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Why Did Pakistani Actress Alizeh Shah Quit Showbiz? Shocking Truth Behind Her Trauma

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Actor Alizeh Shah took to Instagram to announce her departure from the entertainment industry — permanently. In a poignant Instagram story, she emphasized that her choice to address issues of harassment, unpaid wages, and bullying within showbiz was not motivated by a desire for attention or additional projects. “To those who believe I exposed people because I wanted work… that thought disgusts me,” she wrote. Shah’s message illustrates the severe impact the industry has had on her well-being. She disclosed that she now suffers from PTSD due to her experiences, detailing how the toxic atmosphere shattered her spirit to the extent of self-hatred. “Speaking out wasn’t about getting noticed. It was the only way I could free myself from the darkness,” she said.“Speaking out wasn’t about getting noticed. It was the only way I could free myself from the darkness,” she said. “I don’t want your projects, your offers, or your fake sympathy. Every day I pray I was never part of this degrading world — one that forced me to suffer for 12 hours straight on sets where I was treated like nothing. I am never going back, not after what it did to me. “There are nights I cry until I can’t breathe. Some days I vomit because the memories make me sick. This pain is real. It lives in my body and my heart. All I ask is to be left alone.” Shah’s message illustrates the severe impact the industry has had on her well-being. She disclosed that she now suffers from PTSD due to her experiences, detailing how the toxic atmosphere shattered her spirit to the extent of self-hatred. “Speaking out wasn’t about getting noticed. It was the only way I could free myself from the darkness,” she said. “Speaking out wasn’t about getting noticed. It was the only way I could free myself from the darkness,” she said. This is not the first occasion Shah has addressed the darker aspects of the industry. In July, she shared accounts of harassment, unpaid salaries, and toxic work conditions. She also revisited her notorious fall in 2021 — asserting that it was intentionally staged and subsequently ridiculed by her peers. This revelation led to an apology from senior actor Juggan Kazim, who acknowledged that it is never too late to make amends. Her recent post also resonates with an increasing number of actors who have recently voiced concerns regarding delayed payments in television. However, Shah’s statements delve deeper — highlighting a systemic issue: the exploitation of junior actors, bullying disguised as “discipline,” and the looming threat of blacklisting that suppresses dissent.

Pakistan Oil Sales August 2025 Jump 7% YoY
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Pakistan Oil Sales August 2025 Jump 7%

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KARACHI: According to figures provided by Topline Securities, Pakistan’s total oil sales increased to 1.3 million tonnes in August, representing a 7 percent year-over-year (YoY) gain and a 6 percent increase over July.During the first two months of FY26 (July-August), cumulative oil sales amounted to 2.523 million tonnes, representing a 5 percent YoY increase.In August, sales of gasoline (motor spirit) totaled 675,000 tons, representing an 8% year-over-year increase and a 10% month-over-month (MoM) rise. Sales of gasoline increased by 6% from 1.216 million tons during the same period last year to 1.288 million tons during July and August. Analysts ascribed the rise to rising demand from the passenger car and two- and three-wheeler industries. Sales of high-speed diesel (HSD) also increased by double digits, going up 2.6 percent from 509,000 tonnes in July and 14 percent year-over-year in August to 522,000 tonnes from 456,000 tonnes.  Diesel sales in July and August totaled 1.031 million tonnes, a 12 percent increase over the 921,000 tonnes sold during the same time in 2024.  Furnace oil (FO) consumption, on the other hand, kept falling sharply.  From 65,000 tonnes in August 2024 to barely 19,000 tonnes in August, sales fell 71 percent year over year.  The amount of FO consumed in July was 15,000 tons.  FO sales fell 76 percent to 34,000 tonnes during the July–August period compared to 142,000 tonnes during the same period last year. Sales of furnace oil have dropped precipitously, indicating a continued trend away from FO-based power generation as cleaner and more affordable fuels become increasingly popular.

Mitchell Starc, The last goodbye , T20 Cricket
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The modern swing king Mitchell Stac Says The One Last Goodbye T20 Cricket

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Six months before the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Australia’s white-ball speed leader Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket in order to concentrate on prolonging his career in one-day and test cricket.With 79 wickets from 65 Twenty20 Internationals, the 35-year-old left-armer retires as the country’s most successful fast bowler in the format. He is ranked second on Australia’s all-time list, behind spin bowling partner Adam Zampa.His top goal has always been test cricket, he declared in a statement released by Cricket Australia on Tuesday. “I have enjoyed every second of every Twenty20 match I have played for Australia, especially the 2021 World Cup, not only because we won but also because of the amazing team and the fun we had.” “I believe this is the best course of action for me to stay fit, fresh, and at my best for the 2027 ODI World Cup, the Ashes, and an away Indian test tour.” In the games preceding the T20 World Cup, it also allows the bowling group time to get ready.  Australia’s T20I team, which was announced on Tuesday for the forthcoming series against New Zealand, did not include Starc.  The rangy, swing-bowling virtuoso will be difficult to replace, according to Selectors chairman George Bailey.  “We will miss his ability to bowl clutch overs at the end and make an impact early with the new ball,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “Very few people swing it at 145 kilometers per hour.  He also has excellent fielding. Although he won’t be replaced exactly, we have given Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, and Xavier Bartlett important roles.  With nine wickets in seven games in the United Arab Emirates in 2021, Starc was instrumental in Australia’s first and only T20 World Cup victory.  Australia’s ambitions of winning another T20 World Cup next year are severely damaged by his retirement, which comes 13 years after his 2012 debut and continues to wind down a great generation of players.  Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have all stepped away from the one-day game since opening batsman David Warner retired last year. Todd Greenberg, the manager of Cricket Australia, commended Starc for making “significant sacrifices” to represent his nation.  “It’s another example of putting team first to give the next generation of fast bowlers a clear route to the T20 World Cup early next year,” he said.

Heavy Rains in Islamabad PMD Issues Flood Alert for Nullah Lai
Disaster, National News, Pakistan, Safety

Heavy Rains Lash Islamabad, PMD Issues Flood Alert for Nullah Lai

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Heavy Rains Lash Islamabad, PMD Issues Flood Alert for Nullah Lai Islamabad was lashed by heavy rains on Monday, bringing relief from the scorching heat but also triggering concerns of urban flooding in several parts of the capital. The downpour, which began early in the morning, led to water accumulation on major roads, traffic disruptions, and severe inconvenience for commuters. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a flood alert for Nullah Lai, a seasonal stream that passes through the heart of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, warning residents of the adjoining areas to stay vigilant. According to PMD officials, the water levels in the nullah could rise rapidly if rainfall continues in the twin cities and surrounding catchment areas. City authorities, including the district administration and Rescue 1122 teams, have been put on high alert to deal with any possible emergency. Machinery has been deployed at vulnerable points, while municipal staff have been directed to ensure that drainage systems remain functional to minimize waterlogging. Local residents living along Nullah Lai have been urged to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary movement near flood-prone areas. Authorities also advised citizens to stay indoors during heavy showers, avoid driving through inundated roads, and follow updates shared by the PMD and disaster management agencies. Heavy monsoon rains are expected to continue in different parts of the country over the next 24 hours, with the PMD cautioning that the risk of flash floods and landslides remains high in northern regions as well.

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Disaster, World

Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes over the past decade

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Major Earthquakes (2015–2025) Date Magnitude Location / Region Approx. Deaths Details October 26, 2015 7.5 Hindu Kush region (northeastern Afghanistan) ~117 in Afghanistan; ~272 total including Pakistan/India Al JazeeraAnadolu Ajansı One of Afghanistan’s strongest quakes in recent records. Anadolu AjansıWorlddata.info January 17, 2022 5.3 Qadis district, Badghis (western Afghanistan) ~26–30 Al JazeeraWikipedia Shallow quake; hundreds of homes destroyed, including damage to UNESCO’s Minaret of Jam. Wikipedia June 22, 2022 6.1–6.2 Eastern provinces: Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar ~1,036 in Afghanistan; also many injured Al JazeeraWikipedia Shallow, violent quake. Homes collapsed; widespread devastation. Wikipedia September 5, 2022 5.1 Kunar (near Jalalabad) ~18 deaths, ~42 injured Al JazeeraWikipedia Moderate damage in Kunar and neighboring areas. Wikipedia March 21, 2023 6.5 Badakhshan (northeast) ~21 in Afghanistan and Pakistan Al JazeeraWikipedia Intermediate depth; also affected neighboring Pakistan. Wikipedia October 2023 6.3 Herat province (western Afghanistan) ~1,480 to ~2,445 deaths Al JazeeraWikipediaBritish Red CrossAP News Series of quakes on Oct 7, 11, and 15. Massive destruction and casualties, up to ~9,420 injured. WikipediaBritish Red CrossAP News August 31, 2025 6.0 Eastern provinces: Kunar, Nangarhar, near Jalalabad 600–812+ deaths, 2,500–2,800+ injured Al JazeeraFinancial TimesThe Washington Post Quake struck at midnight. Landslides hampered rescue; entire villages destroyed; dire humanitarian crisis. Financial TimesThe Washington PostReuters Summary Strongest quake: October 2015 (M 7.5). Deadliest single-event: October 2023 (Herat quakes), with casualties ranging between roughly 1,480 and 2,445. Eastern region vulnerability: Repeated powerful quakes in Kunar, Nangarhar, and nearby areas—most recently in mid-2025—highlight persistent seismic risk. Shallow quakes: Events like those in June 2022 and January 2022 caused significant damage due to shallow depth and poor building resilience.

ducky bhai, famous pakistani youtuber , NCCIA
Celebrities, Crime, Entertainment, Social Media

Famous Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai will remain in NCCIA custody until September 3

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The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will hold YouTuber Saadur Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, for two more days after a Lahore court magistrate granted the agency an extension in his physical detention on Monday. Sections 13 (Electronic Forgery), 14 (Electronic Fraud), 25 (Spamming), and 26 (Spoofing) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 as well as sections 294 B (Offering prize in connection with trade) and 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducting delivery of property) of the Pakistan Penal Code were used by the state through the NCCIA Lahore to register the case against him. He was detained at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on suspicion of endorsing illicit gambling apps on his YouTube channel. The case relates to a June 13 inquiry that was filed on the “receipt of information from reliable source(s)” that certain social media influencers and YouTubers were using their accounts to promote gambling and betting apps to the public in order to profit themselves. According to the FIR, the public lost money after spending their hard-earned money on these applications. It accused Ducky Bhai of using his YouTube channel to promote various gambling and betting apps, including as 1xBet, Bet 365, B9 Game, and Binomo, for which he is suspected of serving as country manager. The YouTuber’s four-day remand, which was granted on August 28, was completed prior to Monday’s hearing in Magistrate Muhammad Naeem Wattoo’s court. Citing a forensic analysis report of the electronic gadgets taken from Ducky Bhai’s possession, the investigating officer asked for an extension. The officer claimed that in addition to proof of international transactions, the suspect’s device contained multiple talks about gambling app marketing. Advocate Chaudhry Usman Ali, Ducky Bhai’s attorney, requested that the court not extend his client’s remand, arguing that it is possible to acquire the specifics of banking transactions without detaining the accused.  Additionally, he contended that the NCCIA had not yet produced any proof that the YouTuber was Binomo’s country manager or that the businesses he advocated resulted in user losses.  The judge instructed the NCCIA to bring the accused to court on September 3 and gave the agency a two-day extension in Rehman’s custody, instructing the agency to wrap up the investigation.

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Islamabad, August 31, 2025, 01:51 PM PKT – PM’s Youth Loan Scheme Targets Rs. 350B Disbursement by 2026

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The Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme (PMYB&ALS) announced plans to disburse Rs. 350 billion by 2026, building on its success of empowering 434,448 young entrepreneurs with Rs. 251.25 billion, as stated by Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on August 31, 2025. Khan told NEN, “We aim to support 600,000 more youth by next year.” The scheme, prioritizing 33% female participation, has launched 50 new training centers to guide applicants, with 15 banks processing 10,000 monthly loans for SMEs and agriculture. Punjab leads with 40% of disbursements The initiative has created 1.2 million jobs, with a focus on IT and agribusiness startups. FPCCI urged faster processing to meet demand. “This fuels our economy,” said an entrepreneur. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

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Islamabad, August 31, 2025, 01:55 PM PKT – Zardari Urges SCO to Boost Regional Trade at Summit Prep

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President Asif Ali Zardari called for enhanced Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) cooperation to drive regional trade and address shared challenges during a preparatory meeting for the upcoming SCO Summit on August 31, 2025. He emphasized leveraging the SCO for economic connectivity and countering climate and security threats. Zardari told NEN, “SCO can transform our region’s economic landscape.” He highlighted Pakistan’s role in promoting CPEC within the SCO framework, aiming to connect Central Asia via Gwadar, with $3 billion in trade deals targeted for 2026. Preparations for the Tianjin summit were finalized, with 10 agreements planned. The Foreign Office noted Pakistan’s push for an SCO climate fund to support vulnerable nations. Regional diplomats in Islamabad echoed Zardari’s vision for unity. “Connectivity is our future,” said an envoy. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

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Karachi, August 31, 2025, 01:50 PM PKT – Universities, Industry Launch Tech Alignment Initiative

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Pakistan’s top universities and tech firms launched a joint initiative on August 31, 2025, to bridge academic challenges and industry needs in computer science, following discussions at a Karachi summit. The initiative aims to update curricula and train 10,000 students annually for tech roles. Dr. Zia Khan of NUST told NEN, “We’re aligning education with industry demands.” The program, backed by the IT Ministry, introduces AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing modules at 15 universities, including Habib and LUMS, with 200 internships offered by firms like Systems Limited. Implementation begins in January 2026. The initiative addresses skill gaps, with 70% of graduates lacking industry-ready expertise. Tech leaders urged practical training and faculty upgrades. “This shapes our digital future,” said an industry expert. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

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Lahore, August 31, 2025, 01:45 PM PKT – Police Arrest Suspect in Farooq Firaq’s Son’s Murder Case

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Lahore Police arrested a suspect on August 31, 2025, in the murder case of Farooq Firaq’s son, following condolences from Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider, political leaders, and CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana. The arrest was made after a targeted operation in Gulberg, based on CCTV evidence. CCPO Kamyana told NEN, “We’re committed to delivering justice swiftly.” The suspect, linked to a personal dispute, is under interrogation, with forensic analysis ongoing to confirm evidence. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed expedited investigations to ensure accountability. Farooq Firaq thanked the authorities and urged a fair trial. Community leaders called for enhanced security measures in Lahore. “No family should endure this loss,” said a local elder. Stay updated at nenagency.com.

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