Around five months have passed since the unfortunate crash of Airblue flight ED 202. Considering the way investigations related to such incidents take place in Pakistan, it is not surprising that no outcome whatsoever has yet surfaced regarding the cause of the incident. Even the small compensation of 5 million rupees has not yet been disbursed to the victims’ families, which again is not surprising.
Today’s (December 14, 2010) DAWN Newspaper features Shiekh Muhammad Anwar’s letter to the editor which, so to say, gives a step-by-step guide on how the families may …

“I have never played such a nerve-wrecking game in my life,” said Salman Akbar, the hero of the day and a veteran of 300 internationals.
“When the penalties began, my only thought was of my parents back home and I think it is their prayers which helped me and Pakistan win.
“This win will certainly boost our morale for the final.”

Pakistan Flood Map (16 August, 2010) (Source: OCHA)

South African cricketer Hashim Mahomed Amla is not only a great batsman, but also a role model for Muslims around the World. Castle, a liquor company, sponsors the South African cricket team. You can notice ‘Castle’ written on the shirts of all players, except one. Amla was granted special permission by Cricket South Africa and the sponsors because he refused to wear Castle’s logo as liquor is prohibited in Islam. Not only this, he has also decided not to pocket a cent from his match fee.

The entire South African squad …

Every year Forbes publishes various lists ranging from World’s most powerful people to best education institutes in US. Pakistan’s richest man, Mian Muhammad Mansha has made it to Forbes Billionaire List. He is the first Pakistani to do so, and Forbes estimates with net worth around $1 billion. Mian Mansha, Chairman & CEO Nishat Group, MCB Bank, is the 937th richest person in the World.
The Forbes details Mansha’s history and achievements which include being the largest exporter of cotton clothes, and the largest private employer in Pakistan.
It is to …

Pakistan cricket, which is already at an all-time low, has been rocked by the decisions taken by PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) this morning. Acting on recommendations forwarded by the inquiry committee, PCB has taken extreme actions against Pakistani cricketers, which include lifetime bans and heavy fines. Here are the details:
- Mohammad Yousaf and Younis Khan have been given lifetime bans from all forms of cricket. This means they will not be able to even play domestic cricket. [Update: (5:15 PM, 10 March, 2010) According to the latest statement by PCB, …

Pakistan hockey legend and 1978 World cup winning captain, Islahuddin Siddiqui described the defeat at the hands of lowly South Africa as the ‘darkest day’ for Pakistan hockey. He is spot on, here we explain how…
Unlike Cricket, South Africans are not famous for their hockey. This is only their fourth World cup, on the other hand Pakistan has participated in all twelve editions so far and have been crowned World champs for a record four times. South Africa’s highest finish was 10th in 1994, and they will surely be hoping …

Karachi Dolphins: Mohammad Sami (capt), Shahid Afridi, Shaharyar Ghani, Khalid Latif, Shahzaib Hasan, Fawad Alam, Afsar Nawaz, Sohail Khan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Tanvir Ahmed, Ramiz Aziz, Azam Hussain, Fahadullah, Irfanuddin, Tariq Haroon, Adnan Baig, Tahir Khan, Fahad Iqbal, Agha Sabir, Rumman Raees
Karachi Zebras: Danish Kaneria (capt), Asad Shafiq, Khurram Manzoor, Faisal Iqbal, Akbar Rehman, Hassan Raza, Nomanullah, Babar Rehman, Tabish Khan, Anwar Ali, Farhan Iqbal, Mohammad Waqas, Ali Asad, Haris Ayaz, Adnan Malik, Daniyal Ahsan, Javed Mansoor, Misbah Khan, Shan Masood
Quetta Bears: Shoaib Khan, Mujeed Khan, Taimour Ali (capt), Manzoor Badini, …

1- Wagah border is sometimes called the “Berlin Wall of Asia”, mostly by the Western media.
2- Wagah border is named after the nearby village of Wagah which is located right on the Indo-Pak border. The village eastern part of the village still lies in India, while the western part is in Pakistan.
3- Wagah border lies on the historic Grand Trunk (G.T.) road.
4- The nearest cities to Wagah are Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar, India.
5- Wagah border lies about 25 kms from both Lahore and Amritsar.
6- The flag-lowering ceremony takes places daily …

Pakistan is the most successful nation in Hockey World Cup, winning it a record four times. Pakistan won the first ever Hockey World Cup in 1971, and then brought the biggest prize in hockey back home again in 1978, 1982 and 1994. This video compilation contains the match highlights and winning moments of finals of these world cups.