For the first time in 75 years, Pakistani tourists will fly to India on January 29 on a special Pakistan International Airlines flight. Until now, pilgrims and tourists have traveled to each other’s countries on foot or via the Samjhauta Express. This will be the first time since Pakistan gained independence that Pakistani tourists can reach India by air.
The Pakistani government has released 20 Indian fishermen who will be handed over to India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Wagah border in Lahore. A group of fishermen was arrested for illegally entering Pakistani waters and fishing without permission. The government released them on humanitarian grounds from Karachi’s Landhi Jail.
ICC awarded Pakistani paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi the title of a cricketer of the year for his excellent performance in 2021. The youngster Afridi won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year as he took 78 wickets in 36 matches at an average of 22.20. He had the best bowling figure of 6/51.
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain, and star batsman have been named the ODI Cricketer of the Year by the international cricket governing body. The award is in recognition of his outstanding performance in 2021. He was the second-highest scorer and Player of the Match in both victories of Pakistan in the 2-1 series.
The AJK Police have apprehended an alleged poacher a day after an injured leopard was fatally wounded by six gunshots. Police officials told local media that the wildcat that was suspected of being struck by a speeding vehicle was actually shot down near the river Neelum in Muzaffarabad. The AJK law enforcement officials detained a man named Shaukat alias Jangju.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed the first woman judge ever to the Supreme Court (SC). Justice Ayesha Malik was elevated from the Lahore High Court (LHC). First time in the history of Pakistan, a woman has been sworn in as the judge of the country’s top court. She took an oath before Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed in the federal capital.
Fatima Sana was named Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year for 2021 by the International Cricket Council (ICC). She is the first woman to win an ICC award from her country. In a statement, ICC said the 20-year-old cricketer had impressive performances with both the bat and the ball in 2021. The all-around efforts of Fatima Sana in 2021 impressed everyone.
Pakistani boxer Muzaffar Khan on Saturday won the Arabian Sea Championship title. He defeated his Afghan opponent Ahmad Samir Dawrani in Islamabad. The match was played at the Liaquat Gymnasium and lasted five rounds. The Pakistani boxer stopped the Afghan opponent in the fifth round after a four-round fight. The legendary boxer Hussain Shah and Usman Wazir attended the occasion.
Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s star wicket-keeper, has been named the Men’s T20i Cricketer of the Year by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Mohammad Rizwan played 29 matches during the calendar year 2021 and scored 1326 runs at an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. In addition to his bat skills, he was equally effective behind the stumps.
13-year-old Amna is an orphan and Hafiza Quran who runs a food stall in Lahore’s Cavalry Ground. Social media is praising her courage and urging everyone to visit her food stand. She sells home-cooked food to feed her orphan siblings. Additionally, social media citizens praise her for the way she earned and fed her siblings.