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Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan to feature in National Games javelin event

Pakistan’s leading javelin stars Arshad Nadeem and Mohammad Yasir Sultan are poised to headline the athletics contests at the upcoming National Games, with both...

Saim Ayub reclaims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has regained the No. 1 position in the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings, surpassing Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza as the International Cricket Council...

Spain women clinch Nations League Title with 3-0 victory over Germany

Spain’s women’s football team lifted the Women’s Nations League title after a commanding 3-0 win over Germany in the second leg of the final...

Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed manager of Pakistan U19 team

Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the manager and mentor of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming ACC...

Pakistan squad announced for Pro Hockey League opener

Pakistan’s national hockey team has finalized its squad and officials for the first stage of the FIH Pro Hockey League. The team is scheduled...

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for T20 series ahead of 2026 World Cup

Pakistan’s national cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match Twenty20 series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. The matches are...

PSL to host London roadshow, attracts global investors

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to host a high-profile roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, aiming to showcase the...

Eleven Pakistani cricketers drafted for BPL 2025-26

Eleven Pakistani cricketers have secured places with various teams for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26, set to start on December 26. The...

Pakistan hockey to play World Cup qualifying matches in Egypt

The Pakistan hockey team will play its World Cup qualifying round matches in Egypt, officials confirmed. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has assigned Egypt...

Pakistan hockey team departs for Argentina ahead of Pro League

The Pakistan hockey team is set to depart for Argentina tonight to participate in the Hockey Pro League, officials confirmed. Ahead of their departure,...

Babar Azam breaks fielding records, surpasses Shahid Afridi in international catches

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has added another milestone to his illustrious career by surpassing Shahid Afridi as one of Pakistan’s top catchers in...

Pakistan wins three bronze medals at World Fitness & Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan achieved notable success at the World Fitness Challenge and Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia, with three athletes from the Pakistan Army securing bronze...

Pakistan U17 team records historic 11–0 win against Guam in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Pakistan’s Under-17 football team delivered a landmark performance in the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, overpowering Guam 11–0 in a one-sided match held in...

Pakistani-origin boxers dominate third day of International Championship

On the third day of the Second International Boxing Championship, Pakistan-origin British boxer Sahir Iqbal secured a victory by knockout in the first fight...

Iran to boycott FIFA World Cup draw in Washington over US visa denial

Iran has announced it will boycott next week’s FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington after the United States reportedly refused visas to key...

Usman Khawaja faces backlash over Perth Test pitch comments

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja is under scrutiny after making inappropriate remarks about the pitch used in the Perth Test, which the International Cricket Council...

PTV, Geo Super, Myco secure ICC broadcast and digital rights in Pakistan until 2027

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Pakistan Television (PTV), Geo Super, and digital streaming platform Myco have secured broadcast and digital rights...

ICC Considers Revamp of World Test Championship with Expanded 12-Team League

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reviewing proposals to make the World Test Championship (WTC) more competitive and engaging, including the possibility of expanding...

Ministry rejects Pakistan Hockey Federation’s claim of self-held elections

The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination has dismissed claims by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) that it will conduct its elections independently. According to officials, following...

Premier League shock: player sent off for fighting his own teammate

A highly unusual incident occurred in the Premier League when a player was shown a red card for fighting with his own teammate. The...

International Boxing Championship kicks off in Lahore

The second International Boxing Championship officially began in Lahore, marking a major moment for professional boxing in Pakistan. The global-level event is being organized...

Ronaldo’s body age revealed: 12 years younger than his real age

A new scientific report has revealed surprising insights into the extraordinary fitness of Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. While the world already admires his...

Salman Ali Agha breaks Rahul Dravid’s 26-year record

Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has broken a 26-year-old world record previously held by former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, after playing the most...

Lahore Qalandars extend PSL partnership for another 10 years

Lahore Qalandars have renewed their franchise agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for an additional 10 years, officials announced on Monday. The renewal followed...

Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq announces retirement after two-decade career

Pakistani tennis legend Aisam-ul-Haq officially announced his retirement on Monday during the inauguration of the ATP Challenger Cup in the federal capital, bringing an...

PSB overturns ban on Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem’s coach

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) adjudicators have overturned the suspension imposed on coach Salman Butt, who trains Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem, declaring the...

Pakistan, India Set to Clash on February 15 in T20 World Cup 2026

The possible date for the high-profile Pakistan-India clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been revealed, according to Indian media reports. Despite tensions...

High-Level committee approved for Pakistan-Hosted South Asian Games

Pakistan has made significant progress in preparations for hosting the South Asian Games next January, with the government approving a high-level committee to oversee...

Pakistan to face Bangladesh in Rising Stars Asia Cup Final

Pakistan Shahins will take on Bangladesh A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup final on Sunday after edging past Sri Lanka A by just...

PSL announces auction date for two new franchises

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the auction date for two new franchise teams, marking a significant step in the league’s expansion plans. According...

Delhi air pollution forces U-23 Cricket matches to move to Mumbai

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the upcoming Under-23 One-Day tournament matches from Delhi to Mumbai due to severe...

Ashes history made as first wicket falls at zero for both teams

The 2025 Ashes series between Australia and England witnessed a historic first on the opening day of the first Test in Perth. For the...

PCB incentivizes franchise investment in cricket development

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced new cash incentives for Pakistan Super League (PSL) team owners, aiming to boost investment in...

China-Made sports tech to land in Karachi ahead of 35th National Games

Cutting-edge electronic equipment worth ₨180 million has arrived from China ahead of the 35th National Games, set to begin in Karachi on December 6,...

More national stars receive NOCs for foreign T20 events

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several national cricketers, allowing them to participate in upcoming international franchise leagues, including...

Pakistan Blind Women crush Australia, seal semi-final spot

Pakistan Blind Women’s Cricket Team marched into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup after delivering a commanding 130-run victory over Australia...

ICC fines Babar Azam for Code of conduct breach

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third One-Day International...

Azhar Ali resigns as PCB Director of youth development and selector

Former Pakistan cricket captain Azhar Ali has resigned from his roles at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources confirmed on Tuesday. According to PCB officials,...

Syria defeat Pakistan 5-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Pakistan’s national football team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Syria in the FIFA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, losing 0-5 at Jinnah...

Pakistan Shaheens top group with 9-wicket win over UAE

Pakistan Shaheens continued their dominant run in the Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 9 wickets, topping their...

Norway ends 28-year wait, qualifies for FIFA World Cup

Norway has made a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 28-year absence, after defeating Italy 4-1 in a crucial qualifying match...

35th National Games scheduled in Sindh; cycling event excluded

The Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) has officially announced the schedule for the 35th National Games, set to take place from December 4 to December...

Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif wins second consecutive match at IBSF Snooker World Cup

Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif recorded his second consecutive win at the ongoing IBSF Snooker World Cup in Muscat, Oman. In the group stage’s second match, Asif...

Portugal crush Armenia 9-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a commanding 9-1 victory over Armenia, topping their qualifying group despite the absence...

Pakistan defeat Bangladesh 10-3 in final hockey match

Pakistan hockey team registered a convincing 10-3 victory over Bangladesh in the third and final match of their World Cup qualifying series, completing a...

Pakistan’s Wasim Khatri bags bronze at World Scrabble Championship

Pakistani Scrabble player Wasim Khatri won a bronze medal at the prestigious World Scrabble Championship, showcasing remarkable skill in a highly competitive field. The championship,...

Police constable wins double gold at State Bodybuilding Championship

Punjab Police constable Umar Farooq won two gold medals at the Mr. Punjab Police Inter-Range Bodybuilding Championship 2025, excelling in two categories and bringing...

India all out for 93, South Africa clinches first test win in India in 15 years

South Africa defeated India in a thrilling Kolkata Test, chasing a modest target of 124 runs to record their first Test win in India...

Former Captain Sarfaraz takes key role in PCB

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been assigned new responsibilities by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), taking charge of the Pakistan Shaheens and Under-19...

Indian Captain Shubman Gill hospitalized after neck injury

India’s cricket team suffered a major blow in the first Test against South Africa as captain Shubman Gill was hospitalized due to a neck...

Islam Makhachev becomes UFC double champion, joins elite class

Russian mixed martial artist Islam Makhachev has made history by winning the UFC welterweight title, adding to his existing lightweight championship and joining the...

Deadlock over PSL 11 schedule as PCB, franchises clash

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is facing scheduling deadlock, with franchises and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) still unable to...

Jasprit Bumrah under ICC investigation for inappropriate comments on Temba Bavuma

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is in trouble after making inappropriate comments about South African captain Temba Bavuma during a recent match, a video...

Pakistan crushes Bangladesh 8-0, qualifies for Hockey World Cup playoffs

Pakistan’s hockey team secured a dominant 8-0 victory over Bangladesh in the second match of their three-game series in Dhaka, ensuring qualification for the...

PCB completes PSL franchise valuation, offers renewals with new fees

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed the valuation process of all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise teams and assets and has sent renewal...

Pakistan Shaheens beat Oman by 40 runs in Asia Cup Rising Stars Opener

Pakistan Shaheens made a strong start in the Asia Cup Rising Stars by defeating Oman by 40 runs in their opening match. Oman won the...

Pakistan crushes Bangladesh 8-2 in Hockey World Cup qualifier

Pakistan made a strong start in their three-match hockey series against Bangladesh, defeating the hosts 8-2 in the opening game of the World Cup...

Pakistan Paddle Federation announces new national junior rankings

The Pakistan Paddle Federation has released its latest national junior rankings, highlighting top performers across various age categories. In the Under-18 boys’ category, Mir Saqib...

Zimbabwe Cricket Team Arrives in Islamabad for Tri-Nation T20 Series

The Zimbabwe cricket team has arrived in Islamabad to participate in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 Series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. According to the...

Field Marshal helped convince Sri Lanka to continue Pakistan tour: Mohsin Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that Pakistan’s top security officials personally intervened to convince the Sri Lankan cricket team to continue their tour...

ICC fines Pakistan team for slow over rate against Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Pakistan cricket team for maintaining a slow over rate during the first One Day International (ODI)...

Tri-Nation cricket series moved to Rawalpindi: PCB announces new schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revised schedule for the upcoming tri-nation cricket series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. According to a...

ICC rejects India’s proposal for two-tier World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected India’s proposal to introduce a two-tier format for the World Test Championship (WTC), confirming that all 12...

Turkey suspends over 1,000 footballers amid betting scandal

Turkey has suspended more than 1,000 footballers as part of a major investigation into illegal betting and corruption in the sport, according to the...

Usman takes charge as hockey head coach after last-minute rift

Muhammad Usman has been appointed head coach of the national hockey team for the Bangladesh tour after a dispute between the Pakistan Hockey Federation...

John Cena wins intercontinental title, completes WWE grand slam

Hollywood star and professional wrestler John Cena has achieved a major milestone in his 23-year WWE career, winning the Intercontinental Championship for the first...

Pakistan announces squad for Over-40 T20 World Cup 2025

The Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association has announced an 18-member national squad for the IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in...

Nadir Raza Mirza to represent Pakistan at Junior Tennis Championship in Japan

Pakistani junior tennis player Nadir Raza Mirza is representing Pakistan at the Dunlop Road to the Australian Open – Asian Qualifying Tournament in Yokkaichi,...

Lady Inspector Iram Khanam to represent Pakistan in Sri Lanka

Lady Inspector Iram Khanam of Rawalpindi Police has been selected to represent Pakistan in the International World Powerlifting Championship, scheduled to be held in...

Rybakina upsets world No. 1 Sabalenka in WTA Riyadh final

Kazakhstan’s Rebeka Rybakina created a major upset in the WTA Riyadh Final, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-3, 7-6. The victory...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches third straight ITF junior title

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig captured his third consecutive ITF singles title by defeating fellow Pakistani Hamza Roman 6-4, 6-4 in the Boys’ Singles Final...

Abrar Ahmed, Quinton de Kock hit major milestones in Faisalabad ODI

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the final match of the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad, winning the series 2-1. South Africa, opting...

ICC reveals cricket qualification plan for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games for the first time since Paris 1900, with the ICC Board discussing the qualification formula...

Pakistan’s Qudratullah advances to boxing semifinals at Islamic Solidarity Games

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 55kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...

Sri Lanka cricket team arrives in Pakistan ahead of ODI series

The Sri Lanka national cricket team, led by captain Charith Asalanka, has arrived in Pakistan ahead of a three-match One Day International (ODI) series....

Pakistan lift Hong Kong Sixes title with 43-run win over Kuwait

Pakistan emerged champions of the Hong Kong Sixes after defeating Kuwait by 43 runs in a high-scoring final on Saturday. Kuwait won the toss and...

Arshad Nadeem resumes training after injury for World Islamic Games

Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has resumed training after recovering from injury, as he begins preparations for the upcoming World Islamic Games. Arshad, who...

Pakistan hockey team to tour Spain ahead of Pro League

Pakistan’s national hockey team is set to tour Spain as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Pro League, with fixtures scheduled in...

Cricket Australia approves BBL privatisation plan

Cricket Australia has decided to proceed with the privatisation of the Big Bash League (BBL), a move aimed at revamping the competition and boosting...

PSB opens inquiry into controversial ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach

An inquiry has been initiated into the controversial lifetime ban imposed on Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, with the Pakistan Sports...

Pakistan Pair wins boys’ doubles title at ITF World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun secured the Boys’ Doubles title at the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship...

Mikaeel Ali Baig reaches ITF World Junior Tennis final in Islamabad

Pakistan’s rising tennis talent Mikaeel Ali Baig stormed into the boys’ singles final of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30...

Laura Wolvaardt record-breaking knock puches Proteas to Maiden Final

South Africa women’s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women’s World Cup final for...

PCB awards contracts to 157 cricketers for 2025–26 season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025–26 season. According to a press release issued by the PCB,...

PSL to add two new franchises as PCB announces auction process

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has announced that an auction will be held for two new PSL franchises as the...

Kamran Akmal blames captain, coach and selectors for T20 defeat

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has blamed the captain, head coach and the selection committee for Pakistan’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the...

Pakistan declines to travel to India; Oman added to junior Hockey World Cup line-up

Oman has been included in the Junior Hockey World Cup after Pakistan refused to travel to India citing security concerns, the International Hockey Federation...

HBL renews PSL title sponsorship as league VALUE JUMPS 505%

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), extending its partnership with the country’s premier T20...

Mohammad Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract, demands raised

Pakistan’s national wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the recent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract. The board had offered central contracts...

Saudi Arabia to build “sky stadium” 350 metres above ground for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft)...

Six Pakistani players advance in World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2)...

PCB Launches Pink-Themed Jersey for South Africa T20 in Support of PINKtober

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a special pink-themed kit for the national team ahead of the first T20 match against South Africa,...

Pakistan set to host Australia for T20 and ODI series in Early 2026

Australia is set to tour Pakistan in early 2026 for a two-phase white-ball series, according to sources familiar with the developments. In the first phase,...

Pakistan youth volleyball team reaches semi-finals at Asian Youth Games

Pakistan’s youth men’s volleyball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain after a series of strong performances...

Kohli breaks Sangakkara’s record with match-winning knock in Sydney

Indian batting star Virat Kohli has crossed another major milestone by surpassing former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run scorer...

Safety questions rise: Australian women cricketers face harassment in India

Two members of the Australian women’s cricket team were allegedly molested by a motorcycle-rider while walking from their hotel to a café in Indore...

Two new franchises set to join Pakistan Super League (PSL)

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has confirmed that two new teams will be added to the PSL lineup from Season...

Cricket Australia confirms Pakistan stars set to feature in BBL

Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, Todd Greenberg, has confirmed that Pakistani cricketers have been cleared to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL)...

Ali Tareen tears up PCB legal notice, vows not to stay silent

A new controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket as Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice sent by the Pakistan...

Pakistan team to wear pink jerseys in T20 for breast cancer awareness

Pakistan’s national cricket team will wear pink-themed jerseys during the first T20 International against South Africa as part of a breast cancer awareness initiative....

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