BYD, a leading electric vehicle (EV) company, has introduced its new models, the Seal and Atto 3, in Pakistan, according to PakWheels.
In Pakistan, the BYD Seal’s Dynamic model is priced at Rs14.79 million (ex-showroom), while the BYD Atto 3 Advance model is available at Rs8.9 million.
The BYD Seal comes with a powerful 82.56 kWh battery, providing an impressive range of up to 650 km. The car also uses BYD’s signature Blade Battery, which powers the four-wheel-drive version to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds.
For added convenience, the Seal’s high-speed charging allows it to go from 30 per cent to 80 per cent charge in about 30 minutes. The performance variant of the Seal can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, according to BYD’s official website.
The BYD Atto 3 comes with a 49.92 kWh battery and has a range of 410 km. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and also includes the Blade Battery, allowing it to charge from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in half an hour.
Last year, BYD sold over 412,000 units of the Yuan Plus EV – known as the Atto 3 in global markets – with around 100,000 of these being exported. This means the Atto 3 made up 42 per cent of BYD’s total car exports last year.
Actress Naeema Butt isn’t one to compromise on her unique style for any role.
During her appearance as a guest on Something Haute hosted by Amana Isani, Butt shared candid insights into her experiences in the entertainment industry, including an unusual incident where she was refused a role for something as simple as having long hair.
“There was a time when I was refused a role because of long hair. I won’t change my look for a role”
On top of her experience with role limitations, Naeema emphasized the commitment to embracing her natural look, encouraging other to do the same. “Please don’t try this, girls, you are beautiful… owning my skin, and I’m doing it so you can do it too,” she urged her fans.
Discussing her approach to styling, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress also talked about how much she enjoys experimenting with her hair in her projects, sharing that she often collaborates with her makeup artists to create different styles that suit each role.
“I played with it, and I have different ideas… we played around, so I’m like, okay, I can come early… you have time to do whatever with hair.”
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.
Earlier, in an interview on ARY Digital, Butt had also shared her thoughts and one odd desire.
When asked about whose bag she would like to inspect, Naeema Butt had said, “It’s a messy one, I like everything messy, I’m very messy. I want to check (Punjab Chief Minister) Maryam Nawaz’s bag.”
She was then asked, “What are the three essential things in your bag that you can’t live without?”
“I can’t live without water. Mostly I also have water in my purse, and that’s one thing I think is very crucial. I can’t go without water, number one. There is money, so of course that, and my ID cards. I think these are the three things. That’s it. Well, a lot of extra tissue papers,” the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress had replied.
A number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, including at least three lawmakers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), escaped police custody when unknown assailants attacked prisoner vans in Islamabad.
As per the details, unknown gunmen opened fire on three prisoner vans near the Sangjani Toll Plaza in Islamabad as police were transferring 187 accused to Attock jail following their court appearance in the D-Chowk Protests case against the PTI.
Three KP lawmakers, namely Anwar Zaib, Liaquat and Yasir Qureshi, as well as KP government employees among others fled during the attack, police said.
According to the police, it seemed like an ambush as the armed men had already taken position before the arrival of the vans at the toll plaza. The attackers burst tyres of the vans and later opened fire on the cops, leaving several policemen wounded who were swiftly shifted to the hospital.
In conversation with a private media outlet, Islamabad Inspector General (IG) Ali Nasir Rizvi said that the escaped prisoners had been recaptured.
He confirmed that the fleeing inmates also included three MPAs who had also been taken into custody again.
The Islamabad police chief claimed that four out of the 18-20 attackers, including an MPA’s son, a policeman, and two other individuals, were also apprehended by security officials.
Ramesh Bishnoi, the cousin of notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is imprisoned in Gujarat, has revealed that Salman Khan attempted to financially appease the Bishnoi community after allegations of hunting their sacred Blackbuck deers. Salman Khan has received numerous threats from Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang following the blackbuck hunting incident.
In an interview with Indian media, Ramesh Bishnoi stated, “After the blackbuck hunting allegations, Salman Khan came to us with a blank checkbook and told us we could enter any amount we wanted in the check, but the community strictly rejected the offer.”
Ramesh Bishnoi said, “If we needed money, we would have accepted Salman Khan’s offer.” He explained, “Emotional turmoil within the Lawrence Bishnoi community by saying that when the blackbuck incident occurred, the community was boiling with anger.”
Salman Khan was accused of hunting two rare blackbucks in a village in Rajasthan during the shooting of Bollywood hit ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ in 1998.
Along with Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Tabu were also accused of hunting blackbucks during the shooting, after which Salman Khan has continuously faced threats from the Bishnoi gang. Bishnoi community considers blackbucks sacred. Primarily vegetarians, they are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect animals, which has resulted in deep-seated enmity.
Actress Zara Noor Abbas is confidently standing up to online critics and we are here for her.
Recently, she attended an event dressed in a colorful, bohemian style. She posted pictures showing her no makeup look, looking relaxed and comfortable.
Despite her confident look, trolls criticized her appearance online.
Here’s how she was trolled:
Zara Noor Abbas didn’t hold back in responding to them. She said, “I will do what I love and won’t be trapped in the traditional roles set by society.”
Young English spinners Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir have expressed their heartfelt thanks to the England cricket team.
They also thanked the Pakistan cricket team for inviting them to a memorable cultural and spiritual experience by participating in Friday prayers during the current Test series.
In a gesture of friendship and respect, the Pakistan squad welcomed the two England players of Pakistani descent to join their prayer gathering, creating a unique bond between the two teams beyond the cricket field.
In an interview with BBC Sports, Rehan Ahmed thanked his team for allowing them to practice in Friday prayer. He mentioned, “We performed the Friday prayer with the Pakistan team. We went to their hotel, and Rizwan led the prayer. A week earlier, we went to the mosque. The England team rescheduled a meeting by two hours to ensure we could pray and then return.”
“As young cricketers joining the team, this has never been questioned. It’s something we appreciate greatly. The players understand us; McCullum, Stokes, and the management have always prioritized our prayers and whatever needs to be done first, then cricket comes later. We couldn’t ask for more. We are forever grateful for this”, he added.
Shoaib Bashir said, “This is an excellent gesture by the England team. We are allowed to practice individually, which is important. This is what brings out the best in us and gives us confidence going into games. People’s perspectives have changed now. After these events, there has been a positive development. Let’s hope it continues.”
Currently, Rehan and Shoaib are representing England in the third Test match in Rawalpindi.
Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s stars, posted an Instagram story addressing influencers, bloggers, news platforms and YouTubers who, lately, claimed she had botox that went wrong, resulting in a crooked smile and a weird way of speaking.
In an Instagram story posted on October 25, Alia addressed the rumours and clickbait articles without naming publishers who claimed she has undergone ‘botched’ botox procedures, because of which half of her face is ‘paralysed’.
One such article that went viral was published by a major news platform: Hindustan Times . “Absolutely no judgment towards anyone who chooses cosmetic corrections or surgery — your body, your choice. But wow, this is beyond ridiculous!” Alia Bhatt wrote.
“To the random video floating around literally claiming I’ve had botox gone wrong (and to the numerous clickbait articles) — I have a ‘crooked smile’ and a ‘weird way of speaking,’ according to YOU,” she added.
Calling out the platforms, the Highway actress also said, “This is your hypercritical, microscopic judgement of a human face. And now you’re confidently tossing around ‘scientific’ explanations, claiming I’m paralysed on one side? Are you kidding me?”
Bhatt expressed her frustration over the damaging nature of disinformation concerning her and the scrutiny which women encounter.
“These are serious claims being casually thrown out there with zero proof, no confirmation, and nothing to back it up. What’s worse, you’re influencing young, impressionable minds who might actually believe this garbage. Why are you saying this? For clickbait? Attention? Because none of it makes sense,” she voiced her concern.
Bhatt also asked people to take a minute to address the “absurd lens through which women are judged and objectified on the internet” because of their looks.
“Our faces, bodies, personal lives, even our bumps are up for critique”, she added, “We should be celebrating individuality, not tearing it apart under a microscope.”
“These types of judgements perpetuate unrealistic standards, making people feel like they’re never ‘enough’. It’s damaging, and it’s exhausting and the saddest part? A lot of this judgment comes from other women. Whatever happened to ‘live and let live’?” she pleaded.
Alia Bhatt, with her 85.6 Million followers on Instagram, has spoken about the issue at a time when a broader conversation on misinformation and disinformation on the internet is one of the major concerns, under which celebrities are also an easy target.
A number of celebrities have spoken about how this affects their mental health and self-image in this age of social media. Recently, Alia herself spoke about having ADHD and the impact of her sister suffering from depression.
Dawn Images shed light on the misconception regarding botox leading to paralysis. Botox treatments, which help reduce facial wrinkles, do not cause paralysis as the effects of this procedure generally wear off within three to four months as the treated facial muscles regain their function.
High doses and improper use, however, can trigger temporary issues such as drooping eyelids, asymmetry, or even difficulty swallowing.
In rare cases, the side effects may last several months, but they so reverse with time and care.
Chief Justice Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa apologised for reaching late at his farewell dinner ceremony on Thursday night, saying that he came late because “I went for a haircut.”
“I usually have a habit of arriving early, but Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan suggested that I should get a haircut before attending the event. When I went to get the haircut, a young man was getting a facial, which resulted in a delay,” Qazi Faez Isa stated while addressing the farewell dinner.
The farewell dinner was hosted by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Thursday night.
Qazi Faez Isa further remarked that he had been working since 1982 and used to take leaves for months, but it had been a while since he had taken off.
Meanwhile, during the full court reference to honour CJP Qazi Faez Isa today, the court witnessed his last laugh as the head of the Apex Court when Justice Yahya Afridi humorously narrated the expenses of the farewell lunch.
“Now to my commitment, sir, this is the formal announcement that the farewell lunch today is not at government expense; he is being cruel and imposed the entire expenses on me; however, I requested my brother judges to share the brunt,” Yahya Afridi claimed, and court attendees burst into laughter.
“He was adamant and stubborn and was in no mood to accept farewell lunch on government expenses; he agreed only when we committed the expenses,” Justice Yahya announced.
Qazi Faez Isa is retiring today, and Justice Yahya Afridi, third on the seniority list, will take the oath of Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday (tomorrow).
Celebrity couple Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari are enjoying their time in the UK.
Saboor has shared lovely new Instagram reels from Edinburgh, Scotland.
One of her latest reels features their train journey together, where she also showcased her quick makeup routine and posed with her husband. They both looked adorable together.
Saboor is famous for dramas like Fitrat and Parizaad. Her husband, Ali Ansari, recently received praise for his role as Salar in the hit Geo TV serial Kaffara. Fans love the chemistry between Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari.
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto appeared on BBC Urdu for an exclusive interview on October 24 in which he talked about the recent 26th Amendments and the controversies revolving around it.
Journalist Farhat Javed asked the PPP Chairman about the government’s insistence on passing the amendments before October 25, to which he replied: “We did have a window because we’ve seen how other judges have moulded the constitution whether it’s Article 63A or the Reserved Seats’ case to serve their personal interests. And then, on the other hand, we had a Chief Justice [Qazi Faez Isa] who could withstand pressure from fellow judges that may try to instigate him… We had a window [before Oct 25] because this man wouldn’t try to undermine what we were doing. It wasn’t possible to do such a significant thing with the presence of any other Chief Justice.”
The journalist asked Bilawal if Justice Mansoor had been the Chief Justice, then the amendments couldn’t have been passed. Bilawal replied: “This is our stated position that the Reserved Seats’ verdict was specifically orchestrated to undermine the strength of Parliament. The verdict on Article 63A was not based on the constitution but political motives.”
Speaking about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) claims about the illegitimacy of the current government, Bilawal remarked, “Which Assembly has had legitimacy in the past? When we came in 2008, did we not protest that our mandate and 2/3rd majority had been stolen from us? Even then we made constitutional amendments. When Zia ul Haq made constitutional amendments, they were legitimised by the superior courts. PTI calls us Form 47, and we call them Selected.”
Speaking on the allegations of the establishment’s pressure on PPP to pass the amendments, Bilawal stated: “These claims are lies. I have worked for the Charter of Democracy. I have done these amendments because of my mother.”
Farhat Javed then asked the PPP Chairman what has he done to end the violence and victimization cycle in Pakistan’s politics. Bilawal sternly replied: “What have I not done to end this cycle? When my father’s neck and tongue were slit, when he was imprisoned for more than 11 years, did we do the same things to the opposition when we came into power? No, we did not. PPP, not anyone else, ended this cycle. This cycle ended in 2008 in Pakistan’s history. Who broke the cycle? Imran Khan Niazi. He used to call it ‘muk mukaa’ or ‘Jail is for punishment, not vacations’, and he is bearing the consequences for what he did. If the [violence] cycle needs to end, then he [Imran Khan] has to do it. And he is in no mood to end the cycle, so it will keep on going.”
“Do you expect someone who has been involved in the incarceration of your father, the torture of your mother and the torture of three generations of your family? I vould have taken revenge for blood. But I say that democracy is the best revenge for them,” concluded Bilawal.
