Pakistan's athlete Muhammad Yasir has secured a silver medal in Javelin throw in the 2nd Asian Throwing Championship held in South Korea. Yasir threw an impressive 78.10 meters, finishing second behind Sri Lanka's top player Ramesh Tharanga, who achieved a throw of 85.45 meters. Source: Radio Pakistan
Death anniversary of Sain Akhtar Hussain observed
The 37th death anniversary of renowned folk singer Sain Akhtar Hussain was observed today. He was born in Amritsar in 1920. Sain Akhtar Hussain was a folk singer and mostly sang Kafies and other folk songs on Urs ceremonies of holy Saints. He also performed in film industry, Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television. He was also decorated with the Pride of Performance Award. Sain Akhtar Hussain died on this day in 1987 in Lahore. Source: Radio Pakistan