DG PSB Discusses Strategic Initiatives to Boost Badminton in Pakistan

Islamabad: In a meeting focused on elevating the profile of badminton in Pakistan, Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Yasir Pirzada, engaged with representatives from the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) to outline practical steps aimed at improving the country’s international rankings in the sport. The discussion, led by PBF President Wajid Ali Chaudhry, … Read more

Civil Society and Government Officials Discuss Punjab Local Government Bill 2025

Lahore: The Shah Hussain Regional Network (SHRN), a branch of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), organized a consultative meeting focusing on the proposed Punjab Local Government Bill 2025. The event gathered civil society leaders, local government experts, media professionals, and political activists to deliberate on the bill’s implications. The meeting, convened by the … Read more

Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris Propel Pakistan’s T20I Fortunes

Lahore: In an impressive display of talent and power, Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris have emerged as the new stars in Pakistan cricket, each registering rapid-fire centuries in T20 Internationals. Hasan achieved the fastest T20I century for Pakistan with a 44-ball performance in Auckland, while Haris followed closely with a 45-ball century against Bangladesh in … Read more

Voter Education Campaign Aims to Boost Election Participation in Lahore

Lahore: FAFEN’s Shah Hussain Regional Network (SHRN) has launched a voter education campaign to encourage participation in the upcoming local government elections. The campaign is designed to inform citizens about the significance of voting and the potential impacts of their electoral choices. The initiative involves a series of activities intended to educate the public on … Read more

Pakistan Cricketers Begin Three-Day Intensive Training in Lahore

Lahore: A three-day training session for the Pakistan men’s cricket team commenced today at the LCCA Ground in Lahore, involving 22 players. This session, led by team management under Mike Hesson, aims to refine skills ahead of upcoming tournaments and will conclude on Thursday, June 5. The players have been organized into three distinct groups. … Read more

Disrupted Counting and Lower Turnout Mark Sialkot By-Election

ISLAMABAD: The by-election in PP-52 Sialkot-IX witnessed a decline in voter turnout and a significant increase in the margin of victory, according to a report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Despite isolated procedural irregularities, including an incident involving police intervention during the counting process, the election process continued largely peacefully. The voter … Read more