August 1, 2026
Four years ago Arshad Nadeem threw a javelin 90.18 metres and Pakistan celebrated for a week. On Friday night in Glasgow he threw 77.41 and finished ninth. Aflatoon on what a country owes an athlete after the parade is over.
Home minister calls for continuation of bids of recent investment initiatives, saying it will generate Rs 36 billion for PCB Pakistan Cricket Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday revealed the owners of the two new HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises that were auctioned, announcing that the successful bidders are based in the United States and Australia. Addressing a press conference after the bidding ceremony, along with the US Commissioner and the new franchise owners, Naqvi said five companies from the United States participated in the auction, calling it a
The Green Shirts sealed a commanding six-wicket win after bowling the Lions out for 128 in Dambulla Pakistan’s Salman Mirza (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara (L) during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 7, 2026. Photo: AFP Pakistan underlined their credentials as serious contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup with a commanding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday. Billed as a
Former Pakistan captain becomes third highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket Former Pakistan captain and batting Star Babar Azam. Photo: X Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name further into T20 history on Thursday, equaling former England skipper Jos Buttler’s record of 97 T20 half-centuries during Sydney Sixers’ Big Bash League (BBL) 15 clash against Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne’s Docklands Stadium. Babar produced a sensational match-winning knock of 58 not out off 46 balls, hitting four boundaries and an extra six-over cover as the Sixers chased down a target of 165 with six wickets in hand.
The British boxing star is set to face YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19 MEXICO CITY: Anthony Joshua says boxing needs saving – and he’s happy to play the hero – as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face YouTube champion-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. The bout, which pits the former two-time unified heavyweight champion against the social media celebrity, has attracted its share of critics. Former WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder dismissed it as a “money grab”, while some of Joshua’s previous opponents have raised concerns about relative novice Paul’s safety in the
Pakistan opener Babar Azam attributed his success to hard work and unwavering self-belief, saying his efforts have finally paid off. Speaking after Pakistan’s win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Azam said: “Despite the challenges, I continued to work hard and kept my confidence. Allah has rewarded me for my efforts.” He appreciated the fans for their support, saying it “gave me motivation and confidence in difficult times.” Azam admitted that he had struggled to convert good starts into big scores in the past but was pleased to have played important innings in line with the team’s target. “Scoring a century
Tributes pour in for chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky after best friend Oleksandr Bortnyk discovered him at home The world chess community is mourning the sudden death of American grandmaster and popular streamer Daniel Naroditsky, who was found dead at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, aged 29. His close friend and fellow chess player Oleksandr Bortnyk made the tragic discovery after becoming concerned when Naroditsky did not respond to calls. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Naroditsky had served as Grandmaster-in-Residence, confirmed the news on October 20, calling his death “unexpected and deeply saddened.” In a statement shared with the center’s
Dubai: Pakistan’s bright start with both the bat and the ball went in vain, as they were overwhelmed by the Chiefs of India in the T20 final on Sunday-a fascinating competition characterized not only by the drama of the field, but also for its political underground, Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Tilak Varma’s composite, Undefeated 69 and Kuldeep Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav’s decisive four -sided transportation, fueled defenders in a five Wicket victory, sealing a record that released a 41 -year -old tournament title. It was the first time India and Pakistan have challenged a final of the Asia Cup and the
TOKYO: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the second gold chanmpionships in Tokyo on Sunday, anchoring the US team in a dominant 4×400-meter relay victory. The double Olympic champion 400m. McLaughlin-Levrone championship, which impressively won the 400-meter gold level in these championships earlier in the week, put a penalty last leg timed at a quick 47.82sec to bring the US team to a 3Min 16.61sec championship record. Set by 0.10 seconds the previous best set by the United States in Stuttgart in 1993. Jamaica claimed silver at 3: 19.25, with the Netherlands taking bronze at 3: 20.18. Femke Bol, fresh from conservation of
Karachi: Pakistan’s athlete Arshad Nadeem’s participation in Islamic Solidarity matches is not confirmed after the Tokyo World Championships, where the Paris Olympic Champion competed shortly after a injury. Javelin Thrower, 28, watched the competition after a brief training and rehabilitation period after a July 4 injury during his teachers. While hoping for the season not ending for Arshad yet, the Islamic Games will begin on November 7th. Arshad will defend his title if he goes to Riyadh as he put the gold medal in the 2023 edition in Konya, Turkey, with an 88.55m shot, setting a record of the games.
Editor — Hamza Azhar Salam · Write to us with suggestions or tips
