Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
Champions Trophy: Kohli’s masterclass powers India to 6-wicket win over Pakistan
DUBAI: Virat Kohli smashed his 51st ODI century to power India to a resounding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the high-octane ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a modest 242-run target, India comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of four wickets and 45 balls to spare, thanks to a match-defining 114-run partnership between Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The former champions got off to a brief flamboyant start to the pursuit as their openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman GillRead More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Baku for an official visit
BAKU, FEB 23: /DNA/ – Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, arrived in Baku for a two-days official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by senior Azerbaijani officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Yaqub Abdulla oğlu Eyyubov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Yalchin Rafiyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Khazar Farkhadov, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Qasim Mohiuddin, and other senior dignitaries. During the visit, the Prime Minister will holdRead More
Sogetsu Ikebana spring exhibition opens in Lahore, celebrating ancient civilizations
LAHORE, FEB 23: /DNA/ – The Sogetsu Ikebana Spring Exhibition, themed “Gandhara, Taxila, and Mehrgarh Civilizations,” opened in Lahore on Sunday. The exhibition , organized by the Sogetsu Lahore Study Group, showcases the work of Sogetsu Ikebana artists who have drawn inspiration from these ancient civilizations, capturing their essence in unique and evocative floral arrangements. The chief guest AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, inaugurated the exhibition. The exhibition highlights the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan and its connection to Japan through the art of Sogetsu Ikebana flowerRead More
Forms of Expression of the Plurality of English Borrowings in the Urdu Language
Zakirova Umida Ismatovna Abstract This article explores the phenomenon of English borrowings in the Urdu language, analyzing their historical development, linguistic adaptation, and the impact of English on Urdu’s grammatical and phonetic structure. The study focuses on the processes of assimilation, examining phonological, orthographic, and semantic changes that borrowed words undergo. Special attention is given to pluralization patterns, highlighting instances where English borrowings retain their original plural forms rather than conforming to Urdu grammatical rules. The research also discusses perspectives from linguists on language contact and borrowing theories, including classificationsRead More
Welfare, development & festivities return to Punjab (PART-II)
Abdul Rashid Shakir Old maxim, “healthy mind lies in a healthy body,” aptly underscores the importance of engaging in healthy sports and physical activities for making a significant contribution in life, failing which reminds of another proverb, “an idle mind is devil’sworkshop.” Greater the population, especially youth, the more prone it is to become a debilitating liability for the Government if not engaged properly in sports, debates, fine arts, social work or politics. Punjab is blessed with a sizeable population of around 128 million, more than 65% of which isRead More
Mental well-being of Pakistani people
Naira Eshaal Pakistani society faces many psychological issues due to cultural norms, political instability, and misinformation that has been spread around for ages in the name of religion and values. A lot of people tend to believe that the concept of mental health is just a myth and we often hear people associating serious mental illnesses or disorders with not having a close enough relationship with God. Psychological issues affect people across all demographics, yet stigma and lack of resources prevent many from seeking professional help. People often struggle withRead More