Author: Osama Tabasam

Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah eager to launch new PSL team

Syed Murad Ali Shah, chief of Sindh in Karachi, met with emerging Pakistani pacer Shahnawaz Dahani from Larkana. He vowed to promote the 23-year-old pacer and other national athletes during the meeting. He told Dahani that his government would promote him in all senses so that he could focus on sports.

Pakistani Freelancer provides prayer service for Data Darbar Shrine at Fiverr

The Pakistani freelancer now offers spiritual coaching via Fiverr to people around the world. He listed different packages for people who want a Fiverr user to pray for them at the Data Darbar, a largest Sufi shrine in South Asia. Online marketplace Fiverr allows freelancers to connect with customers worldwide. It allows users to post and apply for small, one-time jobs online.

British-Pakistani man spends hundreds on giant billboard in UK to find a wife

A British-Pakistani man desperate to change his poor love life has turned to extreme measures to find a wife, advertising on billboards. Mohammad Malik set up a website and put a giant picture of himself on hoardings in an effort to find love. The ad features a photo of him pointing at the statement: “Save me from an arranged marriage”.

Pakistani artist Haider Ali decorates Nike sneakers with intricate truck art

The style of painting has become synonymous with Pakistan and is a prized cultural heritage. Truck art is everywhere in the country, from intricately painted Khussas to colorful tableware. Adding to that list, local artist Haider Ali has given Nike sneakers a colorful twist, and his designs have become a hot topic on social media. 

First Islamabad-Istanbul train reaches Turkey after nearly 10 years

The first freight train between Islamabad-Istanbul via Tehran reaches Ankara after about a decade of pause, completing a 17-day journey in 13 days. The second train bound for Turkey is already in operation. The first train from Islamabad carrying goods (mostly pink salt) reached Ankara on Monday evening. The train carried eight wagons weighing 150 tonnes of pink salt.

SC rejects govt’s petition against demolition of Madina Mosque in Karachi

The Supreme Court (SC) rejected on Monday the government’s request to stop the demolition of Madina Mosque in Karachi. The country’s top court heard a case involving the demolition of encroachments in the city. Apex bench court heard an appeal by the attorney general who asked the court to reconsider the order to demolish Madina Mosque on Tariq Road.

Italian national TV to air documentary on Pakistan’s famous tourist destinations

The Italian national TV will air a documentary series about famous tourist destinations in Pakistan. The news was announced on Twitter by the ambassador of Pakistan to Italy. The documentary will be broadcast in three segments on Rai 1, the Italian state television channel. The first and second parts have already been broadcast on 28th and 30th December.

PCB opts to hire Pakistan Army doctors for each PSL-7 team

PCB has planned to enlist the services of Pakistan Army doctors for teams participating in the upcoming PSL seventh edition in 2022. The move was announced in order to counter COVID-19. According to several sources, each PSL team will have a doctor from the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. PSL teams will be required to undergo rapid antigen testing at the hotel every day.

Punjab government launches financial aid for transgenders

Punjab’s government has launched a comprehensive monthly financial aid program for transgenders people named the ‘Masawaat Programme’. The program is coordinated by the Punjab Social Protection Authority throughout the province. There will be a financial support program for transgender adults over 40 years of age, providing them with Rs3,000 per month.

Afghan intelligence agents pour 3000 liters of Alchohol into Kabul canal

The Afghan intelligence agents poured 3000 liters of Alchohol down a canal in Kabul. Afghanistan’s spy agency announced on Sunday that the new Taliban authorities are taking action against alcohol sales. The General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) released a video showing its agents pouring alcohol into the canal after seizing it during a raid in the capital.