Author: Maryam Khichi

Pakistani long-range shooter Mohsin Nawaz has clinched a silver medal in the 155th Imperial Championship NRA UK during the Donegall 300 match. This prestigious event attracts top marksmen from around the globe. To prepare for the Imperial Championship, Nawaz underwent intensive training with 2023 World Champion Hermann Rolfes in South Africa. This exclusive mentorship involved one-on-one coaching sessions where Rolfes, who will hold his title for four years, shared his extensive knowledge and skills. In 2023, Nawaz also secured a silver medal as an individual participant in the European Long Range Shooting Championship. Competing as Pakistan’s sole representative, he faced…

Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, the esteemed Executive Director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), has received a significant nomination as a member of the COP 29 International Advisory Committee (IAC). He stands out as the sole expert from South Asia on this committee, tasked with supporting the COP29 President in steering the negotiation agenda for the upcoming meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). The decision to appoint Dr. Suleri was made during the inaugural meeting of the COP29 IAC held on July 11th. This committee, composed of distinguished personalities, aims to provide valuable perspectives…

President Asif Ali Zardari called for collaborative efforts among Eastern nations to ensure sustainable development and shared prosperity through China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI). Speaking at the 2nd High-level Meeting of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, organized by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) in Beijing, he emphasized the transformative potential of the GDI in shaping global development. Addressing representatives from foreign countries, international organizations, foreign companies, and NGOs, President Zardari highlighted the need for Eastern countries, including China, Pakistan, and neighboring nations, to take a leading role in addressing global challenges such as progress, development,…

China and Pakistan are set to conduct research on identified geochemical anomalies in Pakistan, aiming to fully explore their academic and economic potential. Dr. Sajjad Ahmed, Director General of the Geological Survey of Pakistan, disclosed these plans during the recent International Conference on Cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Countries in Geosciences and Mining Investments. The conference, marking the 10th anniversary of the China-SCO Geosciences Cooperation Research Center, highlighted significant achievements in earth sciences and sustainable mineral resource exploration through over 40 cooperation agreements and more than 50 collaborative projects with SCO countries including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The…

Pakistani blind archer Tanveer Ahmed is set to return home tonight after winning two gold medals in consecutive international competitions. Ahmed secured gold at the Para Archery World Ranking Event in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic, and the 1440 Double FITA Round in Jabbeke, Belgium. This marks a historic achievement as Ahmed becomes the first blind archer to win individual gold for Pakistan in the Para Archery World Ranking Event & European Cup 2024. He achieved an impressive 910 points to clinch the gold medal in the VI-2/3 category at the Double FITA Round in Belgium. Ahmed’s outstanding performance makes him…

In a display of friendship and cooperation, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey hosted a reception to celebrate France’s National Day, Bastille Day. This day commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution that symbolizes the fight against oppression and the birth of a new republic based on liberty, equality, and fraternity. Ambassador Galey and Pakistan’s Minister for Privatization, Investment Board, and Communications, Aleem Khan, emphasized the importance of the historical and cultural ties between France and Pakistan. They highlighted the significance of cultural exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Ambassador Galey…

Mature jackfruit trees can produce around 200 fruits annually, with older trees yielding up to 500 fruits each year. In the heart of Sindh, a new agricultural revolution is taking root with the cultivation of jackfruit (kathal), a nutritious crop that promises significant economic benefits for farmers and landowners alike. This versatile and substantial fruit, originally from India and celebrated as the national fruit of Bangladesh, is also found in the Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Jackfruit is now being cultivated in the Sindh areas of Tando Jam and Tando Allahyar, transforming the agricultural landscape and providing a sustainable, profitable…

Heavy rainfall in Lahore on Friday broke a 30-year record, with the Tajpura area receiving the highest amount of rain at 315 mm. The downpour began early in the morning and continued intermittently throughout the day across various parts of the city. Four heavy rain episodes were recorded, with Tajpura receiving the highest rainfall, while Lakshmi Chowk saw 170 mm, Nishtar Town 162 mm, and Chowk Nakhuda 155 mm. The heavy rain led to significant commuting difficulties as roads became waterlogged. Apart from Lahore, periodic rain persisted in Sialkot and surrounding areas. Earlier in the day, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and…

In the financial update for the week ending July 5, 2024, Pakistan reported a notable increase in its total liquid foreign reserves, reaching US$ 14,644.7 million. This reflects a positive trend in the country’s economic stability. Of this amount, the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stood at $ 9,405.1 million, marking a $16 million increase compared to the previous week. Simultaneously, commercial banks in Pakistan reported net foreign reserves amounting to $ 5,239.6 million, underlining their role in bolstering the nation’s financial strength. Comparatively, in the preceding week ending June 28, 2024, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation in key areas such as energy, trade, connectivity, defense, and people-to-people linkages. These discussions took place during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday. President Zardari warmly welcomed President Aliyev, emphasizing the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the potential for further improvement across various mutual interests. He stressed the importance of increasing interactions between the people and business communities of Pakistan and Azerbaijan to strengthen bilateral ties. President Zardari also highlighted the strategic significance…