Islamabad, Aug 5: Death anniversary of renowned film actress Shamim Ara was observed on Monday. Born in Aligarh in 1938, her birth name was Putli Bai but she worked in films under the stage name Shamim Ara. Shamim Ara had performed in many super hit films of that time including Devdas, Doraha, Bhool, Humraz and Naila.The actress had the honour of working with all the heroes of her time in the industry. She acted in about 500 films.Shamim Ara also had the honour being the first woman director of the Pakistan film industry. She was honoured by Nigar Award for…
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Islamabad, Aug 5: Ford has filed a patent on a cutting-edge idea that could alter the way traffic cops monitor infractions. The “Speeding Violation Responder System” locates and notifies the police of speeding infractions using a range of integrated sensors within the vehicle. The way that the police enforce traffic laws could be significantly altered by this new tactic. How It Prevents Speeding The system’s objective is to identify vehicles exceeding speed limits. It logs the make, model, color, and unique characteristics of the offending car. These images are then sent, along with relevant data, to a roadside unit or…
Islamabad, Aug 5: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has warned customers to exercise caution around electric lines, poles, transformers, meters, and other IESCO equipment in the event of rain due to the recent monsoon rains. Customers have been cautioned by IESCO not to use appliances like irons when barefoot and to never contact electrical appliances with damp hands, feet, or bodies.In order to minimize short circuits, the business also suggested fixing outdated or faulty wiring. Additionally, they warned the public to avoid touching defective electrical wires in order to prevent mishaps. In order to respond quickly to complaints and…
Islamabad, Aug 5: local manufacturing and assembly plants produced 17.34 million mobile devices, as opposed to 0.84 million commercially imported. According to official figures, 4.26 million mobile phones were produced or assembled locally in June, whereas 0.08 million were commercially imported. During the first five months of 2024 (January to May), local manufacturing and assembly plants produced 13.08 million mobile devices, as opposed to 0.76 million commercially imported.11.15 million smartphones and 6.19 million 2G phones were among the 17.34 million mobile phones produced or assembled in the country. Furthermore, according to PTA data, 39% of mobile devices on the Pakistan…
Islamabad, Aug 5: A recent directive from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) said that TV broadcasters have been demeaningly depicting characters wearing police uniforms in comedic skits and satirical shows. The decree stated, “It has been observed with grave concern that satellite TV channels are using the uniforms of state institutions and law enforcement agencies in a disgraceful manner while producing and airing satire programs.” Pemra reported that she has received a lot of complaints about this problem from viewers. The watchdog cautioned TV networks against portraying people or language that belittle the honor of public institutions, especially…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Monday is the day for an emergency meeting between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and police commanders, following days of increasingly violent anti-immigration protests that resulted in the burning of cars and buildings and the targeting of hotels housing asylum seekers. Following the deaths of three girls in a knife attack in Southport, northwest England, 420 people have been arrested as a result of the riots that have broken out in towns and cities over the past week. When false information about the alleged attacker’s identity as a radical Islamist who had recently arrived in Britain circulated…
Islamabad, Aug 5: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Monday said Youm-e-Istehsal Day reminded of the unilateral and illegal actions which India took on August 5, 2019 regarding Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, he said India’s actions were totally against the United Nations resolutions, charter of human rights and international agreements especially the 4th Geneva convention. According to the international laws any steps which were taken by India by amending its constitution could not decide the future of people of Jammu and Kashmir, he pointed out. He said the relations between people of Pakistan and Kashmir were centuries…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh on Friday said America was the ‘most attractive’ market for Pakistan and “we have to focus on it to explore more and more economic opportunities.” He expressed these views while talking to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari during his visit to the chamber, a news release said. He said that, as a professional diplomat, the foremost responsibility would be to bring both countries further closer. The ambassador-designate viewed the United States as a consumer society which was why it enjoyed the vital…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Pakistan High Commissioner in Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof has said that we are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bangladesh and safety of Pakistani citizens is our foremost priority. In view of the countrywide protests of the Bangladeshi students, the Pakistani High Commissioner said we are in constant contact with our citizens, especially students. The High Commissioner said we are also in touch with Bangladeshi authorities. He asked the Pakistani students to remain vigilant of the changing situation. As soon as the situation started to deteriorate, the students were asked to reach the High Commission immediately. Syed…
Islamabad, Aug 4: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Chine is Pakistan’s “iron brother.” He was speaking with a group of prominent journalists who had come to China at the China Public Diplomacy Association’s invitation. The prime minister declared that the security of Chinese employees in Pakistan will not be compromised. The PM declared, “It is our duty to ensure the security of the Chinese people, and all institutions are in agreement on this point.” The prime minister was informed by the delegation about the success of their tour to China. Salman Ghani, Amir Mir, Sheraz Hasnat, Khizar Gondal, Khalid Hasnain,…
