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Former Indian batter Suresh Raina’s comment on the clash between Pakistan and India went viral ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The archrivals are set to lock horns in the T20 World Cup at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9. In a recent talk with the media persons, Suresh Raina suggested that India was going to be a stronger team than Pakistan in the game, a sports website reported on Friday. “Our team looked very good. They are going to play against Pakistan in New York. Rohit led the team really, really well. He has been amazing with his planning and he is getting a lot of respect from the dressing room. We have a lot of options. We have two all-rounders,” he said. According to Raina, players always want to give their best when they represent their country on the global stage. Read more: What was Shahid Afridi’s response to Raina’s jibe on his ambassador role? “I am really looking forward to playing against Pakistan in England. We played...

Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joined the cast of Netflix’s Knives Out 3 in first movie role post his snowplow accident. While the actor filmed Mayor of Kingstown a year after the accident, Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man will be his first movie project, Variety reported. Daniel Craig is reprising his role of detective Benoit Blanc from the first two movies while new cast members include Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny. Directed by Rian Johnson, Knives Out 3 is set for release in 2025. Read more: Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington join Knives Out 3 cast Last week, Johnson announced that the movie is set to begin production soon. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the plot and details of Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man have been kept in secret by Netflix, however, Daniel Craig has teased that the movie will see Blanc trying to solve “most dangerous case yet.” The first Knives Out movie released in 2019 was a massive hit grossing $312 millio...

KARACHI: Just hours after Guru Mandir firing incident, the police officials reportedly arrested three suspected from different locations in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday. As per the police spokesperson, the arrested suspects are close accomplice of the individuals directly involved in the firing incident, adding that all the three suspects were allegedly in contact with the culprits. Meanwhile, the police officials initiated the investigation with the help of geofencing and mobile call records of the individuals. It is pertinent to mention here that the at least two brothers were killed, two other injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their car near Karachi’s Guru Mandir area on Thursday morning. Furthermore, recent developments have revealed that the culprits are close relatives of the deceased individuals and the incident occurred due to personal enmity. According to the police, the attack involved four suspects who fired multiple rounds at the vehicle. “Tw...

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Wednesday announced a new initiative to provide free breakfast to schoolchildren across the province, ARY News reported. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, the Governor announced the launch of the “Governor’s Initiative for Free Breakfast for Students”, which aims to provide free breakfast to children in government schools. According to Kamran Tessori, a survey revealed that many children in Sindh are unable to eat breakfast due to poverty and inflation, with some children not having milk for two years and others not eating eggs for six months. Tessori noted that just like 50,000 children are currently enrolled in the Governor’s House’s IT programme, and no schoolchildren will now go to school without breakfast. “The initiative will initially be launched in 100 government schools and will be expanded phase-wise,” he added. The Governor also announced that the initiative will not only be limited to Karachi but will also be launched in other ...

NEW DELHI: Temperatures in India’s capital soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, the government’s weather bureau said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which reported “severe heat-wave conditions”, recorded the temperatures at two Delhi suburbs stations at Narela and Mungeshpur. Forecasters predict similar temperatures on Wednesday. In May 2022, parts of Delhi hit 49.2 degrees Celsius (120.5 Fahrenheit), Indian media reported at the time. India is no stranger to searing summer temperatures. Years of scientific research have found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. New Delhi authorities have also warned of the risk of water shortages as the capital swelters in an intense heatwave — cutting supplies to some areas. Water Minister Atishi Marlena has called for “collective responsibility” to stop wasteful water use, the Times of India newspaper reported Wednesday. “To address the prob...

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques passed directives to host 2,322 Hajj pilgrims including 1,000 family members of the martyrs, prisoners, and wounded Palestinians, local media reported. According to a kingdom media outlet, 22 family members of conjoined twins who were separated in the Kingdom will also be hosted by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The other 1300 pilgrims are from 88 countries around the globe. The hosting is part of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The program has hosted over 60,000 pilgrims since it began 26 years ago. Minister of Islamic Affairs and General Supervisor of the Program Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh said that the hosting is a continuation of the excellent job that the astute leadership has been doing for Islam and Muslims. He said that the program also  highlights the Kingdom’s distinguished role...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif is likely to visit China from June 4 to 7 to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials, ARY News reported. According to sources, the visit is aimed at boosting business and strategic ties between the two friendly countries. The prime minister is expected to discuss issues including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and phase II of the ML-1 project with the Chinese leadership. The sources said that federal ministers and other high-ranking officials will be accompanied by PM Shehbaz during the tour in which several agreements are expected to be signed. It is pertinent to mention here that the prime minister had already visited Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iran after assuming the office for the second time. Read More: PM Shehbaz terms his Saudi Arabia’s visit ‘historic’ Earlier, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the bilateral relations as well as the economic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi A...

Sharmin Segal, the ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ actress, who is being criticisied on social media for her acting in the series, is once again slammed by the netizens but this time for calling her co-star a ‘school girl’. In her interview shared on Reddit, Sharmin Segal called Aditi Rao Hydari, her colleague actress in the series, a ‘school girl’, local media reported. Sharmin Segal is heard saying in the interview, ” Aditi Rao is a good schoolgirl, please understand that”. She went on to say that if a teacher asks Aditi Rao to submit homework at a certain time, she would do that. The actress added that her colleague co-star would only follow instructions given and wouldn’t do anything extra. “Aditi Rao will do that but not one word more than the word count limit. That’s Aditi for you. So, in her view, everyone else is late and she is always on time,” Sharmin Segal. Her remarks however did not please the netizens who took a jibe at her. A social media user commented, “I just ...

KARACHI: Following the government announcement to observe a public holiday on May 28, 2024, all banks remain closed for public dealing on Tuesday across the country, ARY News reported on Monday. On the occasion of “Youm-e-Takbeer”, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a statement announcing the closure of banks across the country as declared by the government. Earlier in the day, the incumbent government announced a public holiday on May 28 (Tuesday) to mark the historic day, ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’, when Pakistan emerged as an atomic power. In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’ is a reminder of the country’s unshakeable commitment to its defense and sovereignty. “On this day, we unite under the green and white flag to celebrate our nation’s unwavering resolve,” the prime minister added. He highlighted the significance of May 28, 1998, when Pakistan successfully conducted nuclear tests, making its defense invincible. “We will continue to work t...

The makers of Bollywood star Salman Khan’s Sikandar have reportedly roped in a Baahubali actor to play the role of the villain in the film. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar is set to release next year as Salman Khan will begin shooting for the movie in June, an Indian media outlet reported. As rumours intensified about the villain of the movie, producer Chithra Laksmanan has said that South star Sathyaraj will play the villain in Sikandar. Laksmanan in an interview said that Sathyaraj, who played the role of Kattappa in Baahubali, will be up as villain against Khan in Sikandar. The actor has also confirmed the news himself in a recent interview and said that he is the villain in Salman Khan’s film. Read more: Anil Kapoor to replace Salman Khan as Bigg Boss host? Rashmika Mandanna has been confirmed to play the female lead opposite Salman Khan. The actor also confirmed joining the movie in an Instagram post. “You guys for a long time have been asking me for the next update a...

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has increased the toll tax by 35 to 40 per cent for different categories of vehicles, effective from July 1, 2024, ARY News reported on Monday.   The toll tax hike will be applicable on national highways, including M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar Motorway), M-3 (Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway), M-4 ( Faisalabad-Multan Motorway), and M-5 (Sukkur Multan Motorway) with M-15 (Hazara Motorway), and the Havelian-Mansehra Expressway. On national highways, the toll tax for cars has been increased from Rs30 to Rs40, for wagons from Rs50 to Rs70, for buses from Rs100 to Rs130, for 2 to 3 axle trucks from Rs120 to Rs150, and for large trucks from Rs250 to Rs350. For M-1 Motorway, the authority increased toll tax for cars from Rs240 to Rs360, for wagons from Rs400 to Rs550, for 13 to 14 seat coasters from Rs550 to Rs700, for buses from Rs700 to Rs1,000, for 2 to 3 axle trucks from Rs1,040 to Rs1,300, and for large trucks from Rs1,270 to Rs1,500. For t...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took notice of the widespread complaints regarding power outages across various areas of Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing sources. In response to the power outage complaints from the citizens, the Prime Minister has called for an urgent meeting on the issue scheduled for tomorrow at 12am. During the meeting, the Power Division will provide a comprehensive briefing to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the current situation regarding load-shedding. The PM is expected to issue significant directives to address and resolve the issue of load-shedding effectively. READ: K-Electric warns of power cut to Sindh govt over unpaid dues Earlier, the rising temperature and prolonged power outages in different areas of Karachi made the lives of the city’s residents miserable, ARY News reported on Friday. It has been more than 12 hours since Karachi’s Garden West residents are witnessing a power outage as the electric supply has been suspend...

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne has reportedly dropped “Pitt” from her last name in a major blow to her relationship with her father. Vivienne listed herself as Vivienne Jolie instead of Vivienne Jolie-Pitt in the Playbill for The Outsiders, PEOPLE reported. Reports said that Vivienne helped her mother Angelina Jolie in producing the musical. She follows her elder sister Zahara who last year introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie at a sorority at her university. The move is considered another blow for Pitt’s relationship with his children after Jolie filed for divorce and sole physical custody of their kids in 2016. Read more: Angelina Jolie is quitting acting career because of Brad Pitt? Citing a source, PEOPLE in 2022 reported that Pitt, 60, hoped to mend his ties with his children as he went through the custody battle with his former wife. “Since Angelina filed for divorce, Brad has been focused on having the best relationship possible with his kids,” sai...

Saudi Arabia named a new ambassador to Damascus Sunday, state media said, more than a year after the two Arab nations resumed ties following a prolonged rift over Syria’s war. The official Saudi Press Agency said the government had appointed Faisal bin Saud Al-Mejfel as its ambassador to Syria. The newly appointed envoy, according to the report, said he hoped to “serve the Kingdom’s interests and strengthen the bilateral bonds between the two brotherly nations”. In May 2023, Saudi Arabia reopened its diplomatic mission in Damascus, which had been closed since 2012, after a surprise China-brokered rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. Also in May last year, Assad attended an Arab League summit in the Saudi city of Jeddah after a 13-year suspension from the regional forum. A Syrian ambassador began working from Riyadh in December, and Saudi Arabia sent a charge d’affaires to Damascus shortly afterwards. The kingdom cut t...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation and Investment Board Abdul Aleem Khan will visit Tajikistan to represent Pakistan in a Two-Day International Regional Conference under “Road to Tien Shan”. Besides Pakistan, China, India, Armenia, Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan are included in this international conference commencing from Wednesday. Speaking to journalists today, Abdul Aleem Khan said Pakistan was already working on the road network from Afghanistan and China to Tajikistan. He said the construction of new highways will provide access to ports and corridors for commercial markets while such global projects will lead to international cooperation besides promoting trade from Pakistan. A day earlier, it was reported that a high-level delegation headed by Abdul Aleem Khan will visit Kuwait by end of current month for boosting investment in Pakistan. The Pakistani delegation is expected to have meetings with Prime Minister of Kuwait and Ministers of Foreign Af...

American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift has been urged by BBC  nature presenter Chris Packham to curtail her “absurd” use of private jets. Longtime BBC nature program broadcaster and environmental activist Chris Packham, 63, spoke out following Taylor Swift’s ‘warning’ to sue a social media blogger Jack Sweeney who shared a log of her overseas travel. According to Jack Sweeney, the singer had traveled 178,000 miles on two private planes in 2023. Following that, Taylor Swift’s legal team sent a “cease and desist” letter to Jack Sweeney, accusing him of “stalking and harassing behavior,” a move that infuriated Chris Packham. Speaking to The Mirror the BBC presenter said, “We know that private jets are the single greatest contributor when it comes to jet aviation fuel and the least efficient because they’re carrying one person. And so he called her out and she ­threatened to sue him. And I just thought, ‘You really missed the trick there, Taylor.’ “What you should have said ...

KARACHI: Maripur police of Karachi on Saturday successfully foiled the smuggling attempt involving Iranian dry milk worth more than Rs 3 million, ARY News reported. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Keamari, Faizan Ali, stated that a truck carrying a total of 100 sacks, weighing 2,500 kilograms, of smuggled dry milk was seized. Earlier this month, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting seven operations across the country managed to recover 47 kg of drugs and arrested 12 suspects. He informed that 600 grams of heroin was recovered from a parcel booked for the UK at a courier office in Sialkot. 13 kg heroin was recovered from two suspects arrested near M-1 Motorway Islamabad. 10 kg opium and 320 grams weed were recovered from three accused netted on M-8 Gwadar. 10 kg of Ice was recovered from three Afghans held in the Torkham area while 8 kg of heroin was recovered from two suspects rounded up near Divine Garden Lahore. 4 kg of heroin was recovered from an accused...

MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority’s (OIA) affiliated several companies inked over 30 agreements and projects worth a combined OMR35 million with top global players in the industry, local media reported . The OIA-affiliated companies including Omantel, Oman Data Park, Iqaa Group, and OQ signed agreements with prominent global corporations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, TCS, and Virtusa on the sidelines of the COMEX 2024 exhibition. The agreements range from the establishment of data centers to the announcement of the adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud, and other technologies. OIA’s Head of Information Management Atef bin Saeed Al Siyabi said that the authority and its affiliated companies give great importance to the technology sector. He said that the OIA, and its affiliated companies is committed to supporting startups and small and medium-sized companies operating in the technology sector through Atef bin Saeed Al Siyabi said that to achieve the “Oman 2040” vision and ...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Friday disclosed an alarming increase in the national poverty rate over the past five years, risen from 38.6 percent to 39.5 percent, ARY News reported. As per the PIDE research report, Balochistan is the most affected province with 70 percent of its population living below the poverty line, while, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) a 48 percent of the population faces poverty. In Sindh, 45 percent of people are living in poverty, while Punjab has a relatively lower rate at 30 percent. The report highlighted a clear difference in the poverty rate between rural and urban areas, with rural areas suffer with a 51 percent of poverty rate compared to 17 percent in urban areas across the country. Additionally, the report further revealed that 26.5 percent of Pakistan’s population lives under substandard condition, while the 49.4 percent of the population deprived of quality education. However, a total of 24.1 percent people are l...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated that the security and safety of Chinese nationals is the top priority of the incumbent government, ARY News reported. Talking to a delegation of representatives from Chinese companies in Pakistan, who called on him in Islamabad today, the prime minister said all possible steps are being taken to provide foolproof security to Chinese citizens. PM Shehbaz encouraged the Chinese companies to set up industries in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under business to business arrangement. He invited Chinese textile industry to set up their industrial units in Pakistan. The Prime Minister said the focus of his upcoming visit to China will be CPEC-II and further development of economic relations between Pakistan and China. He said for the next phase of CPEC, we have to provide the best technical training to our workforce. He said the way China lifted 700 million people out of poverty is an inspiration for Pakistan. “We also wan...

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet approved Rs 70.48 billion for hydropower projects, ARY News reported. Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presided over a meeting of the ECC that approved several proposals from various government ministries and divisions . The ECC okayed Rs70,484 million for the Ministry of Water Resources as cover for hydropower projects. The cabinet’s committee also approved the summary presented by the Ministry of Aviation to allow the utilisation of $8 million available with the National Bank of Pakistan to pay severance and other operational expenses of the Roosevelt Hotel. The ECC allowed the request of the Industries and Production Division for the release of Rs2,159.53 million from already approved budgeted allocation, to pay gas bills of Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM). The ECC also considered the summary of Finance Division to make amendments in policy for equity investment abroad to facilitat...

ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan on Wednesday moved Supreme Court (SC), seeking permission to appear in ‘personal capacity’ in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment case. Sources told ARY News that the deposed prime minister has sent a written request to the Chief Justice, seeking permission to appear before SC in person in the case. The request has been forwarded to the Supreme Court through the Adiala jail administration. The apex court has fixed May 30 for the hearing of the NAB amendment case. In the last hearing, PTI founder Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court (SC) bench via video link after a five-member bench okayed his appearance. in the National Accountability (NAB) Ordinance 1999 amendment case. Review petitions The federal government filed the review plea in the NAB amendments case under the SC Practice and Procedure Law and made the Federation of Pakistan, National Accountability Bureau and PTI founder respondents. Read more:...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers of his cabinet, will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday. This would be the prime minister’s first visit to the UAE since his election. During the visit, the prime minister is expected to meet President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. “The two leaders will discuss bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE with special focus on trade and investment. Prime Minister Sharif is also likely to hold meetings with other Emirati dignitaries, businesspersons, and heads of financial institutions,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement. Pakistan and the UAE have long-standing fraternal relations deep rooted in religio-cultural affinity. Frequent high-level exchanges form a distinguishing feature of brotherly ties between the two countries. “The Prime Minister’s visit marks an important step tow...

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was released from Kot Lakhpat Jail on Tuesday following months-long imprisonment, ARY News reported. The development comes after Lahore High Court (LHC) granted the former Punjab chief minister bail and ordered his release in a case pertaining to an alleged illegal appointment made in the Punjab Assembly. LHC’s Justice Sultan Tanveer Ahmad pronounced the court verdict reserved earlier . Following the release, the PTI president reached his Zahoor Elahi residence. In a statement, Elahi expressed his gratitude to supporters for their unwavering support during his recent struggles. “I am thankful to Allah for giving me the courage to remain steadfast. I am also grateful to the judges who stood by the truth and supported me.” Elahi also thanked those who prayed for him and stood by him during difficult times. He criticised the treatment meted out to him and his party workers in Gujrat, saying, “We were subjected to injustic...

A groom sitting on the stage with his bride during their wedding was attacked by a man in a video that has gone viral on social media. The viral video showed Mahendra and his bride Krishna sitting on stage during the wedding festivities when a man, identified as Shankarlal Bharti presented a gift to the bride before launching an attack on the groom in Chittorgarh district of India, an Indian media outlet reported. Report said that the accused was a teacher and taught at the same school where the bride was also a teacher. The viral video showed the suspect attacking the groom multiple times, however, he escaped with slight injuries as his turban protected him from the knife attack. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ssstwitter.com_1716223623136-1.mp4 The bride and other participants of the event also intervened to stop the attacker from hurting the groom, leading to a chaos at the wedding ceremony. Later, police arrived at the scene after the bride’s brother informed t...

Fleshing-eating piranhas were seen swimming in the streets filled with floodwater in a major city in Brazil following extremely heavy rain in the country. Several videos posted to social media showed flesh-eating piranhas swimming in floodwater while others were washed up dead on land in Porto Alegre city of Brazil, Metro reported. Marine biologists said that the fish were carnivorous and can bite, however, their bite is not fatal. Local fishermen expressed concerns over the growing numbers of red piranhas as they attack other fish and reduce fishermen’s potential catch. While the red piranhas are not indigenous to Rio Grande do Sul state, an increase has been recorded in their population in the last three years. Following the heavy rains in Brazil, several fish were seen in Lake Guaiba while other made their way into flood-hit streets. ‘The presence of piranhas in Guaiba occurred due to the transposition of waters from the Uruguay and Jacuí rivers into the Guaiba lake,” said on...

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Sunday reviewed preparations for the visit of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud to Pakistan. Ishaq Dar underlined that the people of Pakistan were eagerly looking forward to the visit of His Royal Highness at a mutually agreed date. During a telephonic conversation, the two leaders also discussed the robust bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, exploring various avenues for further strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. This dialogue underscored the profound and enduring partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The ministers also discussed the grave situation in Gaza and other pressing regional and global developments of mutual concern. The two sides reaffirmed their dedication to fostering peace and stability in the region through collaborative efforts and dialogue. Earlier...

MULTAN: The polling for the NA -148 Multan by-election has been concluded and the vote count is currently underway, with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate leading, ARY News reported. The by-election results for NA-148 Multan remain inconclusive as only 118 out of 275 polling stations have reported their outcomes so far according to which, Syed Qasim Gilani of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is currently leading with 35,736 votes. Meanwhile, the candidate of Sunni Ittehad Council Barrister Taimur is tailing with 20,544 votes. However, the final results are still pending as the counting continues in the remaining polling stations. Earlier today, the polling that started at 8:00 in the morning will continue till 5:00 pm without any interval. Eight candidates belonging to various political parties are on the run to win the seat vacated following the resignation of Senator Yousuf Raza Gilani who took oath as the Senate Chairman. Political observers are assuming a tough co...

LAHORE: The first special flight carrying Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan successfully landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, ARY News reported on Saturday. A special flight KA-571 carrying more than 180 passengers along with Pakistani students from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, has landed at Lahore Airport. The interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is also present at the airport to welcome the returning students, along with the Chief Operating Officer of Lahore Airport and other senior officials. Airport Manager, Nazir Ahmad Khan, confirmed that arrangements for the special flight from Bishkek at Lahore Airport are complete. READ: WATCH: Pakistan’s envoy to Kyrgyzstan issues message amid riots Separate counters have been set up in the international arrival lounge for the passengers of the flight. Additionally, the FIA has issued orders to hasten the immigration process for students arriving from Bishkek. Earlier in the day, more than 10,000 Pakistani students ...

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai, India for allegedly printing and distributing counterfeit currency, local police confirmed. According to the Central Unit of the Crime Branch of Navi Mumbai police, a suspect named Praful Govind Patil was for his ‘involvement’ in producing fake currency notes currency. He allegedly discovered on YouTube how to create counterfeit banknotes by viewing instructional videos. The Central Unit of the Crime Branch seized 1,443 counterfeit currency notes valued at INR 200,000 from Patil’s residence. The police reports indicated that Patil had already disseminated over INR 100,000 into the market within the past six weeks. The Central Unit of the Crime Branch seized 1,443 counterfeit notes worth INR 200,000 from Praful Govind Patil’s apartment. The recovered currency notes included 574 of Rs 50, 33 of Rs 100, and 856 of Rs 200. The police said that in order to overcome the financial crisis, the suspect discovered on YouTube how to create ...

MUMBAI: The much-awaited trailer of Chandu Champion, starring Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, was released on Saturday.   In  Chandu Champion , Kartik Aaryan steps into the shoes of Murlikant Petkar, a Paralympic gold medalist. Murlikant Petkar won the gold medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games and bagged another gold medal at the 1972 Paralympics in Germany. In the gripping trailer, Kartik Aaryan’s character Murli is a man with an ambition to win a gold medal in the Olympics. He faces criticism from his classmates, teachers and parents. He was nicknamed “Chandu” by his classmates but Murli is determined to prove them wrong and win India’s first gold medal in the Olympics. His journey unfolds as he sets his eyes on representing India in the Olympics, leading him to enlist in the Army to sharpen his skills. However, fate takes a cruel turn as Murli ends up in a coma for two years after getting shot nine times. Yet, his indomitable spirit shines through as he refuses to succu...

KARACHI: More than 10,000 Pakistani students are currently stuck in Bishkek city of Kyrgyzstan amid a tense situation, ARY News reported on Saturday, citing a government agency report. The government agency released the preliminary report of the situation in Bishkek, revealing that more than 150,000 international students are currently studying in Kyrgyzstan. Sources quoting the government agency revealed that around 10,000 Pakistani students are currently in Kyrgyzstan, alongside approximately 15,000 Indian students. READ: WATCH: Pakistan’s envoy to Kyrgyzstan issues message amid riots Sources recalled the initiation of the riots in Bishkek stated that, four days ago, local and Egyptian students engaged in a discussion regarding Gaza, which later escalated into a dispute. On the night of May 17 and 18, more than 300 local students reportedly attacked hostels. It’s noted that students from various countries reside together in these hostels, and some students from other countries...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that social media platform Twitter is now officially X.com. “All core systems are now on X.com,” Musk wrote on X, as he posted an image of a logo of a white X on a blue circle. After buying Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, Elon Musk in July last year rebranded it to X. While several features including logo, official account, mobile apps, and its “X Premium” subscriptions were changed to “X”, the domain name remained Twitter.com until May 17. Now, searching Twitter.com redirects users to X.com, however, the original domain name still appears on some browsers. A message at the bottom of the login page reads, “We are letting you know that we are changing our URL, but your privacy and data protection settings remain the same.” In 1999, Musk launched a business under the name which was later merged with what is now known PayPal. Read more: Paris mayor quits X, calls it ‘gigantic global sewer’ At the time of the deal to buy Twitter, the Tesla...

KABUL: A firing incident was reported from the central Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of four people, including three foreigners, ARY News reported on Friday. The Taliban officials released an official statement, confirming the death of three foreigners, including a women, along with an Afghan citizen in the gun attack. A spokesman for the Taliban’s interior ministry disclosed that seven other people, including four foreign nationals were wounded in the attack. The attacker managed to flee from the scene, meanwhile, the law enforcers arrested four suspects at the scene in Bamyan province, for their alleged involvement in the attack. However, no one claimed responsibility for the attack. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO forces were in the final weeks of their withdrawal from the country after 20 years of war. from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/ntpJFe9

ISLAMABAD: A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad summoned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur in a arms and liquor recovery case, ARY News reported. The District and Sessions Judge also sought replies to nine questions from Ali Amin Gandapur, directing him to appear before the court in person on May 20. The court also handed over a questionnaire to Zahoor Hassan, the CM’s counsel in a case pertaining to the violation of Section 144 and illegal possession of weapons and liquor. In the questionnaire, the District and Sessions court asked Ali Amin Gandapur as if he had participated in the gathering on October 30, 2016, despite the Magistrate’s restriction orders. The court also asked the chief minister did he flee the scene in a black car, which was later seized by the police. The court directed Ali Amin Gandapur. “Was a bottle of liquor found in the car, which was confirmed by the Punjab Forensic Science Agency’s report? Was a bulletproof jacket and an unl...