A group of youngsters playing volleyball at roadside greenbelt in Federal Capital
People filling their pots with clean drinking water from water filtration plant at Latifabad
A view of open sewerage manhole on the road at Bhitai Hospital Road may cause any mishap and needs the attention of concerned authorities
Farmers busy in preparing their field in traditional way for next crop in the outskirts of city
Ex-Senator Saif Magsi calls on prime minister
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Former Senator Saif Magsi on Wednesday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here.
Saif Magsi congratulated the prime minister on assuming the office and expressed good wishes.
The prime minister thanked Saif Magsi for the wishes.
A vendor on the way along with his bicycle loaded with wooden base stand for refrigerator and birds nest in Federal Capital
A vendor displaying fresh dates to attract the customers at his roadside setup in Federal Capital
Labourers busy in painting overhead bridge at Islamabad Expressway in Federal Capital
Pak tennis sensation Huzaifa shines in USA
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Pakistan’s tennis sensation Huzaifa Abdul Rehman continues shining at the international level as he has annexed another title in Florida, US.
The 20-year-old, outwitted his rivals in the quarterfinal and semifinal before getting a walkover in the final, according to information received here on Tuesday.
The Smackdown Sarasota $6,000 event was held at Palm Aire Country Club.
This is Huzaifa’s third title in his recent outings.
In the round of 16, Huzaifa defeated USA’s L. Conner in a one-sided affair 6-0, 6-0. In the quarterfinal, he edged passed USA’s R. Olsen 6-2, 6-2.
In the semifinal, he overpowered H. Fidler of Aruba 6-1, 6-3.
In the final, he got a walkover against Germany’s Flix Felann as he remained unable to appear in the match.
Huzaifa, who is training at Florida’s Next Generation Tennis Academy told APP on the phone that the win had given him confidence.
“My aim is to play in the Grand Slam events. Each win is leading me towards my ultimate destination.
I’ve set a target for myself. But I know I’ll have to move step by step as there are no shortcuts.
“First, I am aiming to appear in the ATP Challenger Tour to move into 1,000 rankings in a year.
Then I’ll be trying to join the list of top 500 players in the next two years.
Finally, of course, I will be trying to break into the top 200 to be able to contest in Grand Slam tournaments,” he added.
Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed pays farewell call on President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Secretary of Foreign Affairs Dr Asad Majeed Khan on Wednesday paid a farewell call on President Dr Arif Alvi here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The president congratulated Dr Asad Majeed Khan on the successful completion of his term as the 31st foreign secretary.
He appreciated the services of the outgoing foreign secretary for promoting Pakistan’s stance on different matters.
President Alvi also lauded the foreign secretary’s professional competence and initiatives on the diplomatic fronts.
He also expressed good wishes for Dr Asad Majeed Khan for his post-retirement life.