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  • Lahore drowns in first spell of monsoon rains

    Lahore drowns in first spell of monsoon rains

    242 milliliters of rain were recorded in Lahore, marking heavy rainfall in the city.

    According to WASA’s data release on Lahore’s rainfall, the highest amounts were recorded as follows: 242 mm in Tajpura, 130 mm in Lakshmi Chowk, 132 mm in Mughalpura, and 133 mm in Gulshan Ravi. Additionally, 122 mm of rain was recorded at Chowk Nakhda, 128 mm in Iqbal Town, 125 mm at Cordoba Chowk, 135 mm in Sumanabad, 71 mm at the Airport, 123 mm at Upper Mall, 41 mm in Gulberg, 129 mm in Nishtertown, 55 mm on Jail Road, and 119 mm in Farrukhabad, reported by Geo.

    The city administration reported ongoing rainfall in the areas of Davis Road, China Chowk, Canal Road, Garhi Shahu, Allama Iqbal Road, Allah Road, Kashmir Road, Egerton Road, Johar Town, Shimla Pahari, and surrounding areas.

    This continuous rainfall has led to significant flooding in many important locations due to submerged rainwater.

  • PTI suspends Sher Afzal Marwat’s party membership

    PTI suspends Sher Afzal Marwat’s party membership

    Sher Afzal Marwat’s party membership has been suspended by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

    Marwat, who was elected as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) in the February 8 elections, had his membership suspended according to a report by ARY News on Friday.

    PTI’s senior leadership met with incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday and decided on Sher Afzal Marwat’s status within the party.

    The cancellation of Marwat’s membership was confirmed by the party’s top leadership, citing multiple violations of party discipline.

    “It was concluded in the meeting with Imran Khan that no leader is above the party, and similar consequences await any leader who crosses the party line,” stated the party’s leadership.

    Previously, a show-cause notice had been issued to Marwat by PTI for his reckless statements. The notice was issued by the party’s Secretary General, Omar Ayub, who directed Marwat to respond within three days.

    Sher Afzal Marwat was also informed about potential further disciplinary actions in case he failed to submit a response.

  • South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors

    South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors

    South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans “honorary ambassadors” as part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to take up the role.

    South Korea has seen tourism figures recover to nearly pre-pandemic levels this year, with around a third of visitors citing K-pop or K-drama — the so-called “Hallyu” or Korean wave — as a major motive for travelling to the East Asian country.

    “We are very happy to be appointed as an ambassador to promote South Korean tourism today,” band member Minji said, adding it would be a “great joy” for the supergroup to promote their country’s charms.

    Tourist arrivals are at “about 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels,” said culture minister Yu In-chon.

    “With NewJeans as tourism ambassadors, I expect even more people from all over the world to visit Korea,” he added.

    The group will serve as ambassadors with no actual diplomatic responsibilities for a year, succeeding previous representatives such as “Squid Game” star and Emmy-winner Lee Jung-jae and K-pop megastars BTS.

    Members of the band shared their personal recommendations for visitors, including eating “gimbap dipped in tteokbokki sauce” and taking “a photo a day”, which is an “unspoken rule among young Korean generations”.

    Haerin said she recommended tourists to visit a hanok — or traditional Korean house — while Hanni urged visitors to embrace Korean cuisine.

    “You have to eat Korean food when you come to Korea, and since it’s summer and the weather is hot, if you eat food like samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) or mul-naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), you’ll be able to enjoy it a lot,” she said.

    More than 11 million tourists visited South Korea last year, a 245 percent increase compared to 2022, when some pandemic restrictions were still in force.

    Chinese and Japanese tourists made up the majority of the visitors.

    NewJeans recently held their first fan meet at the Tokyo Dome, less than two years after their debut — the fastest Tokyo Dome debut for any foreign artist. Tickets were sold out in minutes.

    The group’s Japanese debut single “Supernatural” sold over a million copies as of Thursday, marking their fifth million-seller.

  • Mawra Hocane says goodbye to ‘Let’s Try Mohabbat’ in emotional Instagram post

    Mawra Hocane says goodbye to ‘Let’s Try Mohabbat’ in emotional Instagram post

    Mawra Hocane recently took to Instagram to say goodbye to her popular rom-com sitcom, Let’s Try Mohabbat. She shared a delightful series of behind-the-scenes moments for her fans.


    “A little late but here’s the #LTM dump you’ve all been asking for… thank you for giving Fizza so much love!” Mawra wrote, filled with gratitude. She added, “I loved experimenting with this over-the-top character & your love has solidified my confidence to keep attempting different characters.”
    “She was crazy and I loved being a bit of crazy with her. Girls like Fizza who add light to everyone’s life deserve all the happiness in the world and the happy ending she got!” Mawra continued.


    Among the photos in her post, fans found candid snaps and on-set moments. One heartwarming black-and-white photo captured Mawra’s infectious smile, while another showed her gazing dreamily into the eyes of her co-star, Daniyal Zafar.


    A candid shot featuring Gohar Rasheed and other cast members added to the nostalgic vibes. To top it off, a brief clip showed Mawra in action, including a snapshot of the shooting equipment, giving fans a peek behind the scenes.

  • Hasan Raheem clarifies context behind viral shopkeeper assault video

    Hasan Raheem clarifies context behind viral shopkeeper assault video

    A video of a group of girls aggressively beating a shopkeeper has gone viral on social media, leading many celebrities and citizens to call for their arrest. Today, singer Hasan Raheem released a statement on Instagram, offering background information and clarifying that the women in the video were the victims, not the perpetrators.


    “Salam everyone. I would like to clarify a few things from the last video. Some facts have come up after we got accounts from the people who were present there,” Hasan began.


    He urged people to be cautious before reacting without context. “It’s very easy to blame someone without understanding the full context. These girls are getting death threats from random people and we need to make sure this situation doesn’t escalate from here,” he added.


    Hasan explained that the shopkeeper had been making lewd remarks towards the women, which led to the altercation. “These girls are not the daughters of a lawyer, and this has been confirmed by multiple sources. The shopkeeper referred to them as prostitutes on night duty. You can see him smirking in the video after remarking,” Hasan shared.


    He continued, “When the girls questioned him, he retaliated and abused them. The girls shouldn’t have raised their hands on him; they should have called the police. The person speaking in the video has also apologized for not telling the full truth.”


    In a second post, Hasan expressed concern about people quickly jumping to conclusions without understanding the full story. “It is so easy to jump on the bandwagon and begin slandering someone,” he said.


    “It was not right for them to get physical, but there is a limit to how long one can stay silent in such a situation,” Hasan added. “Women in this country are very aware of their security issues. Learn to take care of your mothers and sisters so they won’t have to take matters into their own hands next time.”

  • Is Cartoon Network really shutting down?

    Is Cartoon Network really shutting down?


    Fans of Cartoon Network were shocked when rumors spread about the beloved channel closing down. Social media was flooded with posts on X (formerly Twitter) where people shared their favorite childhood memories of the channel. Despite the rumors, the good news is that Cartoon Network is not shutting down.


    The speculations started when an X account ‘Animation Workers Ignited’ posted a tweet stating, “Cartoon Network is dead?!?! Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day!”

    As the hashtag gathered popularity, there were reports going around that Cartoon Network was closing down for good. However, these claims are not true and have been completely rejected by the channel.

    In a statement, Cartoon Network clarified, “Cartoon Network would like to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation that the network or the studio is shutting down. With a number of recently announced greenlights, we remain committed to continually investing in innovative content that entertains and inspires our viewers across the globe.”

    The post talked about the struggles of animation workers, like unemployment and money problems, even though they worked hard during the pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, the animation industry continued making shows remotely, making it one of the few forms of entertainment that didn’t stop. But now, many animators are without jobs, with some unemployed for over a year.

  • KP to provide free solar panels to low-income families

    KP to provide free solar panels to low-income families

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to provide two KV solar panels to poor families in the province, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

    Muzammil Aslam, the provincial advisor for Finance, told journalists that the KP government will provide one lakh solar systems to poor families.

    “The government will also provide electric wires and inverter fans with panels in a package,” Muzammil Aslam said.

    The advisor also stated that more than 90 power plants have been installed in the province, with electricity for six to seven rupees per unit.

    “Wapda is demanding Rs 27 per unit price for supplying electricity to consumers,” the provincial advisor stated. “We will also lay down the province’s own electricity transmission line,” he remarked.

  • ‘Aisi baaten hi na karo jin par dar ho’; Rana Sanaullah on call tapping

    ‘Aisi baaten hi na karo jin par dar ho’; Rana Sanaullah on call tapping

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah, appearing on the Geo News programme Capital Talk, has stated that people shouldn’t engage in such controversial conversations that lead to fear that their calls are being tapped.

    The federal government has authorised the country’s top spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to intercept and trace calls and messages to apprehend an offence against national security.

    “If somebody is worried over their conversations being ‘heard’, then they should not engage in such verbal exchanges to begin with,” Sanaullah reiterated, echoing the government’s stance on the issue.

    “If the content of my call is something I cannot face, something I cannot defend or something that I can be blackmailed over – then I shouldn’t be engaging in that in the first place,” said the advisor.

  • Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Television host Ayesha has accused her husband Haris Ali of domestic abuse. They are currently married and have two children together. On Tuesday, Ayesha went to the police station with a bruised face to file a report against Haris. Her daughter Zoha accompanied her. In an interview with Samaa TV, Ayesha revealed that this is the third time in six months that Haris has beaten her. The issues between the couple reportedly started after Haris’s secret marriage.


    Many people, including celebrities and social media users, are showing their support for Ayesha, calling her brave for dealing with abuse and continuing her work. Prominent figures like Reham Khan, Hina Pervaiz Butt, and Sania Aashiq have expressed their strong support for her. The shocking images Ayesha shared on social media have also drawn widespread sympathy and support from the public.


    Check the tweets below:

  • PML-N is incapable of running government, says Asif Zardari

    PML-N is incapable of running government, says Asif Zardari

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab leadership has expressed concerns against the federal and provincial governments in a meeting with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

    PPP Punjab leaders stated after a huddle that provincial and federal governments are not cooperating with the party and that it is not getting its rights.
    Ticket holders told Zardari that the issues of their constituencies are not being solved.

    “We also received votes, and the people of our constituencies have to be satisfied,” the leaders told the President who remarked that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) cannot run the government.

    “Now I have returned to the ground myself, and uplift works will be carried out from Islamabad to Lahore. No political party can compete with the PPP,” Asif Zardari remarked.