At least two young men were killed and three other children were injured when a clash erupted in a football ground in the Swabi district on Tuesday.
According to the police, a tragic incident of firing took place at a football ground in Kunda, under the limits of Chhota Lahore police station, over a dispute over Mastorat. According to the police, two people, including a child passerby, were killed as a result of the firing, while three innocent children were injured.
After the incident, panic spread in the area, while the injured children were shifted to BMC (Bacha Khan Medical Complex) for immediate medical attention.
The police have registered a case of the incident and have started a search for the accused and a further investigation.
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Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has pulled out of this month’s Diamond League event in Poland.
His exit comes due to ongoing fitness issues related to a serious leg muscle injury. According to sources, his doctors have advised against participation to avoid further complications. The decision is based on his incomplete recovery and the risks of returning to competition too soon. Arshad remains under medical supervision in England.
Currently, Arshad is undergoing rehab under Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa’s care in the UK. While he has started light-weight training, full recovery is still pending. Dr. Bajwa stated that Arshad’s injury is significant and needs cautious handling. Due to this, competing at high intensity is unsafe at the moment. Officials say his participation in the upcoming World Athletics Championship also depends on his fitness.
The setback is a blow for fans who hoped to see him back in top action. Arshad had recently won gold at the Asian Athletics Championship in April. His consistent performance has made him a national icon in javelin throwing. However, injuries have repeatedly threatened his ability to stay in form. This time, doctors are being extra careful to ensure full recovery.
Despite the injury, signs of improvement are visible in his rehab progress. He has begun putting weight on his injured leg and resumed mild training. These early steps give hope for a timely return to international competition. But his medical team insists there’s no room for shortcuts or rushed decisions.
