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SPORTS NEWS - School News 25 Nov, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI: Ismail Girls’ School players retained their title after winning the 5th Australian High Commission (AHC)-Jalaluddin Cricket Academy (JCA) Girls’ School Cricket Cup 2025, which was held at National Stadium Karachi.As many as 60 girls from four schools participated in the tournament. The tournament followed a two-week coaching clinic organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA).Pakistan women’s team Player Kainat Imtiaz, and former captain national men’s team Javed Miandad, and Mushtaq Ahmed shared their experience and leadership skills with girls from the Ismail Academy, Nasra Public School, Greenland Schools, and Happy Home Orphanage.During the tournament members of Australia’s visiting Over-40s Cricket Team also worked with the girls to build confidence, foster teamwork, and develop leadership skills. “Australia’s continued support for girls’ cricket in Pakistan promotes gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and empowers girls through access to sport,” said Australian High Commission First Secretary Jordan Hartas. “We started in 2016 with an annual tournament in Islamabad and have since expanded to Lahore and Karachi. Australia and Pakistan share a passion for cricket, and the Australian High Commission is pleased to support initiatives that break barriers and create opportunities for girls to thrive across Pakistan, he concluded.”
ATP Challenger Cup: Pakistani players fail to make a big mark
Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil face humiliating defeats in the tournamentAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Top Pakistani tennis players, Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil faced humiliating defeats in the ATP Challenger Cup, which is being played at PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.According to a press release of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aqeel Khan, Samir Iftikhar, and Yousaf Khalil succumbed under the pressure of heavyweight foreign players. Aqeel Khan showed some resistance and lost to Dinko Daniv 1-2 in a well-contested match of the day.The Pakistan ATP Challenger Cup officially commenced on 23rd November 2025. A total of 25 international players from Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Australia, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, Sweden, Georgia, Great Britain, and Switzerland, along with 10 top Pakistani players, are participating in this prestigious event.Elias Ymer of Sweden, currently ranked 169 in the ATP World / PIF rankings, is the top seed, while Jay Clarke of Great Britain, ranked 213, is the second seed of the tournament.Results (Men's Singles - Round of 32):[6] Mert Alkaya (TUR) beat [Q] Samir Iftikhar (PAK) 6-2, 6-2[Alt] Dinko Dinev (BUL) beat [WC] Aqeel Khan (PAK) 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1[WC] Muzammil Murtaza (PAK) beat [Q] Yousaf Khalil (PAK) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2Nikita Bilozertsev (UKR) beat [3] Saba Purtseladze (GEO) 6-2, 3-0 (Retired)Gian Luca Tanner (SUI) beat [Alt] Alexey Aleshchev 6-1, 6-3[4] Denis Yevseyev (KAZ) beat [Alt] Ivan Gretskiy 7-6 (7), 6-3[7] Leo Borg (SWE) beat [Alt] Matthias Ujvary (AUT) 6-2, 6-4Dragos Nicolae Cazacu (ROU) beat Preston Brown (USA) 7-6 (2), 6-4Zach Stephens (GBR) beat [Alt] Gokberk Saritas (TUR) 6-1, 6-0Johan Nikles (SUI) beat [Alt] Adrian Arcon (AUS) 6-1, 6-1
Qamar Zaman All Pakistan National Junior Championship: Abdullah wins U19 title
Peshawar (Sports News): The 3rd Qamar Zaman All Pakistan National Junior Boys and Girls Squash Competitions have ended with the victory of Abdullah Nawaz U18 title. Tournament was pursuing prize money of Rs. 3.7 Million. The closing ceremony was presided over by Husaain Tayyab Hassan from Markhor Foundation, who served as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included the Secretary of the Public Health and Engineering Department, the President of the KP Squash Association, Dawood Khan, former World Squash Champion Qamar Zaman, Vice President PSF Dr Riaz Khan,Senior Vice President of KP Squash Association Ehsan Ullah Khan, General Secretary of the KP Squash Association Mansoor Zaman, and Finance Secretary Wazir Mohammad.Results (Finals):Boys Under-11: Anas Rafay beat Abdur Rehman Riaz from PAF 11/6,9/11,11/8,10/12,13/11(3-2)Boys Under-13: Mohammad Mustafa Ahmad from punjab beat Fahad Khan from PAF 11/7,11/1,13/15,11/5 (3-2)Boys Under-15: Sohail Adnan from SNGPL beat Danish Sikandar from KP 11/6,11/5,11/7(3-0)Boys Under-17: Yahya Asad from PAF beat Mustafa Irfan from PAF 11/9,11/7,11/6(3,0)Boys Under-19: Abdullah Nawaz from Wapda beat Sakhiullah Tareen from Punjab 7/11,11/9,11/5,11/8Girls Under-15: Damia Khan from Sindh beat Sehrish Ali from KP11/9,8/11,7/11,11/7,11/9 (3-2)Girls Under-19: Mahnoor Ali from KP beat Amna Malik from Wapda 11/2/,11/4,11/5(3-0)
CAS International Squash Championship starts in Islamabad
Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ammad, Hamza Khan, Anas Shah clinch victories on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Four Pakistani lads including Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ammad, Hamza Khan, Anas Shah advanced into the next round by winning their respective matches of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2025, which rolled into cation here at Mushaf Squash Complex in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) on Monday.The tournament is pursuing a prize money of US$37,500. Second seed Noor Zaman and Mohammad Asim got a bye in the first round of the championship, as the next round matches will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.Anas Shah overcame Ziad Ibrahim from Egypt 3-1 in a well-contested 4 games competition. After losing the first game at 4-7, local squash player did well by displaying top quality squash and won rest of three games with confidently. He played powerful forehand and backhand drives during the whole match, as his game was laced with classic drop shorts. Results (Day-1):Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Bryan Tze Kang Lim (MAS) 3-1: 11-9, 11-9, 10-12, 11-5 (43m)Mohammad Syafiq Kamal (MAS) beat Viktor Byrtus (CZE) 3-1: 11-8, 3-11, 11-6, 11-5 (37m)Adam Hawal (EGY) beat Tayyab Aslam (PAK) 3-0: 11-9, 11-8, 11-6 (36m)Mohammad Ammad (PAK) beat Chi Him Wong (HKG) 3-0: 11-3, 11-5, 11-9 (32m)Hamza Khan (PAK) bea Seif Shenawy (EGY) 3-0: 11-8, 11-5, 11-5 (27m)Tomotaka Endo (JPN) beat Ming Hong Tang (HKG) 3-0: 11-9, 11-9, 14-12 (41m)Khaled Labib (EGY) beat Louai Hafez (SUI) 3-0: 11-8, 11-6, 11-6 (39m)Anas Shah (PAK) beat Ziad Ibrahim (EGY) 3-1: 4-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-5 (38m).
Eman Naseer to lead Pakistan Women’s U19 against Bangladesh in T20 series
15-member squad to leave for Bangladesh on November 29٫ 2025 Karachi (Sports News): All-rounder Eman Naseer is set to lead Pakistan Women’s U19 team during the five-match T20 series against Bangladesh Women’s U19 from 3-12 December scheduled to take place at the Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground.The series is part of both Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket’s plan to develop and give exposure to the next crop of Women’s cricketers and also for the build-up towards the third edition of the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup expected to take place in January 2027.The 15-member squad, announced on Monday, also comprises of eight players who appeared at this year’s ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in Malaysia in January. They include Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Komal Khan, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano and Zoofishan Ayyaz.Apart from skipper Eman, who bowls leg-spin and bats right-handed, the players who will be making their Women’s U19 debut include left-handed batter Raahima Syed, all-rounder Aqsa Habib, left-arm pacer Ayesha Riaz and right-arm pacer Barirah Saif.The four non-travelling reserves include Alzoha Hammad, Maria, Nasreen Ashraf and Zainab Khanum. The players are currently undergoing a two-week training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi after which they will depart for Bangladesh on 29 November.The players took part in National Women’s U19 T20 Tournament in September, a three-week fitness and skills camp in October after which 20 probables were called up for the pre-tour camp in Karachi.Names of players (15): Eman Naseer (captain), Aleesa Mukhtiar, Aqsa Habib, Areesha Ansari, Ayesha Riaz, Barirah Saif, Fizza Fiaz, Komal Khan (wicket-keeper), Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Raahima Syed, Ravail Farhan, Rozina Akram, Shahar Bano and Zoofishan AyyazNon-travelling reserves:Alzoha Hammad, Maria, Nasreen Ashraf and Zainab KhanumSupport Staff:Mohammad Masroor (head coach), Shoaib Khan (batting coach), Naeem Tayyab (bowling coach), Jaweria Rauf (fielding coach), Taimoor Mehmood (strength & conditioning coach), Surakhsha Shaker (physiotherapist), Eman Arbab (analyst) and Aisha Jalil (team manager)Schedule: (All matches at Cox’s Bazar Academy Ground)1st T20 – 3 December2nd T20 – 5 December3rd T20 – 7 December4th T20 – 10 December5th T20 – 12 December
FIH Pro-Hockey League: PHF invites 31 players for camp in Islamabad
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has asked 31 national players to join training camp for the preparation of the upcoming FIH Pro Hockey League at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium that will kick off on November 24.After the approval of the President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti, the Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan has announced, through a notification, the training camp for the national senior probables in preparation for the FIH Pro Hockey League. The camp will commence on November 24, 2025, at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad.The Pro Hockey League will be played in Rosario, Argentina, from December 9 to 14, 2025.According to the notification, all selected officials and players have been instructed to report to the Camp Commandant at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on November 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM (1700 hours).A total of 31 top players and 7 officials from across the country have been summoned for the camp. Names of players and officials:Goalkeepers:Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan (Mari Energies)Muneeb-ur-Rehman (WAPDA)Waqar (WAPDA)Ali Raza (PAF)Defenders:Mohammad Sufyan Khan (Customs)Mohammad Abdullah (Mari Energies)Hammadudin Anjum (WAPDA)Abdul Manan (PAF)Ammad Shakeel Butt (NBP)Usama Bashir (PAF)Arbaz Ahmad (Mari Energies)Abu Bakar Mahmood (NBP)Midfielders:Moin Shakeel (WAPDA)Zikriya Hayat (Navy)Ghazanfar Ali (Mari Energies)Arshad Liaqat (Mari Energies)Junaid Manzoor (NBP)Mohammad Sulman Razzaq (WAPDA)Izhar-ul-Haq (Punjab)Strikers:Abdul Hannan Shahid (WAPDA)Abdul Rehman (PAF)Afraz (Mari Energies)Rana Waheed (WAPDA)Rana Mohammad Waleed (Navy)Ahmad Nadeem (Mari Energies)Mohammad Ammad (Customs)Abdul Qayyum (Customs)Basharat Ali (Navy)Umair Sattar (Mari Energies)Team Officials:Anjum Saeed (Manager), Olympian Tahir Zaman (Head Coach), Olympian Mohammad Usman, Olympian Zeeshan Ashraf (Assistant Coaches), Mukhtar Ahmad (Trainee Coach), Nadeem Khan Lodhi (Video Analyst), and Mohammad Aslam (Masseur)
SPORTS NEWS - University News 23 Nov, 2025
LAHORE: (PR): Punjab University won first position in All Pakistan HEC Inter-University Bodybuilding Championship held at Education University Lahore with participation from universities of all provinces. PU grabbed first position with 92 points while University of Lahore got (UOL) 2nd position with 72 points and University of Central Punjab (UCP) was 3rd with 70 points. PU Director Sports Dr Shabbir Sarwar said this was a historical victory of Punjab University bodybuilding team as after 16 years Punjab University secured 1st position in HEC championship 2025-26. He said this was because of VC Dr Mohammad Ali’s sports friendly policies and untiring efforts of our team manager Nadeem Munir, team coaches and players. Last year PU was on 4th position. Vice Chancellor Dr Mohammad Ali met with the team players and officials who called on him to celebrate the victory with Drum beaters and pro PU slogans chanting. VC congratulated the team and officials on this historic victory.
TENPIN BOWLING - National 23 Nov, 2025
ISLAMABAD (Sports News): Ejaz-ur-Rehman won men singles titles while Junaid Shafiq and Faheem Akbar got men's doubles titles of the 2nd ITBA Masters Tenpin Bowling Cup at Leisure City Bowling Club, Safa Gold Mall, F-7 Center, Islamabad.President, Islamabad Tenpin Bowling Association, Agha Mohammad Ali Shah was the chief guest and gave away the prizes trophies and medels.In the men singles; Ejaz ur Rehman secured the top spot with an impressive average score of 207, followed by Junaid Shafiq and Faheem Akbar, who bagged second and third positions respectively.In the men's doubles category, Junaid Shafiq and Faheem Akbar won the gold medal, while Daniyal Ejaz and Afzal Akhtar took the silver medal. Ejazur Rehman and Shahrukh Raza secured the bronze medal.Results:Men's Singles:1. Ejazur Rehman (207-208)2. Junaid Shafiq (188-189)3. Faheem Akbar (170-169)Men's Doubles:1. Junaid Shafiq and Faheem Akbar (Gold Medal)2. Daniyal Ejaz and Afzal Akhtar (Silver Medal)3. Ejazur Rehman and Shahrukh Raza (Bronze Medal)
CAS International Squash 2025 to start on November 24, 2025
World No. 42 Egyptian Karim El Hamamy occupies top seed, World No.43 Noor Zaman secondAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2025 will start on November 24, 2025 (Monday) here at the Mushaf Squash Complex in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF). The tournament is pursuing a prize money of US$27,500.According to an official of PSF, all arrangements have been given the final touches, and international players have also arrived in the capital city of Pakistan. Apart from seven Pakistani lads, a group of 17 world ranking players from the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong-China, Japan, Malaysia, and Switzerland will fight for the top honour during the 5-day international prestigious squash showpiece, as final will be played on November 28 at the same venue.Besides, the second seed, Mohammad Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Hamza Khan, Anas Ali Shah, Mohammad Asim Khan, Tayyab Aslam, and Mohammad Ammad Khan will represent in the tournament. The local players have a good occasion to perform well in the tournament and to earn vital points to improve their Professional Squash Association (PSA) ranking.
Pakistan outplay Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in T20 Tri-Nation
Farhan smashes 80 off 45 balls, Mohammad Nawaz snares 3 batters for 16 runs Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: A couple of notable performances, Sahibzada Farhan (80 not out off 45 balls) and Mohammad Nawaz (3 for 16), guided Green Shirts to post a big triumph against Sri Lanka in the 3rd game of the T20 Tri-Nation Series here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday night.Hosts opening batters Sahibzada and Saim Ayub (20, 18b, 4x4s) provided their team a blistering 47-run stand in five overs before the latter departed. Saim also became just the ninth Pakistan batter to cross the 1,000 T20I runs landmark during the outing. Sahibzada then stitched a 69-run second-wicket stand with Babar Azam (16, 22b, 1x6) in which he contributed 53 runs also bringing up his sixth T20I half-century off 33 balls.With Dushmantha Chameera striking twice on consecutive balls, Sahibzada kept his charge going and ended hit the winning runs in style with a boundary in the 16th over. The right-handed opening batter struck six fours and five sixes also becoming the Pakistan batter to hit 100 or more sixes in T20s in a year.Earlier, Sri Lanka got off to a flying start with Kamil Mishara hitting two fours and as many sixes before departing in the fourth over with 32 runs on the board. Pakistan further dented Sri Lanka’s progress in the subsequent when Mohammad Wasim Jnr’s brilliant throw from third run out Kusal Mendis.Sri Lanka’s score of 65-3 at the halfway mark turned to 78-5 in the 12th over, when player of the match Mohammad Nawaz removed Kusal Perera (25, 19b, 2x4s, 1x6) and Dasun Shanaka on consecutive deliveries. Nawaz returned to remove Kamindu Mendis in the 14th over as Sri Lanka slipped to 86-6.Janith Liyanage, who top scored for Sri Lanka with 41 off 38 balls hitting three fours and one six, then formed a 31-ball 35-run seventh-wicket stand with Wanindu Hasaranga (11, 12b, 1x4) as they posted a fighting 128-7 in 20 overs. Apart from Nawaz’s 3-16 in four overs, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed struck once each.Scores in brief:3rd T20I – Tri-nation series – Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumSri Lanka 128-7, 20 overs (Janith Liyanage 41 not out, Kusal Perera 25, Kamil Mishara 22; Mohammad Nawaz 3-16)Pakistan 131-3, 15.3 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 80 not out, Saim Ayub 20; Dushmantha Chameera 2-29)Series schedule:18 November – First T20I – Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets20 November – Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs22 November – Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka29 November – Final
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