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  • Go behind the scenes with Sanam Saeed on ‘Barzakh’

    Go behind the scenes with Sanam Saeed on ‘Barzakh’

    Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed delighted her fans by sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set of the upcoming web series ‘Barzakh.’

    She posted nine photos on Instagram showing the scenic beauty and challenges of filming ‘Barzakh.’ The pictures feature Sanam Saeed against rugged mountains and masked women in red abayas, capturing the essence of the series. She shared her experience of shooting, describing it as magical, challenging, and exhilarating.

    “A peek from the Barzakh sets—a magical, challenging, and thrilling experience,” Sanam Saeed wrote.

    Check the scenes below:

    She talked about the challenges faced during filming, like balancing on cliffs and enduring extreme temperatures, witnessing mountain falls and hinted at the series having a deep story, describing it as a journey from one life to the next.

    Directed by Pakistani director Asim Abbas and produced by ZEE5, ‘Barzakh’ stars Sanam Saeed alongside renowned actor Fawad Khan.

  • 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat over: USGS

    7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru, tsunami threat over: USGS

    A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor has passed.

    The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) from Atiquipa district.

    The quake was felt in Lima and a large part of the southern and central coast of Peru.

    The mayor of Yauca, Juan Aranguren, told local media that walls came down in his town.

    A major highway running through the area also suffered cracks, he said.

    “The children were crying, the earthquake was felt strongly,” said a villager from the area.

    Speaking to RPP radio, Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen: “I want to convey tranquility. The earthquake has passed, we are making the first evaluations, and so far there are no fatalities to lament.”

    The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre had earlier said “hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts” but later said the threat had passed.

    Peru, with some 33 million inhabitants, lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a vast area of intense seismic activity that runs along the west coast of the Americas.

    Peru is hit by hundreds of detectable quakes every year.

  • Sindh Chief Minister is going to solarise govt institutions

    Sindh Chief Minister is going to solarise govt institutions

    Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting on energy where he instructed the Energy Minister to initiate the process of solarising government institutions.

    According to a spokesperson, Shah emphasised that solarising government buildings would reduce electricity bills.

    Energy Minister Nasir Shah pledged to expedite solarisation efforts in the new financial year.

    The Chief Minister then ordered that electricity supply should be disconnected in government’s residential buildings where bills are not being paid.

    Additionally, he instructed officials to settle HESCO, SEPCO, and K Electric bills in August.

  • Muhammad Zubair wants to join PTI, says Rauf Hassan

    Muhammad Zubair wants to join PTI, says Rauf Hassan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan has said that former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and ex-Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair is interested in joining PTI, ARY News reported on Thursday.

    Rauf claimed that former president Arif Alvi had sent a message that Muhammad Zubair wanted to join the party.

    “If Muhammad Zubair is interested in joining PTI, Imran Khan will take the final decision,” saidRauf Hassan. However, he also stated that PTI will not accept those who left the party in difficult times.

    Rauf Hassan also confirmed that there is no possibility of a forward bloc in the party.

    “The PTI is a big party, and there might be groups of people,” Rauf Hassan added.

  • Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin

    Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin

    Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin have used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin that can be attached to robotic surfaces to flash a realistic — if creepy — smile.

    The University of Tokyo researchers published their findings this week along with a video of the gooey-looking pink material being stretched into an unsettling grin.

    They used a “skin-forming cell-laden gel” to create a “robot covered with living skin”, their study in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science said.

    The biohybrid robot specialists hope the technology will one day play a role in the invention of androids with human-like appearances and abilities.

    “We also hope this will help shed better light on wrinkle formations and the physiology of facial expressions,” and help to develop transplant materials and cosmetics, the team led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi said.

    The new material could signal a departure from traditional humanoid robots covered with genuine-looking skin often made of silicone rubber, which cannot sweat or heal itself.

    The scientists’ goal is “to endow robots with the self-healing capabilities inherent in biological skin”, but they are not there yet. In previous studies, they grafted collagen onto a cut on lab-grown skin covering a robotic finger to demonstrate how it could be repaired.

    But they said conducting similar repair tests on their smiling robotic skin “is a future challenge”.

    To create what they described as a “natural smile” that moves fluidly, they gelatinised the skin-like tissue and fixed it inside the robot’s holes, a method inspired by real human skin ligaments.

  • Imran Khan alleges intelligence agency officials interfere in prison affairs

    Imran Khan alleges intelligence agency officials interfere in prison affairs

    Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday filed a petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC), emphasizing the crucial need for the court’s intervention in the matter of intelligence officials interfering in prison affairs.

    In the petition filed through his counsel Shoaib Shaheen, Khan made the startling revelation that the prison is effectively under the control of two intelligence officials.

    He also stated that despite IHC’s orders, the superintendent of Adiala Jail didn’t allow him to meet with party members.

    “This whole process has been dealt with by the colonel and major of ISI who create interference and indulgence in the civil administration due to having a mala fide intention against the petitioner and due to their interference the petitioner is unable to consult with party leadership and his fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution are not protected,” said Khan in his petition.

    He also said that Nawaz Sharif, when he was imprisoned, was allowed to meet with more than 15 people a day without any interruptions.

  • Indian actress is suffering from stage three cancer

    Indian actress is suffering from stage three cancer

    Popular Indian TV actress Hina Khan has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

    Taking to Instagram, she asked for prayers from her fans and supporters, but also showcased determination to overcome the disease.

    “Despite this daunting diagnosis, I want to assure everyone that I am strong and resolute in my fight against this illness,” she wrote.

    Khan confirmed that treatment has already begun and she is ready to face every challenge that comes her way. “I will fight every battle to defeat breast cancer, and I am confident of my success,” she stated.

    She thanked her fans for their love and support.

    Hina Khan also expressed her faith in God: “With Allah’s grace and my loved ones’ support, I am confident I will overcome cancer.”

  • Shehzad Roy impressed by female employees at filling station

    Shehzad Roy impressed by female employees at filling station

    On Thursday, singer and social activist Shehzad Roy shared a personal interaction on social media with a woman working at a petrol station.
    In the video, a woman attendant is seen filling fuel in his bike, a job usually reserved for men. Roy mentioned that he filmed the video with the woman’s consent.

    “I went to put petrol in my motorbike, and while turning off the bike and taking off my helmet, I heard a female voice say, ‘Nice bike, full tank, sir?’
    I told both the girls that they were my role models and that they gave me a reason to believe in Pakistan. Wah!” Roy wrote.
    As a social activist, Roy has always emphasized the importance of involving women in education, various jobs, and employment sectors for the country’s progress.

    Roy, a strong advocate for women’s rights and welfare in Pakistan, runs a non-profit organization called ‘Zindagi Trust’, which focuses on girls’ education in the country.

  • ‘I am not against Indian content but they don’t buy our work,’ says Nabeel Zafar

    ‘I am not against Indian content but they don’t buy our work,’ says Nabeel Zafar

    ‘I am not against Indian content but they don’t buy our work,’ says Nabeel Zafar

    Nabeel Zafar, the versatile actor, host, and producer, recently appeared as a guest on the ‘FHM Podcast’ in which he talked about why he is a vocal opponent of Indian content being aired in Pakistan.

    “I am not against Indian content but my point is, they don’t buy our work. With a population of 1.5 billion, they have a massive market, whereas we have 25 crore people. At the very least, they should buy our content in proportion to their population. Pakistanis are known for their hospitality and big hearts. Our shopkeepers don’t charge Indian visitors, and our actors have been warmly received in India. However, we need reciprocity. If we show their movies in our cinemas, they should also screen our films, even if they don’t do well. They don’t buy our dramas either; they shut down Zee Zindagi, a channel that aired Pakistani content. We have talent, but corruption has held us back. It’s time for a change.”

  • How much will Pakistan cricket team get for its failed World Cup campaign?

    How much will Pakistan cricket team get for its failed World Cup campaign?

    Despite being eliminated in the first round of the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan cricket team has reaped substantial financial benefits.

    According to Urdu Point, each player of the will get PKR 1,674,336 as match fee and PKR 550,000 as daily allowance.

    A total of USD 247,500 (about seven crore Pakistani rupees) will be given by the International Cricket Council (ICC), from which 15 players and management will get more than PKR 4,300,000 per person.

    For winning two matches against Ireland and Canada, USD 62,308 dollars (about 1 crore 75 lakh rupees) are also to be given to the green shirts, from which more than PKR 1.1 million will be given per person.

    In total, more than PKR 76 lakh will be received by each player; this does not include sponsor logo money.