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June 12, 2025

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Punjab Gears Up for Grand Summer Games

Lahore, the vibrant capital of Punjab, is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the Chief Minister Punjab Inter Division Summer Games, commencing today. This significant sporting event will bring together an impressive contingent of 700 male and female athletes from across various divisions, all converging in the city to compete in a spirit of camaraderie and fierce competition. The games are poised to be a major highlight on Punjab's sports calendar, underscoring the province's commitment to fostering athletic talent and promoting healthy activities among its youth. The organization of such a large-scale event, especially amidst the prevailing hot weather...
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June 11, 2025

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Pakistan Boosts Sports Infrastructure with Rs1.1 Billion Allocation for 2025-26 PSDP

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing Pakistan's sports landscape by allocating a significant Rs1.1 billion towards sports infrastructure development within the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. This investment aims to bolster existing facilities and introduce new, state-of-the-art complexes to nurture athletic talent across the nation. Among the new initiatives, a flagship project stands out: the establishment of the Arshad Nadeem/Shehbaz Sharif High Performance Sports Academy at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. Named in honour of Pakistan's javelin throw sensation Arshad Nadeem and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, this academy is envisioned...
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June 11, 2025

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Fading Asian Cup Hopes for Pakistan as Myanmar Clinch Victory

YANGON: Pakistan's ambition to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup suffered another significant blow on Tuesday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Myanmar at the Thuwunna Stadium. This result leaves Stephen Constantine's side without a win or a point after two matches in Group ‘L’ of the final qualifying round, pushing them further from their ultimate goal. The loss sets up a challenging double-header against Afghanistan in October. Afghanistan, who were due to play Syria later on Tuesday, will undoubtedly be encouraged by Pakistan's lackluster performance, particularly a toothless first half against Myanmar. Pakistan skipper Abdullah Iqbal expressed profound...
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June 10, 2025

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World Test Championship Final Faces Format Fury Amidst Lord's Showdown

LONDON: The cricketing world's gaze turns to Lord's this Wednesday as reigning champions Australia prepare to take on South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. However, the much-anticipated showdown is overshadowed by a growing chorus of criticism regarding the competition's controversial format. Cricket's venerable 'bible', Wisden, minced no words in its recent assessment. Editor Lawrence Booth, in this year’s edition, starkly labeled the WTC a "shambles masquerading as a showpiece." Echoing this sentiment, former England captain Michael Atherton conceded that "everyone knows the WTC in its present guise is flawed." A fundamental flaw highlighted by critics is the absence of...
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June 10, 2025

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Pakistan's Economic Survey Spotlights Women's Empowerment Efforts

The Economic Survey 2024-25 sheds light on Pakistan's concerted efforts towards women's empowerment, recognizing their pivotal role in the nation's socio-economic development. The survey underscores a multi-faceted approach, addressing various aspects from sports and financial autonomy to digital inclusion and social safety nets, all aimed at fostering a more prosperous and inclusive society. A significant highlight from the survey is the focus on integrating women into sports. Under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, an impressive 250 women have been registered for boxing training, alongside 2,731 for cricket, for activities in FY2025. This initiative extends to encouraging young female athletes to register...
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June 6, 2025

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Sabalenka and Gauff Set for Blockbuster French Open Final

Aryna Sabalenka delivered a stunning performance on Thursday to end Iga Swiatek’s dominant reign at Roland Garros and secure a place in her first-ever French Open final. The world number three defeated Swiatek 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-0 in a match that marked the end of the Pole’s 26-match win streak in Paris. Swiatek, a three-time French Open champion, was bidding to become the first woman in over a century to win four consecutive titles at Roland Garros. But Sabalenka, known for her aggressive baseline game, held her nerve in the first-set tiebreak and then rebounded after losing the second set to...
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