Sunday, August 16th, 2020
First-Generation students from TCF make their way to top-tier universities of Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 – As university admissions begin throughout the country, deserving graduates from The Citizens Foundation (TCF) schools from all over Pakistan are making their way to some of the top-tier higher education institutions of the country. The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Institute of Business Administration (IBA) announced their admission results this month. 4 TCF alumni secured admission and scholarship under the LUMS – National Outreach Programme, while 8 TCF graduates made it to IBA on scholarship as part of its National Talent Hunt Programme.Read More
Woman injured in Indian firing across LoC
A Pakistani woman was injured in unprovoked Indian firing across the Line of Control in Azad Kashmir, the Pakistani military said Saturday. Indian border forces resorted to unprovoked firing in the LoC’s Khuiratta sector, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement. The Pakistan Army effectively responded to the unprovoked fire by engaging the Indian outposts, it added. The injured woman was shifted to a hospital.
Rain expected in Karachi today
Light rain is expected in Karachi today (Sunday). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has also forecast rain in southern Sindh, Islamabad, northern Punjab, and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kashmir and southern Sindh are expected to experience strong winds, thunder, lightning and rain. A forecast has been issued for rain and thunder in Lahore, Sialkot, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Narowal, Layyah, Bhakkar and DG Khan. Karachi, Badin, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Umerkot, Thatta, Shaheed Benazirabad and Sukkur will also receive rain and thunderstorms. Light rain was reported in Karachi Saturday night on II Chundrigar Road, at theRead More
Former Pakistan players pay homage to MS Dhoni
Former Pakistan players have paid tribute to India’s legendary captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after he announced his retirement from international cricket. The 39-year-old announced the news on Saturday through a post on his official Instagram account. Following the development, tributes poured in from fans as well as current and former cricketers. Former Pakistan captain and now a renowned commentator Ramiz Raja, on his official YouTube channel, heaped praise on the Chennai Super Kings’ captain and believes that international cricket will not be the same without him. “I don’t think words canRead More
Australian surfer punches shark to save wife
An Australian man has been hailed a “hero” after repeatedly punching a shark until it released his wife’s leg. Police said the couple were surfing at a beach near Port Macquarie, four hours north of Sydney, on Saturday morning when she was bitten twice and injured on her right leg. “Her companion was forced to punch the fish until it let go,” police said in the statement. Paramedics treated the 35-year-old at the beach before she was later airlifted to a major hospital for surgery. One witness who was surfing nearby whenRead More
Speakers urge youth to follow vision of Quaid-i-Azam
DNA Islamabad: AUG 16 – In connection with 74th Independence Day Celebrations, Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan, largest network of Pakistani universities and Government College University Lahore jointly organized webinar on the topic ‘’Reshaping Pakistan’s Future: Lessons from the Leadership of Quaid-I-Azam for Youth’’. Addressing on the occasion, Senator Walid Iqbal highlighted the close interaction between Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He also urged the current and future leadership to follow the footsteps of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammmad Ali Jinnah. Justice (r) Nasira JavedRead More