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  • June 27, 2025

    Rana Sanaullah Calls for Reforms in Sports Federations, Honours Medal-Winning Athletes

    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 five...

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  • June 26, 2025

    Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman Reach Asian Doubles Squash Final After Beating Malaysia

    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 the highly...

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  • June 26, 2025

    Pakistan to Tour Bangladesh for T20I Series Ahead of 2026 World Cup

    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 Cricket...

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  • June 25, 2025

    Rabel Sadozai Named Sustainability Leader of the Year at Women Leading Change Awards 2025

    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 pleased to...

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  • June 25, 2025

    Pakistan Crushes Qatar to Enter AVC Nations Cup Final

    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 Fahad Raza were...

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  • June 24, 2025

    Silver at FIH Nations Cup Signals Hopeful Turn for Pakistan Hockey

    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 final on...

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