Category: Sports

  • A Pakistan First: Secure Construction-Linked Property Payment Plan in DHA Islamabad

    A Pakistan First: Secure Construction-Linked Property Payment Plan in DHA Islamabad

    Islamabad — One Homes, a leading British investment group that builds tailor-made luxury properties for overseas Pakistanis has announced another Pakistan first: the first-ever construction-linked payment plan.

    The construction-linked payment plan addresses the specific pain points of overseas Pakistani property investors, providing greater transparency and security. By implementing these measures, One Homes plans to empower clients to confidently make property investments in their Motherland, assuring their financial interests are protected.

    On this occasion, Aqib Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer of One Homes, commented on the new offering and its purpose, “We understand the hesitation many overseas buyers experience when purchasing property in Pakistan. Over the years, our sole focus and our company ethos have been to cater to their requirements, from our five-star branded hotel apartments in Islamabad to our luxurious resort-style destinations.”

    He added, “The introduction of Pakistan’s first construction-linked payment plan is a testament to our commitment to providing safe and secure property investment in Pakistan. This latest initiative is meant to create a trustworthy environment where investors feel their financial interests are secure as they establish a deeper connection with their Motherland.”

    Another feature of the smart homes tailor-made for overseas buyers is the single suites with ensuite bedrooms and multifunctional spaces, catering to the dynamic needs of modern families. Both features are industry firsts in Pakistan’s property market, offering overseas investors upscale properties that combine the charm of Pakistan with contemporary facilities.

    Located in DHA Phase 3 an area which is benefitting from major infrastructure investments including the Islamabad Expressway and DHA interchange that have halved travel times to the city centre. Property prices in the area have increased by over 153.87% in the last 4 years according to official data released. 

    The development is adjacent to the newly established Roots Ivy International University and minutes away from the soon-to-be-opened Dolmen Mall City, Pakistan’s premier shopping destination, and a championship golf course. Along with that, it is bordered by the Takht Pari National Forest, giving it a touch of natural beauty and tranquillity.

    One Homes is committed to upholding international standards in services, amenities, and living, a hallmark across their projects. They each feature state-of-the-art fitness centres, infinity pools, and bespoke concierge services.With projects valued at $435 million in Pakistan, including developments like One Canal Road in Lahore and the recently launched Amaya Panoramas in Islamabad, One Homes is poised to put Pakistan’s real estate on the map.

  • Pakistani mountaineer who risked his life to save others dies in rescue operation

    Pakistani mountaineer who risked his life to save others dies in rescue operation

    Pakistani mountaineer Murad Sadpara, who saved the lives of others by risking his life, has died in an expedition after being hit on the head eith a rock.

    He succumbed to his injuries on the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Broad Peak Rescue Team confirmed the death. The body will be brought to base camp today.

    He brought down a mountaineer’s body from last week’s summit and was also leading a clean-up campaign. He has climbed four mountains, including K2.

  • Imane Khelif files case following gender dispute

    Imane Khelif files case following gender dispute

    Imane Khelif, the Algerian female boxer involved in a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics 2024, has filed a legal complaint against the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for harassment.

    According to French newspaper Le Monde, the boxing champion has filed a complaint with the Paris correctional court against an unknown person for online harassment. Khelif’s lawyer, Nabil Boudi, confirmed that the complaint was submitted on Friday.

    Boudi stated that she is now fighting for justice, dignity, and honour and that the complaint for “aggravated online harassment” has been sent to Paris prosecutors.

    Read this also: Social media rallies behind Imane Khelif as racism over Muslim boxer turns ugly

    Khelif said, “The things being said about me on social media are wrong, and I want to change people’s opinions worldwide.”

    She won the gold medal in the women’s boxing competition, defeating China’s Yang Liu 0-5 in the final match of the 66 kg category in the Paris Olympics’ women’s boxing final.

    Imane made headlines when her first-round opponent, Angela Carini of Italy, refused to fight her after just 46 seconds.

    After that, her eligibility to participate in women’s boxing started to be questioned, based on a controversial decision of the International Boxing Association (IBA) last year.

    Read this also: IBA declares Angela Carini champion despite defeat against Imane Khelif

    Based on unspecified tests, the IBA barred Iman Khalif from participating in women’s boxing last year, saying she did not meet the eligibility criteria as a female athlete. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supported Imane and declared her eligibility to fight in women’s boxing.

    Imane’s father has also confirmed that she is a girl and has grown up with her other siblings.

  • Paris Olympics ends with USA in first spot with 126 medals

    Paris Olympics ends with USA in first spot with 126 medals

    The United States has established supremacy in the Paris Olympics 2024 by taking the first position on the table after winning the gold medal in women’s basketball, tying with China’s 40 gold medals.

    The United States won 126 medals at the event, followed by China with 91 and Japan with 45, including 20 gold medals.

    The last gold medal match of the Paris Olympics was the France-USA women’s basketball final. America won by a score of 66-67 in the thrilling decider.

    On the medals table, Pakistan ranked 62nd while India was 71st. Athletes from 90 out of 206 countries won medals.

  • Arshad Nadeem’s father-in-law announces to give a buffalo as a gift

    Arshad Nadeem’s father-in-law announces to give a buffalo as a gift

    Pakistan Javelin star Arshad Nadeem, who won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics, is being honoured with prizes worth crores of rupees from all over Pakistan.

    Talking to the local media, Arshad Nadeem’s father-in-law, Muhammad Nawaz, expressed happiness over his son-in-law’s gold medal win.

    Arshad’s father-in-law said, “I am pleased that Arshad won the gold medal, and I will grandly welcome my son-in-law, showering him with flowers. I will give a buffalo to Arshad as a gift.”

    Arshad Nadeem won a gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics 2024 in the Javelin competition.

  • Afghan female athlete participating in Paris Olympics declared ineligible

    Afghan female athlete participating in Paris Olympics declared ineligible

    Manizah Talish, an Afghan woman breakdancer in the refugee Olympic team, has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024.

    She is the first athlete on a refugee Olympic team to compete at the Paris Olympics.

    During her break routine in the pre-qualifier of the competition, she wore a scarf-like cap with the words “Free Afghan Women” written on it, after which the management disqualified her from the event.

    According to Olympic rules, political slogans and statements are prohibited on the sports field and podiums.

    The federation has also confirmed her disqualification.

  • Pakistan govt releases postage stamp with an image of Arshad Nadeem for 14th August

    Pakistan govt releases postage stamp with an image of Arshad Nadeem for 14th August

    The Government of Pakistan has released a postage stamp with the title of ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ and an image of Arshad Nadeem on the occasion of Independence Day on the instructions of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

    The stamp has the image of Minar-e-Pakistan in the postage stamp and Pakistan’s freedom struggle and its symbolic importance are also highlighted.

    Arshad Nadeem defeated defending champion Neeraj Chopra in the Olympic men’s javelin title in Paris on Thursday to win Pakistan’s first medal after in 32 years after 1992.

    He made the country famous by throwing the javelin at 92.97 meters, breaking the Olympic record of more than 2.50 meters.

    Before his stunning victory, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. Pakistan won gold medals in 1960, 1968 and 1984. Before Arshad, only two Pakistani athletes had won individual medals, including a bronze medal in wrestling in 1960 and a bronze medal in boxing in 1988.

    Arshad will be back in Pakistan at 1AM on Sunday morning.

  • ‘Mai aaraha hoon’, Arshad Nadeem lands tonight to a khushi se pagal Pakistan

    ‘Mai aaraha hoon’, Arshad Nadeem lands tonight to a khushi se pagal Pakistan

    Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will return home tonight after his record breaking javelin gold medal. His success is being celebrated across the country, with Pakistanis eager to welcome their hero.

    The Olympic gold medalist will arrive from Istanbul at Lahore Airport at 1:00 am tonight. Apart from the Pakistan Olympics Association, government officials will also welcome him.

    He pulled off an Olympic record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters in the javelin competition, the first time in the 77-year history of Pakistan that a single man has won a gold medal for the country. Arshad is being showered with love, praise and monetary gifts.

  • Pakistan hai, tax to dena pary ga; How much tax does Arshad Nadeem have to pay on the prize money?

    Pakistan hai, tax to dena pary ga; How much tax does Arshad Nadeem have to pay on the prize money?

    Preparations are in full swing to welcome back javelin star Arshad Nadeem, who won a gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics 2024, the country’s first in almost 40 years. On the other hand, the Federal Board of Revenue will certainly be busy preparing a tax sheet for the prize money the star athlete has received.

    How much tax will Arshad have to pay on the money he has received as a reward for his hard work and without any government support?

    The World Athletes Federation has given Arshad Nadeem a reward of one crore 40 lakh rupees. Gifts of cash, apartments, and cars have been announced for him from all over Pakistan, for a total prize money of more than 20 crores till now.

    Read this also: ‘Crown, apartment, crores’, Arshad gets his ‘mehnat ka phal’ from ministers, celebs

    According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), players are required to pay tax on prize money or lottery winnings. The tax rate is different for filers and non-filers. A filer has to pay 15 percent of the total amount, while a non-filer has to pay 30 percent of the amount.

    Arshad will receive a total prize money of over 20 crores in the form of cash prizes, apartments and cars. If he isva filer, he will have to pay three crore rupees on the prize money, while if he is not a filer, he will have to pay six crore.

    Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz announced 10 crore rupees for the national hero, the Sindh government five crore, the World Athletes Federation one crore 40 lahks, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, cricketer Ahmed Shehzad and a singer gave a total of 30 lakh while Salman Iqbal of ARY has announced an apartment in ARY Laguna for the historic victory of Olympian Arshad Nadeem.

  • Woman of steel; Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics

    Woman of steel; Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics

    Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, target of racist attacks on her gender, has won the gold medal in the women’s boxing competition.

    In the final of the boxing 66 kg category match, a visibly pumped up Imane defeated China’s Yang Liu by 5-0.

    The Algerian boxer has been the victim of a racist storm questioning her gender ever since Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew 46 seconds into their bout. Harry Potter author JK Rowling joined in on the attacks l, condemning Imane on X (formerly Twitter), as did Elon Musk.

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) supported Imane and declared her eligible to compete in women’s boxing.

    According to the IOC, all boxers participating in women’s boxing meet the eligibility criteria. The same boxing rules are in force at the Paris Olympics as in 2021, with all qualifying rounds of Olympic boxing held under the same rules.

    Read this also: IBA declares Angela Carini champion despite defeat against Imane Khelif

    After the controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer escalated, Hungarian boxer Luca Hamori shared insulting posts about her on social media before the fight. She removed the posts after severe criticism, while Italian boxer Angela also apologized to Imane for her behaviour.