A matriculation mark sheet, reportedly that of batting maestro Virat Kohli, is going viral on Indian media.
The mark sheet shows that he passed the matriculation exam in 2004 from Savior Convent School, Paschim Vihar, India. The cricket star scored his highest marks in English while also performing well in other subjects, with the lowest marks in Mathematics and Science.
Indian media claimed that Virat studied at the Saviour Convent till Grade 12. Before that, Kohli studied at Vishal Bharti Public School till the 9th standard.
The batsman has said in many of his interviews that his favourite subject was history because he has a deep interest in knowing about the past.
An accountability court has approved a seven-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the newly filed Toshakhana reference.
Previously, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a fourteen-day remand; however, the court turned down this request while ordering NAB to produce them in court on July 29.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been imprisoned for almost a year now in many cases, including the cipher, Toshakhana, and Iddat cases.
However, a court suspended his sentence in the Toshakhana case, while other courts overturned his convictions in the cipher and iddat cases, respectively.
Chances grew that Khan would be out of jail but all hopes dwindled when NAB charged him and his wife on fresh charges related to the sale of state gifts.
Gold prices in Pakistan saw an increase on Monday, with 24-karat gold being sold at Rs251,000 per tola, marking a rise of Rs1,000.
According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold also increased by Rs857, reaching Rs215,192 per 10 grammes.
The price of 22-karat gold followed suit, with a notable increase to Rs197,260 per 10 grammes.
Conversely, silver prices in the domestic market remained unchanged. The price of 24-karat silver held steady at Rs2,920 per tola and Rs2,503 per 10 grammes.
On the international front, spot gold traded near $2,407 an ounce, reflecting a decrease of $4.5, or 0.19 per cent, from the previous session.
The Punjab government has approved launching a tram service in Lahore, ARY reported.
The project was approved by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her recent visit to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters.
The project will spread around 11 kilometers and include 10 stops, approximately 1 to 1.5 kilometers apart. The LDA has been asked to draw inspiration from modern tram models in Finland and China, with an estimated cost of Rs27 billion for the project.
The tram route will include prominent localities such as Main Boulevard from Kalma Chowk, Liberty, Main Market, Mini Market, and Hali Road. With Maryam Nawaz’s approval, MM Alam Road is expected to be converted into a one-way street to accommodate the tram route, as part of the re-modeling.
The tram service will also have a special stop within Gaddafi Stadium, making it a convenient option for sports enthusiasts and even-goers. However, ticket prices for the tram service will be determined after the launch.
Actor, host, and director Yasir Hussain has addressed the rumors about the infamous Lux Style Awards proposal.
During a talk on ‘Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt’ , Yasir Hussain was asked “Was the proposal stunt really necessary? Did something big happen on that Lux Style Awards proposal?”
Replying, the actor stated: “Frieha Altaf wanted to create a viral moment for the Lux Style Awards, so she planned a fake proposal stunt with me. She knew I was already engaged to Iqra and that Iqra had once mentioned her dream of a romantic proposal. I agreed to go along with the plan because I wanted to make Iqra’s dream come true. But here’s the thing. I had already proposed to Iqra in private and our families had already discussed our marriage. The only one who didn’t know about the proposal stunt was Iqra herself.”
He went on to detail that he was given a script by Fifi Haroon, but they all made it seem natural. “During the award, Frieha gave me a hint and asked as to if I was afraid. After a time, I told Saba Qamar, who was also actually shocked that I was returning after asking Iqra to marry me.” Hussain added.
Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot on December 28, 2019. Yasir Hussain has worked in dramas like Badshah Begum, Baandi, and Baaghi. He also worked in films like Karachi say Lahore, Taxali, and Rabbit.
A modern system of traffic challans has been introduced in Punjab, where challans will now be issued with proof.
The announcement by the Punjab Safe City Authority states that heavy fines will be imposed for traffic rule violations, and challans will include evidence of the infractions.
According to the announcement, Punjab has implemented artificial intelligence and a modern electronic traffic policing system similar to developed countries. The system includes the use of modern cameras to monitor every smoke-emitting vehicle.
The statement emphasises that under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the issuance of electronic challans for traffic and environmental law violations continues through Safe City cameras in Lahore. Monitoring of vehicle emissions, including motorcycles and auto-rickshaws, is ongoing using modern cameras.
The declaration further notes that, similar to practices in developed nations, photos and videos of vehicles emitting smoke are captured in Lahore, and these are included as evidence in electronic tickets.
Senior Minister Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb commented on the changing culture of traffic policing under the Chief Minister’s supervision, highlighting efforts to ensure environmental protection and enforcement of traffic laws through modern technology.
Maryam Aurangzeb added that a phased implementation of a modern electronic traffic policing system will extend to every city in Punjab. With citizen cooperation, Punjab aims to become an exemplary province with both smog-free air and modern policing capabilities.
After videos emerged of several individuals, allegedly Afghan nationals, vandalising the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt, Islamabad urged Germany to take immediate measures to investigate the security lapse and hold those responsible for it accountable to the law.
The incident happened on July 20, when a “gang of extremists” attacked the consulate and “endangered” the lives of the consular staff on the premises, says the statement from the Pakistani mission.
In one of the viral videos, it can be seen that protesters carrying placards gathered outside the consulate.
The videos show three men — one of whom is seen clutching an Afghan flag — climbing a flagpole to remove the Pakistani flag.
However, some reports also indicated the protesters pelted the consulate building with stones.
Protest outside consulate
German media outlet DW reported that Saturday’s demonstration was arranged to “highlight complaints against Pakistan’s military and intelligence services, which organisers accused of killing critics and political opponents”.
DW quoted police as saying that about 400 people carrying Afghanistan flags took part in the demonstration outside the consulate.
Netizens on X also speculated that the people who vandalised the Pakistani consulate in Frankfurt belonged to the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement headed by Manzoor Pashteen.
However, Manzoor posted an official denial on X condemning the violence in Frankfurt. “Local authorities should take action against the perpetrator. Trained people are doing such acts on planning to create negative propaganda against people’s protests,” he asserted.
Pakistan’s reaction
The Foreign Office in Pakistan called out the German authorities for failing to protect the “sanctity and security of the premises of its consular mission” under the Vienna Conventions on Consular Relations, 1963.
“We are in contact with the German authorities to ensure such a situation doesn’t arise again and the miscreants face legal consequences,” the Pakistani embassy in Germany posted on its official X handle.
Information Minister Atta Tarar, in a press conference, revealed that NADRA is asked to analyse the footage of the incident in Frankfurt to ascertain whether any Pakistanis were involved.
Though the Foreign Office did not point to the nationality of the miscreants, some of them were draped in the tri-colour Afghanistan flag. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, however, lashed out at the Afghan nationals, saying Islamabad needed to rethink its hospitality towards Afghan citizens in the wake of this incident.
“There’s a limit to hospitality. They swore at us; they swore at Pakistan. They talk against the integrity of Pakistan. They carry out proper rallies [against Pakistan]. They burn our flags,” he told Geo News, claiming that Pakistan fought wars for Kabul. “I think Pakistan needs to rethink their hospitality,” he said.
Pakistan hosts over three million Afghan refugees and recently launched a deportation drive to expel those who were residing in the country without documents.
Earlier this month, the government extended the stay of registered Afghan refugees by one year.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the budget for the Champions Trophy 2025 on the last day of its meeting in Sri Lanka.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the ICC jointly prepared the budget for the tournament.
Chairman PCB Mohsin was present in Colombo for the meet.
Pakistan is hosting the event, scheduled for February and March 2025, in three cities.
PCB has also sent the schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 to the ICC for final approval. PCB has scheduled all of India’s matches for the tournament at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, but no official announcement has clarified whether India will visit Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi has already stated that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan. At the same time, the Board has vehemently denied all Indian claims that it will be held on a hybrid model.
The federal government has decided to withdraw a circular suspending the passports of asylum seekers abroad.
According to details, a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed various issues related to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. The Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary, DG Immigration and Passport, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the meeting.
The participants were briefed about the timely issuance of passports to Pakistanis living abroad.
It was decided to immediately withdraw the circular suspending the passports of Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
The Deputy Prime Minister was informed by the concerned authorities that passports for overseas Pakistanis will be issued within 60 days.
Previously, on June 11, the Federal Ministry of Interior had decided not to issue passports to Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rahman on Sunday warned the government against starting a new military operation, saying it would push the country towards a blind war.
Rahman said that the establishment, rulers, and the bureaucracy should confess their failure and mend their ways.
The JI Chief pointed out the historical reasons for prevalence of terrorism in Pakistan, saying, “The country has always suffered the consequences of its love for the US.”
“The situation of peace in the country has worsened, and the country is passing through a paradox where nobody knows who stands with whom,” the JI chief remarked. He said the country’s sensitive air bases, logistic support, and intelligence network were handed over to the US.
“General Musharraf had said that the country would get dollars in return for the war. They got the dollars, but nothing was given to the people,” he added.
He said that the JI would stage a sit-in in Islamabad on July 26 for which all-out arrangements have been made.
