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First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers
KARACHI: Abdul Samad, the captain of Pakistan’s Under-16 football team, still remembers the moment he asked his coach to let him play as a striker. One minute later, he was celebrating a goal. “We were 4-0 down against Kazakhstan, trying our level best to get a goal but it was just not coming,” Sama...
Sadaf Shamas's 98, Najiha Alvi onslaught help Pakistan rout Zimbabwe
KARACHI: Sadaf Shamas’ superb 98 and a late onslaught by Najiha Alvi powered Pakistan to a comprehensive 168-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first women’s One-day International on Monday. Opting to bat, Pakistan piled up an imposing 330 for five in their allotted 50 overs, before bundling out Zim...
FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India’s Reliance offers $20m
NEW DELHI: Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China. In India, a Reliance-Disney joint venture has offered $20 million for 2026 ...
Hardie heroics deny Kingsmen fairytale as Zalmi reign supreme in decider
(Clockwise) Peshawar Zalmi batter Aaron Hardie in action during the HBL Pakistan Super League final against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Hyderabad Kingsmen batter Saim Ayub watches the ball after playing a shot as Peshawar Zalmi wicket-keeper Mohammad Haris looks on. Kingsmen...
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere
Formerly classified as a planet, Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006
SBP injects over Rs4.6tr via OMOs
Gold falls Rs3,800 per tola as global prices drop 2%
Oil prices jump 6% on UAE, vessel attacks
20% of global oil, LNG supplies pass through the Strait before US, Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28
PSL 11’s highest scorer Babar Azam named captain of the edition’s Team of the Year
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday revealed the ‘Team of the Year’ for the 11th HBL Pakistan Super League edition, with Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam leading the side after finishing as the highest run-getter for the season, said a press release issued by the board. The 11th HBL PSL seas...
Karachi swelters as city records its hottest day since 2018
PMD says in May 2018, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 46°C
Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and handed out 12 assists
Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace
The four-time world champion enjoyed driving a heavily upgraded car
Players keep up battle with tennis majors
They are disappointed over French major's 2026 prize money
Pakistan women face Zimbabwe in first ODI today
KARACHI: Pakistan face Zimbabwe in a six-match women’s white-ball series which commences with the opening ODI here at the National Bank Stadium on Monday. The series comprises three ODIs, which are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29, followed by three T20Is. The ODI series will be staged o...
A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli
Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago
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Martin wins US MotoGP sprint
He overtook Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi announces jobs, medical support for national hockey team
PCB chairman meets national hockey team, congratulates them on qualifying for Hockey World Cup 2026