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  • Hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt blames PTI policy for sports decline

    Hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt blames PTI policy for sports decline

    Pakistan Hockey team’s captain Ammad Shakeel Butt has blamed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) for a decline in the sports sector.

    The captain met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz yesterday, where he and the team were given prize money of Rs 3 crores for their stunning and unexpected performance in Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.

    Video Credit: ARY

    Addressing a press conference with Maryam Nawaz, Ammad Butt said, “The ban on departmental sports during the previous PTI regime caused a loss to sports. The ranking of the hockey team fell not because of losing matches but because of not playing tournaments due to lack of funds.”

    Maryam then said, “Not only the sports sector, but the institutions of the entire country were destroyed during the era of one athlete,” a thinly veiled reference to PTI head Imran Khan, a former cricket captain.

    The Government of Punjab had earlier announced Rs 20 lakh for the national hockey team but later after meeting with CM Maryam Nawaz, the prize was increased to three crores.

    In the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament played in the city of Ipoh, Malaysia, the national team won three out of five matches while two were tied, but in the final match, they were defeated by Japan.

  • Karachiites to suffer more water shortages

    Karachiites to suffer more water shortages

    The Water Corporation has warned the people of Karachi suffering from shortage that there will be further reduction in water supply, advising carefully storing and using water.

    Geo reports that according to the spokesperson of Water Corporation, the supply of water from New Pump House Gharo will be suspended from May 16 to 19 due to development works of K-Electric and Water Corporation.

    The annual work by Water Corporation and K-Electric in New Pump House Gharo will result in a shortage of 13 MGD of water in the city.

    The Water Corporation also said that new electrical panels and electrical equipment will be installed in New Pump House Gharo, and the total duration of development works will be 72 hours.

  • Log 100 affairs maaf kar detay hain, aik shadi ko nahi bhultay: Nadia Khan on second marriage

    Log 100 affairs maaf kar detay hain, aik shadi ko nahi bhultay: Nadia Khan on second marriage

    Nadia Khan was invited as a guest in ‘Meri Maa’ hosted by Said Hasan. During the interview, she revealed how she remained steadfast for 10 years against all odds to keep her relation intact with her first husband, disclosing that her initial marriage was based on love. The proposal surfaced as soon as they met for the second time.


    “If I tell you the definition of love marriage according to the 90s, you would laugh. My second meeting with him was at our engagement event. I liked him, but there was no dating of any sort,” she said.

    Nadia professed that she knew within the first 10 minutes that marriage was a wrong decision. “But I came from a very conservative and strict family, and I had it in my mind that I had to make it work somehow. I was in that relationship for 10 years and did all I could to make it work somehow.”

  • Politicians criticise, reject recent leaked property records

    Politicians criticise, reject recent leaked property records

    Zulfiqar Ali Badr, spokesperson for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that the Dubai properties of the former Foreign Minister and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari are declared before the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

    The spokesperson said, “The entire world knows that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Aseefa Bibi grew up in exile.”

    His remarks came as a global team of investigative journalists revealed details of properties owned by the world’s elite in Dubai.

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the leaked property records, stating that there was “nothing new in them.”

    He also claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the names of prominent figures like Pervez Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz, Faisal Vawda, and others were also in the Panama leaks, which they didn’t ever deny.

    Similarly, independent senator Faisal Vawda stated on Tuesday that the “Dubai leaks” are part of propaganda, and the timing of the publication of the report is “questionable” as Pakistan is nearing attracting foreign investment.

  • Aleema Khan alarmed over Imran Khan’s safety in Adiala Jail

    Aleema Khan alarmed over Imran Khan’s safety in Adiala Jail

    Aleema Khan, sister of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, took to X (formerly Twitter) on May 15 to express concerns about the safety of her brother whilst he is incarcerated in Adiala Jail.

    Aleema Khan wrote, “Imran Khan informed us in jail: “I am concerned that they have suddenly changed my security guards at midnight.” When asked, he was told they that they had gone on leave for 2 months.”

    She also stated that a family meeting with Imran Khan was cancelled by jail authorities and the same thing happened with Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s family meeting on Monday.

    “This evening, we were informed that Al-Qadir case in jail court has also been cancelled. Quite simply, we are very concerned about his safety and well-being and can never rule out the threat to his life. There have already been several assassination attempts on him in the past few years,” she wrote on X.

    Social media reactions were mostly sympathetic to Khan’s post.

  • Turkish scholarships open for Pakistani students

    Turkish scholarships open for Pakistani students

    Students who want to study abroad, particularly in Turkey, can now pursue their education as Ankara-based TED University officials is offering significant scholarships in 23 undergraduate and 17 graduate programmes for Pakistanis, enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester.


    TED University announced that new enrollees will receive scholarships ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent, determined by their academic achievements and other credentials.

    No GRE required

    Pakistani students will not be required to undergo GRE or English language tests.


    TED is one of the top universities in Ankara with highly educated professional faculty members.


    Free of cost housing


    The university houses many facilities to support students’ education, health and recreation free of cost.


    Courses offered

    Undergraduate courses offered in the five faculties are architecture, city and regional planning, industrial design, interior architecture and environmental design, visual communication design, psychology, sociology, mathematics, English language and literature, business administration, economics, political science and international relations, early childhood education, primary education, guidance and psychological counseling, English language education, mathematics education, computer engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering.


    Graduate courses


    Graduate programmes include applied data science, architecture and urban studies, civil engineering, computer engineering, developmental focused clinical child and adolescent psychology, economics, economics and finance, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, engineering management, English language education, industrial engineering, interactive computing and information systems, management in educational institutions, migration studies, and psychological counseling and guidance.


    Students to teachers ratio


    5,000 students were currently studying at the TED university at the moment while the faculty to student Ratio is 24:1 that provides guidance to the students.
    So far, the students have taken part in 84 research projects, 44 nationally funded projects, 23 internationally funded projects, and curated 100 industry projects.

  • Hazim Bangwar claps back

    Hazim Bangwar claps back

    Hazim Bangwar, Assistant Commissioner for North Nazimabad, Karachi, has responded to criticism on his unconventional attire at the Hum Style Awards.

    He asserted that he has carried his office “with respect and dignity and always dressed appropriately”, adding that no doctor or officer wears their uniforms outside their office.

    Background

    Hazim Bangwar, has often been the subject of attention on social media — but this time he is in the spotlight for a very ludicrous reason.

    He is not an average Pakistani Commissioner.

    In a world full of stereotypes, he is a gritty fashion icon with a unique sense of style. He has a passion for singing and has released a few songs too. He is often attending events including the red carpet premiere of Money Heist, Korea.

    And only recently, he made an appearance at the red carpet of Hum Style Awards in an all-black, sleek costume-like attire with a long, pleated neck piece.

    His edgy look was criticised on social media by one account— and former Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry.

    However, many people jumped in to support Hazim Bangwar.

    In all this debate, the question is: does one’s attire matter? Does wearing a crisp, white shalwar kameez with a waistcoat, or the finest of suits make one more diligent in their job?

    By all accounts, Hazim is doing a good job as Commissioner. Why then should we be bothered by his clothing choices, worn at a private event?

    Trolls really need to come to a grip with trying to dictate their choices onto public servants.

  • Maryam Nawaz announces Rs 3 crore prize for hockey team

    Maryam Nawaz announces Rs 3 crore prize for hockey team

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a prize of Rs 3 crore for the national hockey team for their performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

    The Government of Punjab had earlier announced Rs 20 lakh for the national hockey team but later the prize was increased from to three crores.

    The national hockey team met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Tuesday.

    “Hockey is not only a sport, it is national pride, the current team has reminded of the past, they will not only provide full support for the improvement of hockey but will also give ownership,” she said.

    Maryam added that the players have revived the national game.

    The captain of the hockey team, Imad Butt, expressed hope that the national game will achieve more heights with the support of the government.

  • PCB appoints mental performance coach for first time

    PCB appoints mental performance coach for first time

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Australia’s David Reid as the national team’s mental performance coach for the World Cup and series against England on May 22.

    David Reid previously worked for the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings, Big Bash team Melbourne Stars and Australian Olympic athletes. He is famous for guiding athletes to stay focused on their goals. He will join the Pakistan cricket team on May 20.

    PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “Paying attention to the mental health of the players is not only the priority of the PCB but also its main commitment because the performance of the ground is directly related to the mental state of the players.”

    Mohsin Naqvi added, “The presence of an experienced expert like David Reed would benefit Pakistani players both on and off the field.”

    Pakistan will play the T20 series against England from May 22 to May 30, and then participate in the T20 World Cup which is scheduled in America and West Indies from June 1 to June 30.

  • Pakistan defeats Ireland in 3rd T20 to clinch series

    Pakistan defeats Ireland in 3rd T20 to clinch series

    Pakistan cricket team defeated Ireland in the third T20 match clinching the series by 2-1.

    Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bowl first against Ireland in Dublin, Ireland.

    Ireland inning:

    Lorcan Tucker of Ireland played an innings of 73 runs off 41 balls, his innings was decorated with 13 fours and one six.

    Andy Balburnie 35 and Harry Teck Toure 30 were among the other players to score 178 for 7 in 20 overs.

    On the side of green shirts, Shaheen Afridi pick 3, Abbas Afridi 2 while Muhammad Amir and Imad Wasim took 1 wicket each.

    Pakistan inning:

    Pakistan acheived this target in the 17th over. Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan put up a century partnership for the 10th time.

    National team captain Babar Azam played a brillient inning of 75 runs which included 6 fours and 5 towering sixes. Mohammad Rizwan scored 56 runs off 38 balls. Saim Ayub was dismissed for 14 runs while Azam Khan was not out for 18 runs.

    Ireland’s Mark Adair dismissed 3 players.