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Renowned Pakistani filmmaker Syed Noor has revealed that he fell in love with actress Saima during the filming of his past blockbuster, Ghunghat. In a recent interview, he recalled how unexpected casting changes shaped both the movie’s success and his personal life. Syed Noor shared that actors Neeli and Noman Ijaz were initially considered for the lead roles in Ghunghat. However, both backed out, which opened the door for Shaan and Saima to step into the project. According to him, Noman Ijaz was originally supposed to play Shaan’s role but withdrew due to personal reasons. This gave Shaan the opportunity, despite initial…

xAI, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk, has lost another top executive. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chief Financial Officer Mike Liberatore has left the company, marking the latest in a string of high-profile departures. Liberatore, a former Airbnb executive, joined xAI in April and left around the end of July. During his brief stint, he played a key role in orchestrating the firm’s $5 billion debt raise and another $5 billion in equity funding — nearly half of which came from Musk’s SpaceX. He also oversaw parts of xAI’s data center expansion in Memphis. Part of…

Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of Siri that could be powered by Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone maker has reached a formal agreement with Google to begin testing Gemini inside Siri, marking a significant shift in Apple’s strategy as it seeks to compete with AI leaders like OpenAI and Perplexity. The highly anticipated Siri revamp, originally expected sooner, has now been pushed to 2026. Insiders say Apple has struggled to determine whether its own AI models are powerful enough to support a next-generation Siri that can match rival AI assistants. How…

Torrential rains measuring a record 526 millimetres have wreaked havoc across Gujrat, submerging roads, homes, and commercial centres. Floodwaters entered major city markets and residential areas, leaving daily life paralysed and traders counting heavy losses. Six rainwater drains overflowed on the city’s outskirts, flooding nearby villages before pushing into Gujrat city. Commercial hubs, including Kachhari Chowk, Court Road and Muslim Bazaar, were inundated, forcing traders to shift valuables from their shops late at night without any assistance from authorities. “Neither the district administration nor municipal staff were visible while we struggled to save our goods,” said one trader. Many shopkeepers…

Punjab is battling one of the worst floods in its history as surging waters from the Chenab and Sutlej rivers have left at least 46 people dead and displaced millions. Officials warned that Multan city and critical infrastructure, including Sher Shah Bridge, remain under extreme pressure as water inflows rise. The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) reported that Tarbela Dam has reached 100% capacity at 1,549.87 feet, while Mangla Dam is 87% full at 1,228.55 feet. Smaller reservoirs such as Khanpur, Rawal and Simli dams are also close to their maximum levels, increasing the risk of downstream flooding. Extremely high flood…

At least 60 people have died after a boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria, officials confirmed on Thursday. The tragedy occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State when the vessel struck a submerged tree stump while heading for a condolence visit. The boat departed from Tungan Sule in Malale district on Tuesday morning, bound for the town of Dugga. Around 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT), it collided with a tree stump near Gausawa community, causing it to overturn in the river. Abdullahi Baba Ara, chair of Borgu Local Government Area, told reporters the…

Hamas has called on the United Nations and international community to intervene urgently as Israel escalates its bombardment of Gaza, killing dozens in what local residents describe as an “apocalyptic” assault on the besieged enclave. Gaza’s health authorities reported at least 73 Palestinians killed on Wednesday, including 43 in Gaza City alone. Entire families were wiped out as Israeli airstrikes and grenades struck homes, schools, and shelters where displaced people had sought safety. “My brother was killed inside his room with his wife and children; they erased them all,” said Sabreen al-Mabhuh, a displaced resident. According to Gaza’s media office,…

United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war, suggesting that Moscow could face consequences if its next moves fail to align with Washington’s expectations. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said he intended to speak with Putin soon but emphasized that the Kremlin already knew his administration’s position. “I have no message to President Putin. He knows where I stand, and he’ll make a decision one way or the other,” Trump said. “Whatever his decision is, we’ll either be happy about it or unhappy. And if…

Bangladesh sealed the three-match T20 International series against the Netherlands 2–0 after the third and final match was called off due to rain in Sylhet. The hosts reached 164 for four in 18.2 overs before rain interrupted play for a second and final time. Skipper Litton Das led from the front with a 46-ball 73, his second half-century of the series. Bangladesh made five changes to their side after securing the series in the second match, as they continued preparations for the T20 Asia Cup, due to begin on 9 September in the United Arab Emirates. The innings faced two…

British police have closed a rape case against Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali due to lack of evidence, police sources confirmed. Haider Ali, who was arrested two weeks after a woman accused him of rape, will have his passport returned within the next few hours and will be able to travel freely to and from the United Kingdom. Authorities had sought additional time for investigation, but no charges could be substantiated against the cricketer. The development clears the way for Haider Ali to resume his cricketing career without legal restrictions.