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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....

Pakistan Throwball Federation Announces New Schedule for National Championship

The Pakistan Throwball Federation has announced revised dates for the 14th Culligan Boys & Girls Throwball Championship 2025, which will now take place from...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel Ali Baig clinches boys doubles title at ITF Junior Championship

The ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring young players from China, Japan, Kazakhstan,...

BCCI faces backlash for dropping Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammad Shami from India A squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come under heavy criticism after leaving out Sarfaraz Khan and veteran pacer Mohammad Shami...

South Africa beat Pakistan by 8 wickets to level test series 1-1

South Africa defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, leveling the two-match series 1–1. Resuming play...

Babar, Naseem return as PCB names squads for South Africa white-ball series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, marking the return of former...

Asif Afridi breaks 92-year-old record with five-wicket haul on test debut

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Asif Afridi made a remarkable start to his Test career, setting a unique record in his debut match against South Africa...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to strengthen football cooperation

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing football cooperation...

Mountaineer Shehroze Kashif slams government for failing to deliver promised reward

Pakistan’s celebrated mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, who has scaled all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8,000 meters, has expressed deep frustration over the government’s...

Noor Zaman reaches career-best 37th spot in world squash rankings

Pakistan’s emerging squash sensation Noor Zaman has achieved a new milestone in his professional career, climbing to a career-best 37th position in the latest...

All seeds advance to quarterfinals in ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championships

All seeded players in the Boys’ Singles category have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships 2025, currently...

PCB to appoint foreign coaches for Pakistan women’s cricket team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to include foreign coaches in the support staff of the national women’s cricket team, sources confirmed on...

Abbas Afridi to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2025

All-rounder Abbas Afridi has been named captain of Pakistan’s team for the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament, scheduled to be played from November...

ACC proposes November 10 ceremony for India to collect Asia Cup trophy

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi has formally responded to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the pending handover...

Pakistan’s Ashab Irfan wins first PSA World Tour Title at Vancouver Open

Pakistan’s rising squash star Ashab Irfan clinched his first-ever PSA World Tour title after defeating England’s Sam Todd in the final of the Vancouver...

Pakistan wins hosting rights for Worldchefs Asia Forum 2026

Pakistan has won the bid to host the Worldchefs Asia Presidents Forum 2026, marking the first time the country will host an international culinary...

Morocco stuns Argentina to win first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title

Morocco has made history by winning its first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title, defeating football powerhouse Argentina 2-0 in the final held at the...

Ashab Irfan defeats England’s Adrian Waller to enter Vancouver Open final

Pakistan’s rising squash player Ashab Irfan has reached the final of the Vancouver Men’s Open, marking his first-ever appearance in a PSA World Series...

Britain beat Pakistan 3-2 to claim bronze at Sultan of Johor Cup

Britain defeated Pakistan 3-2 to clinch the bronze medal in the Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup, held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The playoff for third...

Pakistan’s Bushra Akhtar makes history by wining KFL kickboxing title in Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Bushra Akhtar made history by winning the KFL Kickboxing Championship held in Sri Lanka, defeating local favorite Nimesha Kumari to claim the title. Bushra...

PCB contacts Zimbabwe as replacement for Afghanistan in Tri-nation T20 Series

Following Afghanistan’s withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 Series in Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly contacted the Zimbabwe Cricket Board to...

Tri-Nation T20 series in Pakistan to proceed despite Afghanistan’s withdrawal: PCB

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 Series scheduled to be held in Pakistan this November, citing...

Pakistan prepares tactical plan for South Africa white-ball series

Pakistan has finalized its tactical approach for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, with the team management instructing curators not to prepare flat...

Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan advance to Vancouver Open quarterfinals

Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Vancouver Men’s Open Squash Championship, a PSA World Series Copper Event...

New cricket format ‘Test Twenty’ announced, to debut in India in 2026

After the success of T10, T20, and traditional Test cricket, a new format named “Test Twenty” has been officially launched, promising to bring a...

Pakistan jump to second spot in world test championship after beating South Africa

Pakistan have climbed to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings after their impressive victory over defending champions South Africa...

Australian Olympic Champion Ariarne Titmus shocks fans with sudden retirement

Australian swimming sensation Ariarne Titmus, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, has announced her immediate retirement from competitive swimming, leaving fans and the sporting world...

Nepal and Oman qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 from Asia East Pacific Region

Nepal and Oman have officially secured their places in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after impressive performances in the Asia East Pacific Qualifiers,...

Jubail Cricket League enters final stage as excitement builds for Friday’s double finals

The ongoing Jubail Cricket League T12 (JCL T12) Tournament has entered its final stage in the Saudi industrial city of Jubail, with two much-anticipated...

Argentina’s Maestro: Messi becomes all-time leader in international assists

Lionel Messi has achieved yet another historic milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the all-time leader in international football assists with his 60th for...

Pakistan falls to New Zealand 2-3 in Sultan of Johor Junior Hockey Cup

Pakistan’s junior hockey team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against New Zealand in the Sultan of Johor Junior Hockey Cup held in Johor Baru,...

Pakistan crush South Africa by 93 runs to take 1–0 lead in Lahore test

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, to take a 1–0 lead in the two-match Test...

Nauman Ali breaks Abdul Qadir’s 37-year-old record with stunning test performance

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Nauman Ali has etched his name into cricket history by breaking a 37-year-old record previously held by legendary spinner Abdul Qadir,...

Rare record set in Delhi test between India and West Indies

A unique record was created during the ongoing Test match between India and the West Indies in Delhi, where India declared their first innings...

Norway announces it’s Israel’s match revenue to Gaza relief efforts

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has announced that all proceeds from the upcoming football match against Israel will be donated to Doctors Without Borders...

Rashid Khan equals Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq’s ODI record

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan delivered a stunning performance against Bangladesh on Saturday, taking five wickets in the second One-Day International and equaling a...

Pakistan all out for 378, South Africa reach 216-6 at close of day two

The second day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa concluded at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with South Africa reaching 216 for six...

Pakistan Army wins gold at Cambrian Patrol 2025 in UK

The Pakistan Army team has won a gold medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol 2025 military exercise held in Wales, United Kingdom, according to...

Lifetime ban imposed on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) reportedly has imposed a lifetime ban on Salman Iqbal Butt, the coach of Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem,...

Pakistan post 313-5 on day one against South Africa

Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at a strong position, scoring 313 runs for the loss of five...

More than 24 Pakistani runners to compete in Chicago Marathon

Over 53,000 runners from across the globe are set to compete in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, and among them will be more than...

Arshad Nadeem’s coach submits reply to Federation over world championship performance

Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Iqbal Butt, has submitted a detailed written reply to the Pakistan Athletics Federation (AFP) regarding the Olympian’s underwhelming performance at...

Pakistan announces playing XI for first test against South Africa in Lahore

Pakistan has finalized its playing eleven for the first Test match against South Africa, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27...

Secretary PHF calls for setting up National Hockey Board to ensure financial stability

Secretary General of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Rana Mujahid Ali Khan, has emphasized the urgent need to establish a Pakistan Hockey Board (PHB)...

Egypt marches to World Cup 2026 with Salah’s heroics

Egypt has secured its place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the nation’s fifth appearance in the tournament. Captain Mohamed Salah played a...

Pakistan to face India in high-stakes Johor Cup clash on Tuesday

The Johor Cup, a prestigious under-21 hockey tournament, is set to begin tomorrow in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with the Pakistan junior team opening their...

Injury blow for South Africa: Maphaka out of Pakistan series

South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan after suffering a hamstring strain injury, the...

Pakistan, Afghanistan play goalless draw in AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier

Pakistan and Afghanistan played out a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match held at the Pakistan Sports Board Football Stadium...

Balochistan’s Sonia Mustafa becomes Pakistan’s first female FIFA referee

Sonia Mustafa, a trailblazer from Balochistan, has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first-ever female FIFA football referee, a milestone that has brought immense pride...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, worth $1.4 billion: Bloomberg

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first billionaire footballer in history, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The report estimates Ronaldo’s...

AI takes guard: Google Gemini analyzes pitch at ICC Women’s World Cup

Artificial intelligence has officially made its way onto the cricket field as the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced AI-powered pitch reports using Google Gemini...

Pakistan and India set to clash in Sultan of Johor Junior Hockey Cup on October 14

After cricket, the sporting rivalry between Pakistan and India will continue on the hockey field as the two nations face each other in the...

Noor Zaman makes history, reaches PSA bronze quarterfinals

Pakistan’s rising squash star Noor Zaman has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Open Squash Classic in New York, marking his first-ever appearance in...

South Africa’s Tazmin Brits sets new record with fifth ODI century of the year

South African batter Tazmin Brits has etched her name in cricket history by setting multiple new records during the ICC Women’s World Cup match...

Telecommunication Punjab Wins Top Honors at Inter-Region Archery Championship 2025

The Inter-Region Archery Championship 2025 concluded at the Punjab Police Headquarters in Rawalpindi with Telecommunication Punjab emerging as the overall winner of the tournament....

Pakistan Navy wins Chief of the Naval Staff all Pakistan hockey tournament

Pakistan Navy clinched the title of the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff All Pakistan Hockey Tournament after an intense and thrilling final match...

PCB announces schedule for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the 68th edition of the country’s premier domestic cricket tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26. According...

Two national cricketers tie the knot: Kamran Ghulam and Abrar Ahmed begin new innings of life

Pakistan’s cricket fraternity is celebrating a double dose of wedding joy as two national cricketers, Test batsman Kamran Ghulam and spinner Abrar Ahmed —...

Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed set to tie the knot in Karachi

Pakistan’s mystery leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed is all set to begin a new chapter in life as he ties the knot today in Karachi. According to...

FIFA unveils “Tri Onda” official match ball for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring advanced technology and a design that celebrates the unity of...

Pakistan U-12 tennis team shines with fifth-place finish in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Pakistan’s Under-12 tennis team put up an impressive performance to secure fifth place at the ATF U-12 Intercontinental Team Championship in Kazakhstan. In the...

Stray dogs take over Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during World Para Athletics Championship

Stray dogs have taken over the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in India’s capital, raising serious concerns about safety and management during the ongoing World Para...

Al Zarooni 9th students Olympic games conclude in Karachi

The Al Zarooni 9th Students Olympic Games, organized by the Pakistan Students Olympic Association with the support of Buraq Sports (UAE), concluded in Karachi...

Pakistan demands Junior Hockey World Cup matches be moved out of India

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to shift Pakistan’s fixtures in the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup...

Pakistani coach selected for UCI Level 3 diploma in Switzerland

The Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) has announced a landmark achievement in the country’s sporting history. For the first time, a Pakistani coach has been...

ATP unbeaten singles champion to earn $5.07 million

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced record prize money for the upcoming ATP Finals, scheduled to be held in Italy from November...

Climbers scale new heights in China’s karst caves as sport climbing gains popularity

"This year, seven new routes were set in the cave, and two of them are still on my list to tackle. I hope to...

India defeat Pakistan in crucial T20 World Cup match in New York

In a gripping encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan’s Green Shirts were handed a surprising six-run defeat by India...

Japan wins Azlan Shah Cup final against unbeaten Pakistan

Japan emerged victorious over Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after a thrilling encounter that ended in a penalty shootout on Saturday. The game...

Naila Kiani becomes 1st Pakistani woman to summit 11 peaks of 8,000m

Mountaineer Naila Kiani reached a remarkable milestone on Sunday, becoming the first Pakistani woman to conquer 11 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks, as confirmed...

Pakistan’s each cricketer to get $100,000 reward if wins T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi made a significant announcement on Sunday, stating that each player of the national team stands to receive...

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