Renowned economist and former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar, 71, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Saturday. Akhtar, known for her leadership roles in both national and international financial institutions, took over as the 14th governor of SBP on January 2, 2006, becoming the first woman to hold the position. […]
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Frappart set to become first female Ligue 1 referee
PARIS: Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a French Ligue 1 match when Amiens host Strasbourg on April 28, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday. Frappart, the only referee from France who will be officiating at the Women’s World Cup to be held there this June, was also the first […]