Islamabad (Sports News): FIFA has confirmed the full line-up of hosts and the composition of the groups for the FIFA Series 2026™, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams.Following the announcement of the expanded format in November 2025, the FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams competing in 12 groups of four teams each during the international match window in March and April. With 48 participating teams – representing almost 25% of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations – nearly a quarter of the global football community will take part in the FIFA Series.Eleven FIFA Member Associations will host the series of events, with Rwanda hosting two groups, bringing the total number of groups to 12. The initiative will include nine men’s groups and three women’s groups, with all six FIFA confederations represented, underlining the truly global nature of the FIFA Series™.The confirmed hosts for the men’s groups are Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Rwanda and Uzbekistan. The women’s contests will take place in Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire and Thailand.Five men’s national teams participating in the FIFA Series 2026 – Australia, Cabo Verde, Curaçao, New Zealand and Uzbekistan – have also qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, further highlighting the competitive relevance of the initiative alongside its development objectives.The FIFA Series also continues to support holistic football development off the pitch. Hosting and Participating Member Associations benefit from hands-on experience in event delivery, operational planning, referee development and competition organisation, mirroring the conditions of major international tournaments and strengthening capacity across multiple functional areas.The FIFA Series 2026 remains fully aligned with FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027, providing national teams with opportunities for cross-confederation competition without adding fixtures to the international match calendar, while promoting technical growth, organisational development and global exchange.MEN'S GROUPSAustralia (AFC)Australia (host)CameroonChina PRCuraçaoAzerbaijan (UEFA)Azerbaijan (host)OmanSierra LeoneSt LuciaIndonesia (AFC)BulgariaIndonesia (host)Solomon IslandsSt Kitts and NevisKazakhstan (UEFA)ComorosKazakhstan (host)KuwaitNamibiaNew Zealand (OFC)Cabo VerdeChileFinlandNew Zealand (host)Puerto Rico (Concacaf)American SamoaGuamPuerto Rico (host)US Virgin IslandsRwanda(CAF) – Group AEstoniaGrenadaKenyaRwanda (host)Rwanda (CAF) – Group BArubaLiechtensteinMacauTanzaniaUzbekistan (AFC)GabonTrinidad and TobagoUzbekistan (host)VenezuelaWOMEN'S GROUPSBrazil (CONMEBOL)Brazil (host)CanadaKorea RepublicZambiaCôte d’Ivoire (CAF)Côte d’Ivoire (host)MauritaniaPakistanTurks and Caicos IslandsThailand (AFC)Congo DRNepalOFC teamThailand (host) 

Lahore (Sports News): The HBL Pakistan Super League has announced a series of landmark developments ahead of its 11th edition, reinforcing the League’s continued growth, competitiveness, and commitment to innovation.In a historic move after a decade of success, the HBL Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 11) will transition to a Player Auction Model, replacing the traditional Player Draft system. This strategic shift is aimed at enhancing competitive balance, increasing transparency, and providing players’ greater earning opportunities.Under the revised player acquisition framework:• Each franchise may retain a maximum of four players, limited to one player per category. Previously, every franchise was allowed to retain 8 players from their squad including a Mentor, a Brand Ambassador and a Right to Match Option to retain a 9th player in the Player Draft.• The rules pertaining to Mentors, Brand Ambassadors and RTM have been abolished for HBL PSL 11.• Newly inducted teams will be allowed to select and retain four players from the available player pool before the Player Auction.• Each franchise will also be allowed one direct signing of a foreign player who did not feature in HBL PSL X, enabling teams to strategically strengthen their squads with fresh international talent.Further strengthening the League’s commercial and competitive outlook, the player salary purse has been increased to USD 1.6 million per franchise, underscoring HBL PSL’s commitment to rewarding player performance and attracting elite domestic and international cricketers.These progressive measures reflect the League’s strategic trajectory and evolution, while remaining firmly rooted in its mission to promote cricketing excellence, fan engagement, and attaining unprecedented heights.HBL PSL 11 will officially commence on 26 March 2026. Faisalabad has been added an additional venue for hosting the League’s matches, marking the city’s return to spotlight and further expanding the League’s national footprint.Additional details regarding the Player Auction process, schedule, and operational guidelines will be shared in due course.

Lahore (Sports News): A delegation of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), representing PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani, held a high-level meeting with the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, aimed at reviving and promoting football in Balochistan.The PFF delegation comprised Advisor to the PFF President Eyab Ahmed and Director Legal PFF Ali Akram. The meeting was also attended by Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir, Provincial Minister for Sports Meena Majeed, and Inspector General of Police Balochistan Tahir Khan, highlighting the government’s collective interest in sports development.Discussions focused on the revival and long-term development of football across Balochistan, with particular emphasis on upgrading sports infrastructure and introducing structured youth education and development programmes. Both sides stressed the urgent need to create sustainable pathways for young talent, especially in underserved areas of the province.A key highlight of the meeting was the proposed implementation of FIFA’s “Football for Schools” programme and the establishment of FIFA Arena pitches. These initiatives are designed to strengthen grassroots football, encourage youth participation, and enhance talent identification through modern, community-based facilities.Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti reaffirmed the government of Balochistan’s full support for football and sports development in the province. He assured the PFF delegation that any challenges or administrative hurdles faced by the federation would be addressed on a priority basis, emphasizing that empowering youth through sports remains a core objective of the provincial government.The PFF delegation welcomed the Chief Minister’s commitment and endorsed his vision for sports-led youth empowerment. They reiterated the federation’s resolve to work closely with the government of Balochistan to ensure institutional strengthening, sustainable football development, and the long-term revival of the game in the province through coordinated planning and execution.

Sports Bulletin ReportLahore: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker has laid out a bold vision for the future of American cricket, identifying an unlikely architect for the ‘American Dream’: the Lahore Qalandars.Speaking at a prestigious gala marking a decade of the franchise's influence, Baker didn’t just celebrate a team; she proposed a transcontinental alliance. With the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics looming on the horizon, where cricket will make its historic debut, the United States is hunting for the "magic ingredient" to transform its sporting landscape. According to Baker, that ingredient is the Qalandars’ developmental blueprint.The American envoy’s message was unequivocal. As the US prepares to host the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, the urgency to build a competitive cricketing infrastructure has never been higher. "I want Lahore Qalandars to help produce the next generation of US cricket stars," Baker stated, signaling a desire to export the franchise’s famed High-Performance Centre model to American soil. She revealed that the bridge is already being built, with several Qalandars stars slated to feature in US leagues, a move intended to catalyze the sport’s growth ahead of the 2028 Games.Baker’s journey from a cricket novice to a vocal advocate for the sport is a testament to the "Qalandars spirit." Her perspective shifted not in a boardroom, but in the electric atmosphere of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during a PSL 10 quarter-final.Invited by Qalandars owner Atif Rana, Baker witnessed the raw power of legends like Shaheen Shah Afridi. "Seeing the team fight, score, and win made me truly fall in love with the game," she admitted, describing the experience as the catalyst for her new diplomatic mission: bridging the gap between Lahore’s bustling streets and America’s sprawling stadiums.Beyond the trophies, Baker praised the visionary leadership of Atif and Sameen Rana. She noted that the franchise’s success is a result of "calculated, long-term planning" rather than luck. "Lahore Qalandars is not merely a sports franchise; it is a close-knit family," she observed. She highlighted the Player Development Program (PDP) as a "beacon of hope" that could find success in the diverse talent pools of the United States just as it has in the remotest regions of Pakistan.In an era of global fragmentation, Baker positioned the Qalandars' journey as a blueprint for societal cohesion. The partnership she envisions isn't just about wickets and runs; it is about ‘hope and unity’, a diplomatic strike that aims to turn the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ into a global reality, with American stars rising under the guidance of Lahore’s finest.

Karachi (Sports News):National Padel Championship 2026 concluded on Sunday here at Neo Maidan, with Team Sindh delivering a dominant performance by winning both the Men’s and Women’s National Titles.Women’s Category ResultsThe women’s final was contested between Sindh (MUV) and the Punjab Team, where Sindh (MUV) secured a convincing 2–0 victory to claim the national title.1st Position: Sindh (MUV)Natalia Zaman & Mehak Tehrani2nd Position: Punjab TeamSaimra Umer & Hasnat3rd Position: Sindh (M&A)Alisha Elhai & Musfira ZahidMen’s Category ResultsThe men’s final featured an all-Sindh clash between Sindh Team and Sindh Padel-X. The Sindh Team emerged victorious with a 2–0 win, securing the national championship title.1st Position: Sindh TeamRehan Abdullah & Nafees Yaqoob2nd Position: Sindh Padel-XSheroz & Rahim Saeed3rd Position: Team Sindh KingRayyan Younas & Saad Noman.Mohammad Mateen, President, Pakistan Padel Federation, graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed trophies, certificates, and cash prizes totaling PKR 500,000 among the players.The ceremony was also attended by:Danish Ahmed, Vice President, PPFSyed Rehanuddin, Vice President, PPFSyed Nadeem Uddin, Secretary General, Sindh Padel AssociationKarima Khan, Treasurer PPF and Along with other distinguished guests and officials

Karachi (PCB Report):The third day of the fourth round of President’s Trophy Grade-I entered the first-class history record books as Pakistan Television (PTV) ran riot at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday. Elsewhere, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) put Sahir Associates under pressure, Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) neared a win against State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The fixture between Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) hung in balance as both the teams sensed victory with 135 runs left to surmount or five wickets remaining to be taken for a victory.  Left-arm spinner Ali Usman and right-arm pacer Amad Butt bowled 9.4 and 10 overs, respectively on the trot as PTV dismissed Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for a mere 37 in 19.4 overs, who were chasing 40 to win. This was the lowest total ever successfully defended in the history of first-class cricket overcoming Oldfield’s successful defence of 41 against MCC at the Lord’s Old Ground in August 1794. Ali – playing his first game in the tournament after becoming best bowler in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 – registered the best figures of his red-ball career including the decisive six for nine on day three and match haul of 10-75. He also picked up the first and final wicket in SNGPL’s torrid outing in second dig. Amad picked up four for 28 in the second innings to back up his all-round performance of three for 42 and 46 not out with the bat in the first innings. SNGPL had slipped to 22-7 before Saifullah Bangash’s 35-ball 14 gave them slim hopes of a narrow win but not to be. Earlier in the day, PTV were bowled out for 111 in 42.5 overs after resuming from overnight score of 99-5 in 36.5 as SNGPL’s Shehzad Gul continued his fine run of form with five for 28 – his third five-for in four innings bagging 20 scalps across two games.  Sajid Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani chipped in with three and two wickets, respectively as Mohammad Taha’s overnight vigil ended at 27 off 123 balls. At the KCCA Stadium, Sahir Associates finished the day three with 147-8 on the board in 68.5 overs after conceding a meagre nine-run first innings deficit against OGDCL. After Sahir were 65-3, Mohammad Faiq (48, 118b, 4x4s) and Ahmar Ashfaq (43, 70b, 7x4s) added some valuable runs before OGDCL spinners Danish Aziz, Jawad Ali and Asif Afridi effected a collapse of five for 10. Earlier, OGDCL added 37 runs to their overnight score of 220-6 as Danish Aziz reached his half-century and then fell for 69 off 133 balls. Sahir’s left-arm spinner Rewayat Khan returned impressive figures of 26-9-59-5 on his debut, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman bagged four wickets. SBP were on the brink of their third loss in the tournament as they had closed the day three with 289-9 in 76 overs in their second innings with a mere 27 runs lead against KRL at the SBP Sports Complex. The mammoth first innings deficit of 262 runs took the spite out of the second innings contributions from SBP batters Qasim Akram (62, 78b, 7x4s, 1x6), Mohammad Huraira (54, 69b, 8x4s, 1x6), Hasan Raza (49, 85b, 8x4s), Shahid Aziz (42 not out, 51b, 3x4s, 2x6s) and Abdullah Fazal (35, 55b, 5x4s). KRL’s pacer Ahmed Bashir bagged his ninth first-class five-for with figures of five for 80 in 24 overs, while Aqib Liaqat and Mohammad Hamza picked up two wickets each. Earlier, KRL’s first innings culminated for 368 all out after resuming from overnight score of 365-8. SBP’s Niaz Khan picked up four wickets, while Shahid dismissed three batters. At the UBL Sports Complex, WAPDA required another 135 runs to win against Ghani Glass as they were 108-5 in 36 overs at stumps with all top five batters back in the hut. WAPDA’s hope lie with skipper Khalid Usman and Bismillah Khan, who were yet to bat. Ghani Glass’s charge was led by Noman Ali, who had picked up three of the five WAPDA wickets to fall stretching his match tally to 10 wickets and counting – his 10th haul of 10 wickets or more in a first-class game.  At the start of the day, Ghani Glass resumed their second innings from overnight score of 166-2 in 53 overs and fell for 323 in 92.3 overs, setting a 243-run target. Mohsin Riaz fell eight runs short of his century as he stretched his overnight 22 not out to 92 off 167 balls hitting 12 fours and one six. There was not much resistance from Ghani Glass batters following Tayyab Tahir’s departure for 36 off 65 balls as WAPDA’s Khalid picked up four wickets, while Naqeebullah dismissed three batters. Scores in brief – Round 4 – Day 3 of 4Sahir Associates v Oil and Gas Development Company Limited at KCCA Stadium, KarachiSahir Associates lead by 138 runs with two wickets remaining in second innings Sahir Associates 248 all out, 97 overs (Mohammad Faiq 93, Asim Ali Nasir 59, Mohammad Saleem 43, Razaullah 29; Asif Afridi 7-73) and 147-8, 68.5 overs (Mohammad Faiq 48, Ahmar Ashfaq 43, Faham-ul-Haq 24; Danish Aziz 2-14, Jawad Ali 2-35, Asif Afridi 2-45) OGDCL 257 all out, 106.2 overs (Umar Siddiq 79, Danish Aziz 69, Israrullah 30, Haroon Arshad 23, Asif Afridi 22 not out; Rewayat Khan 5-59, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman 4-62) Khan Research Laboratories v State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi SBP lead by 27 runs with one wicket remaining in second innings SBP 106 all out, 38.2 overs (Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 40; Mohammad Hamza 4-17, Ahmed Bashir 3-39, Abdul Wahid 3-49) and 289-9, 76 overs (Qasim Akram 62 Mohammad Huraira 54, Hasan Raza 49, Shahid Aziz 42 not out, Abdullah Fazal 35; Ahmed Bashir 5-80, Aqib Liaqat 2-57, Mohammad Hamza 2-73) KRL 368 all out, 130.3 overs (Waqar Ahmed 138, Sarmad Bhatti 101, Imran Rafiq 35, Saad Baig 29; Niaz Khan 4-78, Shahid Aziz 3-72, Rameez Aziz 2-40) Pakistan Television beat Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited by two runs at National Bank Stadium, KarachiTarget for SNGPL: 40  PTV 166 all out, 66.2 overs (Amad Butt 46 not out, Mohammad Taha 38, Taimur Khan 24, Mohammad Mohsin 22; Shehzad Gul 4-40, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Sajid Khan 2-75) and 111 all out, 42.5 overs (Mohammad Taha 27, Mohammad Suleman 25; Shehzad Gul 5-28, Sajid Khan 3-28, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-38) SNGPL 238 all out, 67.3 overs (Saifullah Bangash 71, Omair Bin Yousuf 42, Sajid Khan 34, Abdul Samad 25; Ali Usman 4-66, Amad Butt 3-42, Israr Hussain 3-66) and 37 all out, 19.4 overs (Saifullah Bangash 14; Ali Usman 6-9, Amad Butt 4-28) Player of the match – Ali Usman (PTV) Water and Power Development Authority v Ghani Glass at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi WAPDA requires another 135 runs to win with five wickets remainingTarget for WAPDA: 243Ghani Glass 142 all out, 46.4 overs (Ali Razzaq 64 not out, Tayyab Tahir 33; Naqeebullah 3-46, Mujtaba Khan 2-12, Khalid Usman 2-21, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-39) and 323 all out, 92.3 overs (Mohsin Riaz 92, Khawaja Arham 68, Kashif Ali 53, Tayyab Tahir 36; Khalid Usman 4-89, Naqeebullah 3-43, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-85) WAPDA 223 all out, 67.1 overs (Ayaz Tasawar 78, Mohammad Akhlaq 38, Sharoon Siraj 23, Bismillah Khan 21; Noman Ali 7-59, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-55) and 108-5, 36 overs (Malhar Rasool 47, Ayaz Tasawar 20; Noman Ali 3-43) 

Harare (Sports News):Farhan Yousaf’s half-century went in vain as England U19 beat Pakistan U19 by 37 runs in the Group ‘C’ match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Friday. Pakistan will play their second fixture of the tournament against Scotland on Monday, 19 January at the same venue.Chasing 211 to win, Pakistan were bowled out for 173 in 46.3 overs. Right-handed batter Farhan, who came in at number five with Pakistan at 28 for three, stitched a 26-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Ahmed Hussain, who scored 12 off 34 balls, including one four.Following Ahmed’s dismissal, Huzaifa Ahsan and Hamza Zahoor were dismissed in quick succession as Pakistan slipped to 85 for six in 25.4 overs. Captain Farhan was then joined by Abdul Subhan and the pair added 48 runs for the seventh wicket. The partnership ended in the 38th over when Subhan was run out after scoring 14 runs, including two boundaries.Farhan went on to complete his half-century off 72 balls. He was eventually dismissed in the 41st over for a fighting 65 off 86 balls, which included three fours and four sixes. Momin Qamar remained unbeaten on 18 off 28 balls, hitting one four and one six.Earlier, after being put into bat, England were bowled out for 210 in 46.5 overs. Right-arm leg-spinner Ahmed claimed three wickets for 38 runs in his quota of 10 overs and also took a splendid catch off the bowling of Abdul Subhan. Right-arm fast bowler Subhan picked up two wickets, while Ali Raza and Momin also chipped in with two wickets each as England were dismissed in the 47th over.For England, Caleb Falconer top-scored with 66 off 73 balls, including three fours and two sixes.Scores in brief:England beat Pakistan by 37 runsEngland 210 all out, 46.5 overs (Caleb Falconer 66, Ben Dawkins 33; Ahmed Hussain 3-38, Abdul Subhan 2-24, Ali Raza 2-36, Momin Qamar 2-45)Pakistan 173 all out, 46.3 overs (Farhan Yousaf 65, Momin Qamar 18 not out; Alex Green 2-21, James Minto 2-23, Ralphie Albert 2-23)Player of the match – Caleb Falconer (England)

Karachi (Sports News):The second day of the fourth round of President’s Trophy Grade-I saw Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) extend their dominance over State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with a monumental first innings lead at the SBP Sports Complex as action took place across four venues in Karachi. KRL were 365-8 in 128 overs at close of play in their first innings and 259 runs ahead of SBP as Waqar Ahmed and Sarmad Bhatti ground the opposition to dirt with gritty centuries and an unrelenting 129-run stand for the fifth wicket after they got together at 158-4. Waqar (138, 244b, 17x4s) smashed his seventh first-class century, while Sarmad remained unbeaten on 100 off 257 balls at close having hit 10 fours. For SBP, Niaz Khan picked up three wickets, while Rameez Aziz and Shahid Aziz dismissed two batters each. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Sahir Associates played out a grinding day at the KCCA Stadium as the former managed 220-6 in 88 overs in their first innings at the close of play on day two, trailing the latter by another 28 runs. Opening batter Umar Siddiq led the way for OGDCL with a dogged half-century (79, 180b, 7x4s) after putting on 86-run stand with fellow opener Israrullah (30, 66b, 5x4s). No.3 batter Haroon Arshad stayed in the middle for 71 balls scoring 23 runs inclusive of two fours. Sahir Associates made in-roads with five quick wickets as OGDCL went from 125-1 to 166-6 before Danish Aziz (43 not out, 87b, 2x4s) and Asif Afridi (22 not out, 73b, 1x4, 1x6) led them out of trouble with an unbeaten 54-run stand. For Sahir Associates, Rewayat Khan and Hafiz Mohammad Suleman returned identical figures of three for 56 in 23 and 28 overs, respectively. Earlier, Sahir resumed from their overnight score of 245-8 and could only add three runs to their total as Asif finished with seven for 73 in 36 overs – his best bowling figures in an innings in first-class cricket. At the National Bank Stadium, Pakistan Television (PTV) were struggling at 99-5 in 36.5 overs in their second innings after conceding a 72-run deficit against Sui Norther Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). PTV’s Mohammad Taha was unbeaten on 25 off 101 balls with the help of three fours at close, while no.5 batter Mohammad Suleman fell for a 70-ball 25 hitting three boundaries as well. SNGPL’s Shehzad Gul (2-23), Shahnawaz Dahani (2-38) and Sajid Khan (1-23) were vital in keeping PTV’s second innings lead to a slim 27.Earlier, SNGPL resumed their first innings from 58-3 in 18 overs and were bowled out for 238 in 67.3 overs with Saifullah Bangash (71, 104b, 8x4s, 1x6) and Sajid Khan (34, 28b, 7x4s) staging a late 65-run resistance for the ninth wicket. For PTV, Ali Usman picked up four wickets, while Amad Butt and Israr Hussain bagged three wickets each. Ghani Glass were leading Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by 85 runs in their second innings after they closed the day two with 166-2 on the board in 53 overs at the UBL Sports Complex. Opening batters Khawaja Arham (68, 117b, 9x4s, 2x6s) and Kashif Ali (53, 101b, 6x4s, 1x6) did well to erase the 81-run first innings deficit with 107-run stand at the top. Mohsin Riaz (22 not out, 64b, 2x4s) and Tayyab Tahir (21 not out, 36b, 4x4s) were unbeaten on the crease. Earlier, WAPDA were bowled out for 223 in 67.2 overs after resuming from overnight score of 129-4 in 33 overs, in reply to Ghani Glass’ 142 all out in first innings. Ayaz Tasawar converted his overnight 42 not out to 78 off 138 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six. Ghani Glass’ skipper Noman Ali bagged his 35th first-class five-for returning impressive figures of 24-6-59-7, while leg-spinner Mohammad Rameez Jnr dismissed two batters.  Scores in brief – Round 4 – Day 2 of 4Sahir Associates v Oil and Gas Development Company Limited at KCCA Stadium, KarachiOGDCL trail by 28 runs with four wickets remaining in first innings  Sahir Associates 248 all out, 97 overs (Mohammad Faiq 93, Asim Ali Nasir 59, Mohammad Saleem 43, Razaullah 29; Asif Afridi 7-73) OGDCL 220-6, 88 overs (Umar Siddiq 79, Danish Aziz 43 not out, Israrullah 30, Haroon Arshad 23, Asif Afridi 22 not out; Rewayat Khan 3-56, Hafiz Mohammad Suleman 3-56) Khan Research Laboratories v State Bank of Pakistan at SBP Sports Complex, Karachi KRL lead by 259 runs with two wickets remaining in first innings SBP 106 all out, 38.2 overs (Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 40; Mohammad Hamza 4-17, Ahmed Bashir 3-39, Abdul Wahid 3-49) KRL 365-8, 128 overs (Waqar Ahmed 138, Sarmad Bhatti 100 not out, Imran Rafiq 35, Saad Baig 29; Niaz Khan 3-77, Rameez Aziz 2-40, Shahid Aziz 2-70) Pakistan Television v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited at National Bank Stadium, KarachiPTV lead by 27 runs with five wickets remaining in second innings PTV 166 all out, 66.2 overs (Amad Butt 46 not out, Mohammad Taha 38, Taimur Khan 24, Mohammad Mohsin 22; Shehzad Gul 4-40, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-23, Sajid Khan 2-75) and 99-5, 36.5 overs (Mohammad Taha 25 not out, Mohammad Suleman 25; Shehzad Gul 2-23, Shahnawaz Dahani 2-38) SNGPL 238 all out, 67.3 overs (Saifullah Bangash 71, Omair Bin Yousuf 42, Sajid Khan 34, Abdul Samad 25; Ali Usman 4-66, Amad Butt 3-42, Israr Hussain 3-66) Water and Power Development Authority v Ghani Glass at UBL Sports Complex, Karachi Ghani Glass lead by 85 runs with eight wickets remaining in second inningsGhani Glass 142 all out, 46.4 overs (Ali Razzaq 64 not out, Tayyab Tahir 33; Naqeebullah 3-46, Mujtaba Khan 2-12, Khalid Usman 2-21, Mohammad Zeeshan 2-39) and 166-2, 53 overs (Khawaja Arham 68, Kashif Ali 53, Mohsin Riaz 22 not out, Tayyab Tahir 21 not out) WAPDA 223 all out, 67.1 overs (Ayaz Tasawar 78, Muhammad Akhlaq 38, Sharoon Siraj 23, Bismillah Khan 21; Noman Ali 7-59, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-55).

Lahore (PR): Pakistan men’s and women’s futsal teams etched their names into the country’s sporting history by securing their first-ever international victories at the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, marking a significant milestone for a discipline still in its developmental phase in Pakistan.The Pakistan women’s futsal team registered a thrilling 3–2 victory over Sri Lanka, showcasing resilience, tactical discipline, and composure under pressure to seal a landmark win. The result not only boosted team morale but also underlined the growing potential of women’s futsal in the country.Meanwhile, the men’s futsal team produced an equally impressive comeback, overturning an early deficit to defeat Bhutan 4–2. The performance highlighted Pakistan’s attacking intent and adaptability, as the players responded strongly after falling behind to claim a memorable win.Reacting to the historic achievements, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Mohsen Gilani praised the determination and commitment shown by the players and coaching staff. “Our players and coaches have made history. These victories are a proof of their resilience, belief, and hard work despite limited resources,” Gilani said. “We will build on this foundation to take futsal to greater heights and, God willing, make Pakistan a competitive force in futsal. "

Abdullah AsjadISLAMABAD: The friendly matches between Pakistani and Chinese men and women will be played on the inaugural day of the Pak-China Friendship Tenpin Championship, on January 24 at the Leisure City Bowling Club, Safa Gold, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad.This was stated by the President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijaz-ur-Rehman, who is also the Chairman Organizing Committee on Friday.He said that preparations for the championship are in full swing. He said that on the opening day of the championship friendly matches will be played between Pakistan and China men and women, including ten men’s matches and ten women’s matches. Ten men and ten women’s players each from both countries, will participate in these competitions. In addition, matches of the 18th National Tenpin Bowling Championship 2026 will also be played, in which male and female players from all over the country will participate. The Championship will have nine categories, including men's singles, men's doubles, ladies' singles, amateur, deaf men's singles, deaf ladies' singles, team events, media and take-takers. The championship will continue until January 30, at the end of championship, prizes will be distributed among the winning players.