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Times of Oman
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Former Pakistan cricket team captain loves peaceful Oman
Muscat: Former Pakistan cricket Team captain and veteran batter Syed Inzamam ul Haq was on a short trip to Muscat to take part in the Pakistan's Independence Day celebration organised by the Embassy of Pakistan at Inter City Hotel on Wednesday. Coming to Oman after a gap of almost 33 years, Inzamam was glad to see the city and many things almost in the same shape, as he saw way back in 1992-93. Even though this was a two-day trip, the former Pakistan team captain fell in instant love with the peaceful nature of the city and he decided that he will make another trip to the country. He said that he has heard about the natural beauty of the Sultanate of Oman, and desired to explore the entire country soon. When asked about the dismal state of Pakistan cricket, he said that while looking at the encounter against West Indies in Trinidad which they lost by 202 runs, the condition of this team doesn't look good. 'But it's good that younger people are getting an opportunity. They are a talented lot and can perform better in the future. What I feel today is that whenever a team is made, it's a combination of juniors and seniors. If you maintain a proper balance between these two, Insallah the performance of the team will improve day by day. 'The main problem with the players today is that they are lacking confidence. In cricket, even if a player is very talented, if he feels that after playing two or three matches, he will be thrown out, his performance will go down.' He said that there is no dearth of talent in the Pakistan team, they are only lacking confidence. Babar is also suffering from a similar problem, he said, adding when you play for very long, a bad patch will definitely come in your career. 'Babar is a world class player, he needs your backing. If you support him, he will bounce back to form soon and perform much better than in the past,' Inzamam concluded.
Muscat Daily
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Mango festival marks Pakistan's 79th Independence Day in Muscat
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – Embassy of Pakistan in Oman hosted a mango festival in Muscat on Wednesday to mark Pakistan's 79th Independence Day. It brought together a wide cross-section of guests, including dignitaries, diplomats and community members. Juma al Redha, former chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was the chief guest. Cricket legend Inzamam ul Haq attended as guest of honour alongside renowned Pakistani journalists Syed Talat Hussain and Asma Sherazi. Senior Omani dignitaries, ambassadors based in Muscat and a large gathering from the Pakistani community were also present. The event featured a film on mango cultivation and harvesting in Pakistan, and soulful flute renditions of popular national songs by local artists. On the occasion, H E Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Pakistan's Ambassador to Oman, said, 'August 14 is not only a day to celebrate our independence but also to thank our fellow countrymen. It is a time to honour the genius of our farmers, whose hard work produces the sweetest mangoes in the world.' He expressed hope that the festival would create wider recognition for Pakistani mangoes in Oman and help boost exports. Pakistan produces over 1.8mn tonnes of mangoes annually, much of which is exported worldwide.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Pakistan embassy celebrates 79th Independence Day in Muscat
Muscat: To celebrate 79th Independence Day of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan organized a flag hoisting ceremony in the Chancery, followed by an event in the Embassy to celebrate Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq. Legendary cricketer Inzamam ul Haq was the guest of honour at the ceremony. A large number of Pakistani community members attended the event. Messages of the President, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister were read out. A documentary on Marka-e-Haq was displayed. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naveed Safdar Bukhari, the Ambassador of Pakistan congratulated the Pakistani community on the Independence Day. He said that through out our history, the Pakistani nation has always succeeded in overcoming challenges against all odds. In fact, the word resilience defined the people of Pakistan. In recent years, this was evident from Pakistan's ability to successfully revive the economy and put it back on the path of growth. He said that while it was important to acknowledge areas that required improvement, it was equally important to be aware of our strengths and utilise them to chart a path to success. Paying glowing tribute to the Armed forces of Pakistan, the Ambassador said that the glorious victory against India in Operation Bunyan un Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq was a testament to the highest degree of professionalism of our armed forces. He congratulated the entire Pakistani nation on the victory and said that the entire nation stands behind our armed forces in defending sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. The Ambassador also praised the Pakistani-Omani diaspora for their extremely important role in building Pakistan's economy through remittances and investments and acting as a bridge between Pakistan and Oman.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Pakistan's 79th Independence Day celebrated with Mango Festival
MUSCAT: Pakistan Embassy, in collaboration with the Pakistani community in Oman, organised a Mango Festival to celebrate 79th Independence Day of Pakistan at Inter City Hotel Muscat. It was the first such festival after a gap of many years. His Excellency Juma Al Redha, former Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)was the Chief Guest. Legendary cricketer Syed Inzamam ul Haq and renowned Pakistani journalists Syed Talat Hussain and Asma Sherazi were the esteemed guests of honour. Welcoming the guests on the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, the Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Naveed Safdar Bukhari, said: 'We are honoured to host legendary cricketer Inzamam ul Haq at Pakistan House yesterday. We discussed with him avenues to promote cricket in Oman with collaboration of the Pakistani community. It is also an occasion to spread the sweetness of delicious Pakistani mangoes which are famous worldwide and exported to the United States and many Western countries. We also shared our fruits with the Omani community and others and had positive feedback. Pakistan produces many varieties of this fruit which is known as 'King of Fruits' in Pakistan.' The festival was attended by a large number of senior Omani dignitaries, Muscat-based ambassadors, members of diplomatic corps and a large number of Pakistani community members. The event featured a video depicting cultivation and harvesting of mangoes in Pakistan. It also featured flute performances of popular Pakistani national songs by local artist Farhan. The Pakistan Ambassador highlighted that 14th August 2025 was an occasion not only to celebrate our independence but also to thank Allah Almighty for gifting Pakistan with the most fertile land. This was also an occasion to celebrate the genius of our farmers whose hard work converts that gift into some of the most sought after agricultural products, especially the sweetest mangoes in the world. The Ambassador expressed the hope that the festival will pave the for introducing Pakistani mangoes to larger segments of Omani population and increasing exports of Pakistani mangos to Oman. Pakistani mangoes are eagerly sought after in Oman. There is growing international demand for naturally ripened, chemical-free fruit. With certification support and traceability solutions, mango farms in Pakistan are accessing premium retailers across Europe, East Asia, and North America.
