Shazia Parveen has been recognized as Pakistan’s first female firefighter. In 2010, she was only 22 when she joined the rescue service in the district of Vehari, Punjab province. She chose to take on the challenging job with a mission to serve and save the people. She also served as a fire instructor at the Punjab Emergency Services Academy in Lahore.
National kickboxing champion Nisar Ahmad Khan, who works at a food stall, was selected to represent Pakistan at international kickboxing Russia 2021. In order to participate in the upcoming event, the young boxer awaits sponsorship. He used to make parathas in a food stall in order to enter the events. In order to compete in the international kickboxing championship, he needs a sponsorship of 2.5 lacs.
The British Consul General to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia converted to Islam and changed his name to Seif Usher. He also changed his verified Twitter handle. Social media exploded with a picture of Usher in the courtyard of Masjid Al Nabawi in Madinah. He tweeted: “I am very happy to return to Madina and perform the Fajr prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque.”
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie’s ‘Gulsher’ brings back memories of the popular military drama. The soldier recalled his television days in a recent interview with the Express Tribune. Colonel (R) Qasim Shah made his acting debut in the PTV drama Sunehray Din. His acting debut came before military actors were cast in the dramas.
Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar and Pakistani television host Dr. Nauman Niaz reconciled after a long dispute that erupted during a live transmission of the T20 World Cup. According to Pakistan Television, Dr. Nauman apologized to the former cricketer. The federal minister for information, Fawad Chaudhry, invited them to his home and negotiated with them.
Pakistan’s pacer Hasan Ali’s wife, Samiya Arzoo, has categorically rejected threats against her family from Pakistanis. Taking to Instagram, Samiya Arzoo posted a screenshot of a fake Twitter account with the handle @SamiyaArzo. An account claiming to be the wife of Hassan Ali reported that she, her husband, and daughter were receiving threats.
Pakistani journalists allege that fake Indian accounts are behind online abuse against Hassan Ali. Ali missed a catch that proved to be a turning point in the match, partially causing Pakistan to lose. Angry Pakistani social media users vented their rage against Hasan Ali in the heat of the moment. Later, people came out in support and sent him messages of appreciation.
Mohammad Rizwan won hearts by playing a brilliant inning in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup despite being ill. The wicketkeeper-batter hit four sixes and three boundaries, as Pakistan set the Australians a challenging 177-run target. Rizwan spent two nights in an intensive care unit (ICU) before the semi-finals against Australia.
The ICC Twenty20 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Dubai featured the first official appearance of cricket bats made from legendary Kashmir willow. The team from Oman used bats made by GR8 Sports, which is located in the Sangam area of Anantnag. They were used in a match played between Oman and Bangladesh on October 19.
Kuwait’s top military officials praised the Pakistan Navy for its efforts for maritime peace and security during their meeting with Pakistan Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi on Friday. Admiral Niazi, Pakistan’s naval chief, arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday for defense collaboration talks. He met with the Kuwaiti chief of general staff, Kuwaiti navy chief, and other senior military officials on Friday.