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Shajar Abbas: Pakistan's fastest man sets sights on Olympic glory
Shajar currently holds Pakistan’s national record of 20.85 seconds in 200m and 10.34 seconds in 100m
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
Shajar currently holds Pakistan’s national record of 20.85 seconds in 200m and 10.34 seconds in 100m
The capacity of the stadium has been increased from 21,000 to 34,000 ahead of the elite eight-nation tournament
Shoaib Mohammad, the son of legendary Hanif Mohammad, opened up about carrying on the rich legacy of the Mohammad family, a name synonymous with Pakistan cricket.
The right-handed batsman had represented Pakistan in 45 Tests and 63 one-day internationals from 1983 to 1995.
On Nukta’s Circle of Champions, Shoaib reminisced about growing up in a cricket-mad household, dealing with sky-high expectations, and addressing the often-heard whispers of nepotism.
The former player also shared his unfiltered thoughts on Pakistan cricket’s current dynamics. From talent management to structural challenges, he offered insights and solutions only an insider can provide.
His defensive playing style may have mirrored his father’s patience, but his story is uniquely his own.
Uncertainty surrounds ongoing upgradation work at the stadium, just months before event
The ace javelin thrower won gold for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a record 92.97m throw.
The gala, organized by the Sindh government, exemplified the challenges facing Pakistan in developing beach sports.
A largely neglected sport, volleyball has been making headlines for the right reasons in recent times. With proper investment, it has the potential to win bigger international laurels for Pakistan.
Will the acrimonious exit of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie and the rise of Aaqib Javed and the so-called Aaqib-ball approach cause more harm than good for Pakistan cricket?
This is an eye-witness account of how the squash legend, who turned 61 on Tuesday, helped Pakistan win a record-equaling sixth World Team title during a November to remember in Karachi back in 1993.
Pakistan is the first and biggest victim of India’s domination of world cricket. But in the long run it will be the sport itself that might get hurt.
Jansher won a record eight World Open crowns in an unprecedented tally of 99 professional titles during an illustrious career
The legendary former captain talks about the challenges, the triumphs, and the passion that drove the Pakistan team to the top of the world.
The Games are expected to take place between October and November 2025 across three venues, with Lahore serving as the main headquarters supported by Islamabad, while Faisalabad will host only the handball event.
India’s refusal to visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy can put international cricket in disarray. And considering the current scenario, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Comparing talent development strategies in Pakistan and USA, the champion grappler told Nukta in an interview that the U.S. approach to developing athletes is far more advanced and science-based.
She faces a tough decision: continue pursuing her passion for shooting or seek higher education abroad. The lack of a stable job has cast a shadow over her sporting career, leaving her at a crossroads.
The former world junior champion’s goal is to earn a spot in top-20 world rankings by competing in PSA events, but the youngster stresses that he needs substantial financial backing to participate in more tournaments.
There are a thousand different reasons why the beautiful game paints a bleak picture in a sports-mad country. But primarily it’s power struggles, poor management and allegations of corruption within the national set-up which have caused the greatest harm.
Though Sri Lanka and the Maldives to the south are on global surfers' hit lists, Pakistan's arid 1,000km of coastline is usually poorly suited for surfing, relying on local winds to generate waves that are often small and messy, or rare cyclone swells.
The influence of Pakistani cricketers in the US has been nothing short of transformative. Their contributions have created a solid platform for cricket to grow in in North America.