Arshad Nadeem wants university for women in hometown Mian Channu
Pakistan’s star javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem has urged the government to establish a women’s university in his hometown of Mian Channu. His request is aimed at addressing the substantial travel burden faced by local women, who currently have to travel 2-3 hours to Multan for higher education. Read more: India
PCB announces ticket prices for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the sale of tickets for the upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The tickets will be available for purchase online starting on August 13 at 5pm PST through PCB.tcs.com.pk. For those preferring to buy in person, physical tickets can be obtained
Former spy chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody
Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release issued on Monday. “In addition, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post retirement have also been established. The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated
Balochistan witnessed highest population growth rate, reveals census report
As per the latest census for 2023, Balochistan witnessed the highest rate of population growth with a 3.2 percent increase, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) recorded the lowest rate with 2.38 percent since the last census. In 2023, the country’s population grew by 2.55 percent. Read more: PTA to block more
This Pakistani actor wants to play Arshad Nadeem in biopic
Pakistani actor and host Mohsin Abbas Haider has expressed his wish that a biopic be made on Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem and he desired to play the role of Arshad in the biopic. “Plz make a biopic on Arshad Nadeem Olympian’s journey, I so want to play his character,”
Here are the expected holidays this month besides Aug 14
The government of Pakistan has declared August 14 as a public holiday. In addition to this, there are several other holidays in August that you should keep an eye on. The optional holidays in August according to the notification “Public and Optional Holidays for the Year 2024” include: Read more: Punjab Schools
Robbers snatch 12 burgers from delivery boy in Faisalabad
Two armed men on a motorcycle in Faisalabad robbed a food delivery boy, stealing 12 burgers. According to the police, the food delivery boy, had just arrived at the location to deliver an order when the robbers, who had been following him, intercepted him at gunpoint. Read more: Thieves cook
Pakistani singer Haniya Aslam passes away
Pakistani musician Haniya Aslam, who was in her 40s, has passed away. The cause of her death is currently unknown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fasi Zaka (@fasizaka) Haniya Aslam first gained recognition in 2007 as a member of the acclaimed group Zeb and Haniya, alongside
Pakistan wins another gold medal
Pakistan’s Amir Khan has won a gold medal in the 7th International Taekwondo Championship held in Bangkok. Amir is reportedly from Swat. Read more: Arshad Nadeem wears Olympic Gold after historic javelin throw performance In the first round, Amir Khan competed against India and won decisively. In the second round, he
India falls behind Pakistan in Olympics medal standings
The Paris Olympic Games 2024 are nearing their end, and Pakistan is leading in the Olympic medal standings, thanks to Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal win. Pakistan currently holds the 62nd position in the standings. In contrast, India sent a contingent of 117 athletes to Paris but only managed to