In Karachi’s Korangi and Baldia Town neighbourhoods on Monday, two alleged robbers were killed and another was injured.
Within the confines of the Awami Colony police station, a citizen shot and killed two suspects close to Bilal Colony in Karachi’s Korangi area.
The men who were killed, according to the police, were thieves who attempted to steal money from two people who were leaving a private bank in Korangi. The residents, however, resisted and succeeded in stealing a gun from one of the criminals.
Later, one of the bystanders fired on them, gravely hurting them. After the incident, a large crowd gathered and violently battered the injured guys. One of them perished as a result, and the other passed away while travelling to the hospital, according to The News.
The person who killed the robbers, Abrar, owned a business in Korangi, according to SHO Jamal Leghari. The officer said that his check had been turned down at the bank when he had gone with his boss Faizan.
The man had a cell phone and Rs50,000 in cash, which was taken from him by two motorcycle-riding suspects as he and his colleague were returning from the bank.
Abrar and Faizan resisted the muggers throughout the mugging, and the former was able to take the muggers’ pistol and shoot them. Police have opened an investigation and registered a case.
In another news, a robbery suspect was hurt while he and his accomplice attempted to rob a medical supply business in the Baldia Town neighbourhood. The store owner resisted and fired shots at them.
Nadir, the son of Abdul Khaliq, was named as the injured suspect. He is 30 years old. His sidekick was able to flee the scene. There is a case open, and an investigation is under progress.
Turkish actor Celal Al, who portrayed Abdurrahman Alp in Dirilis: Ertugrul, had landed in Karachi “without any invitation” to extend a helping hand to the people affected by the devastating floods.
By texting “Pakistan” to 2868, the Turkish actor has urged his supporters to donate to flood victims in Pakistan via the Turkish Red Crescent as nearly 40 million people are affected by floods and over 1,000 died.
On Monday, Celal posted a video of himself in Karachi speaking to his followers about the flooding in Pakistan and how he and the Red Crescent crew are working on the ground to assist those affected.
“Pakistan, Karachi. We are taking your [donations] to the affected people. You can also help by texting Pakistan [to] 2868,” he wrote.
As of Monday the floodwaters flowing from Manchar Lake continued to wreak havoc in Dadu district as another village, Mian Yaar Mohammad Kalhoro, was also submerged, with officials warning that more villages were facing a threat of inundation.
The Ertugrul star spent heartwarming moments with the the flood victims, especially children.
This is just so overwhelming. Celal Al aka Abdul Rehman Alp from Dirilis Ertugrul arrived Karachi, Pakistan for helping flood-affected people. . pic.twitter.com/A0zRNC7PGV
The actor first visited Pakistan early last year, winning hearts of many with his charitable work for the people of Pakistan through the Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and Children’s Hospital Karachi. He also appreciated the scenic beauty of Islamabad.
During his visit, he also met Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed. His visit brought a gift for fans — the first ever Pak-Turk collaboration for a TV show.
Earlier this year, Celal sang Junaid Jamshed’s iconic Dil Dil Pakistan with Imran Abbas. Abbas shared a video of the two jamming the song with the caption: “May this brotherhood between Pakistan and Turkey stay forever.”
With the rise of Dengue cases in the country, myths related to the disease are also re-surfacing. Dengue is a potentially fatal fever, with a severe version of the disease called dengue hemorrhagic fever causing internal bleeding which could lead to death.
Many ambiguous misconceptions surround our understanding of Dengue fever. Let’s debunk some of the most common beliefs about this disease:
Myth 1: Low platelets mean you have dengue
A low platelet count can be an indication of dengue, however, that is not always the case. Not every dengue patient has a drop in platelets, and not every patient with a low platelet count has dengue. Other factors can cause a decrease in platelet count. Platelet counts can drop as a result of other viral infections as part of the body’s immunological response.
Myth 2: Any mosquito can cause dengue
Not every mosquito can cause dengue. Dengue is transmitted exclusively by the Aedes Egypti mosquito, which thrives in densely-populated tropical climates and breeds in stagnant pools of water. The mosquitoes pick up the virus from infected humans and pass it along through bites.
Myth 3: You can get infected only once in a lifetime
Many individuals assume that once infected with the dengue virus, they cannot be infected again. This is possibly the most damaging fallacy about dengue, as it raises the likelihood of more people falling victim to the disease. While our immune system is capable of combating dengue, it does not develop immunity to the virus.
Myth 4: Drinking papaya juice can cure dengue
Dengue fever cannot be cured with papaya leaf extract. According to research, papaya leaf extract may aid in platelet synthesis. However, platelet counts are not the only issue to be concerned about when it comes to dengue, and not every patient will have low platelet counts.
Myth 5: Dengue is contagious
No, dengue is not contagious. It does not transmit from person to person. It is only transmitted when an infected Aedes mosquito bites a person, who then develops dengue and symptoms appear 4 to 5 days after being bitten. Infected patients are usually kept in mosquito nets so that they are not bit by more mosquitoes which can then carry the virus and infect others.
The present coalition government has lifted Pakistan out of danger, according to Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, as there is no chance of the nation becoming bankrupt.
In an interview during Geo News show “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath” on Monday, the minister stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan had put the country at risk of default. However, he said, Pakistan is not currently in danger of going bankrupt.
The economic crisis were made worse by flash floods. But we’ll run the economy effectively. The country’s economy won’t be in danger, he continued.
The finance minister added that the government would implement measures to stabilise the currency market within the following four to five days.
He claimed that certain banks offered overpriced dollars as a result of the circumstance. The minister stated that the Prime Minister has taken strict notice of these banks and has requested a report from the Governor State Bank within two days.
Eight banks have also received letters regarding this and will also face penalties.
Sri Lanka became Asia Cup 2022 champions, defeating Pakistan by 23 runs with Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s unbeaten knock of 71 on 54 balls paving the way to victory.
Pakistani cricketers made a litany of mistakes on the field, with a dropped catch of Rajapaksa as Shadab bumped into Asif Ali while both tried to catch the airborne ball.
The collision prompted former Pakistan opening batter Ahmed Shehzad to take to twitter to vent his feelings, typing out a sarcastic tweet that triggered cricket fans.
“Boys, its as simple as “mera haiiiiiiii” or “its miiiiiiiiiine”. This has happened multiple times this tournament,” Shehzad wrote.
Boys, its as simple as “mera haiiiiiiii” or “its miiiiiiiiiine”. This has happened multiple times this tournament.
After the match, Shadab Khan posted an apology saying, ” Catches win matches. Sorry, I take responsibility for this loss. I let my team down. Positives for team”
Catches win matches. Sorry, I take responsibility for this loss. I let my team down. Positives for team, @iNaseemShah, @HarisRauf14, @mnawaz94 and the entire bowling attack was great. @iMRizwanPak fought hard. The entire team tried their best. Congratulations to Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/7qPgAalzbt
The 74th Emmy Awards were held on Monday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where they were hosted by Kenan Thompson. Similar to last year, the ceremony was largely in-person and reminiscent of pre-pandemic award shows.
Succession, which had the most nominations, with 25, took home awards for best drama and writing for a drama series, and Matthew Macfadyen took home the Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama. “The White Lotus” won for best limited series, best writing and best directing, as well as for best supporting actor and actress for Murray Bartlett and Jennifer Coolidge.
Sheryl Lee Ralph won her first Emmy for best supporting actress for “Abbott Elementary,” making her only the second Black woman to win the award. Lee Jung-jae became the first person from a foreign language show, “Squid Game,” to win best actor in a drama.
“Ted Lasso,” which was up for 20 awards, took home best comedy. Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein won for their performances, and MJ Delaney won for directing.
These are this year’s Emmy winners:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Colin Firth, The Staircase Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven Oscar Isaac, Scenes From a Marriage WINNER: Michael Keaton, Dopesick Himesh Patel, Station Eleven Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
WINNER: Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus Jake Lacy, The White Lotus Will Poulter, Dopesick Seth Rogen, Pam & Tommy Peter Sarsgaard, Dopesick Michael Stuhlbarg, Dopesick Steve Zahn, The White Lotus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nicholas Braun, Succession Billy Crudup, The Morning Show Kieran Culkin, Succession Park Hae-soo, Squid Game WINNER: Matthew Macfayden, Succession John Turturro, Severance Christopher Walken, Severance Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Severance WINNER: Julia Garner, Ozark Jung Ho-yeon, Squid Game Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets J. Smith Cameron, Succession Sarah Snook, Succession Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Hannah Einbinder, Hacks Janelle James, Abbott Elementary Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso WINNER: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary Juno Temple, Ted Lasso Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Anthony Carrigan, Barry WINNER: Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso Toheeb Jimoh, Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Henry Winkler, Barry Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show WINNER: Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Jimmy Kimmel Live WINNER: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Late Night With Seth Meyers The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Connie Britton, The White Lotus WINNER: Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus Alexandra Daddario, The White Lotus Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus Sydney Sweeney, The White Lotus Mare Winningham, Dopesick
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Toni Collette, The Staircase Julia Garner, Inventing Anna Lily James, Pam & Tommy Sarah Paulson, Impeachment: American Crime Story Margaret Qualley, Maid WINNER: Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Outstanding Competition Program
The Amazing Race WINNER: Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls Nailed It! RuPaul’s Drag Race Top Chef The Voice
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Movie
Dopesick, Danny Strong The Dropout, Michael Showalter The Dropout, Francesca Gregorini Maid, John Wells Station Eleven, Hiro Murai WINNER: The White Lotus, Mike White
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Movie
Dopesick, Danny Strong The Dropout, Elizabeth Meriwether Impeachment: American Crime Story, Sarah Burgess Maid, Molly Smith Metzler Station Eleven, Patrick Sommerville WINNER: The White Lotus, Mike White
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Ali Wong: Don Wong, Ali Wong The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Globe — Hungary for Democracy, Ian Berger, Devin Delliquanti, Jennifer Flanz, Jordan Klepper, Zhubin Parang, Scott Sherman WINNER: Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, Jerrod Carmichael Nicole Byer, BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo), Nicole Byer Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special, Norm Macdonald
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Donald Glover, Atlanta Bill Hader, Barry Nicholas Hoult, The Great Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building WINNER: Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
WINNER: Abbott Elementary, “Pilot,” Quinta Brunson Barry, “710N,” Duffy Boudreau Barry, “starting now,” Alec Berg and Bill Hader Hacks, “The One, the Only,” Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky Only Murders in the Building, “True Crime,” Steve Martin and John Hoffman Ted Lasso, “No Weddings and a Funeral,” Jane Becker What We Do in the Shadows, “The Casino,” Sarah Naftalis What We Do in the Shadows, “The Wellness Center,” Stefani Robinson
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Ozark, “A Hard Way to Go,” Jason Bateman Severance, “The We We Are,” Ben Stiller WINNER: Squid Game, “Red Light, Green Light,” Hwang Dong-hyuk Succession, “All the Bells Say,” Mark Mylod Succession, “The Disruption,” Cathy Yan Succession, “Too Much Birthday,” Lorene Scarfaria Yellowjackets, “Pilot,” Karen Kusama
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve Laura Linney, Ozark Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets Sandra Oh, Killing Eve Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show WINNER: Zendaya, Euphoria
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant Elle Fanning, The Great Issa Rae, Insecure WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
Atlanta, “New Jazz,” Hiro Murai Barry, “710N,” Bill Hader Hacks, “There Will Be Blood,” Lucia Aniello The Ms. Pat Show, “Baby Daddy Groundhog Day,” Mary Lou Belli Only Murders in the Building, “The Boy from 6B,” Cherien Dabis Only Murders in the Building, “True Crime,” Jamie Babbit WINNER: Ted Lasso, “No Weddings and a Funeral,” MJ Delaney
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Better Call Saul, “Plan and Execution,” Thomas Schnauz Ozark, “A Hard Way to Go,” Chris Mundy Severance, “The We We Are,” Dan Erickson Squid Game, “One Lucky Day,” Hwang Dong-hyuk WINNER: Succession, “All the Bells Say,” Jesse Armstrong Yellowjackets, “F Sharp,” Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson Yellowjackets, “Pilot,” Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jason Bateman, Ozark Brian Cox, Succession WINNER: Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul Adam Scott, Severance Jeremy Strong, Succession
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Dopesick, Hulu The Dropout, Hulu Inventing Anna, Netflix Pam & Tommy, Hulu WINNER: The White Lotus, HBO
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary Barry Curb Your Enthusiasm Hacks The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Only Murders in the Building WINNER: Ted Lasso What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Drama Series
Better Call Saul Euphoria Ozark Severance Squid Game Stranger Things WINNER: Succession Yellowjackets
Below are key trophies handed out at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 3 and 4. For even more winners, head over here.
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Adrien Brody, Succession James Cromwell, Succession WINNER: Colman Domingo, Euphoria Arian Moayed, Succession Tom Pelphrey, Ozark Alexander Skarsgard, Succession
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Hope Davis, Succession Marcia Gay Harden, The Morning Show Martha Kelly, Euphoria Sanaa Lathan, Succession Harriet Walter, Succession WINNER: Lee You-mi, Squid Game
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Jane Adams, Hacks Harriet Sansom Harris, Hacks Jane Lynch, Only Murders in the Building WINNER: Laurie Metcalf, Hacks Kaitlin Olson, Hacks Harriet Walter, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Jerrod Carmichael, Saturday Night Live Bill Hader, Curb Your Enthusiasm James Lance, Ted Lasso WINNER: Nathan Lane, Only Murders in the Building Christopher McDonald, Hacks Sam Richardson, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Television Movie
WINNER: Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers Ray Donovan: The Movie Reno 911: The Hunt for QAnon The SurvivorZoey’s Extraordinary Christmas
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Making It Nicole Byer, Nailed It! Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank Padma Lakshmi, Top Chef WINNER: RuPaul, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Outstanding Variety Special (Live) The 64th Annual Grammy Awards Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes The Oscars WINNER: Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent Tony Awards Presents: Broadway’s Back!
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-recorded)
WINNER: Adele: One Night Only Dave Chappelle: The Closer Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman The Problem With Jon Stewart WINNER: Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Owing to exorbitant PTA approval charges and soaring production costs, phone prices have hit an all-time high in Pakistan. Customers have a relatively limited number of options on the market.
While some customers are able to afford the hefty PTA approval fees, others consider getting a second phone so they can continue using their SIM as PTA approval charges for certain premium smartphones have increased up to Rs132,000.
Below are some of the most affordable phones on the market right now, which surprisingly support the majority of applications like Facebook and WhatsApp.
JAZZ DIGIT 4G – ENERGY
Touch and Type
Price: Rs7,999
JAZZ DIGIT 4G – SHINE
Price: Rs5,999
JAZZ DIGIT 4G – STAR
Price: Rs5,999
Jazz Digit 4G – E2 PRO
Touch & Type
Price: Rs8,900
These bar phones also have outstanding battery life and can be used to provide a hotspot for your primary smartphone.
All of these mobile devices are currently available at Jazz franchises or local stores and can be easily unlocked if a user wants to switch to a different network.
Karachi is witnessing a sharp increase in dengue fever cases with 113 new cases of the vector-borne disease reported in the city in the past 24 hours.
According to officials at government-run hospitals, the number of dengue cases in Karachi has surpassed 3,000 this year. So far in September, 843 people in Karachi have contracted the virus. Approximately 3,428 dengue cases have been registered in the province of Sindh overall. Yesterday, no dengue cases were reported in the districts of Hyderabad and Larkana. It should be noted that a large number of dengue cases have been reported in Karachi’s East area.
In the past 24 hours, 62 patients were diagnosed with dengue in Lahore, while 55 new cases were reported in Islamabad.
Dengue fever is one of the world’s leading mosquito-borne illnesses and infects millions across the globe annually.
Dengue is transmitted by the Aedes Egypti mosquito, which thrives in densely-populated tropical climates and breeds in stagnant pools of water. The mosquitoes picks up the virus from infected humans and pass it along through bites.
Dengue is potentially fatal, with a severe version of the disease called dengue hemorrhagic fever causing internal bleeding which could lead to death.
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah said that the government is working on rehabilitating people and the province’s drainage, irrigation network. According to him, it will take “three to six months” to drain the water from flood-affected areas of the province as in “some areas, there is at least eight to 10 feet of water”.
While speaking to the media in Karachi, the chief minister talked about the damages and loss of assets. He said that “12.5 million people are affected by the disaster and around 350 billion rupees’ losses to the farmers are being reported in the province.”
He revealed that even in places where the floodwater is receding, “the situation is not such that people can return”, highlighting that Pakistan had received unprecedented rainfall this year.
It is pertinent to mention that Sindh is the worst-hit province so far after biblical floods wreaked havoc across the country. Sindh had the most deaths and injuries. Out of the 1,396 fatalities countrywide, 578 people have died in Sindh province alone.
Moreover, CM Shah said that the province is facing a shortage of tents and medicines and he had raised the issue with the United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres during his recent visit to Sindh.
“The whole world has to come together to combat climate change,” he said, adding that Guterres had also called on the world to “pitch in” to help Pakistan navigate the crisis.
Earlier, the UN chief on his visit to Pakistan’s flood-affected areas said that he has “never seen climate carnage on this scale”.
At a press conference in Karachi on Saturday after witnessing the worst of the damage in southern Pakistan, he said, “I have seen many humanitarian disasters in the world, but I have never seen climate carnage on this scale.”
Guterres also strongly urged international creditors to introduce a new mechanism ‘Debt Swap’ for flood-devastated Pakistan.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday reportedly had a meeting with former United States diplomat Robin Raphel at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad.
بڑی خبر آپ تک پہنچا رہی ہوں۔۔! عمران خان کی سابق امریکی سفیر/سفارت کار رابن رافیل سے آج دوپہر2:15پراپنی رہائش گاہ بنی گالہ میں ملاقات! ملاقات میں سینیٹرڈاکٹرشہزادوسیم بھی موجود تھے!رابن رافیل CIA analyst اور لابسٹ بھی رہی ہیں۔
Raphel is a former diplomat, ambassador, CIA analyst, lobbyist, and expert on Pakistan affairs. In 2009, she served the State Department as a senior adviser for Pakistan. Until November of 2014, she served as coordinator for non-military assistance to Pakistan.
Reports also emerged stating that PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry meet Ambassador Donald Bloom. According to the reports, Chaudhry met Bloom on Septembe
ایک اوربڑی خبربھی لگے ہاتھوں سن لیجیے! PTI رہنمافواد چوہدری نے بھی 8 ستمبر کو امریکی سفیر ڈونلڈ بلوم سے امریکی سفارتخانے میں ملاقات کی؛ یہ ملاقات PTI کی خواہش اور درخواست پر ہوئی جس کیلئے کافی عرصے سے درخواست کی جا رہی تھی۔ ایکطرف امریکہ غلامی نامنظور کے نعرے اور پھر ملاقاتیں۔۔!؟ pic.twitter.com/B5mNAO3uTZ
Later, Chaudhry took to Twitter and said that the meeting between Khan and Raphel took place three years ago.ing between Khan and Raphel took place three years ago.
یہ ملاقات تین سال پہلے ہوئ لیکن نون لیگ کے ترجمان TV کو اب خیال آیا، https://t.co/rg7XnT9eWR
It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI chairman, since he has been ousted out of power has said that the Americans had hatched a conspiracy to get him out of power.
Khan has blamed Donald Lu, an American diplomat based in Washington DC, of conspiring against his government. In his interviews and his political speeches, the former Prime Minister has repeatedly made the assertion that his government was removed via an American hatched conspiracy. The claims have been rubbished by both the government and the military’s PR wing.
