Author: Faiza Liaquat
The 3rd Margallah Hills Half Marathon was organized by Margallah Trail Runners (MTR) club at the Margallah Hills National Park where passionate runners from Islamabad and other parts of Pakistan took part along with the diplomatic community. This one of the kind half marathon is held annually in Pakistan with the uphill route of Margallah Hills in the capital city, Islamabad. Sponsored by Season Canola and supported by prominent organizations including Fatima Group, Hiker.pk, Spaceman Studios, Optimize Digital, and nibl foods, concluded with resounding success as near 200 runners participated in the event. The route for the Half Marathon was…
In a set of meetings to establish sporting diplomacy, Pakistan Football Federation Normalization Committee (NC) Chairman, Haroon Malik, met the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf Bin Said Al Malki, to strengthen ties between the two nations. Earlier the PFF President met the Denmark Ambassador to Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, to establish strong bonds between the two footballing nations and explore the possibilities of including overseas Pakistani players from Denmark in the Pakistan national side. The PFF NC chairman has recently faced a lot of criticism after PFF announced on their social media pages that Pakistan will not be able to host…
Pakistani center-back Easah Suliman shines for Sumqayt FC in the Azerbaijan league, scoring his second goal this season in a 1-1 draw against Araz Naxcivan, proving vital in defense. Despite injury setbacks, Suliman remains a crucial figure and is poised to lead Pakistan in upcoming matches against Jordan.
Rawalpindi Women’s Aliya Riaz smashes an unbeaten century with 118 runs against Multan Women, setting a T20 record as the highest run-scorer among women. Despite her stellar performance, Multan Women fell short, scoring 155 runs in response to Rawalpindi’s 182-run total.
In a historic development, the Indian Tennis team has landed in Islamabad after 60 years to compete in the Davis Cup against Pakistan, emphasizing a new era in Indo-Pak sports. The teams, along with coaching staff and journalists, are gearing up for the prestigious tennis event with heightened security measures in place at the Islamabad Sports Complex.
Pakistan U19 displayed cricket excellence, clinching a commanding 10-wicket triumph over New Zealand U19 in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. Stellar bowling performances, particularly by Ubaid Shah and Arfat Minhas, limited New Zealand to 140 runs, paving the way for an impressive victory and securing Pakistan’s top spot in the group.
Anita Karim, Pakistan’s pioneering female MMA fighter, notched a significant win against Italy’s Adriana Fusini, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the sport. With a swift victory in the ‘Women’s Atomweight’ category, Anita’s resilience and historic achievements continue to shine on the international MMA stage.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is making the SMS service 8300 free starting next Monday, enabling voters to access constituency and polling station details conveniently. ECP officials also clarified voting eligibility for individuals with expired CNICs and those with new CNIC tokens, emphasizing transparency in the electoral process.
Apply for fully funded scholarships in Kuwait for the 2024-25 academic year, covering tuition, stipends, and more. Open to all nationalities, the deadline is March 1, 2024, and English language proficiency is accepted. Explore opportunities like Kuwait Government Scholarships, Wells Mountain Initiative Scholarships, and Berrows International Scholarship Program.
Easypaisa empowers Pakistani women with the “Audio Nikahnama” feature, allowing them to comprehend marriage documents through audio explanations in seven languages. The initiative, accessible via a missed call or the easypaisa app, includes sign language options, making it inclusive for those with hearing disabilities.