Israel on Rampage – II By: M Alam Brohi on December 21, 2024The wealthy Arab states were anxious before the first election of Donald Trump in the year 2017 about the reduced US role in the Middle East looking desperately for new strategic partners, and they are now concerned about the expansionism of Israel with the support of the US and the Western countries. With the exit […]
Punjab crowned champions as Quaid-e-Azam Games end By: APP on December 20, 2024The Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2024 came to an end on Thursday with Punjab securing top spot in the weeklong sporting extravaganza at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. With an unmatched tally of 173 medals, including 78 gold, 53 silver and 42 bronze, Punjab outshone its competitors to reaffirm its dominance in the national sports arena. Punjab’s […]
Pakistan, India agree to hybrid model for Champions Trophy By: Agencies on December 20, 2024Pakistan and India on Thursday reached a breakthrough in the impasse between the neighbours on the venue for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy “with a hybrid model”, ESPNcricinfo reported on Thursday. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the Board of […]
India’s ‘carrom ball’ champion Ashwin bows out of int’l cricket By: Agencies on December 19, 2024Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets with an arsenal that included the dreaded ‘carrom ball’. The 38-year-old was not selected for the opening Test against Australia in Perth […]
Israel on Rampage By: M Alam Brohi on December 19, 2024With the plunge of Syria, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon in chaos, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Shia rule in Iraq facing imminent threat of de-stabilization while Gaza is being reduced to rubble by the relentless Israel, the Arab states are individually engaged in a desperate exercise for survival. I feel a strong repulsion […]
Training camp for PD Cricket Champions Trophy to start today By: APP on December 16, 2024A two-day Conditioning and Skills Development training camp for Pakistan Physical Disability (PD) cricket team, taking part in the forthcoming PD Champions Trophy-2025, will commence from the 16th of this month at Ayub Park Cricket Ground, Rawalpindi. General Secretary Pakistan PD Cricket Association, Ameer u Din Ansari on Saturday said that the teams from Pakistan, […]
PM launches year’s last polio vaccination campaign By: Agencies on December 16, 2024Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched the last anti-polio campaign of the year to ensure the complete eradication of polio from the country amidst an uptick in cases. The last anti-polio campaign of 2024 is set to begin tomorrow across 143 districts in the country, focusing on addressing the alarming rise in polio cases […]
Cultural Elegance — Camel skin lamps illuminating homes worldwide By: APP on December 16, 2024Camel skin lamps, known for their exquisite beauty and intricate artistry are considered as the rich cultural heritage of Multan, a 5000 years old living city of Pakistan. With its roots in this ancient city, this unique craft continues to captivate people worldwide with its aesthetic appeal and unmatched craftsmanship. Despite digital age challenges and […]
Holders Barcelona cruise into Women’s Champions League quarter-finals By: APP on December 14, 2024Barcelona wrapped up the last quarter-final berth in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday as Ewa Pajor netted twice in a 3-0 victory over Hammarby in Sweden. The three-time European champions were effectively already through before kick-off, leading Hammarby by six points in Group D with two games to spare and with an all but […]
Polio campaign kicks off in KP to administer drops to 6.5m children By: APP on December 14, 2024The five-day anti-polio vaccination campaign has been kicked off in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday with a target of administering drops to 6.5 million children. The campaign was launched at Emergency Operation Center (EOC) KP by a female journalist who administered drops to a child as Advisor to KP CM on Health, Ehtesham Ali had to […]