PAK vs IRE: Pakistan level series with a seven-wicket win in second T20I
DUBLIN, MAY 12: Pakistan have defeated Ireland in the second T20I by seven wickets to level the three-match series 1-1.
The Men in Green chased down the target in the 17th over on the back of performances by Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Azam Khan.
PM announces Rs1m for each hockey player
Sports Desk
LAHORE, MAY 13: After demonstrating outstanding performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, the national hockey team has arrived in Lahore with a silver medal.
At Allama Iqbal Airport, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood, Hockey Olympian Khawaja Junaid, HEC Director Sports Javaid Memon, former captain Akhtar Rasool, Shabaz Senior, and a large number of hockey family members were present to welcome the players.
On this occasion, Rana Mashhood announced a prize of ten lakh rupees for each player on behalf of the Prime Minister.
According to Rana Mashhood, on May 15, the Prime Minister’s patron-in-chief for hockey will meet the national team at the Prime Minister’s House.
In a thrilling final showdown, Japan secured victory over Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final, triumphing 4-1 in a penalty shootout.
The closely contested final culminated in a penalty shootout after both teams ended full time with a deadlock at two goals each.
Updated hockey rankings after Japan beat Pakistan
The final was decided on a penalty shootout after the game ended 2-2 in normal time
DNA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan men’s hockey team fell further in the recently updated FIH rankings after losing to Japan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final on Saturday.
Pakistan lost to Japan 4-1 on a penalty shootout after the match in normal time ended 2-2 as the Japanese goalkeeper made two excellent saves in the shootout which ended the Green Shirts’ hopes of lifting the title.
Pakistan were ranked 15th before the final while Japan were 16th. After Japan’s victory in the final, they improved their rank by one rank while the Men in Green fell one rank further and are now 16th with 1829 points.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands remained on top with 3161 points while Belgium and Australia are second and third with 2948 and 2906 points respectively.
Remember, the final had to be decided on a shootout after both teams scored two goals apiece at the end of full time.
Japan took the lead in the shootout courtesy of Ryoma Ooka while his teammates continued the momentum, scoring the other three.
Meanwhile, Pakistan missed the first two whereas Ammad Butt netted the ball in the third stroke. Japan staged a comeback to level the score 2-2 after Pakistan scored two goals in the third quarter. Kazumasa Matsumoto produced a second goal in the 47th minute.
In the third quarter, Pakistan came from behind as Ajaz Ahmed netted the goal in the 34th minute while Abdul Rehman scored in the 37th minute.
Seren Tanaka scored the first goal for Japan at the 12th-minute mark and gained a lead.
It is worth mentioning that Pakistan qualified for the final for the first time in 13 years. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 saw the conclusion of round matches on Friday with Japan and Pakistan finishing as the top two teams on the points table as both remained unbeaten throughout the round-robin matches.
Japan remained on the top with 13 points as they won four matches and drew only one while Pakistan stayed on the second position with 11 points.
Federal minister chairs urgent meeting on present situation in Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, May 12: /DNA/ – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday unanimously decided to actively engage with the “AJK’s Joint Action Committee,” for resolving issues through negotiations. The leadership of PML-N Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) held an urgent meeting at the Kashmir Council here Sunday, with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam in the Chair, to thoroughly deliberate on the present situation in Azad Kashmir.
The federal minister stressed the importance of the PML-N and other parties in peaceful resolving the issue. He affirmed their commitment to address the concerns of Kashmiris and vowed to contribute positively in any capacity possible. The meeting also called upon the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government to actively participate in resolving the problem. In a later segment of the meeting, the forum paid respects to the martyred police officer ASI Adnan Qureshi and conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family. They offered prayers and recited Fatiha for ASI Qureshi, while also praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
The meeting was attended by Shah Ghulam Qadir, the President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Azad Jammu and Kashmir, along with former AJK Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan, Secretary General Chaudhry Tariq Farooq, Vice Presidents Chaudhry Muhammad Aziz and Dr. Najeeb Naqi, Central Deputy General Secretary Abdul Khaliq Wasi and Information Secretary Barrister Iftikhar Gilani.
Petrol price in Pakistan may see another big drop from May 16
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: In a sigh of relief for inflation hit-masses as the prices of petroleum products are anticipated to take a significant dip, effective May 16.
Reports suggested a notable decrease in the price of petrol by Rs12 per litre, while diesel prices are likely to follow suit with a decrease of Rs9.70 per litre.
Globally, the price of petrol has witnessed a downward trend, plummeting by $6.32 per barrel. Presently, the global price stands at $99.93 per barrel. Similarly, the global diesel price has fallen to $4.97 per barrel, reflecting a positive shift in the market.
This upcoming reduction comes as a relief to many, especially after a similar decrease in petroleum prices was witnessed on May 1.
Current petrol, diesel prices in Pakistan
on May 1, Shehbaz Sharif-led government reduced the price of petrol by Rs5.45, taking the new rate to Rs288.49 per litre.
On the other hand, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has also been slashed by Rs8.42 per litre to Rs281.96.
However, amidst these developments, data from the Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) and Topline Securities unveil a concerning trend in petroleum product sales.
Over the first 10 months of the current financial year, a substantial decline of 11 per cent has been recorded in sales. Comparing July 2023 to April 2024 with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, the sale of petroleum products has dwindled from 13,970,000 tons to 12,443,000 tons.
April figures paint a similarly bleak picture, with sales totaling 1,104,000 tonnes, marking a 6 percent decrease from the same month last year and a 4 per cent drop from March this year.
Pakistan hockey team returns after clinching silver at Azlan Shah Cup
Lahore, MAY 12: Pakistan hockey team returned to Pakistan at Lahore International Airport after clinching silver at the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final played in Malaysia.
Prime Minister announced Rs1 million for each hockey player who played Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.
PM Youth Loan Program Chairman Rana Mashood received the hockey team and management at the Lahore International Airport. The government arranged garlands and drum beaters to celebrate the moment.
Experts see the winning of silver at the Azlan Shah Cup as a step towards the ‘revival’ of hockey in the country.
Pakistan hockey team captain Imad Butt said the team showed exceptional performance and he was proud of his teammates despite the defeat in the final at the penalty shoot-out stage.
He vowed that the hockey team would bring titles and victories in the upcoming games.
Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Ayub announced Rs2 million for the Pakistan hockey team to reach the final of the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024.
He said the Pakistan Team played exceptionally in the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final match.
Read more: Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final: Japan beat Pakistan by 4:1 in penalty shoot-out
Japan defeated Pakistan in the final match of the 30th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup winning the nail-biting match by 4:1 in the penalty shoot-out time and received a golden medal for the title of the cup.
Pakistan team played the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final match on Saturday and got a silver medal for their performance and reaching the final match.
CTP providing 24/7 licensing facilities to citizens
RAWALPINDI, MAY 12 (DNA) — The Chief Traffic Office (CTO) of Rawalpindi, Taimur Khan, said on Sunday that the City Traffic Police (CTP) were providing licensing facilities to the citizens 24/7 at the Traffic Headquarters Race Course.
The CTO informed us that Rule 9-3, Punjab Motor Vehicle Rules, 1969, had been amended to facilitate citizens. Due to the amendment, the process of obtaining a driving license would be easier as the time taken from six weeks had been reduced to 15 days, said Taimur Khan.
He informed them that, following the orders of Additional Inspector General (IG) Traffic, Mirza Faran Baig, CTP Rawalpindi, the citizens who failed the driving and sign test would be able to retake the test after 15 days at the traffic headquarters race course.
Earlier, there was a waiting period of 6 weeks for failing the driving test, the CTO said, adding that now that the process would be easier to get a license, the six-week period had been reduced to 15 days so that the citizens could get the driving license easily.
The CTO said that citizens should get their driving licenses without delay. “It is not allowed to drive without a driving license on the road,” he added. “A fine amounting to Rs 2000 is imposed for driving without a license, he informed. The CTO urged the parents not to allow the children below 18 years of age to drive. — DNA
Anti-tetanus injection goes short in Lahore
LAHORE, MAY 12 (DNA) — In Lahore, a shortage of anti-tetanus injections has emerged, posing challenges for individuals injured in accidents. Pharmacies across the city are experiencing a scarcity of these injections, leaving many with limited access to crucial medical treatment.
The scarcity of anti-tetanus injections has resulted in severe difficulties for those injured in accidents, as timely administration of the injection is imperative to prevent wound infection. Medical experts emphasize that the injection must be administered within 72 hours of the injury to effectively ward off potential bacterial infections.
The risk of infection is heightened as bacteria can easily enter the body through various wounds, underscoring the importance of timely medical intervention in such cases. The shortage has been exacerbated by the cessation of production by an international maker of anti-tetanus injections, claim pharma manufacturers.
However, the Punjab government claims that the anti-tetanus injections was available in public hospitals. — DNA
Kate Middleton suffers a big loss!
The Middleton family, renowned for their affable rapport with the British royals, is plunged into mourning following the demise of a cherished confidante.
Tony Henman, esteemed father of former tennis luminary Tim Henman, breathed his last on Friday, leaving behind a legacy etched in both sporting prowess and camaraderie.
The bonds between the Middletons and the Henmans transcended mere acquaintanceship, with Carole and Michael Middleton, parents to the Duchess of Cambridge, sharing a profound friendship with the Henman clan. This profound connection saw the Henmans gracing the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey alongside Prince William and Kate during their nuptials in 2011, marking an indelible moment of unity amidst regal splendor.
The synergy between the families flourished beyond ceremonial occasions, manifesting notably during their joint appearances at the prestigious Wimbledon championships. A shared passion for tennis served as the nexus for their camaraderie, with Kate Middleton and her kinship, including her sister Pippa, fostering a deep-seated admiration for the sport.
Yet, amidst the shared joy of sporting spectacles, the Middleton household encountered a moment of inadvertent embarrassment, recounted by Kate herself in a candid revelation during a BBC documentary. The cringe-worthy anecdote unfurled as Michael Middleton, attempting to exude a veneer of nonchalance, mistakenly greeted the esteemed Tim Henman with the name of another tennis icon, Pete Sampras, much to the chagrin of his daughter.
As the Middleton family navigates the ebbs and flows of personal tribulation, Prince William, assuming the mantle of Duke of Cornwall, embarked on a poignant visit to Fistral Beach. His somber sojourn followed closely on the heels of his estranged brother, Prince Harry, whose recent presence in the UK for the Invictus Games evoke.
