CDA is preparing to launch another entertainment initiative for Islamabad residents. The largest Ferris wheel in Pakistan will be installed at Lake View Park with a height of 180 feet. The development of Phase-II of the park, which was stalled for over a decade, is now underway. CDA’s chairman has instructed the Environment Wing to bring PC-I of the project to an early decision.
Pakistan became the first men’s team to win 18 T20IS matches in a calendar year. In the first match of their three-match series, they defeated the West Indies by 63 runs. The pair of Mohammad Rizwan (78) and Haider Ali (68) put on a dominant performance. It was Pakistan’s 18th T20 victory in 2021, an improvement from 2018 when they won 17 matches.
Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the appointment of Faisal Hasnain as the new CEO. The new CEO will begin working in January 2022. During his tenure as ICC’s Chief Financial Officer, Faisal managed an overall financial portfolio of around $3 billion. He has also been involved in the sale of ICC commercial rights for the 2007-2015 and 2016-2023 cycles
The FBR is proposing taxes worth Rs350 billion on a wide range of products, including a 17% sales tax on imported mobile phones, computers, machinery, and plant supplies. In addition, under the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2021, there would be a lower rate of sales tax on raw materials used in the manufacturing of medicines.
PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has announced that Pakistan will get drop-in pitches as the board looks to improve cricket in the country. The PCB has also signed an MoU with Arif Habib Group in this regard during season seven of the PSL. It is estimated that both pitches will cost Rs. 37 crores. The installation of a drop-in pitch at Karachi’s Naya Nazimabad Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan smashed the Guinness World Record for “most cars in a drive-in music concert” in the federal capital on Saturday. Music concert in Islamabad organized by telecom operator Jazz in partnership with Active Media Partners and Park View City. The concert featured Bilal Khan, Ali Azmat, and Atif Aslam. The organizers approached Guinness World Records with the interest of setting a world record.
The Pakistani weightlifter Talha Talib won bronze at the World Weightlifting Championship 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The 21-year-old athlete won her first-ever medal for Pakistan at the World Championships. Talha Talib won bronze in the 67kg category for males. Talha lifted 143 kilograms in the snatch category. This year, Talha represented Pakistan at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Muhammad Ali, Rawalpindi’s Deputy Commissioner (DC), has ordered that the tourist city of Murree be made a no-smoking zone. The announcement was made during the district’s Tobacco Control Implementation Committee meeting. He is insisting on immediate action to make Murree a no-smoking zone. It will also set an example for a smoke-free Pakistan since the tourist destination receives visitors from across the country.
WhatsApp announced that it will launch a limited trial to test a new feature that will allow users to send and receive money using cryptocurrency. Users can use this new feature which will be supported by Novi. Meta’s recently launched digital wallet service, Novi, will use the US. Pax Dollars (USPD) for instant transfers in the United States through its pilot program.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working to ensure that fans have a good experience during the Pakistan Super League. The PCB chairman said in a video statement that improving the fans’ experience is necessary. The board also announced that free internet services would be installed at the stadium during the tournament.