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Rawalpindi, 18 October 2026 (Ghufran): Salman Ali Agha struck an impressive century to help Pakistan set a target of 306 runs for Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in 49.5 overs after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. Salman Ali Agha led the batting charge with 107 runs, while Babar Azam contributed 45 and Saad Baig scored 39. Hasan Nawaz added 37 runs, followed by Arafat Minhas with 18 and Fakhar Zaman with 16. Saim Ayub scored seven runs, while Faheem Ashraf managed six. For Sri Lanka, Eshan Malinga took four wickets, while Asitha Fernando claimed three wickets to restrict Pakistan’s total. The tri-nation ODI series features Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England, w...

 Lahore, 18 October 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan’s junior hockey team continued its winning run in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026, defeating Canada 6–2 in its second match of the tournament. The Pakistani players displayed an aggressive performance from the opening minutes, taking the lead in the ninth minute when Hamza Fayyaz scored the opening goal. Hamza Ali doubled Pakistan’s advantage in the 14th minute, while Rana Abdullah Sami added the third goal in the 25th minute. Canada responded through Bhullar Gurnoor, who scored in the 30th minute. Pakistan strengthened its position when Rana Waleed scored the fourth goal in the 38th minute. Canada’s Yogeshwaran Abhiram found the net in the 45th minute, reducing the deficit to 4–2. However, Pakistan maintained its attacking momentum in...

 Tashkent, 18 October 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan has won the bronze medal at the IHF Asia Zone III Women’s Nations Handball Trophy, marking an encouraging achievement for the country’s women’s handball team. Hosts Uzbekistan claimed the trophy, while Turkmenistan secured the silver medal and Pakistan finished third to take bronze. Kyrgyzstan placed fourth, followed by Tajikistan in fifth position. Pakistan began its campaign on October 13 against Turkmenistan but suffered a 38–19 defeat. In its second match on October 14, the team lost 46–8 to hosts Uzbekistan. Pakistan bounced back strongly in its third match against Tajikistan on October 15, securing an impressive 36–14 victory. Team captain Saharish was named the best player of the match for her outstanding performance. Pakistan ...

Islamabad, 18 October 2026 (Ghufran): A major development has emerged in efforts to revive Pakistan’s national sport, as the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has decided to re-establish its departmental hockey team. The move is being viewed as an important step towards restoring institutional support for hockey in the country. The decision has been welcomed by the hockey community, particularly talented young players seeking stable employment opportunities and a platform to demonstrate their abilities at the highest level. The recruitment process for players is set to begin immediately, while the NBP hockey team will also participate in the upcoming National Games. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has warmly welcomed the initiative, expressing confidence that the return of a major natio...