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Scott Rosenbaum, best known as the showrunner of USA Network’s Queen of the South , is bringing American Predator the horrifying true story of one of America’s most calculated serial killers to the small screen. He is adapting American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century, the bestselling true-crime book by Maureen Callahan into a gripping television series. American Predator dives deep into the twisted life of Israel Keyes, a terrifying criminal who left a trail of unsolved murders across the United States. Keyes, a seemingly quiet construction worker from Alaska, managed to evade law enforcement for over a decade, meticulously planning murders by burying “kill kits” containing weapons, cash, and body disposal tools across the country. The American Predator series will chronicle how Keyes would fly into random cities, rent vehicles, and drive for miles to retrieve his kits, kidnap victims in broad daylight, and murder them within hours...

Netflix’s Korean drama (K-drama) When Life Gives You Tangerines  has steadily captured viewers’ attention, reaching an impressive 32.9 million views globally and earning a flawless 100 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. When Life Gives You Tangerines didn’t arrive with blockbuster marketing or headline-grabbing hype. Instead, it built momentum gradually through strong word of mouth, glowing reviews, and powerful performances. The K-drama has struck a chord with audiences for its emotional depth and delicate pacing, offering something different from Netflix’s more fast-paced hits. The series, set on South Korea’s scenic Jeju Island, follows the life of Oh Ae-sun, played by popular singer-turned-actress IU. Viewers have been particularly drawn to her quietly powerful portrayal of a woman navigating life’s shifting expectations and heartbreaks. Alongside her is Park Bo-gum, who brings a stoic warmth to the role of Yang Gwan-sik. While When Life Gives You Tangerines do...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ screenwriter Eric Singer’s cousin has sued the makers of the film, claiming non-payment for the scenes he wrote in the film. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Led by Hollywood action star Tom Cruise, the 2022 film proved to be a blockbuster, grossing over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. With a $1.48 billion gross, the film ranks as the 11th highest-grossing movie in history worldwide. Three years after the film’s release, screenwriter Eric Singer’s cousin, Shaun Gray filed a lawsuit, claiming that he worked on the script for five months with his cousin and director Joseph Kosinski, according to a report by Variety . “This action seeks justice for Gray, a talented screenwriter, manipulated and exploited by Hollywood power players, and demands accountability from Defendants that profited prodigiously by misappropriating Gray’s creative work,” the lawsuit states. The complainant alleged that he wrote several key action scenes, which ended up...

In a viral incident, Ewan Valentine, a 36-year-old man resident of Solihull, England, purchased his own stolen car while he was looking for a replacement. He had a black 2016 Honda Civic Type-R, which was stolen from its immediate parking space on February 28, leaving him upset. Ewan Valentine kept his fingers crossed in search of a similar vehicle. He found a nearly matching Honda Civic for sale. As the car had a different license plate and VIN, he did not doubt anything unusual. However, as he paid more than $26,000 for the other vehicle, he started observing the items he was familiar with in his previous car, like tent pegs, Christmas tree pines, and wrappers in the storage section. His curiosity led him to check the car’s GPS history, which showed earlier visits to his home, his parents’ house and his partner’s place. As Valentine realised something fishy, he took the vehicle to the Honda dealership, and the technicians revealed that the VIN was fraudulent and the car was his...

YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as “Ducky Bhai”, was booked for showing “extreme carelessness and recklessness” in a video where he was seen driving his vehicle using his feet, it emerged on Saturday. According to a first information report (FIR) filed at the Chakri police station in Rawalpindi on April 19, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com , at around 3:20pm, Rehman uploaded a video from his social media account in which he was seen driving a vehicle. View this post on Instagram Rehman, in the video, could be seen “driving his vehicle with the help of his feet, showing extreme carelessness and recklessness”, the FIR read. It added that the actions of the YouTuber not only endangered his own life and property, but also of the other people travelling on the motorway. The FIR said that the suspect had committed vandalism against whom the prosecution has filed the case. According to the FIR, the case against the YouTuber was...

ISLAMABAD: During the present vaccination campaign, the federal government has effectively administered anti-polio drops to more than 44 million children throughout Pakistan in five days. The current polio vaccine campaign is being carried out concurrently in Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC). In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the immunization rate is 99 percent, whereas in Punjab and Sindh, it is 97 percent.  Gilgit-Baltistan reached 99 percent, Azad Jammu and Kashmir claimed 100 percent coverage, while the federal capital, Islamabad, reached 99 percent of the goal. The NEOC further stated that an additional one million children are expected to be vaccinated over the next two days. Read More: Pakistan reports seventh polio case of 2025 Parents have been urged to fully cooperate with polio workers and ensure that all children under the age of five receive polio drops during every campaign. It is to be noted here that ...

Six people were successfully rescued on Friday after the supporting cable of a chairlift broke midway over the Indus River between Shangla and Torghar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Cable cars and rickety rope bridges are commonly used in the mountainous regions of KP, offering the quickest means of travel between neighbouring villages separated by deep ravines and valleys. The chairlift, locally known as zangoo , serves as the only means for residents of Martung tehsil in Shangla and the adjacent Torghar district to cross the river. People from the same tribe reside on both sides, making the lift a vital means of commuting and transporting goods. Torghar Deputy Commissioner Safdar Azam, who personally supervised the rescue, told Dawn.com : “The administrations in Shangla and Torghar coordinated a successful rescue operation, and the stranded passengers were safely brought back to the riverbank.” According to Rasool Khan Sharif, spokesperson for Rescue 1122 in Shangla, the six passengers h...

MIRPURKHAS: The Mirpurkhas Education Board has postponed intermediate examinations because of road closures in the region, causing delays in examinations. The exams were scheduled to start from April 28, but now they will begin on May 5, according to Controller of Examinations Anwar Aleem Khanzada. Students have been assured by the board that a revised schedule will be issued to adjust the changes. This postponement is the result of the logistical challenges posed by the ongoing road obstructions, which have disturbed transportation and convenience for students and examination staff. In recent times, the Mirpurkhas Education Board has had to face financial and administrative challenges, leading to delays in examinations. According to the reports, the board has faced hardship with funding shortages, upsetting its ability to conduct exams efficiently. Moreover, the board has previously been unsuccessful in conducting supplementary exams, leaving many students doubtful about their ...

JEHLUM: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliya Hamza has been released from district jail Jehlum after she secured post-arrest bail in a protest case, ARY News reported. She was sent to Lahore with her family under police security. Aliya Hamza, along with five party workers, had been booked in connection with a protest in the Dhoke Kamal Din area of Rawalpindi. The FIR includes charges of obstructing official duties and blocking roads, with allegations of pelting stones at police personnel. Judicial Magistrate Qamar Abbas approved Aliya Hamza’s bail against surety bonds worth one million rupees. On April 19, the PTI leader, was arrested along with six party workers in Rawalpindi. Read more:  PTI leader Aliya Hamza among seven arrested, booked in Rawalpindi She was taken into custody from a workers’ convention within the jurisdiction of the Airport police station. PTI workers reportedly resisted the arrest. Following her detention, the PTI leader was moved to the Women’...

A Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) leader was among three people killed on Thursday when their vehicle drove over a landmine in Balochistan’s Kalat district, according to provincial government spokesperson Shahid Rind. Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have faced increasing attacks by militants and terrorists. In a statement, Rind said that three people were killed and five people were injured in the incident. “A private vehicle hit a landmine in the Chori Bur Kaputo area of ​​​​Kalat,” Rind was quoted as saying. “Levies personnel reached the scene and carried out rescue operations. “JUI leader and ward councillor Abdullah is among the deceased,” the government spokesperson added. According to Rind, the government condemned the “terrorist incident” and added that the injured have been transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Kalat. “The incident is being investigated. The law and order situation will be ensured at all costs,” the spokesperson added. Three policemen were ...

Multan Sultans wicketkeeping batter Usman Khan left fans in splits with his hilarious gesture towards his teammate Ubaid Shah during their PSL 10 game against Islamabad United. The incident happened in the third over of United’s innings, bowled by the young pacer. The right-arm pacer bowled a short-pitched delivery, which Sahibzada Farhan edged towards Usman Khan behind the wickets. The Multan Sultans’ wicketkeeper made no mistake and easily grabbed the catch as they appealed for a caught-behind. As soon as the on-field umpire gave Sahibzada Farhan out, Usman Khan jokingly began running away from Ubaid Shah while asking him to stay away. However, they were later seen sharing a high five and hugging during the team huddle.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pakistan Super League (@thepsl) Khan’s hilarious act was an apparent jibe at his teammate, who accidentally struck him on the head during a wicket celebration i...

In a dramatic PSL 10 match between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars, a celebratory moment took an unexpected viral turn when Multan Sultans’ young pacer Ubaid Shah accidentally struck his teammate, wicketkeeper Usman Khan, on the head during a wicket celebration. The incident occurred during the high-voltage PSL 10 game held in Multan cricket stadium when Ubaid Shah dismissed Sam Billings. Caught in the excitement of taking a crucial wicket, Ubaid turned and leapt in celebration but unintentionally ended up hitting Usman Khan on the head with the palm of his hand. The keeper, who was wearing just a hat, appeared briefly stunned but continued playing after a quick medical check. The Multan Sultans’ camp was visibly concerned, but Usman Khan gave a thumbs up to signal he was fine. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans commenting on the passion and intensity PSL 10 has brought this season. Despite the awkward celebration, Ubaid Shah’s performance was a major...

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday addressed rumours about his health, reiterating that he is perfectly fine. In an informal talk to media persons in London, Nawaz Sharif said, “My health is perfectly fine; false news was spread.” Hailing his brother and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the PML-N president said that Pakistan has taken the ‘right direction’. “Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is doing an excellent job and has put the faltering economy back on its feet,” Nawaz Sharif added. The PML-N president also urged everyone to play their part in Pakistan’s development. He said that all government decisions are being made ‘on merit’. Nawaz Sharif also praised Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s initiatives in the province saying that she has set new benchmarks for development in Punjab. Read More: Nawaz Sharif visits London for medical check-up “Maryam is not doing anything in Punjab that goes against merit,” he added. Regarding Lahore’...

Marvel fans are in for a treat as Fortnite is gearing up to celebrate the release of the upcoming movie Thunderbolts with exciting new content. The action-packed film is set to hit cinemas next month, but the party starts early in the world of Fortnite. On 30th April at 8 p.m. ET, players will be able to get their hands on brand-new skins based on White Widow and the Winter Soldier. Both characters come with unique Pen and Ink styles, designed with a comic book-inspired cel-shaded look. Along with the skins, Fortnite will also be adding themed accessories. For White Widow, players can unlock White Widow’s Fangs Pickaxe, White Widow’s Pack Back Bling, White Widow Wrap, and the Widow’s Mac Emote — a fun reference to Yelena’s love for macaroni and cheese as seen in Black Widow and Hawkeye . Read More: Assassin’s Creed Shadows coming to Nintendo Switch 2? Winter Soldier fans can grab the Armament Axe Pickaxe, Winter Soldier’s Spare Back Bling, and the Winter Soldier Wrap. His pickax...

West Indian great Viv Richards, currently serving as Quetta Gladiators’ mentor in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, has called Pakistan his second home. When asked about his time in Pakistan while mentoring the franchise over the last decade, Richards heaped praise on Pakistanis and the people associated with the tournament. “This could be my second home because I really enjoy it here. I love it here. And all these wonderful people that we have here in the PSL. It is just a great place to be,” Viv Richards said. Discussing the performance of Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 10, the West Indian great said that the side was confident of winning their upcoming games. “It [cricket] has been good. Apart from the loss that we would have had in Islamabad, but apparently, we are getting ourselves together. As you can see from tonight, Karachi had a great start, but I think we came back well, and we should be up for a win if we play well enough,” he said. Read more: Hasan Ali is the best al...

Audiences can’t seem to get enough of Sinners starring Michael B Jordan— Ryan Coogler’s gritty, music-infused vampire thriller that has taken cinemas by storm. As the film wraps up its first weekend with a remarkable £36.5 million ($45.6 million) over the Easter holiday in the US, fans are already demanding to know: will Sinners return with a sequel? Despite the success, director Ryan Coogler is playing it coy. Speaking to EBONY , he admitted, “I never think about that… I’ve been in a space of making franchise films for a bit, so I wanted to get away from that.” It’s a surprising stance, given the film’s explosive reception and a tantalising mid-credits scene that hints at more to come. Sinners reunites Coogler with Creed and Black Panther star Michael B Jordan, who takes on dual roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. The R-rated period horror sees the siblings entangled in a brutal world of vampires, vengeance, and Southern gothic terror. Jordan stars alongside Hailee Ste...

KARCHI: An elderly man died after being hit by a water tanker in the Baldia Town area of ​​Karachi on Saturday, ARY News reported. According to rescue officials, an elderly citizen who was passing through after offering prayers in Baldia Town was hit by the water tanker, resulting in his death. The dead body has been shifted to Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital for medico-legal formalities. The tanker was partially damaged by the enlarged citizens who tried to set it ablaze. Meanwhile, a motorcycle rider died and another was injured after being hit by a bus in North Karachi. According to the police, the deceased was identified as Aamir while the injured was identified as Zaman. It is alleged that the speeding bus hit the bikers, which is under investigation. According to police, the deceased and injured youth were riding the same bike, the driver escaped and the bus has been taken into custody. Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents, with a total of 107 lives lo...

Karachi Kings’ pacer Hasan Ali continued his exceptional bowling performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 as he surpassed Wahab Riaz’s record for the most wickets in the tournament’s history. The right-arm pacer achieved the milestone in the side’s clash against Quetta Gladiators at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The Karachi Kings pacer dismissed Hasan Nawaz for just one run, his 114th PSL wicket, surpassing Wahab Riaz’s tally of 113 wickets. He went on to dismiss Khawaja Nafay for his 115th wicket in the tournament’s history. Read more: Karachi Kings appoint Hasan Ali as vice-captain for PSL 10 While Wahab Riaz took 87 innings to take 113 wickets, Hasan Ali reached the feat in just 84 innings Most Wickets in PSL History: Hasan Ali: 115 wickets in 84 innings Wahab Riaz: 113 wickets in 87 innings Shaheen Shah Afridi: 108 wickets in 74 innings Shadab Khan: 97 wickets in 87 innings Faheem Ashraf: 79 wickets in 73 innings Earlier in the PSL 10 match against Que...

A PPP Union Council Chairman, Amir Abdul Kalam, was killed on Thursday by armed motorcyclists in a suspected targeted attack near Bismillah Chowk in Orangi Town, police and rescue services officials said. According to a police statement, Amir was sitting at his office in Gulshan-i-Zia when armed pillion riders opened indiscriminate firing and fled. “He sustained critical bullet injuries and was moved to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where he succumbed to wounds during treatment”, the statement said. Investigators have collected six spent bullet casings from the crime scene. Speaking to Dawn.com , Karachi District West Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tariq Illahi Mastoi said that it appeared to be a targeted killing incident. “We are working on it to identify the real motive,” he said. PPP Sindh general secretary Waqar Mehdi and Sindh minister Saeed Ghani visited the hospital. Speaking to Dawn.com , Mehdi said that the victim was their party’s UC chairman in Orangi. He said the...

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has opened up on the side being labelled as the ‘nice guys’ of cricket throughout the years. Despite a formidable side and giving heartbreaks to fans of other teams, New Zealand players are admired around the world for their calm demeanour and playing their game without getting into altercations and quarrels with the opposition. This was evident from the cricket fraternity coming together to congratulate them after they beat India in the World Test Championship final in 2021. Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja was among those who called New Zealand ‘good people’ as he congratulated their then-captain Kane Williamson on their triumph. “Good things happen to good people. Congrats Kane Williamson,” he wrote in a post on X. The former New Zealand captain has now opened up on the way the side approaches their game. During an interview with an Indian media outlet, Williamson was asked about how they have always remained conscious of not cro...

A United States judge said on Wednesday that he had found “probable cause” to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in contempt in a deportation case, raising the stakes in the White House’s confrontation with the justice system. The White House said it planned an “immediate” appeal to the decision by District Judge James Boasberg, who had ordered the government to halt flights of more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order on March 15 to halt the deportations, which were carried out under an obscure wartime law, the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which strips away the usual legal due process. In a written opinion, the judge cited evidence that the government had engaged in “deliberate or reckless disregard” of his order when it proceeded with the flights. “Defendants provide no convincing reason to avoid the conclusion that appears obvious … that they deliberately flouted this court’s written order and, separately,...

KARACHI: In a heartbreaking incident body of an eight year old girl, Sawera was found tied with a rope near a nullah in Liaquatabad B Area, ARY News reported. According to reports, the girl, identified as Sawera, daughter of Jameel, had gone missing a day earlier from Sikandar Goth, located on the Super Highway. The police confirmed that the child’s body was discovered in the stream, and it has now been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Rescue officials stated that the girl’s hands were tied with a rope when her body was recovered. An investigation is underway as authorities attempt to determine the cause of death and those responsible for the tragedy. Read More: Sarim: Missing Karachi boy found dead from water tank Earlier, the body of seven-year-old Sarim, who had been missing for 11 days in mysterious manner, was found from an underground water tank near his residence in North Karachi . The water tank’s lid was covered with a carton, the pol...

A crew member of ‘It Ends With Us’ has dropped shocking revelations about actor-filmmaker Justin Baldoni and Hollywood actress Blake Lively. Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign in December 2024. In his counterclaim, Justin Baldoni accused the Hollywood actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds of civil extortion, defamation and more. Amid their battle, Talia Spencer, a storyboard artist who worked on ‘It Ends With Us’, has opened up about her experience with Baldoni. In an interview with an Australian media outlet, Spencer described the actor-filmmaker as “one of the few directors I’ve worked for that was kind and respectful.” Read more: ‘It Ends With Us’ actor reacts to Blake Lively’s claims against Baldoni Recalling the time when Justin Baldoni recruited her to work ‘It Ends With Us’, she maintained she joined the movie because Baldoni cared “a lot about the vision of what we’re trying to do here and [he was] not in it for ...

The gripping teaser for the upcoming biographical drama COSTAO , starring the ever-versatile Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role is out. Directed by Sejal Shah, the film COSTAO is inspired by the extraordinary life of Mr Costao Fernandes, a maverick customs officer from Goa who bravely took on one of the region’s most powerful smugglers in the 1990s. The teaser hints at yet another intense and compelling performance by Nawazuddin Siddiqui as he portrays both the personal sacrifices and professional challenges faced by Mr Fernandes during his fearless mission. With sharp dialogue delivery and raw emotional depth, Costao looks set to be another riveting addition to Nawazuddin’s powerful body of work. Introducing the film’s premise, ZEE5 wrote: “ A hero with no cape – just a white uniform, unshakeable courage, and the will to stand for what is right.” The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah, Shyam Sunder, and Faizuddin Siddiqui...

Mumbai Indians’ batter Rohit Sharma came up with a hilarious reaction to the heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair during their IPL 2025 game. The two sides faced off in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. Nair looked in supreme touch as he smashed 89 off 40 balls as the side looked to chase down the 206-run target. In his inning, he also smashed the veteran MI pacer for 18 runs in one over, the most runs scored by any Indian batter against Bumrah in an IPL over. However, things got tense when he collided with bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Read more: Mohammad Amir reveals preference to IPL over PSL in future The incident happened on the sixth ball of the 6th over when Nair played a full toss from Bumrah towards deep square leg and took off for a run. In the middle of his sprint, Karun Nair crashed into Bumrah’s back, who was standing near the non-striker’s end. Despite his apology, Jasprit Bumrah ...

KARACHI: Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan admitted that the bowling conditions were very difficult during their match against Karachi Kings at the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10), ARY News reported. Karachi Kings pulled off the third-highest successful run chase in PSL history, defeating Multan Sultans by 4 wickets. Chasing a target of 235, the Kings reached the total in the final over of a thrilling contest. James Vince, who scored a brilliant century, was named Player of the Match. Speaking after the match, Mohammad Rizwan praised both James Vince and Khushdil Shah for their outstanding batting performances, crediting them for taking the game away from Multan Sultans. He added that their partnership turned the tide of the match and that the Sultans will now focus on improving their bowling ahead of the next fixture. “We’ll try to work on our bowling before the next match and make a strong comeback,” Rizwan concluded. Read More: Babar Azam registers unwanted record in PSL ...