Opening ceremony of the 7th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development held at Mehran University

 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Hyderabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th February, 2025) The opening ceremony of the 7th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development organized by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, was held. Addressing the opening ceremony, Energy Sector Expert Engineer Irfan Ahmed said that an environmentally friendly energy transition is taking place, electricity is being generated from wind and solar energy, there are many wind power generation projects in Sindh and wind power is also cheap. He said that if the equipment is made in Pakistan, the cost of the projects will be reduced because at present most of the equipment is being purchased from abroad. He said that Pakistan has a lot of natural and natural sources and resources to generate environmentally friendly energy, but we are not using them properly. Engineer Irfan Ahmed said that due to the cost of buying equipment for wind power generation pr...

Quaid-e-Azam Games: PSB completes preparations for week-long sports events in Islamabad

 Saturday 7 December 2024

Islamabad (News International/ Pakistan News - 07th December, 2024) The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is all set to host the 2024 Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games. The week-long sporting event will be held from December 13 to 19 at the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, in which athletes from all over the country will participate. Teams from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Islamabad will participate in these games.


The aim of these games is to promote national unity and youth participation. The event will showcase talent from every corner of Pakistan and offer exciting competitions. A total of 15 sports will be included in the event, including athletics, badminton, boxing, football, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, squash, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling.


Male and female athletes will showcase their skills in individual and team events. Athletic events like 100m race, hurdles, relay and javelin throw will entertain the spectators, while team sports like football and hockey will present exciting matches. To appreciate the outstanding performance of the athletes, PSB has allocated a prize money of Rs 2 crore.

Individual gold medal winners will be given Rs 20,000, silver medalists Rs 15,000, and bronze medalists Rs 10,000. In team events, each athlete will be given Rs 15,000 for gold, Rs 10,000 for silver, and Rs 7,500 for bronze. In addition, the athletes will also be given trophies, medals and certificates worth Rs 4 million. Fairness and discipline will be ensured during the games.

Players under the age of 22 will be eligible to participate, provided they meet the regional representation criteria. Any violations, such as misconduct or doping, will result in penalties and disqualification. The competitions will be held under the supervision of technical experts in accordance with international standards but with some modifications as per local requirements. Fans will be provided with free entry passes to enjoy the event, which will be available at the Pakistan Sports Complex on a first-come, first-served basis.

The initiative aims to promote public participation and create an exciting atmosphere. The countdown has begun for the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2024, which will revive Pakistan’s sporting spirit and provide a platform for emerging talent. The event is a testament to the country’s illustrious sporting heritage and its commitment to encouraging young athletes.


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