In the 2016 World T20 final, in front of a large, noisy crowd at Eden Gardens, when Chris Jordan bowled a superb 19th over and West Indies required 19 runs in the last over, Eoin Morgan must have thought that the Cup was in his hands but Carlos Braithwaite smacked four successive sixes off Ben Stokes. There were tears and sheer dis-belief in Stokes’s eyes and joy on the faces of the West Indians.Many thought that Stokes’s career was over or at least...
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Time to wake up
The economic crunch being faced by Pakistan has also affected the careers of national athletes. Sports is no longer a federal subject and this has affected state funding to sports federations. The federations are unable to convince corporate sector to fund athletes.A well-placed source told me that one of the biggest multi-national companies sponsoring a number of athletes of Pakistan has faced a major decline in its earnings. The source said that...
What Is A Googly?
When was the last time you smiled while reading a book about Cricket? Or felt embarrassed about not knowing a simple detail about the game we all love? If the answer is never, think again because What Is A Googly? The Mysteries Of Cricket Explained by Rob Eastaway will make you do both – smile and feel embarrassed at the same time.Described as ‘The ideal gift book for cricket lovers to bestow upon the uninitiated’ by The Times, this book takes you...
Titanic clashes between European giants
Thursday’s draw for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League has resulted in some of the biggest names on the continent coming head to head in the first round.While most of the usual suspects are expected to make it to the Round of 16, the race to finish top and avoiding the many banana skins, will add the customary thrill to the premier club competition in the football world.Group A: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Club Bruges, GalatasarayIn...
PCB unveils new domestic cricket structure
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board Saturday unveiled an ambitious and competitive 2019-20 domestic cricket structure, which revolves around the creation of more quality and intensity-focused system to significantly improve first-class cricket and create sustainable success at international level.With the unveiling of the new structure, the domestic first class season will kick stat from September 14, with the first round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy....
PCB emphasizes quality in new domestic structure
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday introduced what it termed merit-based high standard domestic structure to have quality cricketers backing up the national team, but how accountability and merit is maintained, is yet to be seen after this wholesome revamp.The PCB’s entire emphasis is on quality not quantity and any cricketer who wants to break into this structure is to perform. As per the PCB officials claim, the cricketers did not...
US Open: Top trio trounce opponents
NEW YORK: Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic rolled into the US Open fourth round on Friday while Serena Williams and Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 and Kei Nishikori was eliminated.Djokovic, champion in four of the past five Slams and 16 overall, was less bothered by left shoulder pain that nagged him in the second round in defeating 111th-ranked American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.Djokovic, who needed treatment throughout his second-round...
No respite in sight for commuters on Islamabad Highway
Islamabad: Despite pointing out several times the problems being faced by commuters travelling on the Islamabad Highway at the ‘Korang Nullah bottleneck’, no visible effort has been made to mitigate their sufferings.It was a highly appreciable step taken by the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad, Mr Hamza Shafqaat, when after listening to the grievance in his office, he immediately issued orders, restricting movement of heavy traffic from 7 am to 9...
Ulema urged to cooperate with local administration during Muharram
Rawalpindi: Provincial Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja during a meeting with ulemas held here in commissioner office has directed to ensure peaceful atmosphere during Muharram-ul-Haram. Ulemas from different schools of thoughts have ensured to fully cooperate with local management during Muharram-ul-Haram particularly on 9th and 10th of Muharram.Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Captain (r) Saqib Zafar, Deputy Commissioner Chaudhry Muhammad Ali...
Clean, green campaign continues
Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration along with teams of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) continued clean and green campaign.Assistant Commissioner and Officers of ICT Administration with support of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) staff of Sanitation, Environment and Parks Directorates were engaged in clearing of area and cutting of grass, a spokesman of CDA on Saturday...
Huawei ICT competition 2019-20 launched
Islamabad: Huawei, along with the representative of Huawei ICT Academy, officially launched Huawei ICT Competition 2019-2020.The road shows at Huawei ICT Academies have begun. First was held at Mehran University of Engineering and technology, Jamshoro. The event started with an introductory session between representatives of Huawei and MUET.During the road show students were briefed about Huawei ICT competition and Huawei’s work in Pakistan. The...
TNFJ announces 16-point code
Islamabad: The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has announced 16-point code of ‘Azadari’ for the oncoming Muharramul Haram, says a press release.He said ‘Azadari’ is our jugular vein in which no hurdle will be allowed and Zikr of Imam Hussain (A.S.) will be kept alive in every situation. He asked the Federal Interior Minister and the Provincial Government to form Muharram ‘Azadari’ Cells and all ‘Matmi’ processions will be...
MoU signed for trainings
Islamabad: Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Customer Management, UK to facilitate mutual cooperation in conduct of national and international trainings and workshops.Joint Executive Director of the SDPI Dr. Vaqar Ahmed and Director of the ICM Dr. Osman Khan on behalf of their respective organisations signed the MoU on Friday here at the SDPI.Dr. Vaqar Ahmed said that we are...
Group show with multiple genres opens at Gallery6 today
Islamabad: Showcasing the works of 24 artists in different genres including painting, print, sculpture, ceramics, photography and miniature painting, ‘Gujlomeration’ opens today (Friday) at Gallery6. The exhibition, which is a conglomeration of artworks by the faculty and alumni of the School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Gujrat, and will be inaugurated by leading visual artist and art educationist of Pakistan R M Naeem.The department...
Students celebrate ‘Kindness Week’
Rawalpindi: Students of Sadeeqa’s Learning System (SLS) Montessori & High School celebrated kindness week through series of activities held throughout the week, says a press release.The activities were planned by the teachers keeping in mind the age levels of the students. Skits and poems were presented in front of the Montessori students to introduce the concept of kindness to them. The primary students shared with their teachers and class fellows...
‘Sarangi’ season 3 winners showcased
Islamabad: The third season of the music contest ‘Sarangi’ - an initiative of Serena Hotels ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ - was held at the Shishmahal Hall and attended by a large number of guests. An ambience suitable for the occasion had been created with a colorful stage; lighting and best of all, an orchestra playing delightful tunes of well loved Pakistani musical compositions during the time the guests were being seated after a high tea, setting the...
NA committee to recommend incentives for cotton growers: Qaiser
Islamabad: On the instructions of National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Special Committee on Agricultural Products extensively deliberated upon the framework for revival of cotton in Pakistan, says press release.The Committee stressed that despite being Pakistan’s largest revenue generating crop with immense potential for comparative advantage, foreign exchange earnings and employment opportunities, cotton...
Session on classical music held
Islamabad: An evening of classical music featuring some of Pakistan’s greatest classical musicians was held at National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) as part of the on-going session of literary people called ‘Lok Baithak’ on ‘Traditional Musical Family Patiala Gharana’ at Lok Virsa Media Centre.The programme opened with a vocal rendition of Sufi kalam by Professor Shahbaz who was accompanied by Ustad Jalees on the violin...
‘Chinese Bridge’ contest held at TMUC
Islamabad: Roots Millennium Education in collaboration with China Radio International-CRI and Embassy of the People’s Republic of China organised Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students (Chinese Bridge) at TMUC Auditorium, Sector H-11/4, says a press release.The ‘Chinese Bridge’ Chinese Proficiency competition is a large scale international competition sponsored by Hanban Confucius Institute, China. Chinese Bridge Competition...
High achievers’ ceremony held at The City School
Islamabad: The High Achievers’ Ceremony was hosted by The City School, E-11 Campus at PAFSOM Arena, says a press release.The ceremony aimed at celebrating and appreciating the exceptional achievements of the citizens in GCE O’ and A’ Levels and SSC Examinations, 2019.AVM Dr Rizwan Riaz, SIM, Principal NUST Research Center, being the chief guest of the ceremony, conferred medals and merit certificates upon as many as 90 excelling students in a multitude...
Residents of twin cities demand strict action against professional beggars
Islamabad: Residents of twin cities demanded the authorities concerned to take strict action against professional women beggars as they were seen lined up in every market of the twin cities.According to them mostly elderly women beggars were on rise in twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad using different tactics to seek alms from the people. A citizen Sabiha said that they use different tactics for begging like bandaged arms and showing disabilities...
Brecht play performed at PNCA
Islamabad: The stage play of a Brecht Urdu version was performed here at the auditorium of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).The performance was organised by 29 Production in collaboration with the German Embassy and PNCA. Translated by Mansoor Saeed, directed by Asif Shah and co-directed by Akash Bukhari, the play tells the story of a rich merchant, who must cross the fictional Ya-hi Desert to close an oil deal. During the trip, the...
A ray of light from Faisal Mosque
If you think of Faisal Masjid as just a worship place, think again. On the back of the mosque lies one of the country’s most vibrant research centers focusing on social sciences, religion, Shariah, and international relations.Iqbal International Institute of Research and Dialogue (IRD) has long been shaping and reshaping national discourse and policy narratives in such a way that you can locate Pakistan on political globe with precision. Under the...
Friday, August 30, 2019
City comes to a standstill at 12noon
LAHORE: Expressing solidarity with Kashimirs, the provincial capital came to a standstill at 12noon on Friday.At 12.00 noon, every citizen, including government officials, students, businessmen, traders and labourers, came on roads to tell India that Kashmiris were not alone and entire Pakistani nation was standing with them.All traffic signals in the provincial capital turned red at 12noon and long queues of vehicles were seen on the roads but there...
Durrani terms Modi mass killer
LAHORE: National Kashmir Alliance (NKA), a platform for raising voice against usurpation of human and democratic rights of people in Indian occupied Kashmir, took out a rally and held demonstration at Kot Lakhpat Industrail estate Friday afternoon, as entire nation came out on streets to support freedom struggle of Kashmiri people.Led by NKA patron and former information minister, Muhammad Ali Durrani, the Kashmir solidarity rally participants made...
Govt urged to remove LoC fence, abolish Simla Accord
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami naib ameer Liaqat Baloch has demanded the government take concrete measures to help the people of Indian-Held Kashmir.Islamabad should remove fence on LoC and abolish Simla and other agreements with Delhi, he said while addressing the participants of Kashmir solidarity rally Friday. He said JI would extend full support to the government on every practical step it would take for the liberation of Kashmir from Indian yoke.He...
Govt to set up fair price food shops
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to set up model fair-price food shops for providing relief to the poor.Initially, vegetable fair-price shops will be chosen under the model and the pilot project would be launched from Lahore, Multan, Sargodha, Rawalpindi and Toba Tek Singh. Under the proposed model, selected shopkeepers would be provided with Rs30,000 monthly salary along with an option of 5 per cent profit on sold items.This decision was made...
Matric suppl exam starts
Secondary School Certificate (SSC/Matric) Supplementary Examination 2019 of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Lahore, will commence on Saturday (today). A BISE spokesperson said the exam would simultaneously be held in the board’s jurisdiction, including Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib.
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Road safety drive launched
LAHORE:Wahgarian Post of Punjab Highway Patrol has launched a campaign to brief the general public about the traffic rule and road safety.The drive has been launched on the directions of SSP Patrolling Police Lahore Region Mrs Shaista Nadeem and DSP Nadeem Siddique Butt.rally: On the directions of prime minister of Pakistan more than 600 officers of National Highways and Motorway Police NH&MP organised a rally to show solidarity with the people...
Chehlum
Chehlum of Qazi Barkat Ali will be held at a local hotel here on Sunday (tomorrow). Qazi Barkat Ali, a freedom movement activist and educationist, had passed away on July 30. He was 92. He was a member of District Registration Authority
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People from all walks of life mark Kashmir Solidarity Hour
Political leaders and workers, teachers and students, government servants and people from all walks of life observed Kashmir Solidarity Hour on Friday on the call of Prime Minister Imran Khan.Sindh Governor Imran Ismail addressed a large crowd at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam. Federal Minister Faisal Vawda, renowned cricketer Shahid Afridi and various lawmakers were also present on the occasion where the national anthem was played and prayers offered...
