لاہور کی رہائشی سوسائٹی جہاں سیلاب لوگوں کی جمع پونجی بہا لے گیا: ’سمجھ نہیں آ رہا تھا کہ گھر چھوڑنا ہے یا رُکنا ہے‘

لاہور کے علاقے ٹھوکر نیاز بیگ کے قریب واقع نجی ہاؤسنگ سوسائٹی پارک ویو میں دریائے راوی کی سیلابی ریلا جب داخل ہوا تو وہاں رہنے والے بہت سے لوگوں کے وہم و گمان میں نہیں تھا کہ باقاعدہ پلاننگ سے بنائی گئی اس سوسائٹی میں پانی کا ریلا یوں آنا فانا سب کچھ برباد کر دے گا اور انھیں اپنی جانیں بچانے کے لالے پڑ جائیں گے۔

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پشاور میں بابر اعظم سے ملنے کے لیے فینز گراؤنڈ میں داخل: ’ٹیم میں نہیں مگر دل میں تو ہیں‘

یوں تو یہ میچ سیلاب متاثرین کی امداد کے لیے فنڈز جمع کرنے کے لیے منعقد کیا گیا تھا لیکن بابر اعظم کی شعیب اختر اور وقار یونس کے خلاف بیٹنگ اور گراؤنڈ میں زبردستی گھس آنے والے شائقین کی بابر کے قریب جانے کی کوششیں توجہ کا مرکز بنیں رہیں۔

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جب افغانستان کو ایشیا کی ’دوسری بہترین ٹیم‘ قرار دیے جانے پر پاکستانی کپتان مسکرا دیے

سیریز کے آغاز سے ایک روز قبل جمعرات کو تینوں ٹیموں کے کپتانوں نے ایک مشترکہ پریس کانفرنس کی اور صحافیوں کے سوالوں کے جواب دیے۔ اس دوران ایک موقع پر ایک صحافی نے افغان کپتان راشد خان سے اپنے سوال میں یہ ذکر کر دیا کہ ان کی ٹیم ’ایشیا کی دوسرے نمبر پر بہترین ٹیم ہے‘ جس پر پاکستانی کپتان سلمان آغا مسکرا دیے۔

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نئی اور جدید سرحدی ’دیوار‘ جو یورپ کو ممکنہ روسی حملے سے بچانے میں مدد کرے گی

ہر یورپی ملک جو روس اور اس کے اتحادی بیلاروس کی سرحدوں سے متصل ہے ممکنہ روسی جارحیت اور اپنے دفاع کے لیے سینکڑوں کلومیٹر طویل سرحدی دیواریں بنانے کے منصوبوں کو تیز کر رہا ہے۔

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گٹروں میں انسانی فضلے کی تلاش کا ’خفیہ‘ مشن جس نے کئی رازوں سے پردہ اٹھایا

سائنسدان ولارڈ لیبی کو جب سیوریج میں تابکار کاربن کے نمونے ملے تو انھیں لگا کہ اس کی مدد سے وہ کسی بھی نامیاتی مادے کی عمر کا پتہ لگا سکتے ہیں۔

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ہوم ورک کے لیے چیٹ جی پی ٹی کی مدد لینے والے نوجوان کی خودکشی پر ’اوپن اے آئی‘ کے خلاف مقدمہ کیوں دائر ہوا؟

مقدمے کے اندراج کے لیے رائن خاندان نے ایڈم اور چیٹ جی پی ٹی کے درمیان چیٹ لاگز بھی بطور ثبوت پیش کیے ہیں جس میں الزام عائد کیا گیا ہے کہ ’اوپن اے آئی‘ نے ایڈم کے خودکشی کے خیالات کی توثیق کی۔

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جب افغانستان کو ایشیا کی ’دوسری بہترین ٹیم‘ قرار دیے جانے پر پاکستانی کپتان مسکرا دیے

سیریز کے آغاز سے ایک روز قبل جمعرات کو تینوں ٹیموں کے کپتانوں نے ایک مشترکہ پریس کانفرنس کی اور صحافیوں کے سوالوں کے جواب دیے۔ اس دوران ایک موقع پر ایک صحافی نے افغان کپتان راشد خان سے اپنے سوال میں یہ ذکر کر دیا کہ ان کی ٹیم ’ایشیا کی دوسرے نمبر پر بہترین ٹیم ہے‘ جس پر پاکستانی کپتان سلمان آغا مسکرا دیے۔

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امریکہ میں ’نیو ورلڈ سکریو ورم‘ کے پہلے کیس کی تصدیق: انسانی گوشت کھانے والا خطرناک کیڑا کیا ہے؟

امریکہ میں صحت عامہ کے نگراں ادارے سینٹرز فار ڈیزیز کنٹرول ’سی ڈی سی‘ نے چار اگست کو اس کیس کی تصدیق کی تھی۔ تاہم حکام کا کہنا ہے کہ مریض اب صحت یاب ہو چکا ہے اور کسی دوسرے شخص میں اس کی منتقلی کے شواہد نہیں ملے۔

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چینی طالب علم نے دو خواتین کو 24 گھنٹے کے اندر ریپ کا نشانہ بنایا: بی بی سی کی تصدیق

بی بی سی اس بات کی تصدیق کرنے میں کامیاب ہو گیا ہے کہ جنسی جرائم میں ملوث چینی طالب علم زینہاؤ زاو نے دو خواتین کو 24 گھنٹے کے وقت کے اندر ریپ کا نشانہ بنایا۔

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دوائیوں پر خوراک کے ممکنہ اثرات کتنے سنگین ہو سکتے ہیں اور 'ویاگرا' کس پھل کے ساتھ نہیں لینی چاہیے؟

طبی تحقیق میں ایسے کئی واقعات موجود ہیں جہاں خوراک نے دوا کے اثرات کو بڑھا دیا، کم کر دیا یا بعض اوقات نقصان دہ بنا دیا۔ مثلاً گریپ فروٹ کئی دواؤں کے اثرات کو بڑھا سکتا ہے اور فائبر والی غذائیں بعض دواؤں کے اثر کو کم کر سکتی ہیں۔

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گاؤں میں 450 روپے سے شروع ہونے والا اچار کا کاروبار جس سے اب لاکھوں روپے کی آمدن ہوتی ہے

ہریانہ سے تعلق رکھنے والی اوشا رانی نے یہ کاروبار صرف 450 روپے سے شروع کیا تھا اور آج یہ گاؤں کی 300 سے زیادہ خواتین کے روزگار کا ذریعہ بن چکا ہے۔

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انجینیئر محمد علی مرزا کے خلاف توہینِ مذہب کا مقدمہ درج: اکیڈمی سیل، گھر کے باہر پولیس کی بھاری نفری تعینات

پاکستان میں صوبہ پنجاب کے شہر جہلم کے تھانہ سٹی میں معروف مذہبی سکالر انجینیئر محمد علی مرزا کے خلاف شہری کی درخواست پر توہینِ مذہب کا مقدمہ درج کر لیا گیا۔

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50 فیصد امریکی ٹیرف کے اطلاق کے بعد انڈین فیکٹریوں میں ’خوفناک‘ خاموشی: ’مال موجود ہے لیکن خریدار کوئی نہیں‘

انڈیا کے شہر تریپورہ میں واقع گارمنٹس فیکٹری میں ایک مہیب سی خاموشی طاری ہے۔ تریپورہ کا شمار انڈیا کی ٹیکسٹائل برآمدات کا مرکز کے طور پر ہوتا ہے۔

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فیض آباد میں نواب شجاع الدولہ کی ’دلکُشا کوٹھی‘ جہاں اب ہندو دیوی دیوتاؤں کی مورتیاں نصب ہوں گی

اتر پردیش کی حکومت نے دلکشا کو ہندو یاتریوں کے لیے میوزیم میں تبدیل کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ یہاں ہندو دیوی دیوتاؤں کی مورتیاں بھی لگائی جائیں گی۔ تاریخ میں کئی سانحات کا سامنا کرنے والی دلکشا کوٹھی اب اپنا نام کھو سکتی ہے۔

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Sheehan, Pages propel Dodgers to sole possession 1st in NL West

Emmet Sheehan produced a career-high-tying 10 strikeouts, while Andy Pages hit homers twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

It was a complete domination from the LA Dodgers, who clinched the game 7-0 to regain sole possession of first in the NL West.

San Diego dropped a game behind the Dodgers with a 9-6 loss at Seattle last weekend.

Emmet Sheehan (5-2) delivered the longest outing of his career, giving up just two hits — a double to former Dodger Gavin Lux in the second inning and a single to Austin Hays in the seventh — while walking one.

On the other hand, Pages provided the spark at the plate. He homered into the Dodgers’ bullpen in the third off Hunter Greene (5-4), then added another blast in the fifth after a Michael Conforto double to make it 3-0.

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The Dodgers broke the game open in the sixth when Freddie Freeman doubled and Will Smith walked.

Pages reached on a fielding error by Elly De La Cruz, and Hays compounded the mistake with a wild throw, allowing both Freeman and Smith to score for a 5-0 lead.

Mookie Betts tacked on a solo homer in the seventh, and Pages’ sacrifice fly later brought in the final run of a 7-0 Dodgers win.

The key moment in the game came when Dodgers left fielder Conforto and right fielder Teoscar Hernández took away four extra base hits with terrific defense.

Conforto caught Spencer Steer’s fly at the top of the wall and Hernández also went to the wall to rob Ke’Bryan Hayes in the second. Hernández snared Jose Trevino’s liner in the webbing of his glove on a one-handed grab with his back to the plate in the third. He ran into the scoreboard chasing down Matt McLain’s fly in the fifth.

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India releases more water into Sutlej River, flood alert issued

India has released additional water into the Sutlej River, causing a flood alert in Punjab due to the rise of water, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

According to details, India issued a warning last night regarding the release of water from the Madhopur Dam and released additional water into the River Sutlej.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan stated it is closely monitoring the situation.

A spokesperson reported that heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the floodwaters released by India into the River Ravi have entered Pakistani territory, leading to a sudden rise in water levels at the Jassar point.

In Narowal, 56 people working in fields near the Ravi River were successfully rescued.

A moderate-level flood is currently passing through Jassar, and the floodwaters are expected to reach Shahdara today.

Furthermore, India has released more water into the Sutlej River. A high-level flood has already been reported at the Ganda Singh Wala point. In areas such as Uch Sharif, Arifwala, and Pakpattan, residential homes and hundreds of acres of farmland are now submerged.

Read more: India releases excess water without following Indus Water Treaty protocols

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to ensure the timely evacuation of affected populations.

According to the Flood Forecasting Division, water levels in both the Ravi and Sutlej rivers are continuously rising in Lahore. At Ganda Singh Wala, the Sutlej has reached an extremely high flood level with a flow of 195,000 cusecs. The Ravi River at Jassar is witnessing a medium-level flood with a flow of 88,000 cusecs.

In addition, an alert has been issued following reports that India may also release water into the Chenab River.

In Phalia, Rescue 1122 teams are prepared to carry out relief operations in potentially affected villages. According to PDMA, 22 villages in Tehsil Phalia are at risk, and residents have been advised to relocate to safer areas.

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Is AJ Style getting last title run in WWE?

As the Clash in Paris is fast approaching, fans expect that veteran wrestler AJ Styles might be getting a long-awaited last title run in the WWE.

AJ, 48, is expected to hang up his boots from in-ring competition probably next year, when his current contract with WWE expires.

He has been an iconic performer and one of the most loved figures among fans in the industry.

AJ Style is booked to face Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio at the pay-per-view on Saturday. There is a high possibility that AJ would dethrone Mysterio for the title.

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If this happened, this could potentially lead to a dream match for the one last time against John Cena, who is retiring at the end of the year.

AJ and Cena rivalry is one of the best in the WWE, as both stars share a great in-ring chemistry and complement each other with their microphone skills.

Moreover, Europe has always responded passionately to WWE’s overseas showcases, and pairing an emotional title win with this unique venue could make for an unforgettable moment. For both longtime followers and casual fans, it would underscore the significance of both the match and the setting.

A final championship reign has a way of cementing legacies. Granting AJ Styles a fleeting return to gold wouldn’t diminish the next generation—they’re still rising—but would provide the perfect narrative closure. After all, memorable careers deserve memorable exits.

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Top End T20 Series 2025: Perth Scorchers beat Pakistan Shaheens to reach finals

Perth Scorchers defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs in the first semi-final of the Top End T20 Series 2025 at The Gardens in Darwin on Sunday.

With this win, Perth Scorchers secured their place in the final, while Pakistan Shaheens suffered their second consecutive semi-final exit in the tournament.

Batting first, Perth Scorchers posted 155 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. They were in trouble mid-innings after losing six wickets for 69 runs due to disciplined bowling from Pakistan Shaheens’ spinners.

However, Nicholas Hobson and Matthew Kelly added a vital 44-run partnership for the seventh wicket to lift their side past 150. Hobson top-scored with 59 off 43 balls, while Kelly contributed 23 from 19.

For Pakistan Shaheens, Saad Masood claimed three wickets for 21 runs, while Mehran Mumtaz and Mohammad Wasim Jnr picked up two each. Faisal Akram also took one wicket in the middle overs.

Chasing 156, Pakistan Shaheens struggled from the start, losing three wickets for just 17 runs inside five overs.

Khawaja Nafay scored 26 and captain Muhammad Irfan Khan added 17, but the rest of the batting line-up collapsed quickly. Wasim Jr fought back with 25 runs, but Pakistan Shaheens were bowled out for 107 in 17.1 overs.

Keaton Critchell starred for Perth Scorchers with three wickets for 13 runs, while Bryce Jackson and Matthew Kelly took two each. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

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Pakistan Shaheens had earlier finished second in the points table with four wins from six matches in the Top End T20 Series 2025, but their campaign ended at the semi-final stage once again.

Perth Scorchers will now play the final of the Top End T20 Series 2025, aiming to lift the title after this strong performance.

 

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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today for Rabi-ul-Awwal moon sighting

KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday (today) for sighting the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 2025 (1447 AH).

The meeting will be held at the Met Office Karachi after Asr prayers, chaired by Committee’s Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad.

Representatives from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, SUPARCO, the Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology will also attend, alongside members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.

Zonal committee meetings will be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and other cities.

If the moon is sighted today, Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated on Friday September 05.

The final announcement regarding the sighting of the moon will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after reviewing testimonies received from across the country.

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has earlier predicted that the moon of Rabi-ul-Awwal 1447 Hijri is expected to be born on August 23 at 11:06 AM.

By the evening of August 24, the moon will be 32 hours and 13 minutes old, increasing the likelihood of it being visible, a SUPARCO spokesperson said.

A spokesperson added that in coastal regions, there will be a 45-minute interval between sunset and moonset — a favorable condition for moon sighting.

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Pakistan to ‘launch’ first nationwide cervical cancer vaccination drive

Preparations are underway for Pakistan’s first-ever national cervical cancer vaccination campaign, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources.

As per details, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is reportedly scheduled to run from September 15 to 27 across selected regions, including Punjab, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad, sources confirmed.

Registration has already begun for the campaign, targeting girls aged 9 to 14 years enrolled in both public and private schools.

According to health officials, the campaign is focused on school-going girls within the age bracket of 9 to 14 years, and their registration is currently ongoing.

To raise awareness among parents, voice messages will be sent out informing them about the benefits and safety of the HPV vaccine.

Read more: Pakistan develops first-ever vaccine for breast cancer prevention

The campaign will be implemented through fixed vaccination sites and community centers, with mobile vaccination units also deployed to ensure broad access.

In addition, health department teams will administer the vaccine directly in schools, sources added.

Each eligible girl will receive one dose of the HPV vaccine, which is known to significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer—a preventable yet deadly disease if left untreated.

The initiative marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s public health efforts, aiming to protect future generations of women from a life-threatening but preventable illness.

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Police arrest Peshawar man delivering fake currency in Karachi

KARACHI: Police arrested a man trying to sell fake currency notes of Rs one lac face value in 16,000 rupees.

Gadap police arrested a man who had arrived in Karachi from Peshawar to deliver six million rupees of counterfeit currency to circulate in the market.

Accused man, Asfand, told police that a packet of Rs. one lac fake currency can be purchased from Darra in 16,000 to 17,000 rupees. “I get 2,000 rupees commission on the supply of one packet,” he disclosed.

“I used to visit Karachi once in a month, working as a courier with the dealer,” he said. “A dealer named Shahid in Karachi, delivers cash to Baba,” he said.

He told police that fake currency notes used to be supplied in Karachi and Multan.

“I would have receive Rs. one lac of genuine currency over delivery of six million rupees,” arrested man Asfand said.

Police officials have said that Asfand was arrested from Gadap Toll Plaza three days ago. “A case has been registered against the accused and further investigation has been underway,” officials said.

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ایرانی جیل پر اسرائیل کا مہلک حملہ: ’ہر طرف لاشیں تھیں، قیدی زخمی سپاہیوں کی مدد کو دوڑ رہے تھے اور خواتین اہلکاروں کو تسلی دے رہے تھے‘

بی بی سی کو ملنے والی سیٹیلائٹ تصاویر، عینی شاہدین سے بات چیت اور مصدقہ ویڈیوز سے ایران کی اوین جیل پر اسرائیلی حملے کی مزید تفصیلات سامنے آئی ہیں۔

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آپ کے فون میں کال کی سیٹنگز اچانک اور خودبخود کیسے تبدیل ہوئیں؟

اگر آپ انڈرائیڈ سمارٹ فونز استعمال کرتے ہیں تو آپ نے بھی یقیناً گذشتہ دن کچھ ایسی تبدیلیاں دیکھی ہوں گی جو خود بخود رونما ہوئیں اور وہ بھی آپ سے پوچھے بغیر۔

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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas

Canada’s measles case count has passed 4,500, with the western province of Alberta — which has about five million people — recording more cases this year than the United States, figures updated Thursday showed.

World Health Organization data released this month show Canada accounts for about half of all the confirmed measles cases across the Americas region this year.

Canada officially eradicated measles in 1998, but the virus has stormed back, particularly among unvaccinated members of certain Mennonite Christian communities.

The most populous province of Ontario, which has about 16 million people, has recorded 2,366 cases, according to federal government data updated this week, which put the national case count at 4,638.

Alberta’s government, which releases its weekly figures on Thursdays, said it had registered 1,790 cases, making it the hardest-hit area per capita.

The United States, confronting its worst measles epidemic in 30 years, has confirmed 1,375 cases, the Centers for Disease Control said this week.

The Pan American Health Organization, WHO’s regional office, said this month that 71 percent of confirmed cases occurred in unvaccinated people, with an additional 18 percent among people whose vaccination status was not known.

Canadian experts have pointed to several factors driving the outbreak, including the proliferation of vaccine misinformation.

Read more: Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill: officials

Canadian physicians have criticized US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has spent decades spreading false information about vaccines.

But the bulk of the Canadian epidemic has occurred among Anabaptist Christian communities — of whom Mennonites are one — where vaccine hesitancy is historic.

The beginning of the outbreak has been linked to a Mennonite wedding in the eastern province of New Brunswick.

Outside of Ontario and Alberta, which have larger Mennonite communities, cases have been isolated, with British Columbia the third-hardest hit province with 190 cases.

The only suspected measles-related death in Canada during the 2025 outbreak was that of a newborn baby whose mother was unvaccinated, but officials noted the baby was born pre-term and had other medical conditions.

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Pakistan issues verified Umrah tour operators’ list, Check here

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Friday released the official list of verified Umrah tour operators for the year 2025–26 (1447 AH).

According to the ministry, agreements of 53 Umrah companies from across the country have been attested in the first phase. The verification aims to safeguard pilgrims from fraud, scams, and financial losses.

The approved operators belong to various cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, and have undergone a strict scrutiny process to ensure they meet government standards.

Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt urged intending pilgrims to book their Umrah packages only through verified operators.

The spokesperson added that the attested list is valid for one year (1447 AH). He urged other Umrah companies to complete the process of their documentation and agreements in accordance with ministry regulations.

The verified list of Umrah operators has been uploaded to the official Ministry of Religious Affairs website for public access.

Click here to download the list in PDF.

Earlier, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday announced that over 114,500 applications have been received so far under the Government Hajj Scheme 2026, with only around 3,500 seats still available.

Read More: Hajj 2026 application deadline extended as quota remains unfilled

According to Ministry Spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, designated banks have been directed to continue accepting applications until the remaining quota is filled.

He urged intending pilgrims to submit their applications at the nearest nominated bank branches without delay, warning that “the process will close immediately once the last 3,500 seats are taken.”

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’بائیکاٹ نہ کیا تو ہم بزدل کہلائیں گے‘: آنکھیں کھینچنے کا متنازع اشتہار جس پر گھڑیوں کے برانڈ سواچ کو معافی مانگنا پڑی

گھڑیوں کے معروف سوئس برانڈ سواچ کو اس وقت اپنے ایک اشتہار پر معافی مانگنا پڑی جب سوشل میڈیا پر بعض چینی صارفین نے اس پر سخت ناراضی ظاہر کی۔

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Karachi to receive more rainfall today: Met Office

KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast more rainfall in Karachi on Thursday (today) under the influence of the monsoon weather system hovering over the city.

The wind direction has changed in the city as the winds blowing from northeast today with four kilometers per hour speed.

Various localities of the metropolis likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, according to the weather report. “The rain-bearing system is expected to bring rainfall with intervals until August 22”.

According to the rain figures of Wednesday shared by the Met Office, Karachi’s Orangi Town received maximum 113mm rainfall on Wednesday.

Shara-e-Faisal received 43mm rain, Keamari 31mm, Korangi 35.6mm, University Road and PAF Masroor Base 24mm each, Defence Phase-V 20mm and Saadi Town received 15.9mm rainfall.

Gulshan-e-Maymar received minimum 6.8mm rainfall in the city.

The Met Office earlier forecast widespread rain with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy falls in Karachi, Mithi, Thar parker, Umer Kot, Mirpur Khas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazir Abad, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, while at scattered places in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad from 19th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.

Rain with scattered heavy falls also expected in Baluchistan’s Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur from 19th to 22nd August.

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Chief Justice bars PTI founder’s sisters from speaking during proceedings

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s bail petitions until 10:30 am tomorrow after the special prosecutor, falls ill, ARY News reported.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi heard the case. During proceedings, Imran Khan’s counsel Salman Safdar argued that the case had already seen repeated delays in the High Court, with 16 hearings and eight prosecutors being replaced.

He said that the prosecution had filed numerous adjournment requests which caused unnecessary prolongation.

Safdar requested that at least arguments from the defense be heard, but the Chief Justice remarked that the court would first hear the prosecution’s position. “The prosecution must justify how the High Court ruling can be sustained,” the Chief Justice observed.

The Supreme Court also rejected a plea seeking permission for Imran Khan’s sisters to speak in court. “Only lawyers may present arguments; no family member can address the bench,” the Chief Justice stated.

Counsel Salman Safdar maintained that Imran Khan had already been denied bail by the Lahore High Court in November last year, and that the case remained pending for six months before any progress was made.

He added that the defense had grown weary of repeated delays.

“We assure you, no long adjournments will be granted,” the Chief Justice responded, reiterating that the matter would be taken up again tomorrow.

This hearing marks another development in the ongoing legal challenges faced by Imran Khan, as the PTI founder continues to contest multiple cases in the courts.

Also Read: SC issues notice to Punjab govt over PTI founder’s appeals

Earlier, the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding appeals filed by incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan.

According to reports, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi raised questions on whether final observations could be given in a bail case.

The court directed the prosecution department to prepare on legal questions and adjourned the matter until 19 August.

Imran Khan’s legal team and the opposing lawyers were instructed to assist the court on the identified legal issues.

The Chief Justice made it clear that the Supreme Court would not issue any finding that could affect another case involving PTI founder.

 

 

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Met office releases Karachi rainfall figures

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the latest rainfall statistics, showing varying levels of precipitation across different parts of Karachi, ARY News reported.

According to the report, Saadi Town received the highest rainfall with 35.8 millimeters, followed by Gulshan-e-Maimar with 33.3 millimeters and Nazimabad with 26 millimeters.

In Surjani Town, 12.4 millimeters of rainfall was recorded, while PAF Base Masroor saw 11 millimeters.

Other areas of Karachi also witnessed moderate to light showers: Korangi received 4.6 millimeters, University Road 4.4 millimeters, and both Gulshan-e-Hadeed and DHA Phase-II recorded 3 millimeters each.

Orangi Town reported 1.5 millimeters, while Shahrah-e-Faisal recorded 1 millimeter.

In North Karachi, only 0.5 millimeters of rainfall was noted, and the lowest amount of rain in city was recorded at the Old Airport area with just 0.2 millimeters.

The rainfall has brought relief to the hot weather in Karachi but has also raised concerns of urban flooding in low-lying areas.

Also Read: Heavy rain in Karachi disrupts flight operations

Earlier, heavy rainfall in city and its surrounding areas disrupted flight operations at Jinnah International Airport, causing multiple delays on both domestic and international routes.

According to airport sources, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-300 from Karachi to Islamabad departed with a 30-minute delay, while Fly Jinnah’s flight 670 from Karachi to Islamabad took off an hour late at 8:00 am. AirSial’s scheduled 7:00 am flight from Karachi to Islamabad has not yet departed.

Meanwhile, PIA’s Karachi to Lahore flight PK-302 left at 8:30 am, also delayed by half an hour. In addition, three international flights arriving in Karachi were delayed due to the weather conditions, airport officials confirmed.

The heavy downpour in city continues to affect normal flight schedules, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.

Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday morning, bringing the much-needed relief to the humid weather-hit people of the port city.

According to details, light showers that started in different areas of Karachi last night turned into heavy rainfall by early morning.

Areas currently experiencing torrential rain include Tariq Road, Azizabad, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Boat Basin, Liaquatabad, Hassan Square, North Nazimabad, SITE Area, Clifton, Defence, Qayyumabad, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Airport, Quaidabad, Malir, Landhi, and Korangi.

Other parts of the city, including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Federal B Area, Scheme 33, Safora Chowrangi, Malir Cantt and its surroundings, North Karachi, Manghopir, Surjani Town, and Taiser Town, also witnessed heavy rainfall, while North Nazimabad and adjoining areas reported thunderstorms accompanied by intense showers.

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Gal Gadot speaks up on ‘Snow White’ failure

Israeli actor Gal Gadot says the pressure from Hollywood to speak out against her country was one of the main reasons why Disney’s ‘Snow White’ tanked at the Box Office.

In her new interview with an Israeli TV channel, Gal Gadot addressed the Box Office failure of her last film, Disney’s live-action reimagining of the fairytale, ‘Snow White’, blaming the anti-Israel sentiments in the industry for playing the key role.

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“I was sure this movie was going to be a huge hit. And then it happened,” Gadot, who played the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action musical, said, in reference to the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023. “And what followed, as you know, what happened a lot in various industries, including Hollywood, there’s pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel.”

“I can always explain and try to give context about what’s happening here, and I always do that. But, in the end, people make their own decisions,” she continued, adding that the actor was ‘disappointed’ with the box office failure of the title.

“That’s how it goes. You win some, you lose some,” she concluded.

Notably, the controversy-plagued ‘Snow White’, directed by Marc Webb and co-starring Gadot with Rachel Zegler, arrived in the theatres this March.

Also Read: ‘Narcissist’ Rachel Zegler blamed for ‘Snow White’ failure

Besides the Box Office flop, the mega-budgeted adaptation was also named among the worst-ranked movies of all time by IMDb.

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Flooding, water upsurge in Indus River after heavy rainfall

SUKKUR: The Indus River has been raging in medium flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa barrages after heavy monsoon rains in upper areas of country, according to the Sukkur Barrage Control Room.

The river has been in low flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. The waterflow of the river is expected to soar to medium flood at Guddu Barrage within next 24 hours.

The water level at Tarbela Dam reservoir has surged to 1548.02 ft, 98.01 percent of the dam’s 1550 feet capacity, according to the statement.

The water level at Mangla Dam has increased to 1211.90 ft, 69.22 percent of the dam’s maximum capacity of 1242 feet.

Presently Indus River’s inflow at Guddu Barrage has been 282,900 cusecs, while the outflow has been 256,100 cusecs.

The Indus River’s inflow at Sukkur Barrage has been 211,500 cusecs, while the outflow has been 154,900 cusecs.

The inflow of the river in the downstream at Kotri Barrage has been 81,200 cusecs, while the outflow has been 66,200 cusecs.

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NDMA continues relief operations in KP floods affected areas

On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to assist the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Provincial Disaster Management Authority in relief operations in KP floods affected areas.

Relief supplies have been dispatched to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by NDMA, the Armed Forces and welfare organizations

The relief consignment sent on Monday to Buner included tents, blankets, 7KVA generators, de-watering pumps, ration bags and medicines.

The relief goods will be handed over to the Deputy Commissioner Buner for distribution among flood victims.

NDMA is continuously monitoring all ongoing relief operations by the concerned agencies.

Read more: Pakistan monsoon rains claim 657 lives, injure 929: NDMA

At least 657 people, including 392 men, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26, while 929 others have been injured, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Of the nationwide death toll, 171 were children and 94 women. Among the injured, 437 were men, 256 children, and 236 women.

The NDMA said the casualties were caused by torrential monsoon rains, flash floods, and related hazards, adding that it was coordinating with provincial authorities to intensify relief and rescue operations in the worst-hit areas.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): The province has suffered the heaviest losses, with 390 deaths — including 288 men, 59 children, and 43 women. KP also reported 245 injured (161 men, 45 children, and 39 women).

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’یہ موٹاپا نہیں‘: ایک ایسی بیماری جس میں جسم کے مخصوص حصوں پر چربی جمع ہو جاتی ہے

'خواتین کو ہارمونل تبدیلیوں کے دوران اس قسم کی بیماری کا سب سے زیادہ خطرہ ہوتا ہے۔ بلوغت میں داخل ہونے کے دوران، حمل یا مینوپاز کے دوران خواتین کے جسم میں بہت سی ہارمونل تبدیلیاں آتی ہیں۔ اس وقت لِپیڈیما کا خطرہ زیادہ ہوتا ہے۔'

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Met Office forecast rain spell in Karachi from today

KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorm at some places in Karachi and other districts of Sindh from Sunday evening or night.

A hot and humid weather has been reported in the port city. Sea breeze has returned in Karachi but the feel like temperature has been one to two degrees above the real temperature owing to increased humidity.

The rain bearing clouds likely to be formed from this evening or night and light rainfall or drizzling is expected in various parts of the metropolis. “This rainfall or drizzling spell is expected to persist until August 22,” according to the weather report.

Pakistan Meteorological Department earlier predicted rainfall with scattered heavy falls and (at times very heavy) expected in Mithi, Thar Parker, Umer Kot, Mirpur Khas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazir Abad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Tando Allah Yar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad districts from 17th to 22nd August.

According to the PMD strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating in the country. Low Pressure System (LPA) over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move westward from 17th August and intensify this monsoon activity. A westerly wave is also present over the country under the influence of these meteorological conditions.

Baluchistan districts Zhob, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar, Panjgur, and Musakhel are also expected to receive rain with isolated heavy falls between August 17 and 21.

The PMD on Saturday predicted widespread torrential rains and cautioned against urban flooding in major urban centres across the country.

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Video replay: Lerone Murphy puts Aaron Pico down cold at UFC 319

UFC 319 delivered another highlight finish when Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico with a spinning back elbow. The co-main event ended in the first round at 3:21, giving Murphy a perfect statement win in Chicago.

The fight between Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico began with fast pressure. Pico came forward quickly, landing jabs and body shots while also scoring takedowns. Murphy, however, recovered each time and stayed calm under the attack.

As Aaron Pico pushed forward again, Lerone Murphy landed a sharp high knee and then followed with a brutal spinning back elbow.

The strike ended the contest instantly, leaving Pico on the canvas as the referee stopped the fight. It was one of the most dramatic moments of UFC 319.

LERONE MURPHY WITH ONE OF THE MOST INSANE KO’S YOU WILL EVER SEE OVER AARON PICO #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/9FwlzpTo9y

— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) August 17, 2025

With this win, Lerone Murphy extended his record and proved himself as a dangerous contender in the featherweight division.

Aaron Pico, despite an aggressive start, suffered another setback. UFC 319 will be remembered for Murphy’s devastating strike and his rise in the division.

Also Read: UFC 319 results: Khamzat Chimaev turns octagon into ‘wrestling clinic’ against Du Plessis

UFC 319 in Chicago ended with Khamzat Chimaev defeating Dricus du Plessis in a dominant performance. Chimaev won the UFC middleweight championship by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring 50-44.

Khamzat Chimaev took Dricus du Plessis down within seconds of the opening round and controlled the fight from start to finish.

The figures from UFC 319 showed the gap between the two fighters. Khamzat Chimaev landed 529 strikes compared to only 45 for Dricus du Plessis.

He also secured 12 of 17 takedown attempts and controlled the ground for more than 21 minutes of the 25-minute fight.

Other UFC 319 Highlights

UFC 319 delivered big moments outside the main event. Carlos Prates knocked out Geoff Neal with a spinning back elbow in the final second of the first round.

Soon after, Lerone Murphy repeated the move against Aaron Pico, giving UFC 319 two spectacular knockouts of the same type on the same night.

Michael Page also claimed a decision win over Jared Cannonier, while Tim Elliott submitted Kai Asakura.

On the prelims, Michal Oleksiejczuk, Loopy Godinez, Alex Hernandez, and Drakkar Klose were among the winners. Joseph Morales also scored a submission victory in the early fights.

 

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بیٹی کو تیاری کرواتے ہوئے ایک ماں نے بھی ڈاکٹر بننے کا خواب پورا کر لیا

بچپن سے ہی اموتھاولی کو ڈاکٹر بننے کا شوق تھا لیکن وہ میڈیکل کالج میں داخلے کے لیے درکار نمبر حاصل نہیں کر سکیں اور پھر اُنھوں نے فزیو تھیراپی میں اپنا کریئر بنایا۔

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‘General Hospital’ star Tristan Rogers dies at 79

Australian actor Tristan Rogers, who played the legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s soap opera ‘General Hospital’, has died, aged 79.

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As reported by foreign media, veteran actor Tristan Rogers died on Friday, August 15, less than a month after the ‘General Hospital’ mainstay made a special appearance on the long-running serial, confirmed his manager, Meryl Soodak.

“He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing,” said the celebrity manager. “He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family.”

For the unversed, Rogers, who had started appearing on ‘General Hospital’ in 1980, was diagnosed with lung cancer last month.

Reacting to his tragic death, the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini said, “The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing.”

“Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years, and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio),” Valentini added. “I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. Tristan was a one-of-a-kind talent and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.”

Also Read: ‘What’s Happening!!’ star Danielle Spencer dies of cancer at 60

Notably, Rogers is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teresa Parkerson, and their two children, Sara Jane and Cale.

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کیمسٹری آن ٹرائل: خاتون پروفیسر نے کیسے عدالت کو قائل کرنے کی کوشش کی کہ انھوں نے اپنے شوہر کا قتل نہیں کیا

ممتا نے مدعی کے بجائے بطور ٹیچر اپنا دفاع کیا اور اپنے دلائل سے کمرہ عدالت کو کیمسٹری لیب میں تبدیل کر دیا لیکن آخر میں بظاہر سیدھے سادھے حقائق ان کے لیکچر سے زیادہ مضبوط ثابت ہوئے۔

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Schools to remain closed for two days amid heavy rains

All the government and private schools in Azad Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on August 15, 16, 2025, amid heavy rains in the area.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a notification in this regard.

The notification stated that “Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education has approved the closure of all government and private educational institutions in Azad Kashmir on August 15, 16, 2025.”

The notification added that the holidays have been issued the given threat of flooding and landslides in rivers and drains due to adverse weather conditions.

Earlier, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Poonch, announced that all educational institutions will remain closed on August 15 due to severe weather conditions.

Read more: At least 26 killed as floods, landslides wreak havoc in GB, Bajaur

Assistant Commissioner Haveli Sarfraz Shad also said, “Due to bad weather conditions and landslides, all educational institutions, both government and private, in the Jhelum Valley district will remain closed on August 15.”

The announcement came after devastating cloudbursts across Azad Kashmir, causing widespread damage in multiple areas, sweeping away bridges, cutting off road links, and destroying homes.

The region has been severely affected by the recent spell of torrential rains. In Muzaffarabad’s Naseerabad tehsil, a cloudburst triggered a flash flood that claimed the lives of six members of the same family. In Bagh, heavy downpours have swollen rivers and streams, while Bhimber Nullah in Samahni is experiencing high-level flooding.

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کینیا میں سیکس کے کاروبار میں بچوں کا استحصال

بی بی سی افریقن آئی کی ایک تحقیقاتی رپورٹ میں یہ بات سامنے آئی ہے کہ کینیا میں 'میڈم' کے نام سے مشہور خواتین 13 سال تک کی کم عمر بچیوں کو جسم فروشی میں شامل کر رہی ہیں۔

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WWE may schedule John Cena’s final match

WWE is reportedly weighing the possibility of moving John Cena’s final wrestling match to directly compete with rival promotion AEW’s year-end pay-per-view, Worlds End.

According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, the original plan was for Cena’s farewell bout to be featured during a WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in early December 2025.

However, discussions are now underway about rescheduling it to December 27 — the same date as AEW’s Worlds End.

“Originally, the final John Cena match was gonna be in early December at Saturday Night’s Main Event,” Alvarez said. “This is not confirmed, but it does look like there is now a discussion that that date will be moved so it will be head-to-head with AEW Worlds End.”

Read more: John Cena confirms next rival– And it’s not Brock Lesnar

While Worlds End isn’t AEW’s flagship event like All In, it remains one of the company’s biggest annual shows.

WWE currently has no premium live event on its December schedule, leaving it unclear whether Cena’s match would headline a special PLE or air as part of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

John Cena has just 12 appearances left on his retirement tour, with his final opponent still a mystery. While CM Punk and Cody Rhodes were early fan favorites for the role, Brock Lesnar’s surprise return has added a new twist to the speculation.

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Special ‘Azadi Safari Train’ departs from Karachi to Tharparkar

KARACHI: In connection with the Pakistan Independence Day festivities, a special Desert Safari Train, renamed as the “Azadi Train,” departed from Karachi’s City Station for Tharparkar, ARY News reported on Wednesday. 

According to the Pakistan Railways, the special train, carrying over 100 passengers, will return to Karachi on August 14.

The route will pass through Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, and Umerkot before reaching its final destination.

Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon and Minister for Culture and Tourism Zulfiqar Ali Shah attended the departure ceremony.

As part of the celebrations marking the theme “Battle for Truth,” a 78-pound cake was also cut during the event.

On August 7, during a meeting, MD Tourism Fayyaz Shah provided details about the Azadi Train initiative.

Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah said the Azaadi Train aims to celebrate the spirit and joy of Independence Day in a grand and memorable way.

The Provincial Minister emphasized that the event will bring together civil society members, showbiz personalities, political figures, and others to celebrate national unity and pride. He expressed hope that the train’s journey will send a strong message of peace and togetherness to the world.

Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah concluded by paying tribute to the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s founders. He highlighted that the entire nation continues to celebrate the achievements of the struggle for independence and the ongoing unity of the Pakistani people.

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Trump says plans to test out Putin in Alaska summit

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday described his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin as a “feel-out meeting” to gauge his ideas for ending the war in Ukraine, as European leaders rushed to ensure respect for Kyiv’s interests.

Trump has invited his Russian counterpart to Alaska on Friday — the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries’ presidents since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 — while criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions.

Fearing privately that Putin will team up with Trump to force unacceptable compromises, European leaders plan to speak separately Wednesday with both Zelensky and Trump.

The US president has spent the first months of his second term in office trying to broker peace in Ukraine — after boasting he could end the conflict in 24 hours — but multiple rounds of talks, phone calls and diplomatic visits have failed to yield a breakthrough.

Trump, usually fond of boasting of his deal-making skills, played down the possibility of a breakthrough in Alaska but said he expected “constructive conversations” with Putin.

“This is really a feel-out meeting a little bit,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

“We’re going to see what he has in mind and if it’s a fair deal, I’ll reveal it to the European Union leaders and to NATO leaders and also to President Zelensky,” Trump said.

“I may say — lots of luck, keep fighting. Or I may say, we can make a deal.”

EU leaders stressed on Tuesday “the inherent right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny.”

“A just and lasting peace that brings stability and security must respect international law, including the principles of independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and that international borders must not be changed by force,” they said in a statement.

Zelensky has ruled out ceding territory. Trump — who publicly berated the Ukrainian president at a White House meeting in February — said he was a “little bothered” by Zelensky’s stance and insisted land swaps would need to take place.

“There’ll be some swapping, there’ll be some changes in land,” he said.

But Trump said he would also tell Putin that “you’ve got to end this war.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited the French, British and other European leaders and the EU and NATO chiefs to virtual talks on Wednesday.

Merz’s office said Monday the leaders would discuss “further options to exert pressure on Russia” and “preparation of possible peace negotiations and related issues of territorial claims and security.”

EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and also examined imposing a 19th package of sanctions on Russia since the invasion.

Until Russia agrees to a “full and unconditional ceasefire, we should not even discuss any concessions,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after the talks.

“It has never worked in the past with Russia and will not work with Putin today.”

Zelensky again warned against capitulating to Putin’s demands.

“Russia refuses to stop the killings and therefore must not receive any rewards or benefits. And this is not just a moral position — it is a rational one,” Zelensky wrote in a statement published on social media.

“Concessions do not persuade a killer,” he added.

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Harry’s reunion with King Charles hinges on one key change

Prince Harry, who has been vocal about his desire to reunite with the Royal Family, has been told he must alter his approach if he wants to repair relations with King Charles.

The Duke of Sussex, who stepped away from the Royal Family five years ago with Meghan Markle, has made several public appeals for reconciliation, but former royal aide Ailsa Anderson believes Prince Harry needs to take responsibility for his actions and rebuild trust.

The advice comes amid ongoing tensions between the Duke of Sussex and the Royal Family, fuelled by years of public criticism and revelations in interviews and documentaries.

Anderson cautioned that Harry’s openness about private matters, including the King’s health, has created concerns among royals about confidentiality.

While acknowledging Prince Harry’s warmth and kindness in personal interactions, Anderson maintained that trust will be key to any future with the Royal Family.

For now, Prince Harry’s path to reconciling with King Charles appears to depend on his willingness to change both his public narrative and private conduct.

Also Read: Sentebale power struggle leaves Prince Harry ‘devastated’

Earlier, Harry was said to be deeply ‘devastated’ over what sources are calling a hostile takeover at Sentebale, the charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso nearly 20 years ago.

Insiders close to the Duke of Sussex have described the situation as a painful crisis involving one of the most meaningful projects of his life.

Since its founding in 2006, Prince Harry’s Sentebale has supported thousands of young people in southern Africa, especially children living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.

The Duke of Sussex worked closely with co-founder Prince Seeiso to grow the charity’s reach and impact. The two stepped down as patrons earlier this year following internal disputes within the charity’s leadership.

The conflict grew when several trustees resigned after a disagreement with the chairwoman, Dr Sophie Chandauka.

 

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NDMA issues advisory on disease risks from mosquitoes, insects during monsoon

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory warning of the potential spread of diseases caused by mosquitoes and seasonal insects during the monsoon.

According to the advisory, mosquitoes and other seasonal insects are carriers of dangerous viruses that can cause life-threatening illnesses.

Their bites may lead to a rise in cases of dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, and other vector-borne diseases. The NDMA noted that globally, diseases spread by insect bites claim around one million lives each year.

The authority has urged the public to take preventive measures, including ensuring that rainwater does not accumulate in and around homes.

Read more: NDMA issues rain and flood alert for country

Containers, water tanks, and flowerpots should be kept dry to prevent mosquito breeding, the advisory added.

The advisory also recommends seeking immediate medical advice in case of fever, body aches, or headaches, and stresses the importance of proactive measures to curb the spread of insect-borne diseases during the rainy season.

Earlier, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued rain and flood alert for different parts of the country.

The NDMA has issued alert with regard to Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) for Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Kumrat valley.

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کراچی میں ایک اور فلاحی ادارے پر بچوں کی سمگلنگ کا الزام: حکام امریکی خط کی مدد سے ملزمہ تک کیسے پہنچے؟

پاکستان کے شہر کراچی میں ایک فلاحی ادارے کی سربراہ کو مقامی عدالت کی جانب سے بچوں کی بیرونِ ملک سمگلنگ کے الزام پر جیل بھیجنے کی چونکا دینے والی پیش رفت ایک بار پھر امریکی شکایت کے نتیجے میں سامنے آئی ہے۔

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Selena Gomez’s advice that Jennifer Aniston says she’ll never forget

Jennifer Aniston has revealed what she has learned from Selena Gomez, sharing that the singer and actress has helped her embrace social media more confidently.

The Friends star, best known for her role as Rachel Green, spoke about their friendship while promoting the latest product from her haircare brand LolaVie, a new dry shampoo.

Jennifer Aniston said she and Selena Gomez have known each other for years after first meeting over a decade ago in a bathroom.

Gomez, who was relatively unknown at the time, recalled feeling starstruck when she saw Aniston. Since then, the two have remained close friends, often spending time together. Aniston described Gomez as a kind and supportive person.

Selena Gomez, now one of the most followed women on Instagram, has offered Jennifer Aniston advice on navigating the online world.

Jennifer Aniston credited her friend with helping her feel more at ease with social media, an area she admits she had not been naturally drawn to.

The pair also share the same manager, and their friendship has included casual moments like having pizza together at Aniston’s home.

While speaking to People, Jennifer Aniston also touched on her long-standing friendship with Courteney Cox, explaining that their shared passion is interior design rather than beauty tips.

For Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez has been more than just a friend—she has been a guide in an area the actress once found challenging, helping her connect with fans in a new way.

Also Read: Courteney Cox warns Jennifer Aniston about Jim Curtis

Jennifer Aniston had been cautioned by her close friend and ‘Friends’ co-star Courteney Cox in her whirlwind romance with Jim Curtis.

As is obvious, Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston is head over heels for her new beau, life coach and hypnotist Jim Curtis, and their budding romance has rapidly progressed from a dinner date to an intimate island getaway, only within a few weeks.

However, her pals fear that the ‘Friends’ alum is walking towards yet another heartbreak.

As divulged by an insider to a foreign publication, her close friend and former co-star, Courteney Cox, among others, has cautioned Aniston to slow down things with Curtis, after he has raised some ‘major red flags’.

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Jaffar Express derailed after explosion on Quetta railway track

QUETTA: Another attack on Jaffar Express, as the passenger train derailed after explosion near Spezand in Quetta, Balochistan, ARY News reported.

According to railway officials, the blast occurred when the Jaffar Express was passing by the area, injuring one passenger.

The official further said that the blast derailed five coaches where a relief train has been sent from Quetta railway station.

The attack took place on March 11, when the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express — carrying 440 passengers — was ambushed. Several hostages were taken during the assault, prompting a two-day security operation to neutralize the threat and rescue the captives.

Jaffar Express resumed its services after 16-day suspension on March 27 following banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attack.

Jaffar Express departed for Quetta from Peshawar. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, saw off the passengers with special prayers.

Read More: Forces rescued Jaffar Express hostages unharmed: DG ISPR

The DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a media briefing said that all 33 terrorists involved in the attack were killed, while 21 passengers and 4 FC personnel lost their lives in the incident.

DG ISPR. Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said an IED explosion targeted the Jaffar Express around 1 PM on March 11, forcing the train to stop.

He said the BLA attackers, divided into multiple groups, first launched an assault on a nearby FC post, martyring three soldiers. Subsequently, one group held women and children hostage inside the train, while others forced passengers to disembark and gathered them on the ground.

DG ISPR revealed that the passenger train incident occurred in a highly challenging and remote area, which complicated the security operation.

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The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Saturday marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. military’s dropping of an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima ushered in the age of nuclear weapons.

Following are some facts about the bombings, the only times nuclear weapons have been used in war. Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending its role in World War Two.

HIROSHIMA:

• At 8.15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an American B-29 Superfortress bomber called Enola Gay dropped a 10,000-pound uranium-235 bomb, instantly killing about 78,000 people. By the end of that year, the number of dead reached about 140,000.
• The bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy”, exploded about 580 metres (1,900 feet) above the centre of the city, setting off a surge of heat reaching 4,000 degrees Celsius (7,200 degrees Fahrenheit) across a radius of about 4.5 km (2.8 miles). More than half of the city’s buildings lay in ruins.

NAGASAKI:

• At 11.02 a.m. on August 9, the United States dropped a 10,000-pound plutonium-239 bomb, nicknamed “Fat Man”.
• It exploded about 500 metres above the ground, instantly killing about 27,000 of the city’s estimated population of around 200,000. By the end of 1945, the number of dead due to acute radiation exposure reached about 70,000.

TOTAL KILLED:

• Japan has so far recognised the total number of deaths from the bombings, including from radiation illness and injuries, as 344,306 in Hiroshima (as of August 6, 2024) and 198,785 in Nagasaki (as of August 9, 2024).

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Jessie J needs another surgery amid breast cancer battle

As she recovers from a mastectomy, British singer Jessie J reveals that she has to undergo another surgery amid the ongoing breast cancer battle.

Grammy-nominated singer Jessie J, who revealed a heartbreaking breast cancer diagnosis this June, revealed in a new update on Instagram that she is scheduled for another surgery this year, just weeks after a mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery, while she also juggles motherhood and her music career.

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In a long post on Friday, the ‘Price Tag’ singer noted, “I can rest, parent AND release new music. I didn’t leave a major label after 18 years to be scared to rewrite the rules to fit around my life/health. I just have to make it realistic on what I can deliver in all roles in my life.”

Jessie further asserted that she can simultaneously do it all, be it ‘another surgery’ which is needed this year, or ‘raising a toddler’, and ‘releasing new music’. “It will look different to what I had planned, but that’s life, things change, and either we panic and get mad that it isn’t what it was going to be, or we ADAPT,” she added. “I’m just flowing with life. Learning about who I am in motherhood and when my health goes left unexpectedly.”

 

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“I am 7 weeks post-breast cancer surgery. I’m still in the thick of recovery, and my body is still finding its way. But I LOVE music and I LOVE my life and I want to LIVE in the moment. Instead of stopping, disappearing and waiting for the timing to be perfect to release music again, I am choosing to carry on,” the singer maintained.

Also Read: Teyana Taylor to undergo emergency surgery

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Sindh cabinet approves CNIC-based vehicle registration system

The Sindh cabinet has approved a proposal by the Excise and Taxation Department to introduce CNIC-based vehicle registration and personalised registration marks (PRMs), ARY News reported.

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House, to align the province’s system with international standards and recent reforms adopted by the federal capital.

The new system, once implemented, will fundamentally shift the registration framework by linking number plates to the owner’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) rather than the vehicle chassis.

According to officials, this owner-centric registration model will allow vehicle owners to retain, reuse, or surrender their personalised number plates even after selling their vehicles.

The permanent identifier of a vehicle will now be the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) based on its chassis number, while the number plate will remain linked to the owner.

The Excise Department assured that the system would enable real-time traceability, better enforcement, and facilitate asset tracking for tax purposes. It will be fully integrated with NADRA’s national database and designed to ensure standardisation across provinces.

Read more: New fines for late vehicle registration announced

“Upon the sale of a vehicle, the plate will be detached from the chassis and can be reassigned by the original owner or surrendered for reissuance or auction,” an official briefed.

The cabinet approved the model in principle, along with the necessary legal amendments to operationalize the system. However, the Chief Minister made it clear that the new system would not be implemented immediately.

Instead, he directed the Excise Department to develop and test the model first before submitting a final draft law for enactment.

The move is being hailed as a progressive step toward digitising and simplifying vehicle ownership in Sindh and curbing vehicle-related fraud

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New bill proposes salary hike, perks for Sindh lawmaker

KARACHI: A new bill regarding the salaries, allowances, and facilities for members of the Sindh Assembly has been prepared and is scheduled to be presented in the assembly today, ARY News reported.

If passed, the revised salaries will be effective from 1st July 2025, according to official sources.

The bill includes a range of allowances for lawmakers, such as house rent, utility, medical, conveyance, and other perks.

Under the new law, the Leader of the Opposition will be entitled to the same privileges as a provincial minister.

The legislation also proposes the formation of a Parliamentary Committee that will be responsible for making annual recommendations regarding salaries and benefits.

Importantly, the government will be bound to implement the committee’s recommendations.

According to the draft, the Chairperson of the Committee will be entitled to an official vehicle and fuel allowance.

The bill also seeks to repeal the outdated 1974 law, replacing it with a modern structure aligned with other provincial assemblies.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that salary structures will be determined through comparative reviews with other provinces, and the Sindh government will be obliged to accept the committee’s suggestions on any increase or decrease in salaries.

Also Read: Govt to approve ‘200% hike’ in salaries of MNAs, senators

Earlier, the federal government had decided to increase the salaries of members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and Senators.

According to sources, the government was likely to approve a proposal to raise the salaries of MNAs by up to 200% from the currently salary of around Rs. 1.68 lac per month.

The proposed salary hike will be presented to the National Assembly and Senate for approval. The government had already consulted with all coalition and opposition parties, and a consensus has been reached on the matter.

In addition to the salary hike for MNAs and Senators, the government had also proposed an increase in the salaries of ministers and advisors.

The Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate were also set to receive a significant raise, with their salaries potentially increasing to Rs. 15 lac per month.

 

 

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Rs1500 Prize Bond: Complete guide to prizes and tax rates— August 2025

People in Pakistan 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. This is especially true for the Rs1500 Prize Bond.

So if you’re holding a Rs1500 prize bond, mark your calendar for mid-August as it could be your chance to win a life-changing amount.

The next draw for the Rs1500 prize bond (Draw No. 103) is scheduled to take place in Faisalabad on 15 August 2025. This quarterly event is eagerly awaited by bondholders across the country.

Prize bonds in Pakistan are available in various denominations to cater to different investment levels, including Rs. 100, Rs. 200, Rs. 750, Rs. 1500, Rs. 3000, Rs. 7500, Rs. 15000, and Rs. 40000.

The Rs1500 prize bond remains one of the most popular denominations in Pakistan due to its affordable price and generous prize structure. Thousands of participants try their luck every three months in hopes of securing one of the top prizes.

Winning Amounts for Rs1500 Prize Bond (Draw No. 103)

• 1st Prize: Rs. 3,000,000 (1 winner)
• 2nd Prize: Rs. 1,000,000 (3 winners)
• 3rd Prize: Rs. 18,500 (1,696 winners)

Applicable Taxes (2025)

Prize	Tax for Filers	Tax for Non-Filers
1st Prize	Rs. 450,000	Rs. 900,000
2nd Prize	Rs. 150,000	Rs. 300,000
3rd Prize	Rs. 2,775	Rs. 5,550

The complete list of winning numbers from the Rs1500 prize bond draw will be released shortly after the event.

Participants are advised to check official sources or online portal to verify results.

Also Read: Rs 1500 Prize Bond draw announced

Earlier in May, the National Savings Center in Karachi hosted the Rs 1500 Prize Bond draw, according to the Central Directorate of National Savings

Prize Bond Winning Amount

First Prize: Rs 3 million (1 winner)

Second Prize: Rs 1 million (3 winners)

Third Prize: Rs 18,500 (1,600 winners)

Rs1500 Prize Bond May 15 Draw Winners

The first prize (Rs 3,000,000) has been won by ticket No. 902481 while three second prizes (Rs 1,000,000) were won by ticket Nos. 500006, 516817 and 777270. The third prizes (Rs18,500) were garbed by 1,696 winners.

 

 

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