Polio virus detected in sewage samples across Pakistan on March 13, 2024The Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the poliovirus in sewage lines spanning the four provinces of Pakistan. Twelve districts across the country have tested positive for polio in sewage samples, as revealed in a technical report received by the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of polio-positive sewage samples for […]
ICC Women’s Player of the Month for February 2024 revealed on March 13, 2024PERTH: Annabel Sutherland became the fifth Australian player to claim the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award, joining the esteemed ranks of previous winners Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner. Sutherland, who scored 229 runs and claimed seven wickets in four matches in February 2024, beat competition from the UAE duo […]
PHC grants bail to PTI Senator Shibli Faraz on 20 charges on March 13, 2024The Peshawar High Court has sanctioned bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz. The decision comes as a relief for Faraz, who faces over 20 different legal charges across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other Punjab locales. During the bail hearing, the petitioner’s counsel highlighted the myriad of cases lodged against Senator Faraz, emphasizing his willingness […]
Death anniversary of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib observed on March 13, 2024The 31st death anniversary of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib was observed on Tuesday. He was born on 24th March, 1928 in Hoshiarpur district of Indian Punjab. Habib Jalib migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and started working for the Daily Imroz in Karachi. He touched the hearts of people through his simple yet attractive style. He […]
Tribute paid to the builders of Karakoram Highway on March 13, 2024The students, teachers, and officials of Karakoram International University paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karakoram Highway(KKH) at the Chinese Memorial Cemetery aka ‘China Yadgar’ in Danyore, Gilgit Baltistan. The event was organized by the China Study Centre (CSC) International Office, Confucius-Set, and School of Professional Development and Education (SPDCE) to pay tribute to […]
9 killed as residential building collapses on March 13, 2024At least nine people persons were killed and two others were wounded when a three-storey dilapidated building collapsed in Multan late Monday night. According to District Emergency Officer Dr Kaleemullah, a residential building located in Haram Gate area of Multan collapsed, burying at least 10 persons under the rubble. The debris of the building also […]
PEW wants new govt to improve investment climate on March 12, 2024Chairman of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW), Brigadier (retd) Aslam Khan has said that the new government should try to improve the country’s investment climate. In a statement issued on Monday, he said that high electricity and gas tariffs and record interest rates discourage local and foreign investors. Aslam Khan said that business people were not […]
PTI announces public gathering in Islamabad on March 23 on March 11, 2024The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to hold a public gathering in Islamabad on the eve of Pakistan Day on March 23. According to details, PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat while addressing the party’s protest demonstration in Islamabad said that they would approach the Deputy Commissioner of the capital city to seek permission for the public […]
Shadab Khan makes history with 300th T20 wicket on March 6, 2024RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium witnessed a historic moment as Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, etched his name in cricketing annals by claiming his 300th T20 wicket. The milestone came during the 20th match of the ongoing season, where Islamabad United clashed with Peshawar Zalmi in a high-octane encounter. Shadab Khan’s moment of glory arrived in […]
Zalmi’s Saem Ayub makes history despite team’s loss on March 6, 2024RAWALPINDI: Despite suffering a 29-run defeat against Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi’s Saem Ayub etched his name in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history during their ninth edition encounter. Opting to bowl first, Zalmi captain Babar Azam surprised everyone by opening the bowling attack. He handed the new ball to young opener Saem Ayub, who in a […]