The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is organizing a training camp in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Syria on March 25. The PFF Normalization Committee (NC) is currently working to secure funding from both the AFC and FIFA to ensure the successful execution of the camp. This much-important camp is expected to provide the national team with sufficient time and resources to prepare for the high-stakes encounter. Pakistan has been placed in Group E of the qualifiers, alongside Syria, Afghanistan, and Myanmar, with matches to be played on a home-and-away basis. The high-octane…
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The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has made the decision to reappoint Stephen Constantine as the head coach of the national football team. Though the official announcement is still pending, the move comes ahead of the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, a pivotal phase for the football prospects. Sources have revealed that the role of Constantine will be limited to the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Syria, scheduled for March 25, 2024. The PFF stated that a long-term coaching decision would be made later, citing a lack of time for changes, which led to the return of…
National junior chess champion Mehak Maqbool made headlines by defeating Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah in a friendly chess match. The young prodigy, a student of a government school, outplayed the chief minister in just 15 moves in the game held in recognition of her recent achievements. The match was attended by Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah, Sports Minister Muhammad Bakhsh Mehar, and other officials and dignitaries. CM Murad Ali Shah personally invited Mehak to play, acknowledging her success in the national chess arena. Recently, the junior chess champion secured the Under-18 title and showcased her skills by swiftly…
On the 16th anniversary of the tragic attack on the Sri Lankan team, the Punjab Police paid tribute to six brave officers and officials who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The IG Punjab Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, expressed deep respect and honor for the martyrs and their families, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to protecting the nation. Dr. Anwar honored the heroes’ sacrifices and highlighted Punjab Police’s key role in safeguarding international cricket and cultural events. It is worth noting that on March 3, 2009, the police officers successfully thwarted the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team,…
Australia has suffered another setback ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-finals, as batter Matthew Short has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. Short sustained a leg injury earlier in the week, forcing him to withdraw from the squad. In response, Cricket Australia has named Cooper Connolly as his replacement. The 21-year-old Connolly, who has previously featured in three One-Day International matches, will now join the team for the remainder of the tournament. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Event Technical Committee has approved the squad change, allowing Connolly to be included in Australia’s lineup. The smith-led side…
Barcelona regained control of the LaLiga title race with a commanding 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad at home on Sunday. The result marked their sixth consecutive league win, propelling them to the top of the table with 57 points from 26 matches—one point ahead of Atletico Madrid. Defending champions Real Madrid slipped to third place on the table, with 54 points following their 2-1 defeat at Real Betis a day earlier. Defender Ronald Araujo, with a goal and an assist, hailed the team’s performance and unity, highlighting the importance of reclaiming the top spot. Real Sociedad initially threatened to…
Pakistani runners made a significant impact at the Tokyo Marathon 2025, with notable performances by Bilal Ehsan and Kaukab Sarwar. Sarwar, a Karachi-based runner, completed the race in 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 25 seconds, achieving her goal of finishing under four hours. Kaukab Sarwar described the race as challenging but credited her training and the support of her running partners for her success. Bilal Ehsan, based in Islamabad, marked his fifth World Marathon Major by completing the race in 3:21:32, despite the warm weather. While expressing happiness, Ehsan attributed his success to consistent training, noting that marathons are about…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has lifted the ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), following the successful approval of constitutional amendments. The suspension was revoked after the PFF endorsed the proposed amendments at an Extraordinary Congress held in Lahore last week. Shahid Khokhar, a member of the PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), confirmed the development and thanked FIFA and AFC for their support of Pakistani football. Shahid Khokhar, while expressing happiness, stated that the suspension was lifted after the PFF Congress passed the amendments. Khokhar further acknowledged FIFA and AFC for their unwavering commitment to the betterment of…
The semi-final fixtures for the Champions Trophy 2025 have been finalized after India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. With this win, India topped Group A with six points from three matches and will now face Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday at the same venue. Meanwhile, New Zealand, finishing second in Group A, will take on Group B leaders South Africa in the second semi-final at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. New Zealand and South Africa return to Lahore for their clash, while Australia and South Africa traveled to Dubai, anticipating a possible knockout…
The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. Initially set to be hosted by India, the tournament may now take place in the UAE in September, with Sri Lanka also being considered as an alternative venue. The final decision will be made by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) while the authority is expected to hold discussions before confirming the location. India retains the hosting rights of the marquee event, but given the strained relations with Pakistan, a neutral venue is seen as…
