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14th South Asian Games: POA chiefs to discuss much-delayed event on November 30
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14th South Asian Games: POA chiefs to discuss much-delayed event on November 30

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.

World cricket chiefs need to show some spine. And it’s Mohsin Naqvi’s job to convince them
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World cricket chiefs need to show some spine. And it’s Mohsin Naqvi’s job to convince them

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.

World of a difference: Star wrestler Inam believes Pakistan should learn from USA
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World of a difference: Star wrestler Inam believes Pakistan should learn from USA

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.

Ace Pakistani shooter Kishmala's career hangs in the balance
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Ace Pakistani shooter Kishmala's career hangs in the balance

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.

Pakistan’s Hamza Khan hopes to shine on world squash circuit
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Pakistan’s Hamza Khan hopes to shine on world squash circuit

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.

Why Pakistan football has failed to flourish despite the sport's growing popularity in the country
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Why Pakistan football has failed to flourish despite the sport's growing popularity in the country

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.

On Pakistan's southern coast, local surfers chase waves and their dreams
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On Pakistan's southern coast, local surfers chase waves and their dreams

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.

How Pakistanis are shaping cricket's development in USA
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How Pakistanis are shaping cricket's development in USA

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.

Pakistani company receives FIH certification to install hockey turfs globally
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Pakistani company receives FIH certification to install hockey turfs globally

The company, founded in 1999, has so far installed eight turfs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, six in Punjab, four in Sindh, and one in Balochistan. It is now eyeing projects abroad.

Is the ice melting? Pakistan cricket chiefs hopeful about India's visit for ICC Champions Trophy
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Is the ice melting? Pakistan cricket chiefs hopeful about India's visit for ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan is making all out efforts to successfully host the elite eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy from February 19-March 25 next year.

After conquering Sun City, Nooh Butt eyes world powerlifting crown
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After conquering Sun City, Nooh Butt eyes world powerlifting crown

Pakistan’s ace weightlifter was forced to switch to powerlifting because of politics. However, he remains hopeful of winning a medal for his country at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

On collision course: How the government could be pushing Pakistan towards IOC sanctions
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On collision course: How the government could be pushing Pakistan towards IOC sanctions

Sports federations are irked by the controversial PSB constitution and newly-formed sports policy, which they believe, will allow government authorities to control sports in the country

In a very bad place: Spineless Pakistan crash to historic defeat in first England Test
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In a very bad place: Spineless Pakistan crash to historic defeat in first England Test

Test cricket requires stamina and resilience, and Pakistan’s inability to sustain these over five days has been their biggest weakness.

What’s Arshad Nadeem doing these days? The Olympic champion is catching up on his sleep!
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What’s Arshad Nadeem doing these days? The Olympic champion is catching up on his sleep!

The star javelin thrower, who made history at the Paris Games, is trying to regain his ‘peace of mind’ before making a bid to break the world record next year.

Peak Perfection: Shehroze Kashif becomes youngest Pakistani to conquer world's highest mountains
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Peak Perfection: Shehroze Kashif becomes youngest Pakistani to conquer world's highest mountains

Kashif achieved the elusive feat of scaling all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks at the age of 22 after he successfully reached the summit of Shishapangma early Wednesday.

Why do so many cricket stars love to play golf?
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Why do so many cricket stars love to play golf?

From Kapil Dev to Wasim Akram, several legendary cricketers have switched to golf post-retirement while more and more current players are also seen on the course every now and then. Here’s a list of 11 star cricketers who love to golf.

Pak cricket chief remains optimistic about India’s participation in Champions Trophy
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Pak cricket chief remains optimistic about India’s participation in Champions Trophy

India have not visited Pakistan since July 2008 due to political tensions between the two nations but PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is confident that all teams, including the Indians, will feature in the elite event to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.

Cricket is Pakistan’s alpha sport and it will bounce back
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Cricket is Pakistan’s alpha sport and it will bounce back

Things have gone south for the country’s cricket in recent times but all is not lost. With a few right steps, they can fall into place

Down but not out: The tragic yet inspiring tale of Pakistan's top eventer Usman Khan
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Down but not out: The tragic yet inspiring tale of Pakistan's top eventer Usman Khan

The Lahore-born Usman Khan made history by qualifying for the Olympics twice. But fate handed him a raw deal and kept him from representing Pakistan both at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. However, it couldn’t break the resolute rider, who has now set his sights on achieving glory at LA 2028.

Sirbaz becomes the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of world’s 8,000-meter peaks
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Sirbaz becomes the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of world’s 8,000-meter peaks

Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks.

Khan achieved the feat on Friday when he summitted 8,027-meter Shishapangma in Tibet.

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