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Shajar Abbas: Pakistan's fastest man sets sights on Olympic glory
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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

Gaddafi Stadium ready to shine for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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Gaddafi Stadium ready to shine for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The capacity of the stadium has been increased from 21,000 to 34,000 ahead of the elite eight-nation tournament

Carrying the torch: Shoaib Mohammad on family legacy and Pakistan cricket's challenges
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Carrying the torch: Shoaib Mohammad on family legacy and Pakistan cricket's challenges

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.

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Champions Trophy: Uncertainty surrounds Karachi's National Stadium upgrade
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Champions Trophy: Uncertainty surrounds Karachi's National Stadium upgrade

Uncertainty surrounds ongoing upgradation work at the stadium, just months before event

Exclusive: Arshad talks Terseus Liebenberg, 100m throw and continuing until 2036 Olympics
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Exclusive: Arshad talks Terseus Liebenberg, 100m throw and continuing until 2036 Olympics

The ace javelin thrower won gold for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a record 92.97m throw.

Beach Sports Gala in Karachi: A Missed Opportunity
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Beach Sports Gala in Karachi: A Missed Opportunity

The gala, organized by the Sindh government, exemplified the challenges facing Pakistan in developing beach sports.

Pakistan volleyball: All set for success?
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Pakistan volleyball: All set for success?

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.

Aaqib-ball: In the soil of the quick fix is the seed of a new problem!
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Aaqib-ball: In the soil of the quick fix is the seed of a new problem!

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?

Thank you for the memories, Jahangir Khan!
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Thank you for the memories, Jahangir Khan!

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.

By refusing to send its cricket team to Pakistan, India is hitting where it hurts
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By refusing to send its cricket team to Pakistan, India is hitting where it hurts

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.

Pakistan squash legend Jansher Khan inducted into PSA Hall of Fame
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Pakistan squash legend Jansher Khan inducted into PSA Hall of Fame

Jansher won a record eight World Open crowns in an unprecedented tally of 99 professional titles during an illustrious career

Circle of Champions: Hockey great Islahuddin relives 1978 World Cup glory
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Circle of Champions: Hockey great Islahuddin relives 1978 World Cup glory

The legendary former captain talks about the challenges, the triumphs, and the passion that drove the Pakistan team to the top of the world.

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.