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PSA announces World Events Calendar for 2024-25 Season

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 : The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has today announced its 2024-25 PSA Squash Tour calendar, with more than 50 World Events scheduled to take place across five continents from August 2024 to June 2025. The season begins later this month in Cairo […]

PCB unveils five Champions Cup team mentors

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 : Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis were today confirmed as mentors of the five Champions Cup sides on three-year contracts following a transparent and robust recruitment process. Names of their sides and squads will be confirmed in […]

Pakistan debuts in major US ice hockey tournament, defeats Brazil after two losses

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

NEW YORK, Aug 25 : For the first time ever, Pakistan is competing in an international ice hockey tournament being held in Coral Springs, a city in the U.S. state of Florida, with the young team performing satisfactorily in its very first appearance in a […]

HEC Reaffirms Commitment to Promote University Sports in Pakistan

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

Islamabad, August 24, 2024: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has notified the amended Constitution and Rules of the Pakistan University Sports Board (PUSB), indicating a strengthened commitment to promoting university sports within the country. The amendments, notified with effect from August 23, 2024, have […]

Haider ready for 2024 Paralympics Games

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 : Pakistan’s renowned Paralympian, Haider Ali, has completed his preparations for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and the nation is hopeful for yet another prestigious medal. Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Muhammad Yasir Pirzada met with the celebrated Paralympian Haider […]

PCB welcome fans with open arms: Free entry to 1st Test remaining days

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 :The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced free entry for spectators for the remaining days (fourth and fifth) of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The decision was made keeping in view of the weekend, which […]

Saud Shakeel joins Saeed Ahmed to score fastest 1000 Test runs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

RAWALPINDI, Aug 21 : Pakistan’s rising star Saud Shakeel on Wednesday etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming one of the fastest players to reach 1,000 Test runs. Saud reached the coveted 1,000-run mark against Bangladesh on the first day of […]

PCB contradicts news item regarding ICC Champions Trophy

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

LAHORE, Aug 20 :The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday contradicted a news item carried by a section of media suggesting that the dates for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan might be rescheduled. “It is disappointing that certain media outlets have misrepresented PCB […]

President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari presents the cheque of Rs. 1,000,000 to the Olympian Arshad Nadeem during his visit to ICCI.

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD: August 20 – The Olympian Arshad Nadeem addressing the members during his visit to ICCI. […]

Aamir Jamal released from Test squad

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 : Right-arm fast bowler Aamir Jamal has been released from the Test squad ahead of the series against Bangladesh. Aamir. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Aamir, who was earlier included in the squad subject to fitness clearance, has been advised […]

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