Author: Sophia Siddiqui

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised the valuations of all six existing Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises to nearly three times their previous amounts while setting a base price of Rs1.30 billion per year for each of the two new teams. The move comes as part of the board’s strategy to attract international investors and expand the league to eight franchises. Also Read: Hamza Asif and Faiqa Riaz Shine at 35th National Games While the PCB has not made an official announcement, sources confirmed that the new valuations represent a substantial increase from the original figures. Unlike 2016, when…

At the 35th National Games, Pakistan witnessed two extraordinary sporting feats on Wednesday, highlighting the spirit and resilience of its athletes. The day’s glory was shared between 19-year-old swimmer Hamza Asif, who shattered a long-standing national record, and Olympian sprinter Faiqa Riaz, who claimed a historic third individual title. Also Read: Pakistan Falter After Strong Start in FIH Pro League Debut In the pool, the men’s 50m breaststroke final became the stage for a landmark achievement. Hamza, representing Wapda and training at the University of Tennessee, surged ahead of the competition, touching the wall first. When the digital clock flashed…

Pakistan entered their FIH Pro League debut with confidence and heart, matching the Netherlands stride for stride in the opening half at the Santiago del Estero Hockey Club in Argentina. Their early momentum, however, was undone by a painful third-quarter collapse that allowed the Dutch to surge ahead and finish with a commanding 5–2 victory. Also Read: A Day of Heat, Heart, and Heroics at the National Games Pakistan made a dream start. Hannan Shahid cut through the Dutch defence with flair, driving in from the left and smashing his shot past goalkeeper Mauritz Visser to give the Greenshirts a…

The winter calendar said December, but the sun told a different story. Its fierce, summer-like glare beat down on the athletics arena at the National Games on Tuesday, turning the field into a cauldron, yet nothing could dim the resolve of the athletes chasing national pride. Also Read: Nine-Year-Old Kainat Khalil Stuns at 35th National Games Across the open field, the action never paused. One corner saw discus slicing through the air. Another had hurdlers tuning their rhythm stride by stride. On the track, competitors stretched and bounced lightly on their feet, their shadows short under the burning noon light.…

On a scorching day at the 35th National Games, amidst fainting veterans and relentless heat, nine-year-old Kainat Khalil from Sindh turned heads and rewrote the definition of endurance. The women’s 10,000-metre race was not for the faint-hearted: athletes wilted under the December sun, some collapsing and requiring medical attention, while the sweltering heat transformed the track into a relentless adversary. Also Read: Arshad Nadeem Shines Again, Inspires Pakistan’s Sporting Future While veterans struggled merely to finish, Kainat ran with a rhythm that seemed impossible for her age. The young athlete’s determination and composure stood out as she navigated each lap…

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s Olympic javelin sensation, returned home to a hero’s welcome in Karachi, reigniting the nation’s sporting passion. The Olympic champion, who made history in Paris, was greeted by throngs of fans eager for selfies and autographs, highlighting his status not just as an athlete, but as a national icon. From young schoolchildren to seasoned officials, everyone sought to capture a moment with the man who had ended Pakistan’s long Olympic medal drought. Also Read: Lando Norris Clinches First Formula One World Championship, Ends Verstappen’s Reign Competing on home soil for the first time since his Paris triumph, Arshad’s…

Lando Norris broke down in tears of joy and relief after winning his first Formula One World Championship, ending Max Verstappen’s four-year dominance with a tense third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull’s Verstappen, despite claiming victory in the season finale and achieving the most wins of the year with eight, fell short in points as Norris secured the championship with 423 points. Verstappen finished on 421, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri third at 410 points. Also Read: Pakistan National Games Basketball Overcomes Venue Crisis as Army Outclasses Sindh in Front of a Packed Crowd…

Just days before the National Games basketball competition was scheduled to begin, the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) was hit with a major setback: the venue they were promised was suddenly unavailable. With teams already arriving and no court to play on, the entire event faced uncertainty. PBBF secretary Yaqoob Qadri shared that arrangements had to be made within 48 hours, hinting that certain elements were working against the event. Also Read: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Draw Set: Hosts Mexico, USA, and Canada Open Tournament But when the Army-Sindh matchup tipped off at a packed North Nazimabad Gymkhana on…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, will kick off on June 11 with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the historic Azteca Stadium — the venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals. Following the opener, South Korea will face a playoff winner. Also Read: Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize Amid 2026 World Cup Draw South Africa make their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they drew with Mexico in the opening game but failed to progress to the knockout stage. The following day, fellow hosts the United States…

US President Donald Trump was awarded FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw at Washington’s Kennedy Center, even though he initially stated he was not attending to receive any awards. The prize recognizes individuals “who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace,” and FIFA highlighted Trump’s efforts in promoting dialogue and de-escalation in global hotspots. Also Read: SAFF Women’s Club Championship Kicks Off in Nepal The high-profile event drew international media attention, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum present, but Trump dominated the proceedings. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed “Nessun Dorma”…