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Pakistan’s men’s cricket team has received direct entry into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. The women’s side will also start in the knockout stage, facing Thailand in its opening match.
Pakistani mountaineers Ali Aman Hushevi and Ilyas Hushevi have summited the 8,126-metre Nanga Parbat and raised the national flag. Their achievement has brought renewed attention to Pakistan’s climbing talent and Hushe Valley’s mountaineering heritage.
Babar Azam has been named captain of Pakistan’s Test squads for the upcoming West Indies and England tours. The squads include several uncapped players as selectors look to reshape the red-ball side for key overseas assignments.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in their final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match in Bristol. Both teams entered the fixture winless, making the game a consolation contest but still important for confidence and future planning.
Pakistan suffered a 7-1 defeat against India in their second FIH Pro League clash in London, extending their losing streak in the tournament. India climbed to seventh place with 17 points, while Pakistan remained at the bottom without a point.
Shoaib Akhtar attended the funeral prayers of his elder brother Shahid Akhtar at Islamabad’s H-8 Graveyard, with videos from the gathering going viral. Fans and social media users offered condolences to the former Pakistan fast bowler and his family.
Balochistan Police athletes who once represented strong football and sports teams have reportedly been shifted to security and administrative duties. The move has raised concern over the future of sports talent, international participation and youth opportunities in the province.
Pakistan women lost to Bangladesh by 23 runs in Southampton, marking their third straight defeat in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Despite a controlled bowling effort, Pakistan’s batting collapsed while chasing 124.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has introduced a five-track central contracts framework for players from July 1, 2026. The new model emphasises data-led selection, format-based evaluation and special support for Test specialists through overseas first-class cricket opportunities.
Pakistan has reportedly secured a place in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, with the tournament scheduled in Indonesia from September 21 to October 6. The development could mark a major milestone for Pakistani football after the national side’s recent historic title win over Afghanistan.
The PCB is preparing to introduce a data-driven selection system that will assess players through fitness, domestic participation and performance. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the board is also reviewing central contracts, captaincy decisions and the practice of assigning multiple roles to officials.
Gilgit-Baltistan defeated Chitral 6-5 to win the Shandur Polo Festival title after 15 years, with Zulfiqar scoring the late equaliser and winner. The victory drew huge public attention at the world’s highest polo ground and renewed excitement around Pakistan’s traditional freestyle polo rivalry.
