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  • 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.

  • PDMA Punjab cautions medium to high floods in rivers

    PDMA Punjab cautions medium to high floods in rivers

    LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has apprehended medium to high flood in rivers in the province as a strong monsoon weather has affected the province.

    “There is flooding in Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers as well as adjacent streams and drains,” PDMA spokesman stated on Monday.

    The PDMA has feared medium to high flood in Chenab during next 24 hours as a large water flow from Tawi River near Jammu will enter in Chenab. It is to be mentioned here that New Delhi has specifically cautioned Islamabad about the possibility of severe flooding in the Tawi River.

    This flood stream could also affect Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Chiniot, Jhang districts and adjoining areas, PDMA warned.

    The disaster management body has advised Gujrat and Sialkot administrations to keep high alert to tackle likely flood situation.

    PDMA spokesman has said that Chenab’s water inflow and outflow at Marala headworks have been 1,27,000 cusecs and 1,09,000 cusecs respectively. The river’s inflow and outflow at Khanki headworks is 1,28,000 cusecs and 1,21,000 cusecs.

    “Sutlej River has been in high flood at Ganda Singh Wala with 1,33,000 cusecs waterflow”, PDMA further said.

    The river has been in medium flood at Sulemanki headworks with 94,000 cusecs inflow and 87,000 cusecs outflow.

    PDMA spokesman has apprehended likely flash floods at hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan.

    Indus River has been in low flood at Kalabagh and Chashma, while Ravi River has been in low flood at Jassar with 53,000 cusecs water flow, according to PDMA Punjab.

    The authority has advised citizens to evacuate to safer places from the beds of rivers. “Flood relief camps have been established in affected areas,” DG PDMA has said.

  • Lily Collins’ family disapproves of ‘Emily in Paris’

    Lily Collins’ family disapproves of ‘Emily in Paris’

    Lily Collins’ hit Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’ fails to impress her own family members, as her father-in-law, Malcolm McDowell, confessed he doesn’t like the show.

    In a brutally honest confession, veteran British actor Malcolm McDowell, father of Lily Collins’ husband Charlie McDowell, shared that he is the ‘biggest fan’ of his daughter-in-law, but not of her Netflix rom-com, ‘Emily in Paris’.

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    “To be honest with you, it’s not my kind of thing, and Lily knows that,” the 82-year-old ‘A Clockwork Orange’ star said of the hit show. “But I’m the biggest fan of my daughter-in-law. I think she’s absolutely one of the great actresses.”

    “As far as I’m concerned, when she’s on the screen, there’s nobody else on it, because she’s not only a good actress, but she has a beautiful quality,” the proud FIL added. “I suppose, it’s a sort of charisma.”

    Moreover, McDowell also mentioned that Paris owes Collins ‘a great debt’ for all the tourism she brought in with her feature. “I’m sure [it] has gone up so much from people in the United States watching and going, ‘Yeah, let’s go to Paris,’” he maintained.

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    Notably, Collins leads the Darren Star series as Emily Cooper, who relocates from Chicago to Paris for a job opportunity, and juggles between career, friendships and love life, while being in the European city. The show, which first premiered in 2020, is set to return with the fifth season on December 18.

  • Pakistan Railways announces bullet train by 2030

    Pakistan Railways announces bullet train by 2030

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has unveiled a plan to launch a high-speed bullet train between Lahore and Karachi by 2030, significantly slashing travel time between the two provincial capitals from 20 hours to just five.

    According to state-run Radio Pakistan, the 1,215-kilometer rail line will be part of the broader ML-1 (Main Line 1) project — a $6.7 billion upgrade of the Karachi–Peshawar railway corridor, central to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

    Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, speaking about the initiative, said the new bullet trains would operate at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour, with major stops planned in Hyderabad, Multan, and Sahiwal.

    The project is being developed with support from China, and the China Railway Construction Corporation is expected to play a key role in the implementation.

    Upgrades under the project will include dual tracks, reconstructed bridges, and a state-of-the-art signaling system.

    Beyond offering faster and more efficient passenger travel, the high-speed rail line is expected to boost Pakistan’s freight capacity, increasing the rail share from 4% to 20% by 2030.

    Read more: Pakistan Railways suspends Quetta-Peshawar train services

    Officials also expect the project to generate thousands of jobs during both construction and operational phases.

    Additionally, the shift to rail is projected to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on expensive road transport, potentially saving billions in fuel imports.

    While rail remains a crucial part of Pakistan’s transport infrastructure, it has long suffered from underinvestment, outdated technology, and frequent delays.

    Pakistan Railways currently operates over 7,700 kilometers of track but faces chronic issues due to decades of neglect and mismanagement.

  • Pakistan Railways announces bullet train between Karachi and Lahore

    Pakistan Railways announces bullet train between Karachi and Lahore

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has unveiled a plan to launch a high-speed bullet train between Lahore and Karachi by 2030, significantly slashing travel time between the two provincial capitals from 20 hours to just five.

    According to state-run Radio Pakistan, the 1,215-kilometer rail line will be part of the broader ML-1 (Main Line 1) project — a $6.7 billion upgrade of the Karachi–Peshawar railway corridor, central to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

    Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, speaking about the initiative, said the new bullet trains would operate at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour, with major stops planned in Hyderabad, Multan, and Sahiwal.

    The project is being developed with support from China, and the China Railway Construction Corporation is expected to play a key role in the implementation.

    Upgrades under the project will include dual tracks, reconstructed bridges, and a state-of-the-art signaling system.

    Beyond offering faster and more efficient passenger travel, the high-speed rail line is expected to boost Pakistan’s freight capacity, increasing the rail share from 4% to 20% by 2030.

    Read more: Pakistan Railways suspends Quetta-Peshawar train services

    Officials also expect the project to generate thousands of jobs during both construction and operational phases.

    Additionally, the shift to rail is projected to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on expensive road transport, potentially saving billions in fuel imports.

    While rail remains a crucial part of Pakistan’s transport infrastructure, it has long suffered from underinvestment, outdated technology, and frequent delays.

    Pakistan Railways currently operates over 7,700 kilometers of track but faces chronic issues due to decades of neglect and mismanagement.

  • Govinda, Sunita Ahuja’s daughter breaks silence on their divorce

    Govinda, Sunita Ahuja’s daughter breaks silence on their divorce

    Actor Tina Ahuja, daughter of Bollywood star Govinda, has finally spoken up on the reports of her mother Sunita Ahuja filing for divorce, on grounds of adultery and cruelty.

    Days after reports from Indian media suggested that celebrity wife Sunita Ahuja, who has been married to Govinda since 1987 and shares two children with him, has filed for divorce from the ‘Hero No. 1’ actor, after 38 years of togetherness, their daughter Tina has refuted the speculations, saying, “It’s all rumours.”

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    For the unversed, Friday reports suggested that Ahuja has accused her husband of ‘adultery, cruelty and desertion’ in the divorce filing, under the sections 13 (1) (i), (ia), (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.

    Speaking to an Indian media outlet, the ‘Second Hand Husband’ actor maintained, “I don’t pay attention to these rumours.”

    “I feel blessed to have a beautiful family, and I am really grateful for all the concern, love and support we have been receiving from the media, fans, and loved ones,” she added.

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    Notably, Tina (Narmada) Ahuja is the elder daughter of Govinda and his wife, Sunita Ahuja, while the couple also shares a younger son, Yashvardhan.

  • Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper fuel buzz about next big step

    Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper fuel buzz about next big step

    The newest it couple in town, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, fuelled the buzz with their latest sighting, as American supermodel and Hollywood heartthrob were spotted checking in at the airport together.

    As spotted in NYC, Gigi Hadid, 30, and Bradley Cooper, 50, who finally made their long-rumoured relationship Instagram official this May, both checked in at the John F. Kennedy International Airport on August 23.

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    Dressed in their casual best, Hadid sported a pink cardigan over a white crop top and a pair of light-washed jeans, with brown loafers and a matching bag, while Cooper wore tan pants with a black jacket and sneakers, for the weekend outing, weeks after insiders confirmed that the ‘Maestro’ actor will ‘pop the question’ to the supermodel in a ‘couple of months’.

    While more details regarding their holiday destination were not known, the shippers believe that the actor might be finally ready to propose to Hadid on this romantic getaway.

     

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    Notably, Hadid, who was previously in a long-term relationship with ‘One Direction’ singer Zayn Malik, until they broke up in October 2021, first sparked the romance rumours with Cooper in late 2023, more than four years after he parted ways with Russian model Irina Shayk.

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    Earlier, a tipster revealed to a foreign publication that Hadid and Cooper, who both share a daughter each from their previous relationships, ‘could picture a blended family with their daughters and their own kid’.