Matthew Perry death doctor to plead guilty

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of American-Canadian actor and Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said on Monday. Salvador Plasencia “has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries … Read more

Snyder loyalists target new ‘Superman’ film

[ad_1] When it comes to established superheroes, few things get fans more worked up than a new addition to a beloved franchise, and the upcoming Superman film is no exception. As per Variety, since the announcement of director James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU) replacing Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe (DCEU), a segment of devoted Snyder … Read more

Kneecap court controversy, critics

[ad_1] PARIS: Irish rappers Kneecap are “unfazed” by their legal problems and controversies kicked up by their anti-Israel pro-Palestinian statements, friend and film director Rich Peppiatt told AFP. Peppiatt helped create the Kneecap phenomenon with his 2024 semi-fictionalised film about the hip-hop group from Belfast, who are now playing major festivals around the world. The … Read more

Heatwave triggers rise in illnesses

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: As temperatures soar to nearly 45°C in the twin cities, health experts have issued a strong advisory urging residents to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Speaking on Sunday, Dr Hassan Tahir emphasized the importance of regular water intake, even in the absence of thirst. “Your body needs water … Read more

Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke join Dune 3 as Paul Atreides’ twin children

[ad_1] Newcomer Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Silo actress Ida Brooke have officially joined the cast of Dune 3, Deadline has confirmed. The two young stars are set to play Leto II and Ghanima Atreides, the twin children of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya), expanding the next chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic based on … Read more

‘Water scarcity eroding agricultural capacity’

[ad_1] LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for immediate and sustained efforts to protect land and natural resources for future generations. In her message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the CM warned that the unchecked effects of climate change, deforestation and growing water scarcity are rapidly eroding agricultural … Read more

Lack of local govts complicates ‘khula’ cases

[ad_1] LAHORE: In Punjab, the country’s most populous province, the lack of a fully functional local government system has created serious challenges for women seeking divorce. Over the past five years, where the rate of khula has steadily increased, divorced women often face months of delay in obtaining their khula certificates from Union Councils (UCs) … Read more

11 senior officers reshuffled

[ad_1] LAHORE: The Punjab government has carried out a bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring and appointing 11 senior officers to important positions in various departments. Captain (retired) Asad Ullah Khan, previously awaiting posting, has been appointed Secretary of the Public Prosecution Department. Saqib Ali Ateel, formerly secretary of livestock and dairy development, will now serve as a … Read more

Vehicle carrying hazardous milk impounded

[ad_1] LAHORE: A Punjab Food Authority enforcement team lodged an FIR against a vehicle owner for supplying adulterated milk. The team seized the vehicle from the Lahore-Kasur Bypass along with prohibited blue drums and discarded 550 litres of the hazardous milk. The PFA director general said the adulterated milk was intended for supply to Lahore … Read more