Author: Sophia Siddiqui

In the first Test match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan declared their first innings at 448/6, thanks to remarkable centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. After Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl, Pakistan faced early struggles, losing three wickets within the first 10 overs. Abdullah Shafique (2), Shan Masood (6), and Babar Azam (0) were quickly dismissed by Bangladesh’s pace attack. However, Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel steadied the innings with a crucial 98-run partnership, with Saim scoring 56 off 98 balls. Shakeel went on to score 141 off 261 balls, including nine fours, before being dismissed…

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s 39-year-old football superstar and five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has launched his YouTube channel. The channel attracting over a million subscribers within the first 90 minutes, which let international record. Ronaldo, who currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for more than two decades, shared the news on his social media accounts, urging fans to “SIUUUbscribe.” Within hours of posting his first video, his subscriber count soared to 1.69 million. He boasts an impressive social media presence with 112.5 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), 170 million on Facebook,…

Renowned Olympian and record-holder Arshad Nadeem, who recently secured Pakistan’s first-ever Gold Medal in a singles event and set a new Olympic record, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza lauded Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement, recognizing his relentless dedication and hard work in the field of sports. According to press release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) he praised Nadeem’s efforts for bringing pride to the nation and setting a new benchmark in Pakistan’s sports history. The Chairman JCSC also extended his…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the Bangladesh men’s cricket team will arrive earlier than scheduled in Pakistan to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series, set to begin on August 21. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), will be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi from August 21-25 and August 30-September 3, respectively. Initially planned to arrive on August 17 in Islamabad, the Bangladesh team will now land in Lahore on the morning of August 13. Bangladesh will train at the Gaddafi Stadium from August 14-16 before traveling to Islamabad on August 17. There,…

“When I threw the javelin, I got the feel of it leaving my hand and sensed it could be an Olympic record,” said the 27-year-old Arshad Nadeem. Before Arshad’s remarkable victory, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics.  Arshad Nadeem’s Records in Olympic Final – First ever individual gold medal in Olympics for Pakistan. – First ever medal in athletics in Olympics for Pakistan. – First gold in Olympics in any discipline in the last 40 years for Pakistan. – Sets new Olympic record for longest throw of 92.97m. Pakistan’s Previous Records: All of Pakistan’s previous…

Sri Lanka has achieved a historic victory in cricket by winning their first bilateral one-day international (ODI) series against India in 27 years. In the third and decisive match held in Colombo, Sri Lanka secured a commanding 110-run win, marking a 2-0 series triumph. Key highlights from the match: – **Avishka Fernando’s Contribution:** Opener Avishka Fernando played a pivotal role, scoring 96 runs, helping Sri Lanka post a total of 248-7. – **Dunith Wellalage’s Performance:** Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage was instrumental in dismantling India’s batting lineup, taking 5 wickets for 27 runs, which led to India being bowled out for…

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, whose inclusion at the Paris Olympics has sparked controversy after she was reported to have failed a gender test last year, won her first bout of the Games in the women’s division. Lin – like Algerian Imane Khelif, who progressed on Thursday – was banned by the International Boxing Association (IBA) but has been allowed to compete at the Olympics, which are run by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The 28-year-old entered the arena to cheers, which were followed by some boos, before beating Sitora Turdibekova in the 57kg category. The pair shook hands briefly after…

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez made headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a remarkable personal achievement: competing in the women’s individual sabre competition while seven months pregnant. Hafez triumphed over the USA’s Elizabeth Tartakovsky in the first round before being eliminated by Jeon Hayoung of South Korea. In a touching Instagram post, the 26-year-old athlete revealed her pregnancy, declaring: “7 MONTHS PREGNANT OLYMPIAN!” She shared that the experience of competing while pregnant presented both physical and emotional challenges. Despite the difficulties, Hafez expressed immense pride in reaching the round of 16. She reflected on the unique experience, saying, “What appears…

The Pakistan U18 volleyball team continued their impressive run at the Asia U18 Volleyball Championship 2024, securing their fourth consecutive win with a 3-1 triumph over Chinese Taipei in their first Super Eight match on Thursday. This victory significantly enhances Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semifinals. Having dominated the group stage with three straight wins, Pakistan was drawn into a challenging Super Eight group featuring Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Korea. In a captivating match to start the Super Eight stage, Pakistan displayed remarkable skill and composure, winning with set scores of 25-20, 24-26, 25-18, and 25-23. Key performances from Mehd…

In a significant blow to Inter Miami and Major League Soccer (MLS) fans, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will not participate in the upcoming MLS match due to injuries. This announcement was confirmed by both the league and Inter Miami in a recent statement. This is very disheartening news for the followers and fans of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez  According to a new MLS roster for the game against the Mexican Football All-Stars in Columbus, Ohio, notably excluded Messi and Suarez. Messi is still recovering from a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final against Colombia, which kept…