What’s next for Khabib? on April 8, 2018Khabib Nurmagomedov made history on Sunday by becoming the first Muslim, the first Russian and the first individual from the mountainous terrains of Dagestan to hold a UFC championship belt. He has now accomplished his childhood dream of replicating his idol Georges Saint Pierre and claiming the UFC gold. It has been a rough road […]
Has McGregor crossed the line? on April 6, 2018Conor McGregor is infamous for his notorious antics e.g. throwing cans at opponents, jumping into a cage and shoving the referee and his usual trashtalk that none can simply outshine. But to throw dollies, racks, chairs and whatsoever found at vehicles carrying fighters – injuring a couple – is going a bit too far. It […]
Shahid Afridi unscathed by Indian trolls’ bullying on April 5, 2018Shahid Afridi is being subjected to a continuous barrage of abuse from Indian trolls – including some known personalities – lately, for posting a tweet in solidarity with the Kashmiris who were martyred in the recent wave of Indian aggression in the region. Earlier this week, Indian troops martyred at least 20 people and injured […]
Geo TV off-air in various parts of Punjab on April 1, 2018LAHORE: As of Sunday, Geo TV channel is off-air in various parts of Punjab as journalists and users over the Social Media platforms protest against the channel’s blackout from the cable and demand its recovery. Geo TV journalist Talat Hussain said via his Twitter account that the news channel of the franchise is not the […]
Waqar Umar chokes China’s Zhi Kang to secure maiden win at ONE on March 25, 2018BANGKOK: Pakistan’s Mixed Martial Artist Waqar Umar secured his maiden victory over Chinese opponent Zhao Zhi Kang at ONE Championship’s Iron Will at Bangkok on Friday. Waqar (5-4 in MMA), who had previously fought four times under the banner of ONE without success, impressed those in attendance with a first-round finish of Kang, who holds […]
Education, health sectors progressing in Punjab, says Michael Barber on March 23, 2018LAHORE: A quarterly stocktakes meeting for the analysis of the current situation of health and education sector in Punjab was held at Chief Minister House on Thursday. Acclaimed Educationist and Delivery Associate Managing Partner Sir Michael Barber presented the facts and figures regarding the overall progress made by the provincial government in the two sectors. Sir […]
Remembering Bob Woolmer on March 18, 2018Former Pakistan national cricket team coach Bob Woolmer passed away on this day (March 18) in 2007 days after the country suffered shock elimination from the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room few days after Pakistan was dismantled by minnows Ireland. In one of the greatest upsets in World […]
PSL top 4 at Lahore’s mercy on March 16, 2018Pakistan Super League’s final match-day of the group stages commenced on Monday as Lahore Qalandars elected to bat first against Peshawar Zalmi after winning the toss. The Qalandars have nothing to lose, but they have the fate of arch-rivals Karachi Kings (3rd with 9 points), new entrants Multan Sultans (4th with 9 points) and defending […]
MMA prospect Mehmosh Raza vows to make Pakistan proud on March 13, 2018Pakistan’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) prospect Mehmosh Raza is up and ready for the biggest fight of his career against Ukrainian fighter Igor Grytskiv at China’s Rebel Fighting Championship on April 29. Mehmosh, who goes by the nickname of ‘The Renegade’, has made a swift rise over the past few years and is now a […]
Infographic: Opposition backed Sadiq Sanjrani elected Senate chairman on March 13, 2018Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) backed independent candidate from Balochistan Sadiq Sanjrani has been elected as Senate chairman on Monday. Sanjrani managed 57 votes out of a total 103, while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s candidate Raja Zafarul Haq bagged 46 votes. The new Senate chairman was backed by PPP, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) […]