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  • Lahore citizens have to pay sanitation bills for homes, markets

    Lahore citizens have to pay sanitation bills for homes, markets

    LAHORE: Lahore residents have to pay sanitation fees for their houses, commercial markets and shops, sources at the LWMC have said.

    Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) sources said that the citizens will be bills for garbage lifting from the next week.

    “Initially sanitation bills will be recovered from posh areas and commercial markets on per Marla basis. “The sanitation bills will be sent to nine towns of the city step by step,” sources at LWMC said.

    “The bills will be dispatched to citizens by the revenue and operational field supervisors,” according to sources. “Citizens could pay the bills by banks and the online cash applications,” a spokesperson said.

    LWMC said that a building of five to 40 marla in a city will receive Rs 300 to 5,000 rupees sanitation bill. “A building of the same land in rural areas would pay Rs 200 to 400 bill,” LWMC spokesman said.

    Spokesman said that the sanitation bills will be enforced after approval from the provincial cabinet.

  • Coldplay’s Chris Martin brings up Astronomer CEO kiss cam scandal… AGAIN!

    Coldplay’s Chris Martin brings up Astronomer CEO kiss cam scandal… AGAIN!

    Coldplay frontman Chris Martin pokes fun at Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot’s infamous kiss-cam moment, weeks after the British rock band unintentionally exposed the extramarital affair of Astronomer’s former CEO and HR head.

    More than a month since Coldplay’s Jumbotron uncovered the scandalous romance of New York-based DataOps company Astronomer’s then CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, during the July 16 gig in Boston’s Gillette Stadium, the band’s lead singer, Chris Martin, brought it up once again, while performing at Wembley Stadium in London, over the weekend.

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    It happened during the Friday show, when a concertgoer held up a sign to the camera, stating that he wanted to propose to his partner during Coldplay’s performance.

    Responding to him, Martin said, “OK, now listen, my brother, I need you to nod as I do some basic security checks, OK?”

    He went on to question, “Is this person your partner? Yes? No one else’s partner? OK,” referring to Byron and Cabot’s incident, leaving the crowd in laughter.

    “Are you cousins or siblings or anything weird like that? … Are you AI? Are you real people?” he asked further. “OK, then I think we can continue.”

    For the uninitiated, the entire controversy erupted last month, when Byron and Cabot, both presumably married to different partners at that time, were caught red-handed on the kiss-cam, in a rather intimate embrace.

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    In an awkward flash response upon the realisation that they were being seen by the entire stadium, Byron quickly ducked behind a barrier, while a visibly embarrassed Cabot covered her face with her hands.

    Notably, both Byron and Cabot have since resigned from their respective positions at Astronomer.

  • DG Passport restructures Punjab zones to improve services

    DG Passport restructures Punjab zones to improve services

    ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at improving public convenience, Director General of Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi has announced a new administrative structure for passport services across Punjab.

    According to the DG, all zones in Punjab have been reorganized, and four new sub-zones have been established under the Central and Southern Punjab regions.

    In Central Punjab, Lahore and Gujranwala Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) will now function as new sub-zones. Similarly, in Southern Punjab, Multan and Bahawalpur RPOs have been designated as sub-zones.

    The restructuring is intended to ensure more efficient and timely passport services for citizens, said Mustafa Jamal Qazi.

    He added that the creation of these sub-zones will significantly improve passport-related operations across the province.

    “We are utilizing all available resources to ensure the timely issuance of passports to the public,” he asserted.

    Read more: Pakistan passport’s latest ranking revealed

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    Pakistan’s passport is placed at 96th number on the Henley Passport Index 2025, according to the latest global rankings released by Henley & Partners.

    In the latest quarterly update of the Henley Passport Index, created by the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, the US — which held the No. 1 position back in 2014 — has slipped down to the 10th place in the rankings.

    It’s the lowest position ever for the US in the 20-year history of the index, which tracks the global freedom of movement for holders of 199 passports to 227 countries and territories around the world, using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

    And because Henley counts multiple countries with the same score as a single spot in its standings, there are actually 33 countries that outrank the US on the list.

  • DPM Ishaq Dar arrives in Saudi Arabia to participate in OIC-CFM session

    DPM Ishaq Dar arrives in Saudi Arabia to participate in OIC-CFM session

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the 21st Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held today (Monday) in Jeddah.

    On arrival, Ishaq Dar was received at the King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to OIC, Ambassador Fawad Sher, Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, and Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Khalid Majid.

    The Extraordinary Session will bring together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OIC member states to deliberate on coordinated responses to the escalating developments in Palestine, arising from the ongoing Israeli military aggression, proposed plans for full military control over Gaza, and the continuing egregious violations of Palestinian rights.

    It is to be noted that the deputy prime minister of Pakistan landed in Saudi Arabia after completing his official visit to Bangladesh.

    Read more: Ishaq Dar meets BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Dhaka

    Earlier, Ishaq Dar met the political leadership of Bangladesh during his visit to the South Asian country.

    “As part of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s interaction with different political stakeholders, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and National Citizens Party (NCP),” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X.

    Regional cooperation featured prominently in the discussions, during which Bangladesh’s foundational role in establishing SAARC was acknowledged.

  • Parineeti Chopra expecting first child with Raghav Chadha

    Parineeti Chopra expecting first child with Raghav Chadha

    Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra confirmed she is expecting her first child with her politician husband, Raghav Chadha.

    Congratulations are in order for actor Parineeti Chopra and Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha, who are soon going to welcome their little bundle of joy, the couple announced in an adorable Instagram post on Monday.

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    Taking to her Instagram handle this morning, the ‘Ishaqzaade’ actor broke the good news in a joint two-slide carousel post with Aam Aadmi Party leader, featuring a picture of a cake, with ‘1+1=3’ and tiny feet accents on it, to refer to their expanding family. The second slide was a brief video of the parents-to-be taking a stroll in the park.

    “Our little universe … on its way, Blessed beyond measure,” she wrote in the caption with red heart and evil eye emojis.

     

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    The joyous announcement was met with great excitement from millions of their fans as well as the entertainment fraternity, who swamped the comments section of the post with heartfelt wishes for the couple.

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    Pertinent to note here that Bollywood diva Parineeti Chopra tied the knot with politician Raghav Chadha in a private Udaipur affair in 2023.

  • Medvedev faces huge fine after wild US Open meltdown

    Medvedev faces huge fine after wild US Open meltdown

    Daniil Medvedev’s US Open outing went bad to worse, as he now faces a huge fine for his act on the court on Sunday night. (more…)

  • PCB addresses rumors about replacing Rizwan, Shan Masood as captains

    PCB addresses rumors about replacing Rizwan, Shan Masood as captains

    LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday dismissed rumors of changes in team captaincy, denying reports that Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood could be replaced as white-ball and red-ball skippers.

    Speculation had been circulating on mainstream media as well as social media suggesting Salman Ali Agha was being considered to lead the ODI side in place of Rizwan, while Saud Shakeel could replace Shan Masood as Test captain.

    In a statement on X, the PCB rejected the claims, clarifying that the matter has neither been discussed in the selection committee meeting nor has any player’s central contract category been changed.

    The Pakistan Cricket Board termed all such reports “baseless.”

    Read More: PCB announces men’s central contracts; Babar, Rizwan demoted

    Earlier, the PCB announced the new men’s central contracts for the upcoming year, expanding the list from 27 players to 30, while demoting star batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, ARY News reported.

    According to the PCB, players have been placed in Categories B, C, and D based on performance, with 10 players in each group. The board has abolished Category A, which previously included top performers.

    As a result, star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan have been moved down from Category A to Category B.

    Joining them in Category B are Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Saim Ayub, and Salman Ali Agha.

    Category C features Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, and Noman Ali.

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  • Vanessa Kirby’s new thriller flick becomes a global hit on Netflix

    Vanessa Kirby’s new thriller flick becomes a global hit on Netflix

    After making a smashing Marvel debut last month, British actor Vanessa Kirby returns to the screens with her new self-produced mystery thriller, ‘Night Always Comes’, which premiered on Netflix this month, becoming an instant hit on the streaming platform.

    Oscar-nominee Vanessa Kirby leads the crime thriller ‘Night Always Comes’, helmed by Benjamin Caron, from Sarah Conradt’s script, based on Willy Vlautin’s same-titled novel. She plays Lynette, who does multiple jobs, to save her childhood home in Portland for her family, including her mother Doreen and elder brother Kenny, who has Down Syndrome.

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    Ever since the title was released on the streaming giant on August 15, it has managed to rake up 11.3 million views and 20.8 million view hours within two days, to get the second spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list for the week ending on August 17, only below the animated smash hit, ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’. Following ‘Night Always Comes’ are ‘My Oxford Year’, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, ‘Home’, ‘Megamind’, ‘Elektra’, ‘Kandahar’, ‘Fixed’, and ‘Despicable Me 2’ on the list.

    While the movie has received a divisive response from the critics, given its 55% Rotten Tomatoes score, Kirby’s power-packed performance has truly shone through, making the story feel real, despite the cliches and lack of focus.

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  • World Bank approves $47.9m grant to improve primary education in Pakistan

    World Bank approves $47.9m grant to improve primary education in Pakistan

    WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Monday approved a $47.9 million grant to improve primary education in Pakistan, focusing on expanding early childhood schooling, re-enrolling out-of-school children, and strengthening teacher support in Punjab.

    The grant, provided through the Global Partnership for Education Fund, aims to raise participation of boys and girls at pre-primary and primary levels, improve learning outcomes, and enhance remedial support at the elementary level.

    The World Bank said in a statement that the “Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services and System Transformation in Punjab Project” will also improve the education sector’s responsiveness to climate change and emergencies.

    “This project represents a crucial step towards addressing learning poverty and ensuring equitable access to quality education across Punjab,” said Bolormaa Amgaabazar, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “By strengthening foundational learning, enhancing system capacity, and promoting behavioral change, the project will support long-term human capital development and economic growth.”

    Read More: World Bank approves $194mln for education, water projects in Pakistan

    The project is expected to benefit over 4 million children, including 80,000 out-of-school children, more than 3 million enrolled in School Education Department institutions, around 850,000 in the non-formal sector, and 140,000 differently-abled children in Special Education Department schools. Over 100,000 teachers and school leaders will also receive training, while parents and communities will be engaged through awareness campaigns.

    World Bank Task Team Leader Izza Farrakh said the initiative is aligned with the Punjab government’s broader education reform agenda, which seeks to build a more effective, accountable, and inclusive education system.

  • Alexander Isak may still go to Liverpool

    Alexander Isak may still go to Liverpool

    With the transfer window deadline fast approaching, Liverpool are still optimistic to pull off the Alexander Isak signing this summer.

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    The Reds are still looking to add strength in their attack, after the departure of both Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz, and the sad demise of Diogo Jota.

    With Alexandar Isak trying to leave Newcastle United, Liverpool may come up with a fresh bid on Monday night.

    Their initial bid for the striker was rejected by the Magpies and haven’t returned since.

    Liverpool saw their opening bid for Isak rejected and haven’t returned since, although the situation may change after Monday’s game is complete.

    The 25-year-old reported late after the summer break and trained with his former club Real Sociedad. He was the only member of the 2024-25 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) team of the year not to attend the award ceremony, citing “everything going on.”

    “When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now — and why change is in the best interest of everyone, not just myself,” Isak said on Instagram.

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    He was left out of the pre-season squad for the tour of Asia. He eventually returned to training at the start of the month.

    However, he missed the season opener against Aston Villa, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

    And with just six days remaining in the window, Liverpool are once again placing a bid of the Sweden international .

    According to Ian Doyle in the Liverpool Echo, there have been “signs” that Newcastle are relenting in their stance that Isak is not for sale.

    He suggests that Isak’s move to Anfield will happen “sooner rather than later” and that a £130million deal might be enough to seal it.

    On the other hand, The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope stated that Isak is “almost certain” to stay at Newcastle this summer.

    Indeed, it does feel incredibly unlikely that the club will sanction his exit.

    However, the fact that Liverpool do not appear to be looking at any other alternatives does point to a certain degree of confidence in the Isak deal.