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The Executive Committee meeting of the Islamabad Olympic Association was held at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Begum Ishrat Ashraf, President of the Association. The meeting brought together key office bearers including Mr. Muhammad Sarwar Rana, Senior Vice President; Mr. Rizwan ul Haq, Secretary General; Mr. Ijaz…

Pakistan faced a crushing 150-run defeat against New Zealand, who bagged an unassailable lead, routing the Men in Green for just 105 in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Kiwis registered the massive victory as the visitors failed to chase the daunting 221-run target, a much-needed feat to…

Pakistan have finally secured a win against New Zealand to stay alive in the ongoing five-match T20I series, with an impressive 9-wicket victory in the third game on Friday. Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century to help his side crush the hosts by nine wickets. After scoring a…

As Pakistan prepares to face New Zealand in the crucial third T20 International at Auckland’s Eden Park on March 21, 2025, the pressure is on the visiting team to turn around their fortunes after losing the first two matches of the series. With New Zealand leading 2-0, this do-or-die match…

New Zealand’s openers went on a six-hitting blitz on Tuesday to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in their Twenty20 series. The home side reached 137-5 with 11 balls to spare in Dunedin to take control of the five-match series after Pakistan posted 135-9 off 15 overs…

President Asif Ali Zardari participated in the final of 62nd National Open Polo Championship as the chief guest in Lahore today. On this occasion, he presented Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2025 trophy to the winning team DS Polo. The President also gave away awards in various categories at the end of…

New Zealand cruised to a commanding nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Pakistan’s batting line-up was quickly dismantled after being sent in to bat, with the tourists stumbling to a dismal 11-4 by…

Pakistan’s start to the five-match T20 series against New Zealand has not gone as expected, despite the claims and preparations that were made. The crushing 9-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand makes it clear that the national T20 team is not at the level many had hoped for,…

In a remarkable achievement, Pakistan secured a historic victory by winning the Davis Cup Juniors 2025. On the final day of the tournament, the Pakistan team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Indonesia 2-1 in an exciting final to claim the title. With this historic win, Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the…

For years, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were inseparable at the top of Pakistan’s T20I batting order, forming a highly successful partnership. However, as questions about strike rates and maximizing the powerplay emerged, the team management opted to experiment with their positions in the batting order. Despite this, the duo…

Turin, Italy, Pakistani athletes continue their successful journey toward securing medals and dominance at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games. In the 100-meter snowshoeing race, Pakistan’s Afaq Khan won a gold medal for his country, while Ahmed Al-Jilani from the United Arab Emirates secured silver, and Mongolia’s Amarbold Munkhdul…

Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan are all set to take on New Zealand in the five-match T20I series starting on Sunday, 16 March. The first game will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the first ball to be bowled at 2.15pm local time. The second match will be…

A grand Iftar dinner was hosted at the residence of the UAE Consul General in honor of international Jiu-Jitsu athletes, bringing together medalists from the 2025 Asian Youth Championship, former international champions, and other distinguished guests. This special event was organized under the patronage of Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi, Consul…

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has confirmed that Amjad Amin Butt, former Vice-President of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, and coach Waqas Akbar have both been sanctioned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD) for anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs). Each individual has been handed a four-year ineligibility…

India scripted history by securing their third ICC Champions Trophy title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final of the Pakistan-hosted tournament on Sunday. India added to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to go past Australia, who have two titles. The world number’s one ODI…

An all-round performance by New Zealand powered them to a convincing victory over South Africa, securing their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India, set to take place in Dubai on March 9. Chasing a daunting 363-run target, South Africa’s batting unit amassed 312/9 in their allotted overs…

India have guaranteed their place in the Champions Trophy final after a four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket on Tuesday. The victory propelled India into their third consecutive Champions Trophy final and will be joined by South Africa or New Zealand, who are…

Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan’s T20I captain, with Shadab Khan as vice-captain, for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from 16-26 March. Mohammad Rizwan will continue as ODI captain, with Salman serving as his deputy for the three 50-over matches scheduled at the backend of the tour…

The final of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will be played between State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan Television (PTV) from 4 March at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The five-day final will see the winners bagging a prize money of PKR five million, while the runners-up will grab PKR 2.5…

In the 12th group match of the ICC Champions Trophy, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. Set a target of 250 runs by India, New Zealand was bowled out for 205 runs in the 46th over. New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson was the top scorer with 81 runs, including…

In the 11th match of the Champions Trophy, South Africa easily defeated England by 7 wickets to secure a place in the semifinals. England’s team suffered defeats in all three of their matches, failing to earn a single point. The match, played at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi,…