KARACHI: Karachi came alive on Friday as Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah officially inaugurated the torch relay for the 35th National Games at the iconic Mazar-e-Quaid. The Games, scheduled from Dec 6 to 13 across 24 venues, will feature over 11,000 athletes and officials from all provinces and major departments, including the Army, […]
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France Secures World Cup 2026 Spot
France qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine in Paris. Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Hugo Ekitike scored for Les Bleus. The win came on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Coach Didier Deschamps said the victory brought smiles amid the emotional remembrance. France now tops Group D […]
Trump makes rare NFL appearance as Washington Commanders fall to Lions
LANDOVER, Md. — Former President Donald Trump attended a regular-season NFL game on Sunday, becoming the first sitting president in nearly 50 years to do so. He watched the Washington Commanders lose 44-22 to the Detroit Lions, sharing a suite with House Speaker Mike Johnson and participating in an on-field military enlistment ceremony. Trump faced […]
WAPDA dominates National Gymnastics Championship
LAHORE – WAPDA secured the top position at the 54th National Gymnastics Championship, displaying remarkable skill and consistency to claim eight gold medals and a total of 15 medals overall. The Pakistan Army team finished as runners-up, while Pakistan Railways took third place in the national event that featured top gymnastic talent from across the […]
Sports Week to be held in colleges to promote co-curricular activities
The College Education Department, Government of Sindh, has decided to organize a “Sports Week” across all colleges in the province during the winter season to promote co-curricular activities among students. The decision was made during separate meetings of the Larkana and Mirpurkhas regions chaired by Secretary Colleges, Mr. Nadeem Memon. The meetings were attended by […]
Japan’s Sumo Stars Thrill London Crowd in First UK Tournament in 34 Years
LONDON– Japan’s sumo wrestlers brought the thunder to London on Wednesday night, as the Royal Albert Hall hosted the first major sumo tournament in the UK in 34 years. The five-day exhibition opened with grand rituals, rhythmic stomps, and intense bouts that captivated a sold-out audience. Veteran NHK announcer Hiro Morita helped newcomers follow the […]
Pakistani Runners Shine at 2025 Chicago Marathon
Pakistani runners from around the world made their mark at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors with over 53,000 participants this year. Leading the Pakistani contingent was Syed Ali Hamza, a Pakistani-American from Villanova, who finished in 2:55:14, becoming the fastest Pakistani runner. He was closely followed by Salman Ilyas […]
Pakistan steady at 107-1 at lunch against South Africa in Lahore Test
LAHORE – Pakistan made a strong recovery after an early blow on the first morning of the Lahore Test against South Africa, reaching 107 for 1 at the lunch break. Opener Abdullah Shafique was dismissed for just 2 runs on the third ball of the match, trapped lbw by Kagiso Rabada. But captain Shan Masood […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign MoUs to Boost Cooperation
KARACHI: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in information technology and sports, marking a new phase in their growing partnership focused on youth development and innovation. The signing ceremony took place at Governor House Karachi in the presence of Prince Mansour bin Mohammad bin Saad Al Saud […]
SL beat Afghanistan to reach Super Four, send Bangladesh through
Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 74 as Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Group B clash on Thursday, sealing a place in the Super Four stage and eliminating Afghanistan. The result also sent Bangladesh through to the next round. Chasing 170 for victory, Sri Lanka reached 171-4 in 18.4 overs, […]