‘It was unbelievable’, coach Salman Butt on Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic record throw – Sport
Salman Butt, the coach of Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem, told Dawn.com on Friday that the athlete’s monstrous 92.97m throw in the javelin final was “unbelievable.” Nadeem’s throw also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. “I knew he had a big throw, but […]
Maryam Nawaz announces Rs100m reward for national hero Arshad Nadeem
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a reward of Rs100 million for Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s javelin thrower, in recognition of his gold medal victory at Paris Olympics 2024. In her message, Chief Minister Maryam praised Nadeem, saying, “Well done, Arshad.” She highlighted that his gold medal win during Independence Day month was a gift […]
As Britain burns, echoes of a dark past reverberate through the South Asian diaspora – Prism
It’s a deeply unsettling realisation to see the place you’ve come to call home suddenly feel so unwelcoming and even dangerous. The violent protests by far-right groups over the last couple of weeks seem to have chillingly resurrected Britain’s dark legacy. The cataclysm began on July 29, when the tragic stabbings of six-year-old Bebe King, […]
‘Generals, bureaucrats have taken control of country’, laments CJP Isa
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has intervened to prevent the removal of Rana Saeed as Chairperson of the Wildlife Board, while also suspending the notification that placed the Wildlife Board under the jurisdiction of the Interior Ministry. During a hearing concerning commercial activities in the Margalla National Park, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked, […]
Joy in village near Mian Channu as local hero Arshad Nadeem spears Olympic gold – Sport
Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the modest home of Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the hulking javelin thrower take part in the Olympic Games final late on Thursday. The event was broadcast live by a digital projector onto a screen hanging on the back of a truck in his farming village near […]
Sindh govt, governor announce Rs51m cash prize for Olympics hero Arshad Nadeem – Sport
Hours after javelin giant Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan’s first Olympics gold medal in 40 years, the PPP-led Sindh government and Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday announced cash prizes worth Rs51m for the athlete. At the Paris Olympics, 27-year-old Arshad stormed the field to take a terrific, historic gold at the elite men’s javelin with a […]
Sindh govt, governor announce Rs51m cash prize for Olympics winner Arshad Nadeem – Sport
Hours after javelin giant Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan’s first Olympics gold medal in 40 years, the PPP-led Sindh government and Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday announced cash prizes worth Rs51m for the athlete. At the Paris Olympics, 27-year-old Arshad stormed the field to take a terrific, historic gold at the elite men’s javelin with a […]
Sindh govt, governor announce Rs51m cash prize for Olympic winner Arshad Nadeem – Sport
Hours after javelin giant Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan’s first Olympics gold medal in 40 years, the PPP-led Sindh government and Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday announced cash prizes worth Rs51m for the athlete. At the Paris Olympics, 27-year-old Arshad stormed the field to take a terrific, historic gold at the elite men’s javelin with a […]
Top moments & controversies at the Paris Olympics 2024 so far
PUBLISHED August 09, 2024 The Paris Olympics are bringing all the drama and emotions this year. There has not been a dull moment yet! The opening ceremony set a high bar with stunning performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, while sports icons like Serena Williams and Zinedine Zidane enjoyed boat rides down the Seine, […]
‘PSDP likely to be slashed by additional Rs400 billion’
Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, has indicated that the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) may face further cuts, with the budget potentially being reduced by an additional 200 to 400 billion rupees. In an interview with Express News, Ahsan Iqbal explained that due to Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges, the current development budget is insufficient […]