St. Charles East's Omar Ontiveros (11) and Griffin Counts, right, celebrate Ontiveros' goal in the second half against Metea Valley during a nonconference game in St. Charles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. “I’ve seen a lot of videos of it.”AdvertisementSt. Charles East's Omar Ontiveros (11) celebrates his goal in the second half against Metea Valley during a nonconference game in St. Charles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Metea Valley's Anthony Hildreth (3) and St. Charles East's Jake Walker (5) converge on the ball during a nonconference game in St. Charles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. St. Charles East goalkeeper Jordan Rolon (85) throws the ball back into play against Metea Valley during a nonconference game in St. Charles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Metea Valley's Abel Lopez (9) and St. Charles East's Griffin Counts (4) work for control of the ball during a nonconference game in St. Charles on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.

The ECP argued that it was constitutionally bound to carry out delimitations, and would only hold elections afterwards. The PPP has noted that delimitations would not be very extensive, and thus need not take the poll beyond the 90-day limit. The moving forward of the election date is being taken with more nonchalance than it should. Apart from the delay, there is the question of whether the polls that will be held will be free and fair. In principle, the elections should be held in a level playing field, with no interference by outside forces, with parties free to select the candidates of their choice.

LAHORE - Lahore City Traffic Police have final­ised foolproof traffic arrangements plan for the three ODI’s matches of the Asia Cup 2023 to the played in the provincial metropolis. Foolproof traffic ar­rangements have been made from the hotel to the Gaddafi Stadium and from the stadium to the hotel, CTO added. No road shall be permanently closed, Traffic will flow as normal on Mall Road, Jail Road, Canal Road, Fero­zepur Road, Main Boulevard Gulberg Road. Mustansar Feroze said that ac­cording to the traffic plan, cricket fans coming from Mall Road, Jail Road, Ca­nal Road will enter college main gate Ferozpur Road. CTO Lahore said that citizens will not have any traffic prob­lem.

LAHORE - Entrepre­neurship’ has been includ­ed in the National Single Curriculum of Pakistan as a compulsory subject for grades 9-12 to develop the country as an enterprising nation. Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Chief Executive Officer Farhan Aziz Khawaja disclosed this while addressing as keynote speaker at International See Pakistan Conference, organ­ised by the Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) here at Lahore Expo Centre on Monday. He said that in­clusion of entrepreneur­ship would help promote entrepreneurship culture in our society, right from the school level. In tandem, entrepreneurship is also being inculcated in our stu­dents through encouraging “sports entrepreneurship” on the lines of the profes­sionally managed football leagues around the world.

LAHORE: In a dazzling ceremony held at Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the "star-nation jersey," a symbolic emblem of the nation's unwavering passion for cricket. The event was led by Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee. The star-nation jersey transcends its role as mere sportswear, encapsulating the profound connection between Pakistan's cricketing legends and their ardent supporters. This artistic approach symbolises the spirit of cricketing excellence, striking a chord with every Pakistani cricket enthusiast. This jersey encapsulates the essence of our rich cricketing heritage and the luminous future that beckons."

Dylan Mulvaney arrives at the Streamy Awards on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. The TikTok sensation called on the Streamy crowd to use their reach and influence to promote anti-hate messages. “I’m going to go have a beer.”AdvertisementThe 13th Streamy Awards, hosted by YouTube star MatPat, was overall a lively affair. Link, one-half of the popular social media duo Rhett and Link, added a pointed observation after revealing the category winner. The Streamy Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended PTI Chairperson Imran Khan's sentence in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday and ordered his release. A day earlier, the counsel for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the defendant in this case, concluded his arguments. Earlier hearingWhen the IHC bench resumed hearing the case on Monday, ECP’s counsel Amjad Pervaiz presented detailed arguments responding to the points raised by Imran’s lead counsel Latif Khosa. “This is a case of submitting false declarations of assets and liabilities and not a case of tax evasion,” he said. At 12 o'clock, Khawaja Sahib arrived at the trial court.

LAHORE - The Pun­jab government has sought ap­plications from farmers of all districts to provide them agri­cultural machinery and equip­ment on subsidy. A spokesman for the department said on Monday that farmers would get a subsidy up to 60 per cent and a maximum of Rs 500,000 on purchase of machinery. Re­garding eligibility criteria, the spokesman said that a farmer should have a tractor of at least 50 horse power and he must own or be a tenant of 25 acres of land in the area of canal water and 50 acres of land in rain-fed area. He said, “Farmers are not allowed to sell or transfer machinery pur­chased under this project to any other person for 4 years.” Farmers have to get one-day training from Assistant Agri­culture Engineering of their respective district or from As­sistant Director Agriculture Engineering regarding op­eration of machinery, its look after and maintenance. Inter­ested farmers could download application forms from field.agripunjab.gov.pk and submit till Sept 30.

What makes Nadeem’s triumph even more remarkable is his journey leading up to this pinnacle. Nadeem’s trajectory through the Tokyo Olympics and the World Championship showcased his growing prowess on the international stage. Nadeem’s victory isn’t the only good sports news of the day. The men’s cricket team’s triumph at the International Blind Sports Federation World Games in Birmingham showcased another facet of the nation’s sporting prowess. The national team’s gold medal victory against India added to the nation’s growing list of sporting achievements.

The series has faced backlash after journalist Fereeha Idrees took to X to share a rather distressing conversation with Z - the motorway incident survivor on whose horrifying tragedy the show is allegedly based. "They have made a drama on my life as if I am nothing," told the survivor to Fereeha. Z told me she… pic.twitter.com/BQOus7XGwa — Fereeha M Idrees (@Fereeha) August 27, 2023Social media backlashSince then, Hadsa received massive backlash. Every rape survivor in this country now knows that our 'hadsas' are entertainment fodder. Every single rape survivor in this country now knows that our 'hadsas' are nothing but entertainment fodder.

Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium witnessed a captivating ceremony as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced the official jersey that will grace the national cricket team throughout the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Named the “Star Nation Jersey,” this emblem of national pride features a prominent star and the dynamic colors of the Pakistan flag elegantly showcased on the chest. With our team reigning supreme in the ODI rankings, I am filled with optimism – I foresee us clinching the World Cup on Indian soil,” he passionately declared. October 06 marks Pakistan’s World Cup journey opener against the Netherlands in Hyderabad. Guided by the talismanic “Star Nation Jersey,” Pakistan’s cricket warriors stand ready to carve their names into the annals of history.

Pakistan and China have jointly initiated a novel trade route using the international road transport (TIR) mechanism to strengthen their bilateral trade ties. The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of the route, with a convoy of five trucks departing from Kashgar. The National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan and China’s CEVA Logistics have entered into an agreement to facilitate trade operations under the United Nations International Road Transport Convention (TIR). The trade volume between China and Pakistan amounted to $12.06 billion in 2022. Marking the first TIR trade route launch between the two nations, this initiative showcases a fresh cross-border transportation model for Xinjiang, China.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have opened as seven-point underdogs for the Labour Day Classic against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, Sept. 3. The Riders were on a bye this past week and before that recorded a surprise upset victory over the B.C. The Blue Bombers haven’t won three consecutive Labour Day Classics since 1982. The Riders (5-5) will host the Blue Bombers (9-2) for the annual Labour Day Classic on Sunday, Sept. 3 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The teams met back in Week 2 with Winnipeg earning a 45-27 victory at Mosaic Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board unveiled the Star Nation Jersey today at a grand ceremony held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The ceremony, led by Mr Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, marked a significant step as the national team prepares for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Star Nation Jersey signifies more than a mere piece of apparel; it embodies the profound connection between Pakistan's cricketing heroes and their steadfast supporters. Usman Waheed, Director – Commercial: "The Star Nation Jersey isn't just a uniform; it's a canvas woven with stories, sacrifices, and triumphs. 🌟Pakistan Cricket Board reveals the stunning 2023 World Cup training shirt and travel polo🇵🇰🏆👕 #Cricket #CWC2023 #TrainingInStyle pic.twitter.com/B7fIMXlkYb — Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) August 28, 2023Fans can pre-order the Star Nation Jersey on the PCB's official online store, shop.pcb.com.pk.

PHOTO: APPBEIJING:The education authorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly instructed all public and private secondary schools to teach two Chinese language classes each week. Experts said it will have “significant implications” in providing students with opportunities to learn Chinese and experience diverse culture. The fourth period of every Sunday and Monday shall be assigned for teaching Chinese, the Saudi Gazette reported. This is “positive” news for Chinese language education developing in Saudi Arabia, as the schools have welcomed more than seven million students in the new semester, Chen Ming, a professor who teaches Chinese at King Saud University, told the Global Times. More than seven million students across Saudi Arabia returned to schools and universities on August 20, the first day of the new academic year, according to media reports.