, the board considered the proposal for prequalification of panel of Financial Advisors for the privatisation programme. The Selection Committee presented their recommendations for consideration. The decision, in this behalf, will be announced after confirmation of the same by the Board in its next meeting, scheduled to be held in a week’s time,” the clarification read. It added that for the divestment of Roosevelt Hotel, M/s Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL), presented a Transaction Structure Report to the Board, suggesting various

The Hyderabad police on Thursday refuted claims circulating on social media about a “free ride service” for women traveling alone at night, labeling the information as misleading. A post on the official social media account of the Hyderabad City Police on platform X clarified, “This is not true. Always verify facts from reliable sources before sharing. Spreading false information creates unnecessary panic and confusion.” The clarification was issued in response to widespread messages suggesting that the city police had initiated a free travel scheme. According to the false claims, women unable to secure a vehicle between 10 PM and 6 AM could request police assistance by contacting helpline numbers 1091 and 78370185555. READ: ‘She was targeted because…’: Colleagues reveal shocking details of medic rape, murder case The posts asserted that a control room vehicle, or the nearest PCR/SHO vehicle, would transport the woman to her destination free of charge. The misleading messages en

Hollywood actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck gave Latin popstar Jennifer Lopez an engraved engagement ring, worth a whopping $6 million. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Affleck had engraved ‘Not going anywhere,’ on the ring he gave the “Gigli” actor before proposing her with it. Days earlier, Lopez filed for divorce from the “Gone Gir” actor after being married for two years. The heartfelt message on the ring seemed to have done little for their tumultuous relationship which began in 2021, 20 years after their first meeting. The couple announced their engagement in April 2022, before exchanging vows in July. In an earlier interview, Jennifer Lopez revealed that Ben Affleck engraved the ring with the message as he would sign his emails with the same when they began talking back in 2021. “This time, he engraved ‘not going anywhere’ because that’s how he would sign his emails when we started talking again,” the “Atlas” star said in an interview after their engagement.

KHAIRPUR: Following the tragic death of minor maid Fatima some disturbing details have been emerged regarding the case, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the details, Fatima’s parents were allegedly forced into accepting a deal, under the large sum of Rs 20 million. Sources reveal that the owner of a private school played a pivotal role in brokering the deal between the involved parties. READ: Fatima murder case: Suspects likely to be freed under ‘deal’ As per the agreement, the parents received an initial payment of Rs 1.5 million. However, the remaining amount was withheld due to complications with the accused’s bail. The accused reportedly settled with key witnesses by paying them Rs 0.15 million each afterwards, the victim’s mother submitted an affidavit requesting a change in the legal team. Contradictions have surfaced between the statements given by Fatima’s parents to the court and the media. READ: Fatima murder case: SHO threatens victim’s family While the f

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja said If the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is tried in a military court, it will be an open trial. Speaking at a private news channel, Khawaja Asif said that an open trial is vital to expose ‘negative’ designs of the PTI founder. He said that PTI found ‘involved’ in the attack on national institutions on May 9. “The nation must know about the sinister designs of PTI against the security institutions. If Imran Khan’s case refers to a military court then open trial is necessary to tell the public about PTI’s leader,” he said. Khawaja Asif added that the relationship between Imran Khan and former ISI chief Faiz Hameed continued even after May 9 “The two (Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed) had a common goal, which is why they had a relationship,” he added. Read More:  PTI founder demands open court trial for ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed Earlier in the day, former Prime Minister Imran Khan called for an open court trial of former ISI chief

A one-year-old boy in India made shocking headlines after reportedly killing a snake by biting it while playing on his terrace. The incident occurred last week when the toddler while playing on his terrace, encountered the snake and allegedly bit it to death Jamuhar village in Bihar’s Gaya district. Remarkably, the child is safe, much to the astonishment of his family and doctors. The boy’s mother recounted that her son was playing on the terrace when he picked up the snake, mistaking it for a toy, and bit it. She quickly intervened upon noticing him chewing on the snake and rushed him to the hospital. Medical professionals at the health centre examined the child and confirmed that he was unharmed, declaring him healthy. They noted that the snake was non-venomous and common in the area during the monsoon season. A video circulating online shows the boy in a woman’s arms as a man tries to gently pry open his mouth. The man holds up a phone displaying an image of the snake, whi

Karachi: The Pakistani rupee continued its downward slide on Wednesday, losing 18 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank market. The dollar closed at Rs278.52, up from the previous day’s Rs278.34, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Financial experts have pointed to two key factors behind the rupee’s recent weakness: the lower RDA inflows and the delay in finalising a new loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF Board is reportedly awaiting the rollover of $12 billion in dollar deposits at the SBP by friendly countries, including Saudi Arabia and China. This depreciation comes as overseas Pakistanis deposited and invested a fresh $161 million in July 2024 through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA). However, these inflows were below the average of the past six months, contributing to the rupee’s decline. Read More: Roshan Digital Account inflows reach $8.41 bn in July 24 The SBP data shows that the gross RDA receipts have now

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday dissolved the boards of four power distribution companies commonly known as Discos as recommended by the cabinet committee, ARY News reported citing sources. The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises earlier approved the dissolution of the boards of nine government-run power distribution companies. According to the sources, new boards have been formed for nine out of 11 government-owned power distribution companies. The new boards have been formed for Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO), Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO), and Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). The sources said that the new boards will be in place for three years. Read More: Cabinet committee ‘okays’ dissolution of DISCOs boards According to sources, Imran Zafar has been appointed as the Chairman of Gujranwala Electric Power Company, Mehfooz Ali Khan as the Chairman of Quetta Electric Supply Company, Him

The Lahore police registered a case on Tuesday after the staff of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) and the Young Doctors Association (YDA) alleged that a five-year-old girl was raped on the facility’s premises. The protest was led by Punjab YDA President Dr Shoaib Niazi and Dr Azam Saeed, president of the YDA’s chapter for the hospital. The demonstration was also joined by the staff and students of the hospital as well as the Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU). A note of demands by the protesters said: “An incident of rape/attempt of rape on the premises of SGRH Lahore has occurred, which was pushed under the carpet by the administration. The victim was said to be a minor of five years old. “The students of FJMU/SGRH demand transparency and an investigation of the case. The students further demand the administration to answer their criminal silence. If such incidents are covered up and silenced, it raises a question mark for the hospital administration!” Among others, the pro

ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reiterated their commitment to explore investment prospects between the two nations in different sectors, ARY News reported. A press statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) read that a high-ranking delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), headed by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The discussions focused on exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime, railways, and aviation sectors. Separately, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, called on the deputy prime minister. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia. The deputy prime minister emphasised the need for conflict prevention; addressing the root causes of end

The iconic comedy series “The Office” is set to get another reboot, with actress Felicity Ward playing the role of the lead, the first in the franchise’s history. The Australian edition of ‘The Office’ will be the 13th global incarnation of the series as Prime Video set a release date and dropped the first-look of Ward as Hannah Howard, Variety reported. The upcoming series will see Felicity Ward playing Hannah Howard, managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. Prime Video will release all eight episodes globally on October 18. Apart from Ward, the ensemble cast of ‘The Office’ includes Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmidt and Zoe Terakes among others. Meanwhile, Susie Youssef, Justin Rosniiak, Carlo Ritchie, Rick Donald and Chris Bunton will appear in guest roles. The Australian adaption of ‘The Office,’ will show Howard (Felicity Ward) going into a survival mode after she is informed t

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy and intense rainfall across the country in the next 24 to 48 hours, raising concerns about potential urban flooding in major cities. The NDMA has alerted all relevant departments to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. According to the advisory, there is a significant risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Sialkot. Additionally, low-lying areas in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar are also at risk of flooding. Read More: PM Shehbaz asks NDMA to prepare plans to combat urban flooding The NDMA has cautioned that urban flooding could damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life. Communities living near drainage channels are particularly vulnerable to flash floods and may experience severe impacts. In light of these urban flooding threats, the NDMA has launched the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” application, now available on