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 KARACHI, August 4, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Open Sindh Pickleball Championship 2026 commenced at the Mini Sports Complex, Nazimabad, Karachi, bringing together top players from across the province in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The two-day championship, held under the banner of the Sindh Pickleball Association, is taking place from August 1 to August 2. The championship features a total of 22 participants, including 10 female and 12 male players, competing in a range of categories including men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles.The opening ceremony was marked by the inauguration of a newly constructed pickleball court at the Mini Sports Complex, a significant step towards enhancing sports infrastructure and promoting the de...

 Queen's Park Oval, 4 August, 2026(Nosheen): Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique produced a magnificent unbeaten innings of 160 to guide his team to a crucial 43-run first-innings lead over the West Indies on the third day of the second Test at Queen's Park Oval on Tuesday Resuming their innings at 333/6 after lunch, Pakistan added another 54 runs before being bowled out for 387 in 115 overs.Shafique remained unbeaten on 160 from 323 deliveries, striking 15 boundaries and three sixes in a composed and resilient knock that anchored Pakistan’s innings.Shafique received valuable support from Sajid Khan, who scored a determined 30 off 72 balls, helping Pakistan extend their seventh-wicket partnership to 59 runs before Jayden Seales dismissed Sajid with a catch behind the stumps. Low...

 Washington, 3 August , 2026 (Ghufran): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed an eight-year ban on United States cricketer Akhilesh Reddy after finding him guilty of multiple breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, including match-fixing-related offences. According to the ICC, disciplinary proceedings against the 26-year-old began in November last year following alleged violations during the Abu Dhabi T10 League. He had been provisionally suspended while the investigation was underway.Following a detailed inquiry, an independent ICC Tribunal found Reddy guilty of attempting to influence the outcome of matches, trying to recruit another player into corrupt activities, and destroying evidence relevant to the investigation. The investigation also revealed that...

2 August 2026 (Ghufran): West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the second and final Test of the two-match series at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain on Sunday.The hosts entered the match with a 1-0 lead in the series after securing a 90-run victory in the opening Test played in Trinidad. Pakistan made four changes to their playing XI for the crucial encounter. Fast bowlers Ubaid Shah and Awais Zafar were handed their Test debuts, while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan returned to the side.Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Shan Masood and Mohammad Abbas were left out of the playing XI for the second Test. Despite emerging as Pakistan's most successful bowler in the first Test, Mohammad Abbas was omitted from the side. Pakistan captain Babar Azam said the decis...

Skardu, Pakistan – 1 August 2026(Ghufran): Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, celebrated worldwide for becoming the fastest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks, has tragically lost his life in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. According to officials and expedition organisers, Purja and nine fellow climbers went missing on Thursday after a powerful avalanche struck their team while they were ascending Broad Peak at an altitude of approximately 6,600 metres. Following extensive search and rescue operations involving rescue teams, local authorities, and military helicopters, it was confirmed on Saturday that all ten mountaineers had perished. Purja's expedition organising company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death in...

Glasgow, 1 August 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra has created history by becoming the first female boxer from Pakistan to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Fatima Zahra secured a bronze medal after her campaign ended in the semi-final stage. Although she missed out on a place in the gold medal contest, her remarkable achievement marked a historic milestone for Pakistan’s sports history.The victory has brought pride and recognition to Pakistan, with Fatima’s family in Sargodha expressing immense joy and admiration for her outstanding performance. Her parents praised her dedication and said that she had raised the nation’s flag with pride through her achievement.They expressed confidence that Fatima Zahra would continue her journey and win a gold medal for Pakistan in f...

 Thimphu, Bhutan , 01 August 2026( Kamran Raja): Pakistan has been drawn alongside arch-rivals India and the Maldives in Group Bof the 2026 SAFF Championship, following the official draw held during the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Congress in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Saturday. The region's premier football tournament will be hosted by Bangladesh from November 4 to November 17, 2026. Hosts Bangladesh have been placed in Group A with Sri Lanka and Bhutan, while Pakistan, India, and the Maldives will compete in Group B for a place in the knockout stage. Pakistan enters the championship with renewed confidence after securing a historic title at the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament in the Maldives in June 2026. The Shaheens defeated the Maldives 3-0 in that tournament,...

 1August, 2026 (Ghufran): Sri Lanka Women secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the opening match of the three-match T20 International series, taking a 1-0 lead. Despite a brilliant maiden T20I half-century from Pakistan's Shawal Zulfiqar, an unbeaten century by Sri Lanka's Udeshika "Umesha" Dilani guided the hosts to victory at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Pakistan Women posted 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs, their highest-ever total in a Women's T20 International on Sri Lankan soil. Opener Shawal Zulfiqar starred with a well-crafted 63 runs, while Muneeba Ali provided an aggressive start with 42 off 24 balls. Debutant Iman Nasir contributed a valuable 21 runs, adding a crucial 61-run partnership with Shawal. Saira Jabeen ch...

1 August, 2026 (Ghufran) : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the 12 host venues for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia under the tournament theme, "Three Nations, One Heartbeat."The announcement was made during the tournament launch ceremony held in Johannesburg, confirming eight venues in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe, and one in Namibia for cricket's premier 50-over event.South Africa will host matches at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, SuperSport Park in Centurion, Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, St George's Park in Gqeberha, Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, Boland Park in Paarl, and Buffalo Park in KuGompo City (formerly East ...

Islamabad, 31July , 2026(Kamran Raja): Zong, Pakistan's leading technology services enterprise, has congratulated the national men's volleyball team on its historic victory at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Volleyball Championship 2026, where Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the final to lift the prestigious regional title.As the Official Title Partner of the six-nation championship, Zong played a key role in supporting one of the region's premier sporting events, held from 22 to 29 July 2026. The tournament featured teams from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and host nation Pakistan, showcasing exceptional volleyball talent while promoting regional friendship, sporting excellence, and youth development. The championship commenced with a grand op...