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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Arshad Nadeem qualifies for Asian Athletics final with 86.34m javelin throw
Arshad Nadeem has achieved extraordinary feats in javelin throw at both national and international level. PHOTO: AFP Listen to article Pakistan's Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem has once again proven his dominance in the field by securing a spot in the final of the men's javelin throw at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships with a stunning 86.34-metre throw on his very first attempt according to private news channel sources. Competing in Group A during the qualification round, Nadeem's powerful throw immediately placed him at the top of the leaderboard and confirmed his qualification for the final, scheduled for May 31 at 1.10pm Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). This marks his first major international appearance since his record-breaking 92.97m gold medal throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read: India blocks Olympian Arshad Nadeem's Instagram Joining him in the final is fellow Pakistani javelin thrower Yasir Sultan, who qualified from Group B with a respectable 76.7m effort. The duo is part of a compact five-member Pakistani athletics squad currently competing in Gumi, South Korea. Nadeem, who was recently honoured with the Best Asian Athlete Award by the Asian Athletics Association, is aiming to add another gold medal to his growing collection, which includes titles from the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and other regional competitions. Video: Arshad Nadeem's monstrous throw of 86.34m in his very first attempt today. He reaches the final of Asian Athletics Championships 2025. Alhamdullilah 🇵🇰❤️❤️ This is his first throw since winning the Olympic Gold in Paris with a record-breaking 92.97m attempt 🥇⭐ — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 30, 2025 This throw reinforces his status as one of Asia's premier track and field athletes and a strong medal contender. Pakistan's Athletics Federation expressed confidence in the squad, emphasising their ambition not only to compete but to win. Read More: Arshad eyes 100m barrier at Asian C'ship "This is the first major event after the Olympics, and I've been working hard for the past five months," Nadeem had said earlier. "I do not compete with anyone else — my competition is with Arshad Nadeem himself." Previously, Nadeem was named the Best Asian Athlete by Asian Athletics, which recognized his remarkable achievements on the continental stage. The 2025 Asian Athletics Championships feature over 2,000 athletes from 43 countries. With Pakistan's most decorated athlete in peak form, national hopes are high for another podium finish. Nadeem will head to England after this championship to begin preparations for the World Athletics Championships in September.
Time Out Dubai
08-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
flydubai launches new daily route to Peshawar
flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to one of the biggest cities in South Asia. Starting from Thursday May 15, the Dubai-based carrier will operate a daily service to Peshawar in Pakistan. Flights to Bacha Khan International Airport will take off from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. The new route from DXB allows travellers from the UAE and the rest of the GCC more options when flying to Pakistan. Since 2010, when the carrier launched its first flights to Karachi, it has expanded its network in Pakistan to include Faisalabad, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Quetta and Sialkot. You may like: New flydubai flights from Dubai for 2025 (Credit: flydubai) flydubai flights to Bacha Khan International Airport will leave DXB daily at 8.55pm GST with an arrival time of 1.05am Pakistan Standard Time. And return flights will take off from Peshawar at 2.05am Pakistan Standard Time and arrive at Dubai International Airport at 4.15am. Return business class fares from DXB to PEW start from Dhs5,270 and economy class Lite fares start from Dhs1,300. Return business class fares from PEW to DXB start from around Dhs5,110 and economy class lite fares start from around Dhs1,371. Located in northwestern Pakistan, Peshawar has a rich history that makes it one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Peshawar dates back all the way to 39 BCE and it's the oldest city in Pakistan. Walk around the Masjid Mahabat Khan Mosque, which was built in 1630, and head indoors for a look at a lovely tiled interior. The city is also great if you like to shop. Things to buy include semi-precious stones, carpets and honey. Peshawar features cultural landmarks like the historic Bala Hisar Fort and the Qissa Khwani Bazaar, which once served as a gathering place for traders and poets. Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list 50 free things to do in Dubai Feeling the pinch? Enter free things to do Here's how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Early bird dinners, lunch specials and more
Arab News
12-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes northern Pakistan with no reports of casualties or damage
ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake struck northern Pakistan on Saturday, briefly shaking buildings in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and prompting residents to step outside. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. 'An earthquake originated on 12-04-2025 at 12:31 PST [Pakistan Standard Time],' confirmed the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) shortly after the tremors, adding that its magnitude was 5.5 on the Richter scale. The PMD said the quake's epicenter was located 60 kilometers northwest of Rawalpindi at a depth of 12 kilometers. Pakistan sits on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates and is prone to seismic activity. The country's northern and western regions are home to mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram. Pakistan also has some of the world's tallest peaks, including K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. Among the most devastating earthquakes in Pakistan's history was the 2005 Kashmir quake, which measured 7.6 in magnitude and killed more than 86,000 people. In 2013, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Balochistan, killing over 800 people and flattening entire villages.
Arab News
12-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes northern Pakistan, with no reports of casualties or damage
ISLAMABAD: A moderate earthquake struck northern Pakistan on Saturday, briefly shaking buildings in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and prompting residents to step outside. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. 'An earthquake originated on 12-04-2025 at 12:31 PST [Pakistan Standard Time],' confirmed the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) shortly after the tremors, adding that its magnitude was 5.5 on the Richter scale. The PMD said the quake's epicenter was located 60 kilometers northwest of Rawalpindi at a depth of 12 kilometers. Pakistan sits on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates and is prone to seismic activity. The country's northern and western regions are home to mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakoram. Pakistan also has some of the world's tallest peaks, including K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. Among the most devastating earthquakes in Pakistan's history was the 2005 Kashmir quake, which measured 7.6 in magnitude and killed more than 86,000 people. In 2013, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Balochistan, killing over 800 people and flattening entire villages.
Express Tribune
29-03-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
First solar eclipse of 2025 to occur today
Listen to article The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur today, Saturday, though it will not be visible from Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The eclipse will begin at 1:51pm Pakistan Standard Time and is expected to conclude at 5:44pm, the department said in a statement. However, the event will only be observable in certain parts of the world. Viewers in Europe, West Africa, North America, and the Atlantic region will have a chance to witness the eclipse in varying degrees, depending on their location. This celestial event marks the first solar eclipse of the year and has generated interest among astronomers and space enthusiasts across the globe. The second solar eclipse of the year is set to take place on the night between September 21 and 22. Like the first, this eclipse will also be partial. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking sunlight, according to the BBC. The extent to which the Sun is covered determines the type of eclipse visible. Observers are reminded to take proper safety measures when viewing such astronomical events. Looking directly at the Sun without protection, even during a partial eclipse, can lead to serious eye injuries, including permanent blindness. To safely observe the eclipse, specially designed solar viewing glasses should be used. These glasses block harmful ultraviolet rays and reduce the Sun's brightness to safe levels.
