Babar Azam seems to be leading the charge with confidence and strategic clarity ahead of the T20 World Cup. It’s notable that he emphasized the importance of both batting and bowling units, showing a balanced approach to the team’s preparation. His trust in the bowling unit, especially in conditions favorable to fast bowlers, suggests a reliance on pace and seam movement to gain an edge. This indicates a proactive approach to adapt to different pitch conditions. The acknowledgment of past mistakes and the call for senior players to step up underscores the team’s commitment to learning from previous tournaments and…
Author: Iqra Khan
In a historic event at the Federal Government College for Girls F-7/2, the National Institute of Excellence in Teacher Education (NIETE) and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training celebrated Pakistan’s educators with a Teacher Award Ceremony titled ‘Ustaad se Ustaad-e-Mohtaram ka safar’. The goal for the ceremony was to recognize exceptional teachers and elevate their status to that of national heroes. Federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, led an oath-taking ceremony, urging teachers to “believe in children’s capabilities and make them learn without force.” He emphasized the urgent need for educational reform, highlighting the country’s alarming literacy…
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) reveals the final national men’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Round 2 clashes against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan. The team is set to take on Saudi Arabia at Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium on June 6, followed by an away match against Tajikistan in Dushanbe on June 11. Diaspora (D) players have already joined the squad, gearing up for these crucial encounters. Goalkeepers: Yousuf Butt (D), Saqib Hanif and Hassan Ali Defenders: Abdullah Iqbal (D), Mohammad Fazal (D), Haseeb Khan, Rao Omer Hayat, Mamoon Moosa, Mohammad Saddam, Waqar Ihtisham, Moin Ahmed and Abdul Rehman…
Special Investment Facilitation Council has played a pivotal role ever since its establishment in providing a favorable environment to investment and business promotion in the country. Among the most important step taken is the provision of facility for investors in the IT sector to repatriate up to fifty percent of their profits. Similarly, the establishment of the Office of the Investment Ombudsman has provided a platform to investors where they can resolve their issues efficiently and invest with confidence. Appellate Tribunals have also been established in the privatization and telecom sectors so that investors can seek guidance on legal issues…
Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Tuesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.23 275.32 GBP 360.27 352.67 EUR 306.76 …
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterating zero tolerance for corruption, inefficiency and incompetence, said that his decision to abolish Pakistan Public Works Department ( Pak PWD) was a step towards removing the rot that was eating the system like a cancer from within. He was referring to his government’s decision to abolish Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) due to years’ long poor performance and corruption, as well as the department’s failure to achieve its objectives. “I am fully committed to building a more honest, dedicated and efficient bureaucracy that will deliver high quality public service and raise standards…
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 298,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 262,600 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1464.40 feet and was 66.40 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. The water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 96,600 cusecs and 130,000 cusecs respectively. The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1188.60 feet, which was 138.60 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of…
The Elementary and Secondary Education Department (E&SED) and USAID’s Improving Girls Education Activity (IGEA) collaborated to jointly host a three-day training workshop on “Project Lifecycle Management for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Education” from May 31 to June 2. Participating in the session were senior officials from E&SED, the Finance Department, the Planning and Development Department, the Directorate of E&SED, ESEF, and MAEF.The project lifecycle, planning and development, project selection criteria, project execution and monitoring, project closure, and post-implementation were among the key elements of PPPs in education that were covered at the workshop. Case studies and interactive group activities were…
Several private schools within the province have declared their decision to organise summer camps without getting approval from the Punjab government. Punjab School Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat claims that no policy has been announced or permission granted to private schools to establish summer camps.According to him, summer camp announcements from school administrations should not be issued without permission. “Our meetings about summer camps are under way and the decision to allow the camps summer will be made by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif,” he stated. When the relevant authorities issued a heatwave notice last week, a group of private schools…
Ahsan Iqbal, the federal minister for planning, development, and special initiatives, announced that Gwadar is on track to develop into a premier port city with lots of opportunity to grow. He emphasized Gwadar’s strategic significance while complimenting the advancements made possible by CPEC. He claims that Gwadar is becoming a major port city that would promote economic development, and that CPEC is essential to this process. China has contributed significantly to Gwadar and other regions of Pakistan. They are constructing state-of-the-art port infrastructure and encouraging socioeconomic development. A modern hospital in Gwadar that provides healthcare on par with that of…
