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A US woman, who claimed she got abducted by aliens, has sued Netflix for setting her up as ‘a villain for purposes of controversy’ in “The Manhattan Alien Abduction.” To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here The documentary tells the true story of Linda Napolitano who claimed she got abducted by aliens in 1989. The story was discussed throughout the media at the time and Napolitano also discussed the story on “Ricki Lake” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” However, the woman, now 77, is suing Netflix over the new docuseries for allegedly destroying her ‘reputation as an honest and decent person.’ Napolitano, mother of two, sent shockwaves throughout the country on November 30, 1989, when she claimed that she got abducted by aliens. According to her statement, she was levitated out of the 12th floor window of her Lower Manhattan apartment, and was floated toward an alien spaceship. “They take me up, all the way up. [The space ship] opens almost like a clam and then I’m inside.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced petroleum products prices for the next fortnight, hiking petrol and high-speed diesel’s prices, ARY News reported. According to a notification issued here, the petrol price has been hiked by Rs 1.35 to Rs 248.38 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has been fixed at Rs 255.14 per litre after an increase of Rs 3.85. Meanwhile, the prices of light diesel and Kerosene oil have been decreased. According to the notification, Kerosene oil will now be available at Rs 148.5 per litre after a drop of Rs 4.92. The price of light diesel has been decreased by Rs 2.61 to Rs. 147.51 per litre. Earlier on October 28, the petrol prices in Pakistan were likely to go down further from November 1 amid decline in global oil prices. The fuel prices in the global market had decreased by $1.5 and $2.5 per barrel respectively. Keeping in view the current exchange rate and current tax rates, the government was expected to provide relief to ma

Hollywood star John Krasinski is set to reprise his role in the movie adaption of Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan” film after the success of the series. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Amazon MGM Studios confirmed development on the film which will also feature Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Krasinski in the series. Meanwhile, reports said that Hollywood actor Michael Kelly was in talks with the makers of the film to reprise his role from ‘Jack Ryan’ series. Andrew Bernstein will serve as the director of the upcoming film, the script for which is written by Aaron Rabin who also wrote the season 4 of the hit series. The upcoming movie will be an extension of the original series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” which ranks among Prime Video’s top three most-watched series worldwide. Read more: Beware of ‘beautiful’ foreign spies, China warns students As per the description of the series, it follows the Hollywood actor’s titular character as he goes from CIA analyst to being

A Pakistan Army major and two soldiers were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Wednesday, according to the military’s media wing. A press release from the Inter Services Public Relations said security forces carried out an IBO in the district’s general area of Bakka Khel based on the reported terrorist presence. It added that the troops “effectively engaged” the militants at their location, killing eight and injuring seven. “However, during intense exchange of fire, Major Atif Khalil (age: 31 years, resident of Sudhanuti district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir), a brave officer, who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom along with his two men. “The two soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Naik Azad Ullah (age: 36 years, resident of Kara districtk) and Lance Naik Ghazanfar Abbas (age: 35 years, resident of Layyah district),” the ISPR said. It added that a sanitisation operation w

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan security forces killed eight Khawarij in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district while two Army personnel including a major embraced martyrdom, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. “On 30 October 2024, Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Bakka Khel, Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij,” the military’s media wing said. It added that during the intense exchange of fire, Major Atif Khalil (age: 31 years, resident of District Sudhanuti, AJ&K), a brave officer, who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his two men. The statement read that during conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij’s location, as a result of which eight khwarij were killed, while seven khwarij got injured. The two soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice include Naik Azad Ullah (age: 36 years, resident of District

The Wayans brothers are set to reunite after nearly two decades to revive Hollywood’s popular “Scary Movie” franchise with a reboot. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Filmmakers Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans will write the script for the new movie that was announced earlier this year. Since the release of the first film in 2000, the ‘Scary Movie’ franchise has become a cult classic for satirising horror flicks. After the success of the original title, the movie got four sequels in the following years. Keenen Ivory Wayans wrote and directed the original ‘Scary Movie’ and its 2001 follow-up while his brothers Hollywood actors Marlon and Shawn wrote and featured in the two movies. The Wayans brothers will write and produce the upcoming ‘Scary Movie’ reboot with Rick Alvarez while Paramount Pictures be responsible for global distribution. Read more: Lionsgate confirms ‘Saw 11’, announces release date While the director and a release date have not

DI KHAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterated his demand for fresh elections in the country, saying that new polls are crucial for Pakistan’s salvation. Speaking to newsmen, Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed the need for free and fair elections and said that the establishment must remain neutral in elections. “New elections are the only solution to save Pakistan,” he added. The JUI-F chief also criticised the current government, stating that it lacks legitimacy as it was formed through ‘fake’ mandate. Speaking on the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that ‘political’ prisoners should be released. Speaking on the 26th constitutional amendment, the JUI-F chief said that there were 56 clauses in it, adding that his party decreased the same to 27 Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that if the JUI-F had not participated, the government would have bought 11 votes. JUI’s efforts to amend the constitution and

Many Pakistanis still choose prize bonds as their preferred investment choice because they offer a secure way to save money and the possibility of winning big prizes. National Savings hosts lucky drawings every three months where participants can win rewards. Rs 1500 Prize Bond Draw Date The draw number 100 for Rs 1500 prize bond will be held in Rawalpindi and the winners will be declared following the voting. The announcement of the winners is scheduled for November 15, 2024. Rs 1500 Prize Winning Amount First Prize Winner Rs3,000,000 Three winners for Second Prize Rs1,000,000 (each) 1696 winners of Third Prize will get Rs18,500 (each) from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/7stiJAZ https://ift.tt/25t1TDP

Global tech giant Apple has offered up to $1 million to anyone who hacks into its Private Cloud Compute which will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features. In a recent blog titled “Security research on Private Cloud Compute”, the company announced a bounty for those who can identify vulnerabilities in the cloud service that might threaten the service. The announcement came as Apple is set to launch Apple Intelligence on iPhones next week with iOS 18.1 update. The update will also include iPhone AI features for the first time, such as enhancements to its voice assistant Siri. The tech giant will run the Private Cloud Compute on its own silicon servers what Apple calls “the most advanced security architecture ever deployed for cloud AI compute at scale.” “In the weeks after we announced Apple Intelligence and PCC, we provided third-party auditors and select security researchers early access to the resources we created to enable this inspection, including the PCC Virtual R

A teenage Bangladeshi boy narrowly escaped a fatal accident as he was hit by a fast-moving train while recording a video on a railway track. According to local media, 14-year-old boy, identified as Lakhon, was injured when he was struck by a train while making a social media video on a railway track in Rangpur’s Singimara Bridge. In a video, it can be seen that a group of teenagers were filming a video, unaware of the approaching train. The horrifying incident was captured on camera and has gone viral on social media. The video shows the boys posing on the track before the train suddenly appears, hitting Lakhon and leaving him critically injured. Lakhon was rushed to Rangpur Medical College and is currently undergoing neurosurgery. Read More: Teenage girl falls from 6th floor while ‘making’ reel In an earlier incident, a bus driver’s hobby of making Instagram reel while driving turned deadly when a viral video showed him hitting a bullock cart killing two bulls and injuring the

Amid the anticipations for the Switch 2, a latest rumour has suggested that Nintendo is set to reveal the gaming console in the upcoming week. The Kyoto-based gaming company has not made any official announcement about the console other than confirmation that development on a success of Switch was underway. Now, Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe who reported on Switch 2 being delayed to 2025, has said that Nintendo was set to announce the gaming console in the week starting on October 28. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Lippe narrowed down the reveal date to October 28 and November 1. The journalist said that Nintendo’s earnings report is scheduled for November 5, and the company would want to announce the Switch 2 before investors’ questions regarding the gaming console. Further, he said that he would be refreshing Nintendo’s X feed during “key hours” on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29. PH(luttilippe) Brazil believes the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting

Afghanistan A beat Sri Lanka A in the final of the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 on Sunday to lift the trophy for the first time. Afghanistan chased down the 134-run target over the loss of three wickets in just 18.1 overs as opening batter Sediqullah Atal scored a match-winning 55 off 55 balls in Al Amerat. After Zubaid Akbari’s dismissal on the very first delivery of their inning, Atal was joined by skipper Darwish Rasooli and the two took Afghanistan A to 43 in 6.1 overs before the latter was dismissed after scoring 24 runs off 20 balls. Karim Janat then came to the crease and contributed a 27-ball 33 to the chase before his departure. Wicketkeeping batter Mohammad Ishaq remained unbeaten on 16 off 6 balls, alongside Sediqullah Atal (55*) to help Afghanistan lift the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 trophy. Batting first, Sri Lanka A were restricted to 133-7 on the back of an all-round performance by the Afghan bowlers. Bilal Sami picked up three wickets, conceding 22 runs in his four-over sp

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan issued a strong condemnation on Saturday of Israel’s missile strikes on Iran , describing them as a “grave violation” of the country’s sovereignty and international law. In a statement , the Foreign Office warned that the attacks posed a significant threat to peace and stability in an already volatile region. “Israeli military strikes against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran are a grave violation of the UN Charter and international law. “These strikes undermine the path to regional peace and stability and also constitute a dangerous escalation,” the FO said, holding Israel responsible for an “escalation and expansion of the conflict”. Starmer says Israel has right to self-defence; Biden hopes ‘this is the end’ after strikes Pakistan also urged the UN Security Council to step in and halt “Israeli recklessness in the region and its criminal behaviour.” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed these concerns on social media, condemning the att

Iran warned on Saturday it would defend itself after Israeli air strikes killed at least two soldiers and further stoked fears of a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. Israel warned Iran would “pay a heavy price” if it responded to the strikes, and the United States, Germany and Britain demanded Tehran not escalate the conflict further. US President Joe Biden said he hoped “this is the end” after the pre-dawn Israeli strikes, noting that “it looks like they didn’t hit anything other than military targets”. The European Union called for all parties to exercise utmost restraint to avoid an “uncontrollable escalation”. Other countries, including many of Iran’s neighbours, condemned Israel’s strikes and some, such as Russia, urged both sides to show restraint and avoid what Moscow dubbed a “catastrophic scenario”. Iran insisted it had the “right and the duty” to defend itself, while its Lebanese ally Hezbollah said it had already launched rocket salvos targeting five resident

England Test captain Ben Stokes heaped praises on the spin combination of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali for leading Pakistan to a home Test series victory after nearly four years. The spin combination of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, who replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, gave the struggling hosts new hope after Pakistan’s decision to make four changes following the first Test crushing. In the final two Test matches, the spin combination captured 39 of 40 England wickets, and their timed and convenient cameos further shattered the visitors Pakistan won their first home Test series since February 2021 when they defeated South Africa 2-0. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali also received words of acknowledgement from England captain Ben Stokes, who termed them ‘too good’ to tackle by his aggressive batting lineup, which racked up a humongous total of 823/7d in the first innings of the opening Test against Pakistan. “You’ve got to hold your hands up to say that those two in particular were o

An old video of Abhishek Bachchan with actress Nimrat Kaur has gone viral on social media amid reports of trouble in his marriage with Aishwarya Rai. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu- Click Here Rumours of a potential divorce between the couple have been swirling around following their separate entry at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding earlier this year. While both Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have not officially broken their silence on the reports, the distance between them has caused fans to speculate that they were going through a rough patch in their marriage. Amid such rumours, an old interview, dating back to 2022, has gone viral on social media where tthe Bollywood actor speaks about his marriage to Aishwarya. In the viral interview, Abhishek and his ‘Dasvi’ co-star, Nimrat Kaur were giving an interview to an Indian media outlet when they began discussing the topic of marriage. When asked about his marriage to Aishwarya Rai, the actor said: “Damn good,

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Friday that Ukraine has twice approached Russia with peace proposals, mediated by Turkiye, only to abandon its initiatives soon after. In an interview with the Russian channel Rossiya 1 , Putin urged Kyiv to clarify its stance on peace talks. “Our Turkish partners … have approached us with what they described as initiatives from the Ukrainian side. But each time we agreed, the Ukrainians had already withdrawn their proposal. This has happened twice. Ultimately, we need clarity on their readiness and intentions,” he said. Putin said Turkish representatives had given him “Ukraine-related materials” on the sidelines of the Brics economic bloc summit in the city of Kazan, which he said required careful review and that he had not yet had the chance to examine them thoroughly. He, however, emphasised that any agreement would need to consider and respect Russia’s interests. Russia’s started its “special military operation” in Ukraine in Febru

APIA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with different world leaders on sidelines of the of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the Adviser for Foreign Affairs Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain. This was the first meeting between the two dignitaries, following their assumption of office. The deputy prime minister highlighted the historical, religious and cultural linkages between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister Dar and Foreign Minister Hossain agreed to advance high live dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of trade, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation at various multilateral fora. They also discussed revitalisation of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Separatly, Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho Sam Matekane expres

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar dropped a major hint about Salman Khan’s cameo in the upcoming film “Singham Again”. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here While Indian media outlets have suggested that the “Wanted” star has agreed to appear in a cameo role as Chulbul Pandey in the film, the makers have not officially announced the development. Now, Akshay Kumar teased the fans in a caption he wrote with a picture from a lunch with the film’s cast. Taking to Instagram, the “Welcome” actor shared a photo featuring ‘Singham Again’ director Rohit Shetty, Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. Read more: Salman Khan gets threat, ransom demand from vegetable seller In the caption, he wrote, “Hum sab ne mil ke ki bohot si Chulbul baatein.” His reference to ‘Chulbul’ had fans speculating that Salman Khan has indeed shot a cameo in his iconic role of Chulbul Pandey from the “Dabangg” franchise.   View this post on Instagram

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced that vehicle registration and transfer facilities will be available online from January 1, aiming to enhance convenience for the public. The decision was taken in a meeting of the Excise and Taxation Department chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. He announced that, vehicle registration and transfer processes will become available online from 1st January 2024. “This initiative allows citizens to register and transfer vehicles from the comfort of their homes, as well as pay motor vehicle taxes online. By eliminating cash transactions, the government aims to enhance convenience for the public and promote greater transparency in the tax payment system,” a statement issued by the Excise and Taxation Department read. crackdown on use of official number plates Meanwhile, the Sindh government also announced a crackdown on the use of official number plates on private vehicles. Read More: Vehicle fitness certificate new fee in Punj

Lawyers protesting the alleged beating of their colleague and inaction by the police triggered widespread and prolonged traffic congestion along Karachi’s main arteries on Wednesday evening, according to officials and witnesses. The traffic police spokesperson said in a statement that the lawyers staged a demonstration on main Korangi Road near Kala Pull at around 3:15pm, protesting the non-registration of a first information report (FIR) by Mehmoodabad police against the alleged torture of lawyer Iqbal Inayat Jatoi. Police did not disclose details about the alleged assault when contacted by Dawn.com for comment. Both lanes of Korangi Road were closed and traffic was diverted to alternative routes. “Please take a U-turn at the CSD signal towards Jinnah Hospital Road and Boulevard Signal,” said an alert from the Traffic Police posted on X. “At around 9:42pm, the lawyers shifted their demonstration to Sharea Faisal, blocking both lanes of the main road near the Finance and Trad

Many rumors have been circulating for a while now that Apple is about to announce the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone SE 4 Plus, the two new models in its SE series. A few enhancements are anticipated for both handsets; the iPhone SE 4 is said to have a bigger display, support Apple Intelligence, and switch from Touch ID to Face ID. The iPhone SE 4 Plus, meanwhile, is probably going to sport a 6.7-inch screen. Display According to rumors, the iPhone SE 4 will have a full-front display, no Home Button, and a sleek, contemporary appearance akin to the iPhone 14. This implies that Touch ID will be replaced by Face ID. The anticipated 6.06-inch display will be a major improvement above the screen size of the existing iPhone SE. Additionally, rumors suggest that Apple would introduce the iPhone SE 4 Plus with a 6.7-inch OLED screen. Camera Upgrades According to certain rumors, Apple may swap out the rear camera of the iPhone SE 4 for a brand-new 48MP single-lens camera. To put it in perspecti

KARACHI: In a distressing incident, a civilian was killed during a police encounter on Site Super Highway area of Karachi, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to SSP East, the victim, identified as Farhan S/O Lataf Khan, was caught in the crossfire as police chased suspected robbers who had entered the Surjani area. Dr. Farrukh Raza, SSP East, confirmed that the injured citizen was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police are actively pursuing the suspects responsible for the incident. A day earlier, a man was shot dead by some unidentified individuals in the North Nazimabad area of Karachi. As per the police officials, the diseased person was identified as Fazal Zaman, while a letter from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has been found from the car of the victim, seeking permission for commercial shops, leading authorities to believe that the person might be in the real estate business. SSP Zeeshan Shafiq

Pakistan and India have renewed their agreement to facilitate pilgrims via the Kartarpur Corridor for an additional five-year period, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday. A statement issued by the FO said that the “Agreement between the Republic of India and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan” had been signed for an additional period of five years. Originally signed on October 24, 2019, for a five-year term, the agreement was set to complete its initial duration on Thursday. “Its renewal underscores Pakistan’s enduring commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence,” the statement read. “The agreement continues to offer visa-free access to pilgrims from India enabling them to visit the sacred site of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, where Baba Guru Nanak, the revered founder of Sikhism, spent his final days,” the statement read. Since its i

Legendary batter Saeed Anwar is considered one the best opening batters Pakistan has ever produced in the country’s cricketing history. The left-handed batter was revered for his excellent shot selections and for giving strong starts to Pakistan throughout his career. His 194 against India was the highest individual score in ODIs for 12 years till Charles Coventry scored an unbeaten 194 in 2009 against Bangladesh. Saeed Anwar scored 8,824 runs with 20 tons for Pakistan in 247 ODIs while he amassed 4,052 runs in 91 Test innings with 11 hundreds. The former cricketer is a member of the elusive club of batters who have scored three successive hundreds in ODIs as he scored tons against Sri Lanka, West Indies and Sri Lanka in the 1993 Champions Trophy. Saeed Anwar announced his retirement in August 20023 and has since rarely associated himself with cricket. Now, his teammate Mushtaq Ahmed revealed the reason behind his disappearance from cricket and why he never played any role in Pa

KARACHI: A distressing incident was reported from Karachi, where a man was shot dead by some unidentified individuals in North Nazimabad area, ARY News reported on Monday. As per the police officials, the identification process of the diseased person in underway, while a letter from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has been found from the car of the victim, seeking permission for commercial shops, leading authorities to believe that the person might be in the real estate business. SSP Zeeshan Shafiq stated that documents recovered from the victim suggest the incident might be linked to personal enmity. The accused managed to flee the scene, and further investigations are underway. The body has been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed hospital for a post-mortem examination. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/3JdHOWs https://ift.tt/nZSkzT8

Since last month, the ruling coalition had been intensively lobbying political parties in parliament to gain backing for constitutional amendments, primarily focused on the judiciary. The 26th Consti­tutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Constitutional Package, is legislation aimed at taking away the Supreme Court’s suo motu powers, setting the chief justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) term at three years, and empowering the prime minister to appoint the next CJP from among the three most senior SC judges. Today (October 20), the draft of the bill was passed by the Senate with a two-thirds majority. The bill is now expected to be passed by the National Assembly, a session for which is currently underway. An earlier attempt in September by the ruling PML-N to bulldoze the amendments did not succeed as it failed to win over the JUI-F and the legislation could not be tabled despite houses being in session. A special parliamentary committee formed last month — which has the represe