Former Israeli military intelligence chief says the country was involved in the American airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Israel’s role in the operation was the first time it had been publicly acknowledged. He led the Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force and helped Iran’s association with paramilitary groups abroad. The US killed him in a drone strike at Baghdad’s airport in January 2020.
The Shoaib Malik’s nephew M. Huraira, became Pakistan’s second-youngest batter to score a triple century in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. A 19-year-old playing in his debut season, he was superb on the field. Huraira is the eighth Pakistani to reach this milestone. Huraira was the 22nd player overall to amass 300 on sub-continent soil, making this the 23rd triple century recorded in Pakistan.
Pakistan has conducted a successful test of its indigenous Babur cruise missile 1B, the military’s media affairs wing announced on Tuesday. It has a range of more than 900 kilometers, twice as far as an earlier missile of the same model. Senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, as well as scientists and engineers from strategic organizations, were present.
Hematologist and bone marrow transplant pioneer Dr Tahir Shamsi passed away in Karachi, according to his family. Earlier this week, Tahir Shamsi suffered a brain hemorrhage and was admitted to the hospital. Despite receiving treatment, his condition deteriorated on Thursday and he was transferred to the ICU of the hospital, where he died today.
Rawalpindi Cantonment Board officials sealed two private schools on Tipu Road while primary students were still inside. Unexpectedly, schools were closed, resulting in panic among students, who cried uncontrollably. Cantonment boards had announced earlier that schools would be closed on January 1. Following the hue and cry, nearby shopkeepers, residents and passers-by gathered in large numbers.
Pakistani artist A.H Ansari has created a piece that will inspire everyone to reach new heights. Ansari hails from Karachi and enjoys working with different mediums of art. The artist created a unique portrait of Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah from a 1 rupee coins. Pakistani artists spent 3 years collecting more than 5000 rupee coins to create a portrait of Quaid-e-Azam.
Cricketer Yasir Shah has been charged with aiding the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl in a case filed at the Shalimar Police Station in Islamabad. In her FIR, the girl reported that Yasir’s friend, Farhan, had allegedly raped her at gunpoint, filmed her incident, and harassed her.
Mohammed Umar Ilyas, EVP – Data Centers & Technology Operations (PTCL & UFONE), was awarded a global prize at the World CIO 200 Summit 2021. Ilyas was named one of the top 20 CIOs that won the DX inspire awards for “Cloud Transformation”. The World CIO 200 Summit was first held in 2017 to honor the achievements of today’s ‘digital leaders’.
Pakistan Navy won the 35th National Rowing Championship held at Rawal Lake in Islamabad on Sunday. Teams from the Pakistan Navy, Army, WAPDA, Punjab, Islamabad Club, and Pakistan Police competed in the tournament. Various categories of matches were held, including open single, open double, open four, light single, light double, light four, and pair.
New Zealand to visit Pakistan twice next season, both boards announced on Monday. Initially, the two teams will face off for two Tests in December 2022 and January 2023. Tests will be part of the World Test Championship, and ODIs will be part of the ODI Super League (for World Cup qualification).