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Ammad Butt confident ahead of Hockey World Cup Qualifier semifinal

Posted on March 6, 2026 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Mar 05 (APP):Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Butt expressed confidence in his team’s chances in the upcoming semifinal of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup Qualifier after the Green Shirts won all their three pool matches to reach the knockout stage. Speaking after Pakistan’s […]

Shadab Khan Returns as Pakistan Name Squad for Sri Lanka T20I Series

Posted on December 28, 2025 by News Desk

LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): All-rounder Shadab Khan has made his return to the T20I setup as the Men’s National Selection Committee announced a 15-member Pakistan squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Dambulla. The 27-year-old […]

12 bids for two team slots in Pakistan Super League

Posted on December 24, 2025 by News Desk

LAHORE, Dec 24 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that 12 bidders from five continents have submitted bids for the two newly available team slots in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a press release, the PCB expressed satisfaction over the strong […]

Hamza Asif resurges as Pakistan’s hope for Olympic glory in swimming

Posted on December 13, 2025 by News Desk

By Khurram ShahzadISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP):Pakistan’s rising swimming sensation Hamza Asif has cemented his status as the country’s fastest swimmer after a record-breaking performance at the 35th National Games in Karachi, reigniting hopes of Pakistan’s qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and reviving the […]

Rock & Sport Climbing Competition held to celebrate Int’l Mountain Day

Posted on December 9, 2025 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP): The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) and the National Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation commemorated International Mountain Day 2025 with great enthusiasm by organizing a Rock and Sport Climbing Competition at the Pakistan Sports Complex Climbing Wall on Tuesday. The event […]

Kickboxer Agha Kaleem receives hero’s welcome after defeating Israeli opponent in Baku

Posted on December 7, 2025 by News Desk

KARACHI, Dec 06 (APP): Kickboxer Agha Kaleem defeated his Israeli opponent in a Pro-Fight, winning the ‘World Cup Tournament’ in Baku, Azerbaijan. He received a warm welcome at Karachi Airport by hundreds of fans and sports lovers upon his return the previous night, after winning […]

Bangladesh Women’s U19 level T20 series 1-1

Posted on December 5, 2025 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Bangladesh Women’s U19 staged a strong comeback in the five-match T20 series, leveling it 1-1 after defeating Pakistan Women’s U19 by three wickets. They successfully chased the 81-run target with six balls to spare at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground on […]

Farhan Yousaf to lead ACC U 19 Asia Cup

Posted on December 2, 2025 by News Desk

LAHORE, Dec 02 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Farhan Yousaf captain of the Pakistan U19 team which is set to take part in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U19 Asia Cup from December 12 to December 21 in Dubai. Farhan Yousaf also […]

Naveed Alam honoured with best coach award

Posted on November 11, 2025 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP):The Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex held a heartfelt farewell ceremony in honour of Muhammad Naveed Alam, recognising his decades of invaluable service to the sport. Naveed Alam was presented with the Best Squash Coach Award and a Lifetime […]

Pakistani talent Adeel Afzal carries hockey dreams to Germany

Posted on August 20, 2025 by News Desk

Muhammad Shafique Raja ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):From the narrow lanes of Bhagiyana Kallan near Kasur to the grand arenas of Germany, 17-year-old Adeel Afzal has scripted a story of grit and glory. Once a boy battling daily hardships, he now stands as Pakistan’s youngest player […]

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