Haroon ready for Olympics qualifiers in Jordan
Sports
February 8, 2021
KARACHI: Pakistan will be fielding its taekwondo squad in the Asian qualifying round for Olympics to be held in May in Jordan.
A bunch of talented fighters are in line to represent the country in the qualifier. But the country’s top seed Haroon Khan is regarded as a dangerous player and is capable of springing surprise for the country in that tough event. He is in top shape and form and is determined to earn a berth for this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
“I have been training hard and am very much confident to win an Olympic seat,” Haroon told ‘The News’ from Rawalpindi on Sunday.
Sports December 31, 2020
KARACHI: Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) plans to test England-based boxer Hakeem Abdul Hussein in the National Championship which will be held in the last week of February at Lahore.
“Yes, Hakeem wants to play for Pakistan. He plays in 69 kilogramme and is a good boxer. I have seen him playing,” PBF Secretary Col Nasir Tung told ‘The News’ on Wednesday. “We want to test him in the National Championship and see where he stands
“Coach Arshad Hussain also knows him well. Let’s see what happens. If he can be productive for Pakistan then it will be a welcome sign,” Nasir said.
Mardan admin refuses permission for PDM rally today
National
December 23, 2020
MARDAN: The PDM is all set to hold its rally here today (Wednesday) though the district administration has refused permission for the public gathering citing increase in the corona cases.
Addressing a press conference, ANP district president Latif-ur-Rahman, general secretary Haroon Khan, JUI district general secretary Maulana Amanat Shah, vice-president Tajul Ameen Jabal, PML-N district president Inayat Shah Bacha, PPP divisional president Shaukat Ali advocate, JUP’s Fayyaz Khan and others said the rally would start from the Gaju Khan Baba flyover on Swabi Road.
They said the workers of the opposition parties from Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera would gather at Gaju Khan Baba flyover at 9 am.
Mardan administration refuses permission for PDM rally today
Top Story
December 23, 2020
MARDAN: The PDM is all set to hold its rally here today (Wednesday) though the district administration has refused permission for the public gathering citing increase in corona cases.
Addressing a press conference, ANP district president Latif-ur-Rahman, general secretary Haroon Khan, JUI district general secretary Maulana Amanat Shah, vice-president Tajul Ameen Jabal, PML-N district president Inayat Shah Bacha, PPP divisional president Shaukat Ali advocate, JUP’s Fayyaz Khan and others said the rally would start from the Gaju Khan Baba flyover on Swabi Road. They said the workers of the opposition parties from Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera would gather at Gaju Khan Baba flyover at 9 am.
CM special assistant visits site for bridge in Upper Chitral
Peshawar
December 17, 2020
CHITRAL: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Wazir Zada visited the site of a temporary steel bridge to be erected on a stream at Istaro point in Upper Chitral district.
Member Provincial Assembly Maulana Hidayatur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner Upper Chitral, Chitral Scouts Commandant Colonel Ali Zafar, elders of the area including Sultan Wazir, Haroon Khan, Safeerullah and others were present on the occasion.
Officials of the Communication and Works Department briefed the special assistant on the construction of a steel bridge on the stream at Istaro point.
They said that the construction of a temporary steel bridge would take some two months time, which would not facilitate the residents in the current winter and snowfall.