Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Beaconhouse School System today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to develop structured football pathways at the school level and promote the sport among young players across Pakistan.The MoU was signed by PFF President Mohsen Gilani and Beaconhouse School System Chief Executive Officer Kasim Kasuri at a ceremony held at Football House in Lahore.Under the agreement, both organisations will collaborate to build a comprehensive grassroots ecosystem, focusing on structured player pathways, talent identification, coaching education, and competitive opportunities for students. The partnership will introduce inter-school football and futsal competitions across multiple age groups, alongside training camps, boot camps, and skill development programmes for both boys and girls.A key pillar of the collaboration is capacity building, with PFF set to deliver certification programmes for coaches, referees, and physical education teachers, as well as specialised training in fitness, performance, and team management. The initiative will also support the establishment of football academies at selected Beaconhouse campuses and provide technical guidance for infrastructure development.Talent identification will be conducted through leagues, camps, and evaluation programmes, with outstanding players recommended for advanced development pathways and scholarship opportunities at youth levels. The partnership will also emphasise values-based engagement, including leadership, resilience, wellbeing, and fair play.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Beaconhouse CEO Mr Kasuri said that Beaconhouse School System would stand shoulder to shoulder with the PFF at the school level and across youth football activities. He reaffirmed the institution’s full support to the federation, adding that Beaconhouse stands ready to contribute to international-level cooperation where required.“I believe football will be more popular in the coming years, and we are excited to sign this MoU that will help develop football coaches and players across all our campuses in the country,” said Mr Kasuri. “I am specially excited by the Football for Mental Health component of this partnership and I look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.” PFF President Mohsin Gilani thanked the Beaconhouse CEO for the commitment, describing the partnership as a significant step in embedding football into Pakistan’s educational fabric and building a sustainable domestic talent pipeline.The two leaders exchanged gifts to mark the occasion, with President Gilani presenting Mr Kasuri with the official Pakistan national team shirt.As one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks, Beaconhouse brings extensive institutional reach across dozens of cities and hundreds of campuses, providing the PFF with structured access to young players at a formative stage of development. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen grassroots systems and contribute to a more cohesive national football ecosystem.

Islamabad (faisal): Mikeal Ali moved in to the semifinal of the ongoing Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.Results::Boys Singles Quarterfinals: Mikaeel Ali Baif (PAK) bt Heran Zhang (CHN) 6-3,7-6(3); Ganuka Fernando (SRI) bt Ahtesham Humayun (PAK) 6-2,6-3; Abubakar Talha (PAK) bt Jayden Park(HKG) 6-3,7-5: Amir Mazari (PK) vs Hamza Roman (PAK) 3-3 DefGirls Singles Quarterfinals:  Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) bt Ai Teng(CHN) 6-3,5-7,6-1; Yijiia Wang(CHN) bt Yelizaveta Slepchenko (KAZ) 6-3,6-1; Zihan Feng(CHN) bt Safiia Urazalina (KAZ) 6-3,6-4; Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) 6-1,6-0Boys Doubles Quarterfinals: Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) / M.Yahya (PAK) bt Amir Mazari (PAK) / Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) 6-1,6-3; Jamie Chen (HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) w/o Hamza Roman / Abubakar Talha (PAK); Ganuka Fernando(SRI) / Jayden Park(HKG) bt M.Afzal / Abdaar Ali (PAK) 6-1,6-0; Mikaeel Ali Baig(PAK) / Ahtesham Humayun(PAK) bt Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) 7-5,6-2Girls Doubles Quarterfinals: Yijiia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) w/o Zihan Feng (CHN) / Haniya Aman Minhas(KSA); Varvara Rubtsova(RUS) / Safiia  Urazalina (KAZ) bt Yuliia Artiuhina (POL) / Zunaisha Noor (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Rino Shinden(JPN) / Srimuk (THA) bt Yitong Lu(CHN) / Yuriko Michihiro (JPN) 6-3,6-4; Ai Teng(CHN) / Zhiyu Zhou (CHN) bt Kiko Okuyama (JPN) / Eyu Yoshida (JPN) 6-4,6-2

Lahore (PR): Pindiz provides an update on Jalat Khan, who experienced a side strain during Pindiz vs Islamabad United encounter at Gaddafi Stadium on 4th April.Following medical assessment, the injury has been classified as low grade. He is currently under observation, and a fitness test later this week will determine his availability for the remaining matches.

Karachi (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi extended their unbeaten run in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with a 24-run win over Multan Sultans in Match 22 at the National Bank Stadium on Monday, maintaining their position at the top of the standings with 11 points from six matches.Multan Sultans were restricted to 172-8 in 20 overs in reply to Peshawar Zalmi’s 196-6 in 20 overs. Sufyan Moqim (4-0-30-3) and Iftikhar Ahmed (4-0-32-2) shared the wickets of Sultans’ top five batters to leave them in a puzzle.After Sultans opted to bowl, Zalmi’s Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with 68 from 40 balls hitting six fours and three sixes, while Mohammad Haris provided a blistering start with 38 from 17 deliveries as Peshawar posted 196 for six.Peshawar tore into the Multan attack through Haris who smashed three sixes and four boundaries at the top of the order. The opening batter took Mohammad Nawaz for 21 in the third over before nicking one to Josh Philippe behind the stumps.Babar Azam and Mendis then rebuilt with a measured 24-run stand before the captain fell for 18 in the eighth over, caught by Muhammad Shahzad off Nawaz as he attempted to break the shackles with the scoreboard reading 72 for two.Mendis continued to tick the scoreboard over alongside Farhan Yousaf who struck 30 from 22 deliveries including three sixes. The pair added 63 for the third wicket before Farhan hoicked one straight to Shan Masood at deep midwicket off Mohammad Wasim Jnr in the 15th over.Mendis brought up his half-century off 29 deliveries and continued to torment Multan’s attack before falling for 68 in the 18th over caught at long-on. He finished the outing with 309 runs to his name in the tournament.Mohammad Ismail (3-0-22-2) had struck four balls earlier to remove Michael Bracewell (14, 8b, 1x4, 1x6). Iftikhar then provided the late impetus with a 10 off five including a four and a six off Wasim Jnr in the 19th over before falling to Siddle (4-0-29-2) in the 20th, as Peshawar finished on 196 for six.In reply, Multan got off to a flying start through Sahibzada Farhan (17, 10b, 3x4s) and Steve Smith who added 30 for the opening wicket before Iftikhar struck in the third over to dismiss Farhan.Smith and Philippe then counter-attacked in style with Philippe racing to 32 from just 17 balls including six fours as the pair took Multan past 80 inside nine overs.The game swung decisively in the 10th over when Sufyan struck twice. Smith was the first to fall for 31 from 29 balls including three boundaries attempting a slog sweep. Two balls later, Philippe was trapped leg-before wicket for 32 playing across the line.Multan slipped from 85 for one to 86 for three and never quite recovered the required momentum.Ashton Turner (20, 13b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Shan added 37 for the fourth wicket before Sufyan struck again in the 14th over, bowling Turner for 20 through a sharply turning delivery that crashed into the leg stump.Shan fought hard with a 19-ball 35 including five fours but holed out to Samad off Iftikhar in the 16th over, leaving Multan needing 51 from 30 deliveries.Nahid then closed the door at the death, dismissing Arafat Minhas (4) caught by Babar Azam in the 17th over and completing his quota by having Mohammad Wasim caught behind for four in the two-run 19th over as Mendis took a stunning catch.Aamir Jamal accounted for Mohammad Nawaz (16, 16b, 1x4) in the final over as Multan finished on 172 for eight, 24 runs short of the target.Sufiyan, the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets, was named Player of the Match for his match-turning spell of three for 30.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 196-6, 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 68, Mohammad Haris 38, Farhan Yousaf 30; Mohammad Ismail 2-22, Peter Siddle 2-29)Multan Sultans 172-8, 20 overs (Shan Masood 35, Josh Phillipe 32, Steve Smith 31, Ashton Turner 20; Sufyan Moqim 3-30, Nahid Rana 2-24, Iftikhar Ahmed 2-32)Player of the Match: Sufyan Moqim (Peshawar Zalmi)Wednesday’s fixture: Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7pm PKT

Islamabad (Sports Desk): In a significant recognition of his lifelong contributions to sports journalism, Amjad Aziz Malik, President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, has been elected as a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).The prestigious honour was conferred during the 88th AIPS Congress held in Lausanne, Switzerland, where representatives from 111 countries participated.Alongside Malik, five other senior sports journalists from Japan, Spain, Malta, Brazil and Turkey were also awarded Lifetime Honorary Membership in recognition of their more than a decade of distinguished service to AIPS.Amjad Aziz Malik has made history by becoming the first Pakistani sports journalist in the 102-year history of AIPS to receive this honour. His achievement is being widely regarded as a milestone not only for his personal career but also for the advancement and global recognition of sports journalism in Pakistan.Secretary of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, Muhammad Asghar Azeem,President kp sports writers Asim Shiraz,secretary general shahid Afridi,Shakeel ur rehman and others members congratulated Malik on this remarkable achievement, stating that the honour is a matter of pride for the entire nation, especially the sports journalism community. He added that the recognition would further strengthen Pakistan’s positive image internationally and enhance the country’s representation in the field of sports journalism.

Abdul Jabbar FaisalIslamabad: The Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) commenced at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Monday.A total of 22 boys and 19 girls from 15 countries—including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, and Thailand are participating in the championship.Shahida Kausar Farooq, Chief Editor of Monthly Subh-e-Nau,Results (Day-1):Boys Singles 1st Round: Hugo Bailey (NED) Arham Tariq (PAK) 6-0,6-1; Sarp Akan Ercan (TUR) bt Hao Yi Zhang(CHN) 7-6(3), 3-1(Retd); Ruoyu Hua(CHN) bt Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) 4-6,6-3,6-1; Ho Wan Yeung(HKG) bt Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jayden Park (HKG) bt Zohaib Afzal Malik (PAK) 6-2,2-6,6-2; Heran Zhang(CHN) w/o Kyoung Seo Lee(KOR) ; Abdaar Ali (PAK) w/o Daniel Alwadi (CHN) ; Kinki Shi (HKG) bt M.Ahmad Afzal (PAK) 6-0,6-0; Jamie Chen (HKG) bt M.Yahya (PAK) 6-3,4-6,6-2; Girls Singles 1st Round: Yotong Lu (CHN) Rino Shinden (JPN) 6-4,6-3; Kiko Okuyama(JPN) bt Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) 6-0,6-0; Yijia Wang(CHN) bt Yuriko Michihiro 6-1,6-3Boys Doubles 1st Round: Ruoyu Hua (CHN) / Heran Zhang(CHN) bt Hugo Bailey (NED) / Sarp Akan Ercan(TUR) 6-3,6-0; Jamie Chen(HKG) / Masamune Matsumoto(JPN) bt Kinik Shi(HKG) / Inam Qadir (PAK) 6-1,6-1Girls Doubles 1st Round: Yijia Wang(CHN) / Yeanna Chowdhury (BAN) bt Hinako Higaki (JPN) / Romasia Malik (PAK) 7-6(4), 6-2The matches will start tomorrow at 10:00 am.

 Lahore (Sports News): An all-round performance from captain Tuba Hassan helped Stars beat Invincibles by 52 runs in the final of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025-26 on Sunday at the Ghani Glass Cricket Ground in Lahore. Stars successfully defended their title and pocketed the trophy along with prize money of PKR 1.5 million.Tuba, for her 192 runs and 10 wickets, was also named Player of the Tournament alongside Conquerors’ Fatima Sana, who scored 271 runs and took eight wickets.Batting first in the match, which was broadcast live on PTV Sports, A-Sports, Geo Super and Fast Sports and also live-streamed on Tapmad in Pakistan, Stars made 156 for nine in their 20 overs. Tuba, coming in to bat at number six, scored 50 off 31 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. This was her second half-century of the tournament and she came in to bat with her side reeling at 96 for seven.Sidra Amin was the other notable contributor with the bat, scoring 30 off 23 balls, laced with one four and two sixes.For Invincibles, Amber Kainat and Momina Riasat took two wickets each.In reply, Invincibles were bowled out for 104 in 16.1 overs despite captain Muneeba Ali’s 27 off 13 balls. Left-handed batter Muneeba – also the leading run-getter of the tournament was named best batter after scoring 344 runs in nine matches, including four half-centuries, at a strike-rate of 142.74.For Stars, Ayesha Bilal and Tuba Hassan were the most successful bowlers, taking three wickets each, while Omaima Sohail claimed two wickets.Scores in brief: Stars 156-9, 20 overs (Tuba Hassan 50, Sidra Amin 30, Kaynat Hafeez 20; Amber Kainat 2-20, Momina Riasat 2-40Invincibles 104 all out, 16.1 overs (Muneeba Ali 27; Tuba Hassan 3-6, Ayesha Bilal 3-12)Player of the match – Tuba Hassan (Stars)Joint-player of the tournament – Fatima Sana (Conquerors, 271 runs and 8 wickets) and Tuba Hassan (Stars, 192 runs and 10 wickets)Best batter of the tournament – Muneeba Ali (Invincibles, 344 runs, 4x50s)Best bowler of the tournament – Momina Riasat (Invincibles, 16 wickets)Best wicket-keeper of the tournament – Najiha Alvi (Strikers, eight dismissals)

Sports NewsKathmandu (Nepal): Pakistan’s Boys’ and Girls’ 12 & Under teams have arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the ITF Asia 12 & Under Team Competition (South Asia).Pakistan Boys Team:• Mohammad Aayan – Player• Mohammad Faizan – Player• Mohammad Ibraheem Hussain Gill – Player• Heera Ashiq – CaptainPakistan Girls Team:• Shahnoor Umer – Player• Shahreen Umer – Player• Wajeeha Fatima – Player• Zoha Asim – CaptainThe President PTF, Secretary General PTF, and the entire PTF management have extended their best wishes to the teams, expressing confidence in their ability to perform well and represent Pakistan with pride. The PTF also extends its sincere appreciation to Honda Pakistan for sponsoring the trip and promoting tennis in Pakistan.#pakistantennis #tennis #tennistournament #memeorial #islamabad @asiantennisfederation @itf.asia @itftennis @pakistantvglobal @ptvsports_official @ptvnewsofficial @aisamqureshi @hondapakistanofficial 

 Karachi (Sports News): Hyderabad Kingsmen hunted down the 189-run target set by the Karachi Kings in 19.1 overs to claim the first ever duel of the Sindh Derby and their first HBL Pakistan Super League triumph as well in fifth try here at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi on Saturday night.Peshawar Zalmi are the only unbeaten team in the tournament and sit atop the points table with nine points. Hyderabad Kingsmen will now face the third-placed Islamabad United on Sunday evening.Hassan Khan (33 not out, 16b, 2x4s, 2x6s) and Muhammad Irfan Khan (29 not out, 20b, 2x4s, 1x6) blitzed an unbeaten 24-ball 50-run stand for the seventh wicket to seal the win after Karachi Kings had affected a collapse worth five for 43 in in the middle overs to reduce Kingsmen to 139-6 in 15.1 overs.Irfan thumped Hasan Ali for a six down the ground to lay the foundation for the match-winning stand in the 16th over after the former had removed Kusal Perera for a 14-ball 17.The duo then took turns against Ihsanullah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi and Hasan Ali in the subsequent overs striking another three fours and two sixes combined to hand Karachi Kings their second consecutive loss in the tournament.Earlier, Maaz Sadaqat (37, 29b, 4x4s, 2x6s) and skipper Marnus Labuschagne provided their side with a blazing 36-run opening stand in just 16 balls before the latter fell to Khushdil Shah. Labuschagne struck three fours and two sixes in a 10-ball 26.Usman Khan (27, 13b, 3x4s, 2x6s) then entered the fray and stitched a brisk 60-run stand off 32 balls with Maaz as Kingsmen gathered 76 runs off the powerplay and then 11 off Adam Zampa’s first over. With 102 required off 78 balls, the rot set in with Abbas Afridi removing Usman on the last ball of the eighth over.Zampa accounted for Maaz, Salman Ali Agha castled Saim Ayub and Abbas Afridi got rid of the HBL PSL debutant Glenn Maxwell in a space of 19 balls to send alarm bells to Kingsmen ranks. Perera and Irfan rebuilt with a 21-ball 27-run stand before the former holed out to Muhammad Waseem at the deep midwicket.Abbas Afridi picked up two wickets, while Salman, Khushdil, Hasan and Zampa picked up one wicket each.At the start, Kingsmen opted to bowl and conceded 188-8 in 20 overs as n0.4 batter Saad Baig notched his maiden HBL PSL fifty before becoming the first-ever batter to be tactically retired out in the league and Moeen Ali chipped in with a 16-ball 44 comprising one fours and five sixes.Saad walked in the sixth over after Muhammad Waseem (25, 19b, 4x4s) and Salman Ali Agha (24, 16b, 2x4s, 2x6s) were split following a 45-run stand by Hunain Shah. Mohammad Ali had removed Reeza Hendricks fourth ball into the innings to give the Kings a head start.Azam Khan, who struck two sixes and one four in his 19-ball 26, put on a 61-run fourth-wicket partnership to keep the innings intact after Waseem’s departure. Moeen’s blazing 44 pushed Kings towards a healthy total after he walked in at 117-4 in 14.3 overs.Moeen shifted the gears by hitting Maxwell for two consecutive sixes in the 16th over before launching Saim for three sixes and a four across five balls in a 22-run 17th over.At this point Moeen threatened to take over the fastest half-century record before Hunain delivered a boundary-less 18th over and Mohammad Ali dismissed him in the 19th. Saad was called back in the penultimate over after he had scored 53 off 37 balls hitting six fours.Hunain closed the innings with brilliant four-run over and bagged the figures of three for 19 in his four. Ali picked up two for 35, while Labuschagne accounted for Azam.Scores in brief:Karachi Kings 188-8, 20 overs (Saad Baig 53 retired out, Moeen Ali 44, Azam Khan 26, Mohammad Waseem 25, Salman Ali Agha 24; Hunain Shah 3-19, Mohammad Ali 2-35)Hyderabad Kingsmen 189-6, 19.1 overs (Maaz Sadaqat 37, Hassan Khan 33 not out, Muhammad Irfan Khan 27 not out, Usman Khan 27, Marnus Labuschagne 26; Mohammad Abbas Afridi 2-30)Player of the Match – Hassan Khan (Hyderabad Kingsmen)Sunday’s fixture: Hyderabad Kingsmen v Islamabad United at National Bank Stadium, Karachi; 7.30pm PKT

Lahore (PR): The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has honoured Rizwan Aftab Ahmed in recognition of his significant contributions to the development and welfare of athletes in Pakistan.Over the years, Rizwan has emerged as a committed supporter of Pakistani athletes, providing financial, medical, and nutritional assistance to help elevate their performance. His efforts have been particularly notable in the case of Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, whom he supported both in Pakistan and during training and medical engagements in England.Speaking on the occasion, POA Secretary General Mohammad Khalid Mahmood praised his dedication to the promotion of sports in the country. “We are truly grateful to Rd. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed for his continued support to sports and sportsmen,” he said. “His contributions, particularly towards Olympian Arshad Nadeem and many other elite-level athletes, both in Pakistan and internationally, reflect his deep love for the country and its sporting future.”In recognition of his services, the Pakistan Olympic Association presented him with its highest trophy shield, acknowledging his commitment to supporting athletes and strengthening Pakistan’s sporting ecosystem.In his remarks, Rizwan expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Olympic Association for the honour, describing the recognition as a source of motivation to continue working for the betterment of athletes in the country.Reflecting on his family’s legacy of public service, he noted that his inspiration stems from a distinguished history of national contribution. His maternal great-grandfather, Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan, served Pakistan alongside Muhammad Ali Jinnah and held the portfolio of Minister for Food, Agriculture and Health. He also served as President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation.Rizwan’s grandfather, Iftikhar Ahmed Shah, represented Pakistan in swimming at the 1948 London Summer Olympics. His father, Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed, is recognised for pioneering orthopaedic surgery in Pakistan.Rizwan emphasised that his role in Arshad Nadeem’s journey was modest, attributing the athlete’s success primarily to his hard work, the prayers of his parents, and the guidance and support of his mentor and coach, Salman Butt, along with others who contributed to his development. He also acknowledged the contribution of his cousin, Dr. Ali Bajwa, who played an important role in supporting Arshad Nadeem’s recovery from injury prior to his Olympic gold medal triumph.Reaffirming his commitment to Pakistani sports, Rizwan assured the Pakistan Olympic Association of his continued support for athletes, highlighting the importance of comprehensive assistance, including medical care, nutrition, and financial backing.He further announced that, as CEO of ACTIVIT and Director of National Hospital DHA Lahore, the hospital’s medical facilities would remain available to the Pakistan Olympic Association and its athletes. “I wish to see Pakistani athletes achieve great success at the Olympic Games,” he said. “It will always be my honour and privilege to serve Pakistan’s athletes and help the nation achieve glory on the world stage.”