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  • ‘Jootay do, paise lo’, Ayeza Khan welcomes her bhabhi in a fun-filled shaadi extravaganza

    ‘Jootay do, paise lo’, Ayeza Khan welcomes her bhabhi in a fun-filled shaadi extravaganza

    Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan has officially welcomed her bhabhi [sister-in-law] at the recently-held grand wedding ceremony of her brother.

    Taking to Instagram, Ayeza shared a heartfelt video capturing the highlights of the wedding festivities, which featured everything from vibrant dance performances and sehra bandi to the lively joota chupai tradition.

    The actress was seen enjoying every moment alongside her husband, actor Danish Taimoor, and her family.

    “And here it is! The biggest day we were all waiting for – the day we get to welcome our beautiful Bhabi home. Alhamdulillah, Allah has been so kind and merciful to us… May this new journey bring only happiness, peace, and countless blessings into our lives. Ameen. [sic]” she wrote in the caption.

    The starlet thanked her fans for their warm wishes and constant support, calling them her “family”, emphasising how deeply personal this moment was for her.

    At the ceremony, Ayeza dazzled in a striking golden outfit, her radiant smile and graceful dance moves becoming the highlight of the evening.

    Ayeza had been actively sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the wedding events for the past few days, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding her posts with congratulatory messages and prayers for the newlyweds.

    She had on Monday also shared a video of her dance performance with her brothers and requested fans not to judge it. “Crazy how we recorded our rehearsals for the final day of the event but ended up doing only bhangras on the main day,” she wrote.

    Ayeza said that they did not have time to practice new songs so they performed on the same songs which were played on her own wedding.

  • Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d’Or as PSG, Barcelona dominate awards night

    Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d’Or as PSG, Barcelona dominate awards night

    Paris hosted football’s biggest stars on Tuesday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet for the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony where Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the best footballer of the last season.

    The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or after scoring 37 goals and providing 15 assists in a season that delivered PSG’s first-ever UEFA Champions League title along with a domestic double.

    He finished ahead of Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal and PSG teammate Vitinha.

    Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí continued her dominance in the women’s game, winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third year in a row after another outstanding season for club and country.

    The night also highlighted young talent as 18-year-old Yamal claimed the Men’s Kopa Trophy while Barcelona’s Vicky López won the Women’s Kopa Trophy. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma lifted the Yashin Trophy and Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton took home the Women’s Yashin Trophy.

    Here are the top men’s Ballon d’Or rankings:

    Ousmane Dembélé (France, PSG)

    Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

    Vitinha (Portugal, PSG)

    Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)

    Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)

    Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG)

    Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)

    Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)

    Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG)

    Nuno Mendes (Portugal, PSG)

    Other winners included Viktor Gyökeres and Ewa Pajor for the Gerd Müller trophies, Luis Enrique and Sarina Wiegman for the Johan Cruyff trophies, PSG as Men’s Club of the Year and Arsenal as Women’s Club of the Year. The Sócrates Award went to Spain’s Fundación Xana.

  • Free tickets, 95 percent discounts; PIA freebies cost treasury Rs9.43 billion over six years

    Free tickets, 95 percent discounts; PIA freebies cost treasury Rs9.43 billion over six years

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) caused a staggering Rs9.43 billion loss to the national treasury in just six years, driven by the distribution of free and heavily discounted tickets, an audit report has revealed.

    According to the report, between 2011 and 2016, a whopping 258,990 free tickets were issued, while over 116,273 tickets were sold at a 95 percent discount to “non employee passengers” on both domestic and international routes.

    As per the audit, the average fare was 26,411; however, after the discount, passengers were charged only 1,321.


    Details show that in 2011 alone, 58,861 free tickets were issued, while 51,692 were given in 2012. Similarly, 56,815 tickets were distributed in 2013, 43,077 in 2014, 21,816 in 2015, and 26,729 in 2016.

    The report highlighted that the management failed to obtain approval from the Chairman or Managing Director for the “fare concessions”. Despite repeated reminders, no meeting was convened on the matter until 2023.

    “Audit recommends immediate withdrawal of the free-ticket policy to prevent misuse and minimize financial losses,” the report reads.

    According to the findings, the practice of allowing free tickets to passengers other than employees reflects “weaknesses in financial prudence, misuse of discretionary powers, inadequate internal controls and lack of transparency and accountability as the management disregarded the corporation’s financial well-being”.

    A PIA spokesperson has said that free tickets had been completely discontinued since 2018 after a Supreme Court order, adding that the tickets highlighted in the audit were issued under a sales incentive scheme for travel agents.

    He further claimed that the audit paragraph was nine years old and was being revived under pressure from certain quarters. “Reviving such an old audit para appears to be an attempt by certain quarters to exert pressure,” the spokesperson added.

  • Punjab introduces AI-powered cars for driving tests

    Punjab introduces AI-powered cars for driving tests

    Punjab is set to revolutionise its procedure for issuance of driving licenses by introducing cars equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct tests.

    According to Traffic Police DIG Waqar Nazeer, the AI-powered cars, developed in Lahore, will handle every stage of the test automatically, aiming to bring transparency and efficiency to the process.

    The advanced software installed in the vehicles will evaluate the driver’s performance without human involvement. For instance, if a candidate uses the reverse gear more than once, the system will immediately mark them as failed and shut down the car.

    The vehicles will also come equipped with multiple cameras to record every aspect of the test. These cameras will not only assess the applicant’s driving skills but also detect any irregularities during the examination.

    Officials confirmed that 200 such AI-enabled vehicles will soon be rolled out across driving test centres in the province. The initiative seeks to standardise testing and eliminate human errors in the evaluation process.

    Experts believe the new system will improve driving standards and play a vital role in reducing road accidents.

  • ‘Best chapter’: Vick-Kat announce first pregnancy

    ‘Best chapter’: Vick-Kat announce first pregnancy

    Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have officially announced that they are expecting their first child, ending months of speculation and fan anticipation.

    The couple took to Instagram to share the happy news, posting a photo in which Vicky is seen gently holding Katrina’s baby bump. The caption read: “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.”

    The announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from fans and celebrities alike. Although the couple has not disclosed many details, several media reports suggest that Katrina is currently in her third trimester, with the baby expected to arrive in October 2025.

    Vicky and Katrina, often referred to by fans as “VickKat,” got married on December 9, 2021, in a highly private ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan. Their relationship was largely kept away from the public eye until the wedding, which was attended by close friends and family members under strict confidentiality.

    The couple reportedly met for the first time around 2018–2019 at a party hosted by filmmaker Zoya Akhtar. However, it was their playful on-stage interaction during an award show that first sparked public interest.

    Vicky Kaushal later revealed on Koffee With Karan that he proposed to Katrina just a day before the wedding. The proposal happened during a quiet dinner at their resort in Rajasthan, adding a personal and spontaneous touch to their love story. “It was last-minute,” he admitted, explaining that both had been occupied with wedding preparations.

    Rumors about Katrina’s pregnancy have been circulating for months, fueled by her absence from public events and noticeable wardrobe changes. Speculation reached a peak in mid-2025, when paparazzi photos appeared to show the actress with a visible baby bump during a brand shoot in London.

    According to sources cited by several entertainment portals, the couple has been spending more time away from the spotlight in recent months. Vicky has reportedly scaled back work commitments, and Katrina has not signed any major film projects since wrapping up her last shoot earlier this year.

    The couple have not yet revealed the baby’s gender.

  • French Muslims on alert as pig heads found at nine mosques

    French Muslims on alert as pig heads found at nine mosques

    A pig’s head, covered in blood, scrawled in blue ink with the name “Macron”, was discovered at the doorstep of the Javel mosque in the heart of Paris on September 09, leaving Muslims shaken and on alert.

    The mosque, a couple of kilometres away from the Eiffel Tower, serves a diverse community of Muslims with Lebanese, Algerian, Iranian backgrounds, coming to pray. 

    “It’s the first time something like this has ever happened to us…They [worshipphers] were in a state of shock,” the mosque’s rector Najat Benali told a news outlet. 

    Javel mosque was not the only one to have been targeted, as severed pig heads have been found on the doorsteps of mosques across Paris and its suburbs, in what French authorities are investigating as an act of foreign interference.

    Recently, at a news conference, Paris’s Police prefect Laurent Nunez said, “One cannot help but draw parallels with previous actions which have been proven to be acts of foreign interference.”

    Two individuals driving a car with Serbian licence plates approached a farmer in the northern region of Normandy to buy “about 10” pig’s heads on the evening of September 8, Paris prosecutor’s office has said. 

    Later, CCTV footage shows them arriving in Paris’s Oberkampf neighbourhood. The vehicle then crossed the French border with Belgium after depositing the pigs’ heads in front of the nine mosques.

    “The pig heads left in front of mosques in the Paris region were placed there by foreign nationals who immediately left the country, with the clear intention of causing unrest within the nation,” the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

    Paris prosecutor Laure Beccauau stated that the aim is to “unsettle our fellow citizens”, ultimately raising questions about the country they live in, about their safety, and then, creating divisions between communities.

    Since late 2023, prosecutors have identified nine acts of foreign interference across the French capital, often, but not always, with the intent of inciting religious hatred.

  • Pakistanis bash Irfan Pathan for ‘trying to lecture’ Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan

    Pakistanis bash Irfan Pathan for ‘trying to lecture’ Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan

    Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked a wave of reactions in Pakistan after his harsh remarks against Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf following the high-voltage Super Fours clash between Pakistan and India at the Asia Cup.

    Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan accused the Pakistani players of “crossing the line” with their celebrations. “What happened yesterday, the gestures that were made in celebration by Farhan. You know what is going on between the two countries and you are [still] celebrating on the field [like this].”

    “I used to think Haris Rauf is a better guy but his actions yesterday on the field were not necessary,” he said in reference to the Pakistani pacer gesturing “6-0” and “Rafales crashing” at jeering Indian fans, also criticising Farhan’s gunshot-style celebration.

    “You are playing cricket on the field, whether you win or you lose, it happens but when you go on a personal level, that is taking it too far. This is not right,” he said, conveniently ignoring the political statements made by Indian players during last week’s Sept 14 clash between the two countries.

    The comments, however, did not sit well with many in Pakistan as fans defended the players and pointed out India’s own lack of sportsmanship in recent encounters. “First Indian players refused a handshake in the first match, now Pathan is lecturing us on sportsmanship? That’s hypocrisy,” wrote one.

    They also defended Haris Rauf as one remarked that Indian fans kept chanting “Kohli, Kohli” to provoke him. “But 6-0 is permanent ,” wrote a netizen.

    Someone else commented that Pakistan’s message was clear, “If you bring politics into the game, the reply will also be political. Got it?”

    Another fan pointed out how everything started with Indian players refusing handshakes in the first match, writing, “No handshake means war for our blood.”

    Another mocked Pathan by saying, “Irfan Pathan khud ko Indian sabit karty howy.” One user said ex-players like Pathan don’t care at all and only use situations to their advantage. Another dismissed his rant with, “Feel KR tu BS .”

    The Pakistan-India rivalry has only grown more intense after recent military clashes in May. On the cricket field, tempers flared in the second match as players from both sides exchanged heated words.

    India may have won Sunday’s contest by chasing down Pakistan’s 172-run target with ease, but for many Pakistani fans, the fight shown by Farhan and Rauf reflected the spirit of the team.

  • Who hired Mahira for her first VJ job?

    Who hired Mahira for her first VJ job?

    Writer, director and host Wajahat Rauf has revealed that he was the one who first hired star actor Mahira Khan as a VJ.

    “It was I who first gave superstar Mahira Khan her initial job as a VJ on Aag TV,” he said while appearing on a podcast with his wife and co-producer Shazia Wajahat.

    On how he hired Mahira, Wajahat revealed, “Many years ago, I was attending a launch event where I first noticed Mahira. I saw her dancing and enjoying the event wholeheartedly. She stood out because of how clearly she was enjoying herself.”

    “After that, I decided to hire her as a VJ on my channel. Once she was hired, we had an agreement that she would report directly to me. She worked at the channel for 3 to 4 years, and since then, I have shared a very close bond with Mahira.”

    When asked about working with Mahira, Wajahat and his wife said, “In the past, we’ve intended to work with Mahira several times, but due to scheduling conflicts or remuneration issues, it never happened. However, we do plan to work with both Mahira and Fawad Khan in the future.”

    During the same conversation, host Mubashir Hashmi asked about Hania Aamir, to which director Wajahat Rauf clarified the common misconception that he introduced Hania Aamir. “In fact, Hania had already been working in the industry for the past 4 to 5 years before we worked together.”

    It is worth mentioning that Mahira Khan began her showbiz career in 2006 as a VJ. However, her breakthrough came with the drama Humsafar, which brought her massive success.

    She later made her film debut with Shoaib Mansoor’s movie Bol, which then took her to new heights of fame. Mahira has since appeared in various films and dramas. Bin Roye, Shehr-e-Zaat, Sadqay Tumhare and Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay are among most watched.

    Notably, she has also worked in Bollywood opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the film Raees.

  • Afghan teen hides in aircraft landing gear, reaches Delhi, gets deported

    Afghan teen hides in aircraft landing gear, reaches Delhi, gets deported

    A 13-year-old boy from Afghanistan sneaked into the landing gear compartment of a KAM Air flight and reached Delhi on Sunday. He, however, was deported the same day on the return flight to Kabul.

    According to media reports, the teenager from Kunduz admitted that his “curiosity” led him to attempt the risky journey. He managed to hide inside the rear central landing gear compartment of flight RQ-4401, which landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after a two-hour journey at 36,000 feet.

    The incident came to light around 11 am when airline staff spotted the boy near the aircraft after it landed. He was handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force and taken to Terminal 3 for questioning.

    During interrogation, the boy explained how he entered Kabul airport and tucked himself into the landing gear. He reiterated that he “did it out of curiosity”.

    Security personnel of KAM Air later checked the aircraft thoroughly and recovered a small red speaker belonging to the boy. The aircraft was declared safe after detailed inspection and anti-sabotage checks.

    The return flight took the boy back to Kabul at around 12:30 pm.

  • Court grants bail to tribal elder in Degari honour killing case

    Court grants bail to tribal elder in Degari honour killing case

    The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday granted bail to tribal elder Sardar Sherbaz Khan Satakzai, who was arrested in July this year in the Degari honour killing case in which a couple was shot dead in the name of ‘honour’.

    After hearing arguments from both sides, a single-judge bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kasi, granted bail to Satakzai against surety bonds of Rs500,000. He was released following the court’s approval of the bail application.

    Sardar Satakzai had been arrested on the allegation that, as a tribal chief, he had endorsed through a jirga the killing of the woman and the man. 

    Acting on the jirga’s order, the woman’s brother reportedly opened fire on his 40-year-old sister Bano Bibi in the presence of a large number of people from the area. At the same time, the man Ehsanullah was also killed at the same place.

    The incident came to light after a video of the shooting went viral on social media over a month after the killings occurred. According to police surgeon Dr Ayesha, the woman was shot seven times and the man nine times.

    Police subsequently launched an investigation and took several people into custody, including Sardar Sherbaz Khan Satakzai.

    So far, police have arrested 17 people in connection with the case, including Bano Bibi’s mother and another brother. The mother was later released on bail. However, the main accused, who shot and killed his own sister, has yet to be arrested.