Day: June 19, 2023

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Muhammad is The Most Popular First Name in the World

A recent study has revealed that Mohammed is the most popular first name in the world, with an estimated 133,349,300 people bearing the name. Maria comes in second place with 61,134,526 people, followed by Nushi with 55,898,624.

The study comes from the Global Index Twitter account, which focuses on economics, art and culture, science, technology, sports, travel, politics, and military affairs globally.

Other popular names on the list include Jose, Wei, Ahmed, Yan, Ali, John, and David. The study also showed that Li, Abdul, Ana, Ying, and Michael are among the top 15 most popular first names in the world.

The popularity of these names can be attributed to cultural traditions, religious affiliations, historical influences, and linguistic preferences. Additionally, the popularity of the name Muhammad further supports the notion of Islam being the fastest-growing religion in the world.

It is important to note that Muslims have the youngest median age (24 in 2015) of all major religious groups, more than seven years younger than the median age of non-Muslims (32).

Source: Pro Pakistani

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IESCO Goes After Electricity Defaulters in Islamabad

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has initiated a campaign to recover outstanding electricity dues, resulting in the recovery of Rs 82.5 million from defaulters in a single day.

As part of the campaign, 287 connections have been disconnected due to non-payment.

Dr. Muhammad Amjid Khan, the Chief Executive of IESCO, emphasized that the government of Pakistan has issued special directives to prioritize the recovery of outstanding electricity dues from defaulters.

In line with these directives, IESCO is conducting a comprehensive and non-discriminatory campaign in its region.

During the campaign on June 17, 2023, IESCO field formations successfully recovered Rs 82.5 million from 6,281 electricity defaulters.

Additionally, due to non-payment of approximately Rs 10 million, 287 connections have been disconnected.

IESCO’s Chief Executive highlighted the importance of the timely collection of electricity bills as a crucial responsibility of the field formations.

Any delays or omissions in this regard are considered unacceptable. He urged IESCO customers to pay their electricity dues promptly.

Timely payment of bills not only ensures uninterrupted power supply but also facilitates the timely completion of ongoing system upgradation projects.

Dr. Khan encouraged customers to obtain duplicate bills from various sources such as the IESCO website (www.iesco.com.pk), the IESCO Digital App (IESCO Light), the relevant Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) or Revenue Office, or the nearest Customer Service Centers in the case they do not receive their bills.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Javed Miandad Suggests PCB Not to Play World Cup in India

Former captain, Javed Miandad, has rated the current Pakistan cricket team higher than the Indian side, stating that the national players surpass their Indian counterparts.

In a media interaction in Karachi, Miandad recalled the historic India-Pakistan cricket series in the past, which served as a unifying force between the neighboring nations.

Miandad emphasized the significance of sports in fostering relationships and expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, particularly referencing the policies of Modi.

“If it was me, I would say get lost. We are better than them. Our cricket is better than them. We are producing talents that are making their name in the entire world,” he said.

The 66-year-old cricketer also launched a strong attack on Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, predicting that he would eventually face the anger of his own countrymen.

He expressed his discontent and proposed that the national team should refrain from playing cricket matches in India until the Indian team reciprocates by visiting Pakistan.

“We should not be concerned about them. Instead, we should celebrate our own achievements and the exceptional talents emerging from our nation,” he concluded.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan is scheduled to tour India for the upcoming 50-over World Cup 2023, set to take place in October-November this year.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Mohammad Haris Wants to Follow Rishabh Pant and Adam Gilchrist

Wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Haris, has expressed his desire to excel in all three formats of the game, drawing inspiration from the likes of Rishabh Pant and Adam Gilchrist.

The right-handed batter, who has represented Pakistan in five ODIs and nine T20Is so far, emphasized the significance of patience and the need to improve his ground shots.

Recognizing the importance of expanding his skillset and intention beyond boundary-hitting, Haris revealed his focus on incorporating singles and doubles into his repertoire.

“While I can hit fours and sixes, I also need to add singles and doubles to my game. I am actively working on improving my ground shots,” shared Mohammad Haris.

Haris acknowledged the fierce competition for the wicket-keeper position within the Pakistan team and commended Mohammad Rizwan, the current first-choice wicket-keeper.

Expressing his ambition to contribute primarily as a batter, the Peshawar-born cricketer, expressed his determination to enhance his fielding skills.

The 22-year-old batter also expressed gratitude towards Mohammad Rizwan for the opportunities provided during their time playing together for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa team.

Answering a question regarding national fast bowlers, Haris said that the team possesses a quality bowling department that has played a vital role in recent victories.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Amir Muqam terms artists valuable asset of country

Advisor to Prime Minister on National Heritage and Culture Division Engineer Amir Muqam has termed artists as the valuable asset of country because they play an important role in the projection of positive image of country.

He was addressing the concluding ceremony of the cultural festival at Lok Virsa in Islamabad on Monday.

Highlighting the benefits of such festivals, he said that such events prove beneficial to establish linkage among the people living in different parts of country.

He further said that such events also provide a forum to project the culture and traditions of various parts of country under one roof.

Engineer Amir Muqam also distributed shields and awards among the artists of the fair.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Hazara Quetta FC wins Men’s National Futsal Cup Phase-II

Hazara Quetta FC has defeated Great Hazara FC by 2-1 in the men's final to win the National Futsal Cup Phase-II at Aghil Futsal Arena, Quetta.

While in the men's third-fourth position match, Balochistan Education Board outsmarted Buitems FC by 5-1 to claim the third position.

Meanwhile, the women's final was won by Hazara Quetta Academy, who outpaced Hazara Club by 3-0.

The third position was clinched by Balochistan Women's Academy as they defeated Hazara United by 2-1.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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