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Express Tribune
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
A golden throw
Listen to article In a nation often weighed down by crises, it takes a single act of brilliance to uplift the collective spirit — and Arshad Nadeem delivered that moment of glory. With a staggering 92.97-meter throw that not only secured Olympic gold but shattered records in Paris 2024, Nadeem catapulted Pakistan into global sporting headlines. More than just a medal, his achievement rewrote the narrative of Pakistani athletics and gave the country its first individual Olympic gold in history — a first of any colour in over three decades. Now featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Entertainment and Sports category, Nadeem's triumph has proven that Pakistan's youth need only the right support and belief to compete at the world stage. Forbes described his performance as a "stunning show", but for Pakistanis, it was nothing short of a national reset. His feat is being celebrated at home through more than just headlines. With over Rs153 million awarded by the Punjab and Sindh governments and commendations from various institutions, the recognition is befitting of his historic win. A road in Islamabad now bears his name, and a commemorative stamp released by Pakistan Post on Independence Day ensures his legacy is etched in both memory and material. Arshad Nadeem's story is a lesson in resilience, in rising above structural shortcomings to put Pakistan on the global sporting map. His journey from Mian Channu to the Olympic podium tells the world that Pakistan is a reservoir of untapped athletic potential. As the country basks in his glory, the onus is now on our institutions to channel this momentum. If nurtured right, Nadeem's legacy can be a turning point for the sporting industry.
Business Recorder
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list
Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been named in Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, following his record-breaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he secured Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. The Entertainment & Sports category of the list, which highlights rising talent across Asia 'on court and the screen,' credited Nadeem's 'stunning show' at the Olympics, where the 28-year-old shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and ending Pakistan's 30-year Olympic medal drought. The recognition by Forbes marks yet another milestone in Nadeem's illustrious career, which has revitalised Pakistan's presence on the global athletics stage. Olympian Arshad Nadeem named Asia's Best Athlete of 2024 His gold-winning feat earned him more than Rs153 million in cash rewards from the Punjab and Sindh governments, alongside accolades from federal bodies and corporate sponsors. As part of national recognition, a road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on Independence Day to celebrate his contribution to the country's sporting legacy. Nadeem continued his winning streak by clinching gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive throw of 86.40m, just shy of the meet record. It was Pakistan's first gold at a continental event in over 50 years. Having previously won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships, Nadeem is now preparing in England for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, the only major title missing from his collection. With his continued dominance and rising global recognition, Arshad Nadeem has firmly established himself as Pakistan's most celebrated track and field athlete in modern history.
Business Recorder
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Arshad Nadeem named in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 after historic Olympic gold
Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been named in Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, following his record-breaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he secured Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal. The Entertainment & Sports category of the list, which highlights rising talent across Asia 'on court and the screen,' credited Nadeem's 'stunning show' at the Olympics, where the 28-year-old shattered records with a throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and ending Pakistan's 30-year Olympic medal drought. The recognition by Forbes marks yet another milestone in Nadeem's illustrious career, which has revitalised Pakistan's presence on the global athletics stage. Olympian Arshad Nadeem named Asia's Best Athlete of 2024 His gold-winning feat earned him more than Rs153 million in cash rewards from the Punjab and Sindh governments, alongside accolades from federal bodies and corporate sponsors. As part of national recognition, a road in Islamabad was named in his honour, and Pakistan Post issued a commemorative stamp on Independence Day to celebrate his contribution to the country's sporting legacy. Nadeem continued his winning streak by clinching gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with an impressive throw of 86.40m, just shy of the meet record. It was Pakistan's first gold at a continental event in over 50 years. Having previously won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver at the 2023 World Championships, Nadeem is now preparing in England for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in September, the only major title missing from his collection. With his continued dominance and rising global recognition, Arshad Nadeem has firmly established himself as Pakistan's most celebrated track and field athlete in modern history.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Parties in PA yet to deliver on promises
It has been over a year since the general elections were held in the country. In Sindh, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presented their manifestos, in which promises were made to the people, including solutions to their problems. After the elections, the PPP came to power in Sindh. Parliamentary analysts claim that despite receiving salaries and benefits, public representatives in the Sindh Assembly are not playing an active role in solving public problems. Instead, analysts are of the opinion that the government and the opposition will have to play a comprehensive and coordinated role in solving public problems, instead of blaming each other. Express compiled a report on the manifestos of political parties and the performance of members of the Sindh Assembly. Dr Nasreen Aslam Shah, a former professor of the Department of Social Work at the University of Karachi, said that political parties present their manifestos in every general election, and those held on February 8, 2024, saw the PML-N and its allied parties forming the government at the center, the PPP forming the provincial government in Sindh, and the people electing members of the Sindh Assembly with their votes. However, if the manifestos of the members of the Sindh Assembly and parliamentary parties are reviewed in general, most political analysts believe that the people will not be satisfied with their performance. Dr Shah stated that the members of the Sindh Assembly belonging to the opposition need to raise a unified voice in the assembly to solve public problems because they can convey the voice of the people to the rulers, while the members of the ruling party should also further strengthen their role in this regard, as the people are not interested in politics but in solving their problems. Hence, the PPP will have to take more steps to fulfill its promises, while the opposition needs to be more politically active to solve public problems. According to the Sindh Assembly website, the total number of members is 168, including 117 from the PPP, 37 from the MQM-P, 9 independent members supported by the PTI and one member from JI. The number of members supported by the PTI is likely to increase due to the change in reserved seats after the Supreme Court's decision. Further, assembly members receive a monthly salary of Rs153,000 including allowances, while a daily travel allowance of Rs2,000 is also given during the session. The total annual salary expenditure is Rs300 million. However, according to analysts, the salaries of members of the Sindh Assembly remain lower than those of other provinces. Further, senior journalist and parliamentary analyst, Muniruddin, said that the manifesto of parliamentary parties remained of utmost importance in past elections as the election campaign was run on the basis of this manifesto, but the manifesto had become a mere ritual in the general elections held from 2008 to 2024. The election campaign in 2024 was not based on the manifesto but on accusations.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Express Tribune
43 vehicles impounded for overcharging
The district administration imposed hefty fines on transporters involved in overcharging and overloading during the Eid holidays. According to Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Secretary Malik Muhammad Tahir, a thorough inspection of 1,265 vehicles was carried out on the Eid days. He said that 70 vehicles were fined for overcharging and overloading, with 43 passenger vehicles being impounded. In addition, a total fine worth Rs153,500 was imposed. The Regional Transport Authority secretary said the authority also recovered Rs24,160 collected in excess fare from transporters, which was returned to passengers. Monitoring squads were formed to oversee the situation during the holidays, with support from the traffic police and assistant commissioners, he added.
