The Punjab government has made fitness certificates mandatory for all public and private vehicles in the province, a clear attempt to reduce the increasing levels of smog. Vehicle emissions are a major source of air pollution in the area, and this solution attempts to reduce them.

In order to ensure strict adherence to the new legislation, the Provincial Environment Protection Department (EPD) has issued orders to all pertinent authorities, including commissioners and secretaries of provincial ministries. The program demonstrates how dedicated the government is to resolving Punjab’s deteriorating environmental crisis in recent years.

The provincial government has established a deadline for car inspections in order to ease this transition; all vehicles must receive a fitness certificate by the 30th of the next month. Owners of vehicles are encouraged to finish inspections as soon as possible in order to avoid fines and support the larger initiative to enhance air quality.

Following a direction from the PTI, Shibli Faraz leaves the Judicial Commission.
The province-wide promotion of sustainable practices and the fight against environmental degradation are the goals of this effort. To guarantee compliance, authorities will carry out stringent inspections with the goal of lowering emissions and improving public health.

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the teams for the forthcoming series against South Africa, which is set to start on December 10.

With the announcement that the series will be played in both red-ball and white-ball forms, several important players who had been sidelined because of injuries or workload management have made their comebacks.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, a fast bowler, will return to the white-ball team after missing the last two Test matches against England. His inclusion is thought to be a crucial step in guaranteeing optimal fitness prior to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In the ODIs and T20Is against South Africa, Afridi, who has been recuperating from workload-related issues, will be hoping to contribute.

The seasoned fast bowler Mohammad Abbas, who was called up to the Test team following an outstanding showing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, is another important addition.

Abbas demonstrated his excellent form and made a compelling argument for his selection with an outstanding 31 wickets in five games. Abbas, who hasn’t played Test cricket since 2021, will give Pakistan’s bowling attack vital depth in the red-ball format.

Naseem Shah is back in the ODI and Test squads after missing the most recent England series owing to injury. Pakistan will rely heavily on the 21-year-old’s speed and ability to disrupt top-order batsmen in both formats.

Along with the seasoned players, a number of fresh talents have been called up. After making an impression with the Pakistan Shaheens, Khurram Shahzad has won a position in the Test team, while Mir Hamza also returns. Following impressive performances in the T20I series, left-arm wrist spinner Sufyan Moqim was called up for the first time for the 50-over format and was added to the ODI squad.

On the other hand, off-spinner Sajid Khan has been excluded despite playing well in the England series. Only one specialist spinner, Noman Ali, has been chosen by the selectors to be a member of the Test team.

Pakistan test squad:

• Shan Masood (captain)
• Saud Shakeel (vice-captain)
• Aamir Jamal
• Abdullah Shafique
• Babar Azam
• Haseebullah (wk)
• Kamran Ghulam
• Khurram Shahzad
• Mir Hamza
• Mohammad Abbas
• Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
• Naseem Shah
• Noman Ali
• Saim Ayub
• Salman Ali Agha

Pakistan ODI Squad:

• Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk)
• Abdullah Shafique
• Abrar Ahmed
• Babar Azam
• Haris Rauf
• Kamran Ghulam
• Mohammad Hasnain
• Muhammad Irfan Khan
• Naseem Shah
• Saim Ayub
• Salman Ali Agha
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Sufyan Moqim
• Tayyab Tahir
• Usman Khan (wk)

Pakistan T20I Squad:

• Mohammad Rizwan (captain & wk)
• Abrar Ahmed
• Babar Azam
• Haris Rauf
• Jahandad Khan
• Mohammad Abbas Afridi
• Mohammad Hasnain
• Muhammad Irfan Khan
• Omair Bin Yousuf
• Saim Ayub
• Salman Ali Agha
• Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Sufyan Moqim
• Tayyab Tahir
• Usman Khan (wk)

Actor and producer Sheheryar Munawar of Pakistan has confirmed the long-awaited news of his impending marriage. He said in a recent interview that he will marry before the end of this month.

After months of circulating on social media, the revelation was formally verified during a YouTube presentation.

Munawar responded, “I am getting married at the end of December, and my bride is not from the showbiz industry,” when questioned about his preparations for marriage. With pleasure and thankfulness, he begged, “Please do pray for us.”

There have been many rumors about his relationship with Maheen Siddiqui, a rising actress in Pakistan’s entertainment sector, even though the name of his wife has not been formally revealed.

Siddiqui famously shared a passionate message for Munawar on his 36th birthday in August, calling him her “jaan,” which further stoked rumors about their connection. The two had been connected in media reports for a while.

Fans have been quick to offer their well wishes for the couple, even though Sheheryar Munawar has mostly kept his personal life private. The actor has already expressed his admiration for Siddiqui in public.

The actor has received considerable praise for his performances and is well-known for his celebrated parts in dramas like Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Pehli Si Mohabbat, and Aye Ishq e Junoon.