Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk scored a crucial late goal on Sunday, securing a 2-1 victory over West Ham United and bringing his team within six points of the Premier League title. Liverpool took an early lead when forward Luis Diaz finished a low cross from forward Mohamed Salah. Salah, who recently signed a new two-year contract, used his strength to get past West Ham’s young left-back Ollie Scarles before setting up Diaz. The match, played with high stakes as the title race nears its end, saw Liverpool’s momentum slow down late. With just four minutes left, West Ham equalized…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem, who rose to prominence for bringing honour to the country by securing a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, continues to be a source of inspiration. Nadeem, who triumphed over India’s Neeraj Chopra in the javelin event at last year’s Olympics, has now been commended for his resilience and perseverance by none other than India’s official Olympic Instagram account. “Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up,” reads the caption of a post on India’s official Olympic account on Instagram, which shared a motivational video highlighting Nadeem’s journey from…
Lahore Qalandars showcased a brilliant all-round performance and secured a convincing 79-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a formidable target of 220, Quetta’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure and they were bowled out for a mere 140 runs, largely due to a clinical bowling display from the Qalandars. Lahore captain Shaheen Afridi set the tone early in the innings, dismissing Saud Shakeel for just one run in the opening over. The Gladiators soon found themselves in deeper trouble as Asif Afridi…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Amir Muqam stated on Saturday that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in London for a medical check-up. Expressing his views on the Samaa TV program “Do Tok with Kiran Naz,” Muqam criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying, “PTI leaders are targeting each other. Allegations are being exchanged within the KP cabinet.” “It was said that they would attack Islamabad after Eid. Azam Swati has now begun making new statements,” Muqam added. He said, “It is important to maintain relations with everyone, including the establishment.” “There is no objection to the inclusion of Pervez Khattak in…
Three excise officials lost their lives in a tragic firing incident on the GT Road in the Taro Pabbi area of Nowshera early Sunday morning. The attack, which occurred at approximately 2:00 AM, involved unknown assailants opening fire on the vehicle of an excise mobile squad. According to police reports, two excise officials died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries later. The suspects fled immediately after the attack, and authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to apprehend the perpetrators. The police have registered a case against unidentified individuals, and efforts are underway to gather evidence and witness testimonies…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding an intense heatwave set to affect various regions of the country, particularly Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan. Starting today, these areas are expected to experience significantly higher than usual temperatures, with daytime temperatures predicted to rise by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius above normal levels. The department further indicated that from April 18th onwards, temperatures in Islamabad, central and upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are also expected to increase by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the temperature rise, gusty winds are also likely to occur, exacerbating the already…
The Punjab Home Department has announced that Public Liaison Committees will function as community watchdogs. A spokesperson for the Home Department stated that these committees will comprise respected members of society along with government officials to enhance coordination between the public and law enforcement agencies. Deputy Commissioners across Punjab have been instructed to establish these liaison committees at the police station level to ensure improved community engagement and oversight.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag carrier, announced on Sunday the commencement of direct flight operations from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan, with services scheduled to begin on April 20th. According to the airline’s spokesperson, PIA will operate two weekly flights on this route, with departures planned for every Sunday and Wednesday. This initiative aims to strengthen tourism and trade connections between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. In relation to the new route, a special ceremony was held in Karachi to honor travel agents and tour operators. During the event, detailed information regarding the Baku flights was shared with the attendees. Speaking…
The repatriation process for undocumented residents and Afghan Citizen Card holders is continuing following the expiry of the deadline to depart Pakistan. On April 12th alone, over 7,025 undocumented Afghan nationals were repatriated. The total number of undocumented Afghan nationals who have left Pakistan to date has reached 935,870. Strict legal measures are being implemented against illegal foreign residents and Afghan Citizen Card holders still residing in the country. The Government of Pakistan remains committed to ensuring the dignified return of all undocumented foreign residents and Afghan Citizen Card holders. Authorities have ensured that no individual faces mistreatment during the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that his visit to Belarus was successful. Speaking to the media during his visit to Avenfield House in London, the Prime Minister stated, “We will capitalize on Belarus’s expertise in the field of agriculture.” “The sacrifices made by the public, the Pakistan Army, and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) will not be in vain,” the Prime Minister affirmed. He said, “The banned TTP and other terrorist organizations operate from Afghanistan. It is our choice whether we want to live like our neighbors or not.” “Pakistan will undoubtedly progress towards its destination by developing and…
