Author: Osama Tabasam

Hassan Ali becomes third fastest Pakistani player to reach 50 wickets

Right-arm pacer Hasan Ali completed his 50th T20I wicket as he picked up two wickets against the West Indies. Hasan became the ninth bowler to reach that milestone for a single nation in T20Is. Moreover, Evin Lewis, the West Indies’ opener, was taken out by Hasan, marking his 50th wicket in T20 cricket.

Local filling station in northern areas raise petroleum prices to 750 rupees due to tourist influx

Several filling stations in far-flung districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are out of petrol during the current fuel shortage. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of tourists to Pakistan since Eidul Azha, especially in Swat, a popular hill station. Additionally, reports indicate that petrol is sold at local filling stations in Swat for about Rs700 per litre.

Pakistan is set to start exporting mobile phones in January: PM’s advisor

PM’s advisor on commerce, Abdul Razzak Dawood, has revealed that Pakistan will begin exporting mobile phones in January. Initially, two Chinese companies will export mobile phones, the Commerce Advisor said. Both Chinese companies have set up assembly lines in the country, he added. Furthermore, Samsung was offered two times to open a factory in Pakistan, but refused.

FO rejects ‘baseless’ Indian claims that EU Parliament may revoke Pakistan’s GSP+

The Foreign Office (FO) denies that Pakistan’s GSP+, Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, status is being revoked as reported by the Indian media. The report is considered part of New Delhi’s “malicious propaganda” against Islamabad. Although the FO statement did not designate which particular media report it referred to. Recent rumours, he argued, are yet another demonstration of India’s evil intentions.

Americans are subject to residing country’s laws, says US embassy in Pakistan

The official of the US Embassy in Pakistan clarified that Americans are subject to the laws in a foreign country. In addition, it stated that the Embassy can check on Americans who have been arrested abroad, and provide a list of lawyers. However, cannot provide legal advice, participate in court proceedings, or facilitate their release.

Sajid Sadpara summits K2 again after rescuing his father’s body

In honour of his father, Sajid Ali Sadpara has hoisted the Green Flag for the second time over K2 this morning. The bodies of Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri, and Juan Pablo Mohr were discovered on K2 on Monday. The rope-fixing team guided Sajid Sadpara, Ali Sadpara’s son, to the body of his father. Earlier, Sajid had gone on an expedition to retrieve the bodies of the three climbers.

Olympic athlete Talha Talib requests govt for permanent job in WAPDA

Talha Talib, a Pakistani weightlifter, has appealed to the government to regularize his job at Wapda. He made the appeal on the microblogging website Twitter. He said the Ministry of WAPDA should regularize me and also promote me for a better future. Moreover, Talib added that “Its been 3 years I have no promotion from WAPDA ! Please notice.”

‘Technical remissions’ behind release of Shah Hussain, says Punjab government

Punjab’s prisons minister, Fayyazul Hassan Chohan, in a video message clarified that Shah Hussain did not receive remission for his legal sentence for stabbing Khadija Siddiqui. Hussain has benefited from “technical remissions” which are given for blood donations and good conduct under the Constitution. Hussain, the son of a Lahore High Court lawyer, was sentenced to five years in prison for the crime.

Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif become youngest person to summit two highest mountains in world

Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif became the youngest person to summit both Everest and K2. The climber ascended K2 8,611 metre (28,251 foot) at 8:10 a.m on Tuesday and also climbed Mount Everest in may. At the age of 17, Kashif climbed the world’s 12th highest peak, the 8,047-metre Broad Peak.

Cricketer Shadab Khan pledges to establish fund to train athletes for future Olympics

The cricketer Shadab Khan has pledged funds to train athletes preparing for upcoming contests. Shadab Khan also asked authorities to consider athletes like Talib. Athletes like Talha need the support of sponsors and sports administration. If given the facilities and financial support, they can bring home Olympic medals and make Pakistan proud.