Author: The Team PK

In a significant political upheaval for Spain, former high-ranking Socialist party official Santos Cerdan was detained on Monday in connection with a widening corruption investigation. The case, centered on alleged kickbacks for public contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic, has emerged as the most serious crisis facing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez since he took office in 2018. Cerdan, who recently stepped down as the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party’s (PSOE) organization secretary — effectively the third-most powerful position in the ruling party — is accused of corruption, money laundering, and criminal association. According to judicial sources, the Supreme Court judge overseeing the…

The Green Shirts wasted no time in asserting control, taking a commanding 23-2 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, their relentless attack had pushed the score to 45-3. In the third quarter, Pakistan stretched the gap even further to 70-4, eventually finishing with a dominant 91-6 win — the highest score of Pool B so far. Standout players from the match included Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Haleema, Sarina Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed, Amani, Parisa, Sumayya Ahmed, and Alina — all of whom were recognized for their remarkable performances. This victory places Pakistan at the top of Pool…

Starting from pole position, Norris fought off a strong challenge from teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense early-race battle and maintained his lead despite relentless pressure until the checkered flag. The Briton’s third victory of the season closed the championship gap to Piastri from 22 to just 15 points after 11 of 24 rounds. Piastri, who started second, briefly took the lead on lap 11 in an aggressive but fair duel before Norris retook it immediately. Another bold move on lap 20 from the Australian, which saw him lock up and nearly collide with Norris, had the McLaren pit wall…

COLOMBO: Pakistan’s journey in the singles category of the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship ended with a bronze medal after Mohammad Asif lost 2-5 to Malaysia’s Thor Chun Leong in a gritty semi-final battle on Wednesday. The 42-year-old cueist gave a commendable performance throughout the tournament but couldn’t find the consistency required in the semi-final clash. Asif began on the back foot as Leong dominated the opening frame 39-5. He fought back with a break of 35 to equalize, but the Malaysian player quickly regained control, winning three frames in a row — 41-0, 62(35)-0, and 43(35)-1 — to take a…

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter-provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, has emphasized the urgent need for structural reforms in Pakistan’s sports federations, criticizing them as “parking spaces for retired individuals.” His remarks came during a cash award ceremony hosted by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in the capital, where the government disbursed Rs8.2 million among 36 international medal-winning athletes. “A country of 250 million with just one Olympic gold in individual sports is a wake-up call,” said Sanaullah, referencing javelin star Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal win in Paris. “We need to bring in fresh leadership every three to…

Top-seeded Pakistani squash players Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman delivered a thrilling performance to secure a place in the men’s final of the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championship, defeating hosts Malaysia 2-1 in a tense semi-final match held Wednesday at Jalan Stadium, Sarawak. The Malaysian team, consisting of Duncan Lee and Syafiq Kamal, drew first blood by narrowly taking the opening set 11-10. However, the Pakistani duo staged a brilliant comeback, showcasing their resilience and strategic gameplay to clinch the next two sets 11-9, sealing victory in an intense 69-minute encounter. Iqbal and Zaman will now face arch-rivals India in…

LAHORE – The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will tour Bangladesh in July 2025 for a three-match T20I series, marking a key step in their build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the tour as part of a reciprocal agreement after Pakistan hosted Bangladesh earlier this year in Lahore, where the home side won all three T20Is. According to the official PCB statement, the team will arrive in Dhaka on July 16, with the three T20 Internationals scheduled for July 20, 22, and 24. All matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National…

LAHORE / HONG KONG: In a effective gesture to Pakistan’s advance in economical agribusiness, Rabel Sadozai, Chief of Promoting and Deals at Fatima Fertilizer, has been granted Maintainability Pioneer of the Year at the Ladies Driving Alter Grants Asia-Pacific 2025, held in Hong Kong. This prestigious respect celebrates female trailblazers driving transformative alter over the locale and Sadozai’s win may be a point of interest acknowledgment for Pakistan. This isn’t fair a individual turning point, but a minute for Pakistan to shine, Sadozai said amid her acknowledgment discourse. Sustainability is the spine of our mission at Fatima Fertilizer and we’re…

LAHORE: Pakistan national volleyball group conveyed a faultless execution on Monday, overcoming Qatar in straight sets to book their put within the AVC Countries Container 2024 last in Manama, Bahrain. The 3-0 triumph (25-22, 25-22, 25-21) was more than fair a elimination round triumph it was a explanation. The win served as sweet exact retribution against the same side that denied them the title in final year’s AVC Challenge Glass final. According to a press discharge by the Pakistan Volleyball Alliance, the group appeared momentous dominance and control, keeping up a firm grasp on all three sets in spite of Qatar’s decided resistance. Key players Murad Jahan, Usman Faryad Ali, Murad Khan, and…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s silver medal finish at the FIH Nations Cup 2024 may not have ended with gold, but it marks a crucial turning point in the country’s long-stalled hockey journey. After returning from Kuala Lumpur, team captain Ammad Butt called the team’s first major final in over a decade “a milestone, not a defeat.” Pakistan’s last appearance in a major final was back in 2014 at the Champions Trophy, making this run to the final — though ending in a 6–2 defeat to New Zealand — a significant moment for national hockey. “It’s been 11 years since we played a…