Author: Faiza Liaquat
Sindh government, with Asian Development Bank support, is set to introduce 200 electric buses to Bus Rapid Transport feeder routes, targeting a daily benefit for 50,000 commuters and a long-term boost to environmental sustainability and cost efficiency through solar power integration.
In the U19 Asia Cup kickoff, Pakistan cruised to a 7-wicket victory over Nepal, thanks to Mohammad Zeeshan’s outstanding bowling and solid batting performances by Azan Awais and captain Saad Baig.
Pakistan dominated the Junior Hockey World Cup, securing a 4-0 victory against New Zealand with Arshad Liaquat’s hattrick and Captain Abdul Hanan Shahid’s goal. The upcoming clash against Belgium on December 9th holds the key to Pakistan’s quarter-final berth.
In a current warm-up match, Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood declared the innings at 391-9 after showcasing his skill with a double century, while Australia’s Prime Minister’s XI, led by Jordan Buckingham’s strong bowling performance, is at 113-2 in response.
Pakistan’s Karate team shone at the 7th South Asian Championship in Nepal, securing 18 medals, including two golds by Arzoo Khan and Laiba Zia. Their exceptional performance deserves national acclaim and support as they prepare for future international competitions.
Former captain Babar Azam gracefully walked off the field despite an umpire’s not-out decision in the warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI. Led by Shan Masood’s unbeaten 156, Pakistan finished the day strong at 324-6, gearing up for the upcoming Test series against Australia.
The Pakistani rupee extended its seven-day rally against the US Dollar, closing at 284.14, a gain of 24 paisas. Market optimism prevails for the rupee staying positive in December 2023, amid anticipated election-related volatility.
Pakistan’s men’s baseball team clinched their first win in the Asian Baseball Championship with a 4-1 triumph over Thailand, propelled by 18-year-old pitcher Musharaf Khan’s outstanding display of 27 outs in 9 innings. Despite previous setbacks, this victory boosts Pakistan’s standing as they head to the ‘Placement Round’ in pursuit of a favorable finish in the tournament.
Hamza Saleem Dar creates history at the European Cricket League, smashing a world record with an incredible 193 runs in 43 balls, propelling Catalunya Jaguars to a record-breaking total of 257 runs in a T10 match. His outstanding performance, featuring 22 sixes and 14 fours, secured a resounding victory over Sohal Hospitalet by 153 runs.
Markings Publishing, Pakistan’s leading publishing house known for its exquisite coffee table books and exceptional publications, clinched four prestigious awards at this year’s Gourmand Awards in Riyadh. Facing competition from 198 countries, Markings has established itself as a five-time winner since 2014, proudly representing Pakistan on the global stage in the realm of premier cookbook recognition. The accolades were bestowed upon Markings for their outstanding contributions to Silk Road food culture and history through four distinguished publications: ‘Flavours of the Frontier’ by Pushpa Baga, ‘Deliciously Yours’ by Lal Majid, ‘Virsa: A Culinary Journey From Agra to Karachi’ by Shehar Bano…