Tag: Honoured
Pakistani journalist honoured in Amsterdam
KARACHI - Pakistani journalist Azfar Bukhari was honoured at an event held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The programme was arranged by civil society organisations and was attended by noted personalities from various segments of life, including Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), international media personalities.
Bukhari, who could not attend the event, was honoured for his outstanding performance in journalism. On the occasion, MEP Godfrey Bloom said that Bukhari is a
Bukhari, who could not attend the event, was honoured for his outstanding performance in journalism. On the occasion, MEP Godfrey Bloom said that Bukhari is a
Tour de Pak cyclists honoured as Sabir clinches top slot
LAHORE - The city district government at Abbottabad held a reception in honour of thecyclists participating in the 16th Tour De Pakistan International Cycle Race that concluded on Sunday evening.
The cyclists after covering a distance of 1660 kilometres reached Abbottabad in eleven stages. Mohammad Sabir Hussain of WAPDA was the overall leader and won the 16th edition of the race. Sabir completed the journey from Karachi to Abbottabad in 44 hours, 35 minutes and 45 seconds.
The cyclists after covering a distance of 1660 kilometres reached Abbottabad in eleven stages. Mohammad Sabir Hussain of WAPDA was the overall leader and won the 16th edition of the race. Sabir completed the journey from Karachi to Abbottabad in 44 hours, 35 minutes and 45 seconds.
Wasim, Waqar honoured by Malinga praise
COLOMBO - Pakistan pace legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis said on Wednesday they were honoured to hear that their devastating armoury of yorkers had inspired record-breaking Lasith Malinga.
The 27-year-old Sri Lankan took a career-best 6-38, including a hat-trick -- his second in World Cups after he famously took four-in-four against South Africa at Guyana in 2007 -- in Tuesday's crushing nine-wicket win over Kenya. Malinga later admitted he learnt the art of bowling yorkers
The 27-year-old Sri Lankan took a career-best 6-38, including a hat-trick -- his second in World Cups after he famously took four-in-four against South Africa at Guyana in 2007 -- in Tuesday's crushing nine-wicket win over Kenya. Malinga later admitted he learnt the art of bowling yorkers
PSO honoured amongst top Muslim world’s companies
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has bagged the 20th spot among the top 100 businesses of the Muslim world, published in the seventh Annual Dinar Standard survey. "It is an honour for our company to be ranked amongst the top 100 companies in the Muslim world and the honour has only added to expectations of continuing with the remarkable performance in future," company's MD Irfan Qureshi said.
Dinar Standard is a specialised research, advisory and business media firm
Dinar Standard is a specialised research, advisory and business media firm
Potter to be honoured at BAFTAs
The cast and crew behind the 'Harry Potter' franchise are to be honoured with a special award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) prize-giving. Potter author JK Rowling and producer David Heyman will accept the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema trophy at the ceremony later this month.
The hit films, about a boy wizard played by Daniel Radcliffe, will be recognised for showcasing talent and providing a vast array of jobs for thousands of workers in
The hit films, about a boy wizard played by Daniel Radcliffe, will be recognised for showcasing talent and providing a vast array of jobs for thousands of workers in
Pakistan ski team honoured
LAHORE - The Pakistan ski team that won gold, silver and bronze medals in the various events of first South Asian Winter Games held in India Friday, met Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, who is the Patron-in-Chief of the Ski Federation of Pakistan (SFP).
He awarded Rs 500,000 each to the medal winners.
Miss Ifrah Wali won gold in Giant Slalom, Miss Amina Wali grabbed two silvers in Slalom and Giant Slalom and Mir Nawaz Jnr
He awarded Rs 500,000 each to the medal winners.
Miss Ifrah Wali won gold in Giant Slalom, Miss Amina Wali grabbed two silvers in Slalom and Giant Slalom and Mir Nawaz Jnr
PCS officers’ demands will be honoured: Khosa
Lahore - Senior advisor to chief minister Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa assured the office bearers of the Punjab PCS Officers Association on Tuesday that all their demands accepted by the government will be 'honoured', Pakistan Today has learnt.
The decision was taken after a meeting of a delegation of PCS Officers Association with the chief minister's cabinet committee consisting of Zulfiqar Khosa, Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, Additional Chief Secretary Sami Saeed, Secretary Services
The decision was taken after a meeting of a delegation of PCS Officers Association with the chief minister's cabinet committee consisting of Zulfiqar Khosa, Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, Additional Chief Secretary Sami Saeed, Secretary Services
PM honoured SC by sacking ministers: CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday said the prime minister had honoured the court by sacking two ministers of his cabinet.
He was heading a three-member SC hearing a suo motu case initiated over the loss of five lives in a drag car race held in Rawalpindi, reportedly without the permission of the district administration.
Addressing the Rawalpindi Regional Police Officer (RPO) Hamid Mukhtar Gondal, the CJP said two "ministers
He was heading a three-member SC hearing a suo motu case initiated over the loss of five lives in a drag car race held in Rawalpindi, reportedly without the permission of the district administration.
Addressing the Rawalpindi Regional Police Officer (RPO) Hamid Mukhtar Gondal, the CJP said two "ministers
Victorious hockey team honoured by Punjab CM
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey team, winner of Asian Games hockey event, was on Sunday awarded Rs10 million in a reception hosted by Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, at the CM House.
The Chief Minister presented cheques of Rs 500,000 each to all the members of the hockey team and also promised his full support to PHF President Qasim Zia in the team's preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Mian Shahbaz Sharif termed the hockey players as the shining stars of the
The Chief Minister presented cheques of Rs 500,000 each to all the members of the hockey team and also promised his full support to PHF President Qasim Zia in the team's preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Mian Shahbaz Sharif termed the hockey players as the shining stars of the
Women’s team honoured by Zardari
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari awarded cash awards of Rs500, 000 each to the players and Rs200, 000 each to the coaches of the national women cricket team that won the gold medal in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. He handed the cash awards during a reception hosted for the team players in the Presidency to felicitate them on their win.
The reception was also attended by the coaches, managers, PCB officials and the newly appointed Chairperson Women Wing PCB Ms.
The reception was also attended by the coaches, managers, PCB officials and the newly appointed Chairperson Women Wing PCB Ms.
Aleem honoured for his laurels
LAHORE
Pakistan's top umpire Aleem Dar, recently nominated the ICC Umpire of the Year, was given half-a-million rupees and a souvenir by the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt at the National Cricket Academy here on Thursday.
Aleem made his international debut as an umpire in 2000 and joined the ICC's Elite panel of umpires in 2004. It is the second time that Aleem has received the award ahead of his colleagues Tony Hill and Simon Taufel, the five-time ICC umpire of
Pakistan's top umpire Aleem Dar, recently nominated the ICC Umpire of the Year, was given half-a-million rupees and a souvenir by the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt at the National Cricket Academy here on Thursday.
Aleem made his international debut as an umpire in 2000 and joined the ICC's Elite panel of umpires in 2004. It is the second time that Aleem has received the award ahead of his colleagues Tony Hill and Simon Taufel, the five-time ICC umpire of
