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KASUR: Punjab police on Monday arrested a suspect accused of assaulting a minor girl in Kasur city, officials confirmed. The suspect, identified as Nisar Watoo from Okara, sustained a gunshot wound to his private area after his pistol ‘accidentally’ went off while he tried to resist the arrest, the police said. The assault took place while the child was playing in the street near her home. CCTV footage of the incident led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect. District Police Officer (DPO) Kasur, Muhammad Essa Khan, took notice of the incident, directing the SHO Asif Javed to ensure the swift arrest of the suspect within 24 hours. The suspect, who was working as a laborer on a construction site on Khara Road, was injured when his own pistol went off while he attempted to flee. He was taken to the District Hospital Kasur for treatment after his arrest. DPO Kasur Muhammad Essa Khan visited the victim’s home, offering sympathy and presenting a bouquet of flowers...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday expressed grief over the martyrdom of innocent and peaceful citizens due to the firing by Khawarij in Bagh Maidan area of Tirah Valley. He strongly condemned the firing by Khawarij on peaceful citizens, directing authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured. “The heinous designs of terrorists cannot shake our resolve,” he said. “We will eliminate terrorists and terrorism.” Read More: Tirah Valley firing: KP CM summons jirga, announces Rs10mn compensation Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and regret over the firing incident in Tirah Valley, extending heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and solidarity with the injured. In a press statement, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced that a jirga (traditional tribal council) comprising tribal elders and public representatives, has been summoned to Peshawar to listen to the conc...

French luxury goods group LVMH is in discussions with multiple buyers to offload its fashion label Marc Jacobs, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The Bernard Arnault-led company has been holding talks with potential buyers including Reebok-owner Authentic Brands Group and WHP Global, the sources said, who asked not to be named because the discussions are confidential. Authentic Brands declined to comment on the matter while WHP did not immediately respond. Brookstone’s owner Bluestar Alliance is also a suitor for Marc Jacobs, which could be worth around $1 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal, which earlier reported the news. LVMH, Marc Jacobs and Bluestar Alliance did not immediately respond to requests for comments on the WSJ report. In 2024, Bloomberg reported that LVMH was exploring strategic options for the label with advisers after receiving interest from potential buyers, though the company denied the claim at the time. Founded in 1...

ISLAMABAD: Palestinian leaders on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to play a leading role in securing a ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has resulted in severe food shortages and suffering for the Palestinian people. He made the condemnation during a telephonic conversation with Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. Both leaders expressed grave concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression against defenceless civilians in Gaza. During the call, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman informed the Prime Minister that Palestinian leaders had personally contacted him, and appealed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to play a leading role in reaching ceasefire and providing food aid in Gaza. “The Palestinian people and the entire Muslim world have ...

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony announced on Friday that the crescent moon marking the start of Safar 1447 AH was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan. This was announced by Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad after the meeting of the Committee held in Islamabad on Friday. According to an official notification, the decision was made following recommendations from the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees, which held their monthly moon-sighting meeting in the federal capital. As a result, the first day of Safar 1447 AH will be observed on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The announcement follows the traditional Islamic lunar calendar system, which bases the beginning of each month on the physical sighting of the new moon.   from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/cQ64J1N https://ift.tt/f9d0syM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the federal government is implementing every possible measure to boost the economic growth of the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and enhance the well-being of their residents. The prime minister passed these remarks in a meeting with a group of tribal leaders from the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, headed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, at the the Prime Minister’s House. The jirga thoroughly explored ways to improve public safety in the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the development and construction of these regions. In a warm welcome to the delegation, the prime minister announced to reinstate the quota for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in medical colleges and engineering universities. The tribal elders welcomed the decision, expressing happiness over restoration of the quota. During conversation with the delegation, PM Shehbaz told, “You...

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett got England off to a flying start in their first innings of the fourth Test before India ensured both openers fell agonisingly short of centuries. England were 225-2 at stumps on the second day at Old Trafford, a deficit of 133 runs, after they dismissed India for 358, with captain Ben Stokes taking five wickets and an injured Rishabh Pant making a gutsy fifty for the tourists. The hosts are 2-1 up in this five-match contest, and a win in Manchester would see England clinch the series ahead of next week’s finale in London at the Oval. Zak Crawley (84) and Duckett (94) shared an opening stand of 166  — just the duo’s fifth century partnership in 53 Test innings together. The inconsistent Crawley, labelled the “luckiest player to have won as many England caps as he has” by 2005 Ashes-winning skipper Michael Vaughan, played some trademark stylish drives, but he also survived a confident lbw appeal on 26 from Mohammed Siraj after offering no stroke to t...

PESHAWAR: Major opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), have announced a boycott of the provincial government’s All Parties Conference (APC), scheduled for Thursday, July 24. The APC, to be convened by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, aims to bring together political leadership for consultations on the worsening law and order situation in the province, particularly in the merged districts affected by a rise in terrorist activities. According to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, invitations were sent to all political parties, emphasizing the need for a collective response to the growing security challenges. The invitation letter described the current situation as “a matter of grave concern” and called for unity beyond political affiliations to form a joint strategy against terrorism. However, the PPP, JUI-F, and PML-N have decline...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has maintained that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Senate elections were conducted impartially in accordance with the Constitution and law. In a statement issued here, a ECP spokesperson said that no objections were raised by the polling agents of any of the candidates during the polling process for the KP Senate elections. “The ballot box was placed in full view of everyone in the KP Assembly during voting.” The ECP added that the election staff provided ballot papers to members as per the law, and members of the assembly filled out their ballot papers at the polling booth and deposited them in the ballot box. The elections followed a strategic agreement between the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), backed by 92 MPAs, and the opposition, supported by 53 MPAs, to avoid a tough-contested race. Out of the seven general seats, PTI candidates emerged victorious on four, while the opposition secured three. PTI’s Murad Saeed secure...

A man allegedly shot dead his daughter and nephew in Quetta on Tuesday in the name of ‘honour’, just days after the Degari case, in which a couple was gunned down in broad daylight, drawing widespread condemnation, according to the police. Shalkot Sub-Divisional Police Officer Athar Rashid told Dawn.com , “The daughter and the nephew died in the firing, while the suspect managed to escape after the incident.” The bodies were taken to the hospital for medicolegal formalities, after which they were handed over to the heirs. Rashid added that a team from Kechi Baig police station was conducting raids to arrest the suspect. “The suspect will be arrested soon, while further investigation into the incident is underway,” he said. The incident comes two days after the police arrested at least 14 suspects for their involvement in the killing of a man and a woman in Quetta’s Degari area, who were shot dead on the orders of a tribal jirga ahead of Eidul Azha for so-called ‘honour’. The ar...

NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering and resolute commitment to multilateralism. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar reassured Antonio Guterres of Pakistan’s focus on strengthening the UN’s role in conflict resolution, in promoting sustainable development, and in upholding the fundamental rights of all peoples around the world. “The Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s strong role and principled positions in the Security Council. Several key issues on the Council’s agenda were discussed, including the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the situation in Iran,” a press statement issued here read. It added that the deputy prime minister underscored that Pakistan is fully committed to the pruposes and principles of the UN Charter, especially the need to advance peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He further stated that the high-level debate...

Russia and Ukraine will hold new peace talks on Wednesday as a follow-up to two rounds in Istanbul that made little progress on ending their war, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced. “Today, I discussed with [Ukrainian Security Council chief] Rustem Umerov the preparations for the exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side. Umerov reported that the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,” Zelensky said in his daily address on Monday. He added that more details would be released on Tuesday. The rival sides met in Istanbul on May 16 and June 2 amid US pressure to agree on a ceasefire. Despite the urging of US President Donald Trump, no breakthrough was made. Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have so far only agreed to hold prisoner exchanges . And Russia has since launched intense air attacks on Ukraine and seized more frontline territory. Russia has demanded that Ukraine give up four regions, on top of Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. The Kremlin also insists t...

NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting ongoing efforts to bolster financial security and expand educational access. Speaking at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) Ministerial Segment in New York, Ishaq Dar said that with only five years until 2030, just 35% of SDGs are on track due to setbacks from the pandemic, food, fuel, and finance crises, and worsening climate impacts, which have undone development progress and widened inequalities. He underscored Pakistan’s initiatives, including the Benazir Income Support Programme, Digital Youth Hub, and a push for 60% renewable energy by 2030, while urging swift global financial reforms to provide developing nations with concessional funding, debt relief, and climate finance, emphasizing the need to act on the Compromiso de Seville roadmap immediately. “Despite these challenges, Pakistan re...

JACOBABAD : A newborn girl died on Sunday due to the unavailability of an incubator in Jacobabad, Sindh, ARY News reported, citing the infant’s father. According to the father, he initially took his newborn daughter to the Jacobabad Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS), a government hospital. However, due to a lack of facilities, he shifted her to a private hospital. He stated that the private hospital staff turned him away because no incubator was available, and he was forced to bring the baby back to JIMS. The doctors advised him to shift the child to a hospital in Sukkur. However, tragically, the newborn girl died on the way to Sukkur. Hospital authorities stated that an investigation into the tragic incident is underway. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AQPCqepsqxiRBEWWxh4wMNQQxm0-5SH8dZo4pjwiDZA4tOkDMJdG1AaDsSUM-EnGpjK-Co7OGGnLhEFSCApSa5zX8u041feKgaJ_jcxpbw-1.mp4 Read More:  Sadiqabad hospital performs appendix surgeries on 28 children in misdiagnosis case ...

One of Jeffrey Epstein’s former attorneys on Sunday called on the US Justice Department to release additional investigative records from its sex-trafficking investigation, and urged the government to grant Epstein’s former girlfriend immunity so that she can testify about his crimes. In an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Alan Dershowitz said the grand jury transcripts that Attorney General Pam Bondi on Friday asked a federal judge to unseal would not contain the types of information being sought by President Donald Trump’s supporters, such as the names of Epstein’s clientele. “I think the judge should release it, but they are not in the grand jury transcripts,” Dershowitz said on Fox News . “I’ve seen some of these materials. For example, there is an FBI report of interviews with alleged victims in which at least one of the victims names very important people,” he said, adding that those names have been redacted. US President Donald Trump has been under mounting pressure from h...

INDONESIA: A shocking Indonesian ferry fire exploded on July 20, 2025, when the KM Barcelona V vessel caught fire at the coast of North Sulawesi near Talise Island. The ferry was on its way from the Talaud Islands to Manado, taking more than 280 passengers, including children. According to the videos, which captured the terrifying moment, passengers dived into the sea to save their lives from the fire. Many of them were wearing life jackets, and some were not. Thick black smoke poured out into the sky as the fire overwhelmed the ship’s hull. The chaos was intensified by screams for help and the hectic scramble to abandon the vessel. Local fishermen and rescue teams reached there instantly. According to Indonesian officials, KM Barcelona V was fully exiled, though at least death of five people have been confirmed dead, including a pregnant woman. The cause of the Indonesian ferry fire remains under investigation. #BREAKING Passengers jump overboard as massive fire engulfs ferry ...

KARACHI: A fearless citizen foiled a Karachi robbery attempt successfully, demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of danger, in Azizabad, Gulshan e Shamim area of Karachi, ARY News reported. The CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral, emphasising the rising street crimes in the biggest city of Pakistan. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AQNWdp93P3eyfkm1hiDlrB3CF-JzBBRxtJqSUFRmC3G2Uh-n256R8wS5EJRmCFCjoZbswRYtFSegEk0sCp2vy6gfLGMDzq7h8VPQgsvUpmWDpQ.mp4 According to reports and obtained CCTV footage, three armed goons arrived on motorcycles and tried to rob al fresco diners at a local hotel. However, a Karachi citizen foiled robbery attempts by aiming his weapon and shooting at the suspects. The shootout resulted in the death of one suspect, while the other two escaped the scene. Police have launched a search operation to catch the remaining suspects. The CCTV footage of the Karachi robbery clearly shows that the citizen took swift action and the chaos broke ...

PESHAWAR: The upcoming Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become a significant challenge for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as all covering candidates have refused to withdraw their nomination papers. Internal rifts within PTI continue to surface, with deep divisions persisting among party members. Irfan Saleem, one of the covering candidates, stated, “I am standing against the manipulation taking place in the KP Senate election. We will not allow the KP Assembly, established under the vision of PTI’s founder, to be tainted. We stand by our principles and will continue to do so. We will contest and never become part of a flawed system.” Another candidate, Khurram Zeeshan, declared, “Even if I don’t receive a single vote, I will not bow down. I will not reconcile with thieves.” Ayesha Bano also refused to step down, saying, “The Senate seat is a trust from the party’s founder, and I cannot withdraw.” Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed ...

KARACHI: Traders and the business community in Karachi observed a complete shutdown on Saturday in protest against what they called controversial provisions in the Finance Bill and new sales tax regulations. All major and minor commercial centres across the city remained closed in response to a strike call issued by various traders’ unions. Protesters demanded the withdrawal of what they described as “draconian” tax clauses, while reaffirming their willingness to pay fair and transparent taxes. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Javed Balwani warned that protests will be expanded if the issues remain unresolved, seeking the government’s written assurances on the matter. The KCCI president said that no written commitments have been received despite government talks, warning of a second strike if the next meeting yields no progress. “The chamber may extend the strike to one or two additional days next week, with a potential full-week shutdown if demands are ...

Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at least 11 monks in violation of their vows of celibacy, before blackmailing them with thousands of secretly taken photos of their trysts. The monks are said to have paid nearly $12 million, funnelled out of their monasteries, funded by donations from laypeople hoping to increase their merit and prospects for reincarnation. The scandal provoked outrage over hypocrisy in the monkhood, concern that their status shields them from scrutiny, and soul-searching across society about the role of religion. This aerial photo taken on July 18 shows the giant Buddha statue at the Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Buddhist temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand. — AFP “I’m not involved in the religion like I used to be,” 33-year-old motorbike taxi driver Mongkol S...

KARACHI: The business community in Pakistan exhibited division regarding a planned nationwide shutter-down strike, as the Karachi and Lahore Chambers of Commerce announced the closure while the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) decided to abstain. The business community had opposed the expanded powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and recent taxation measures; however their associations were divided on the strike call. Addressing a presser, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Javed Balwani announced that the traders in Karachi will observe a complete shutter-down strike on Saturday. He said that business centers across the city will remain closed on Saturday. Ajved Balwani warned that protests will be expanded if the issues remain unresolved, seeking the government’s written assurances on the matter. The KCCI president said that no written commitments have been received despite government talks, warning of second strike ...

GAZA: An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic Church killed three people and injured several others, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the small parish, said on Thursday. The Patriarchate condemned “this targeting of innocent civilians and of a sacred place,” saying two women and one man had died in the attack on the Holy Family Church. “This horrific war must come to a complete end,” it said, adding the victims had turned to the church compound as a safe haven “after their homes, possessions, and dignity had already been stripped away.” The Holy Family Church spoke in a separate statement of “a number of injured, some in critical condition.” In a telegram for the victims, Pope Leo said he was “deeply saddened” and called for “an immediate ceasefire.” The pope expressed his “profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation and enduring peace in the region,” according to the telegram which was signed by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and made n...

SWAT: The body of Abdullah, the teenager boy who was missing after a devastating flash flood in the Swat River last month, was recovered after a 20-day search operation, ARY News reported. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the body was found near Ghaligay, bringing the death toll from the tragic flood incident to 13. The body has been shifted to a hospital for medico-legal formalities and will be transported to Mardan, Abdullah’s native area, via ambulance. The catastrophic flood, triggered by heavy monsoon rains last, claimed multiple lives, including several members of a single family from Daska. The tragedy occurred when a group of tourists, enjoying a picnic by the Swat River, was caught off guard by a sudden surge in water levels. Despite rescue efforts, the powerful currents swept away 17 individuals, with only four rescued alive. Twelve bodies had been recovered but Abdullah’s whereabouts were uknown. Earlier, the The Provincial Inspection Team has submitted a 63-page in...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to submit a policy outline for offering accessible loans to farmers engaged in medium and small-scale farming operations. The prime minister passed these directives during a review session focused on agricultural growth and financing strategies. He said that emphasis must be placed on supplying advanced agricultural resources to landowners with under 12 acres. PM Shehbaz saught a detailed proposal by this monthto ensure farmers receive affordable loans and to establish a modernized framework within the agri-financing sector. He said development of Pakistan was linked to the development of agriculture sector and value addition of the agri-products. He stressed that a framework should be presented to provide farmers with easy loans for modern agricultural equipment, artificial intelligence, and quality seeds. Comprehensive planning should also be carried out for small-scale industrial machinery acce...

Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney has been tied to the next James Bond Girl role since attending billionaire Jeff Bezos’ wedding last month. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Reports had since been making rounds that the Hollywood actor might be in the race to play the role in the film made by Bezos’s Amazon MGM Studios. However, a new report has revealed that Sydney Sweeney was not holding any discussion with Amazon MGM Studios about taking up the role. According to an exclusive report by TMZ , the Hollywood actor was not in talks to play the next James Bond Girl. According to the source, reports about her discussion for the role were nothing more than speculations, as casting for the upcoming film has not been shaken or stirred. Citing the source, the publication said that Sweeney was working with Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez, on another project. Read more about Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney is also working on the film adaptation of the hit video game ‘S...

RAWALPINDI: Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd) called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The defence minister, who is leading a delegation comprising representatives from various services and intelligence agencies, appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing defence relations with Pakistan. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on bilateral defence collaboration, regional security dynamics and avenues to further strengthen military ties. The meeting underscored the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Field Marshal highlighted the importance of mutual cooperation in maintaining peace and stability in the region. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/wUMP9zh https://ift.tt/iYJdOVc

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) at a formal ceremony held at the Lahore Expo Centre on July 14, 2025. The newly established Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) will start operations next week in Lahore Division and expand across the province by December. The authority is assigned to control fake inflation, hoarding, profiteering, and unlawful land encroachments. It will also play a key role in gaining public trust in governance and law enforcement. CM Maryam Nawaz examined PERA’s operational vehicles, motorcycles, and advanced enforcement gadgets during the launch event. She also inspected 3D station models, protective shields, and weaponry. Maryam Nawaz expressed pleasure upon meeting female SDEOs and observed various operational areas such as the control room, investigation chamber, detention cells, and complaint registration system. During the ceremony, a disciplined march pas...

In a shocking disclosure, a visiting lecturer at Bahawalpur’s private university has been exposed for sexually harassing female students in the guise of academic assistance, ARY News reported. The Islamia University Bahawalpur Scandal was highlighted after a secret operation conducted by ARY News’ investigative program ‘Sar-e-Aam’, which caught the predatory professor red-handed while using his power for an illegal purpose. According to reports, the visiting lecturer, who was identified as Ahmed Mahmood from the Department of Software Engineering, would intentionally fail female students and later contact them with a proposal to pass them after rechecking their exam papers, only if they would establish inappropriate relations with him. On the other side, male students were purportedly asked to pay bribes for additional numbers, while female students were forced into sexual acts. The Islamia University Bahawalpur Scandal intensified when Sar-e-Aam’s team interfered and asked the l...

Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson said in a post on X. Buhari, 82, who first led the country as a military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, earned a devoted following for his brand of anti-corruption conviction politics. He referred to himself as a “converted democrat” and swapped his military uniform for kaftans and prayer caps. “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody,” was a constant refrain Buhari told supporters and critics alike. Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 in what was judged to be Nigeria’s fairest election to date. Many hoped the retired major general would crack down on armed groups, just as he had as the country’s...