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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
PFA seals multiple food units
LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) enforcement teams sealed multiple food units over serious violations of food safety regulations during a grand operation in different areas of Lahore including Saggian, Shahdara, Rajgarh, and Babu Sabu. The PFA food safety teams sealed three well known restaurants, a juice and sauces unit and a carbonated drinks unit. Teams also discarded 1,000 litres of adulterated milk, 180 litres of expired cold drinks and 203 pet bottles of branded beverages. Moreover, 15 food samples, including slush, ketchup and sauces were sent to the laboratory for analysis. Director General PFA Asim Javaid said teams seized and discarded a large quantity of expired and substandard cold drinks. The shop was sealed on the spot after on-the-spot testing revealed Brix levels below the permissible standard. He said a renowned restaurant on Saggian Road was sealed due to poor hygienic conditions, including broken and dirty washing areas and rusted, foul-smelling freezers used for food storage. The DG said the staff lacked food safety training and valid medical certificates. He added that despite repeated notices the management failed to rectify the violations. The DG further stated that the PFA is strictly implementing the food safety laws in line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision to eradicate food adulteration and forgery from Punjab. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
PFA seals 4 food units, imposes Rs1.2m fine
LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday sealed four well-known food production units during a grand operation in Thokar area and lodged FIRs against the food business operators over forgery and hygiene violations. Food safety teams conducted the operation as part of the PFA's ongoing crackdown against food adulteration and forgery. Food safety teams imposed fines worth Rs1.2 million and discarded thousands of kilograms of expired and unsafe food items. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United midfielder training to become a referee
A former Carlisle United player is training to become a referee. Ex-Blues midfielder Anthony Griffith is one of the latest ex-players to aim to make the switch to officiating. He is among the players looking to make the move through a programme run by the Professional Footballers' Association. The PFA revealed that Griffith was one of the officials for this week's pre-season game between a PFA free agent XI and Port Vale - another of his former clubs. Griffith was one of the assistant referees along with ex-Walsall midfielder Sam Mantom, while former Barnsley defender George Smith was in the middle. They are involved in the players union's "Player to Match Official" programme. The Port Vale game on Tuesday saw Kadeem Harris play for the PFA side as he continues to mull over a decision on his future. Former Carlisle players Sam Lavelle, Olufela Olomola and Paul Farman were also involved. The course was launched last year by the PFA and refereeing body PGMOL. Hughes weighs up Carlisle United captaincy decision Some ten current or former players are taking the three-year refereeing scholarship, which is funded and supported by the Premier League. PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb said: 'It's been fantastic to collaborate with the PFA on this programme and the level of interest from their members strongly indicates they feel this is an exciting opportunity to explore an avenue which could potentially lead them to the highest levels of our game – this time as a match official.' Griffith, 38, was on United's books in the 2014/15 season after bring signed by Keith Curle. He made 11 appearances for the Cumbrians. Another former Carlisle and Port Vale player, Chris Birchall, is also training to be a referee. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £6 for 6 months or a full year at half price - click for details
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Former Man Utd star slams football's £1m dementia silence - 'They're a disgrace'
Former Manchester United defender David May believes it's 'disgusting' that football is failing to adequately help ex-players suffering from dementia and their families in spite of the game's riches The Professional Footballers' Association has been branded a 'disgrace' for its perceived failure to adequately tackle the dementia crisis among ex-players. Former players are three-and-a-half times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the general population, as a result of heading the ball over a sustained period during their careers. The PFA and the Premier League launched the Football Brain Health Fund (FBHF), with £1million initially made available to ex-players and their families who have been impacted by dementia. But former Manchester United defender David May said that figure is nowhere near enough to cover the costs for the families of those ex-players who are suffering from dementia. May also claimed PFA chief Maheta Molango - the highest paid union boss in the country on £650,000-a-year - has failed to give sufficient answers as to where the money has been spent. 'I've written to him four times now, asking where the funds go,' said May. 'They have a fund of £1m for dementia and I've asked the question on four occasions. 'The last time I asked the question his answer was, 'why don't you come in and have a chat?'. I don't want to have a chat, I want to know where the money's gone. 'But they're constantly letting people down. They're a disgrace. My former boss at Blackburn, Tony Parkes, is now in a home. He doesn't have a clue what's going on and he's going to pass away in there. 'I'm not saying if you put him in an environment with better facilities, he's going to get better. But if he was in a facility with other ex-players, maybe he would have a better quality of life, with familiar faces around him. 'But the PFA just keeps knocking us back, but that makes us even more determined to believe that our day will come. The PFA needs to address it properly and think, 'we need to do something for these ex-players'. 'Families are asked 'do the players have assets they can sell?' or 'can they remortgage?' and 'can they sell their house?' - they shouldn't have to. 'The game is awash with money. Half a billion pounds in agents' fees went out of the game last year. It shouldn't have to fall on the Government to pay for the welfare for footballers, when there's that much money in the game. It's disgusting.' May is part of the Football Families for Justice (FFJ) group, aimed at improving the lives of former players suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, which has been backed by Sir David Beckham. England World Cup winners Sir Bobby and Jack Charlton died after suffering from dementia, as did fellow 1966 heroes Martin Peters, Ray Wilson and Nobby Stiles. More recently, former United defender Gordon McQueen passed away from dementia, while ex Bradford and Hull striker Dean Windass, 55, has been diagnosed with the degenerative condition. The PFA said they have made offers to meet with May to discuss his views and their work on the issue, with that door still open to him. The union also said £1m was an initial figure to launch the FBHF, but the total amount of funding committed on an ongoing basis and allocated to families has exceeded £3m. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
MMA star 'shot five times in ambush by masked gunmen, with PFL champion rushed to hospital after escaping'
PFL champion Timur Khizriev is recovering in hospital after being shot five times during an ambush by two masked gunmen in Dagestan, Russia. The incident is said to have taken place on Tuesday evening, with dramatic footage shared on social media appearing to show the undefeated fighter being targeted shortly after stepping out of his car. In the clip, two hooded attackers can be seen sprinting towards Khizriev before opening fire at close range. Despite being struck, the 29-year-old managed to grapple with one of the assailants, while the second continued to fire. Khizriev escaped further harm by sprinting away from the scene, leaping over parked cars to safety. MMA Junkie later reported that the Russian's management confirmed he is in hospital but doing well, assuring the outlet that his 'life is not in danger.' As of the time of writing, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not confirmed whether the attack was connected to Khizriev's public profile or personal life. Khizriev has already built a formidable reputation in the MMA world - and last year marked the pinnacle of his career so far. Hailing from Makhachkala, the Russian star first made waves on the domestic scene before earning a contract with Bellator in 2022. But it was his move to the PFA that truly put him on the map. He enjoyed a flawless 2024 campaign, racking up four consecutive wins to capture the PFL featherweight title. His run included victories over Brett Johns, Enrique Barzola, and Gabriel Alves Braga, before he capped off the year with a dominant performance against England's Brendan Loughnane in the final. Speaking after that triumph, Khizriev paid tribute to his opponent and reflected on the emotional toll of his journey. 'He is a former champion. A tough fighter. Yes, he took a lot of damage, I was honestly surprised. We have to give love to him, hats off. He is a tough dude,' he said. 'That was a very tough and a long road. My family took a lot from me in this fight. I was very nervous. Now I have to give back when I go back home.'
