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FOOTBALL - Int News 13 Oct, 2025
Sports Bulletin ReportKuwait City (Kuwait): Pakistan National Football Team Head Coach Nolberto Solano has expressed confidence ahead of the team’s away fixture against Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to be played in Kuwait on October 14.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Solano said the squad remains focused and eager to build on their previous performance.“We were a little disappointed that we didn’t take all three points in the home game, especially after how we played in the second half,” Solano said. “We’re a team that loves the ball but unfortunately couldn’t score. Still, this is part of the process, these young lads are playing together for the first time and I’m very pleased with their performance.”Responding to a question he said:“We go again tomorrow with the same attitude and desire to win, the focus is on getting three points. It’s football and anything can happen. We’ll also have another chance against Syria at home in November and then again in March, but tomorrow’s game is a key,” he added.Solano confirmed that there would be no major changes to the lineup, adding that all players are fit and ready for action.Captain Abdullah Iqbal echoed his coach’s sentiments, highlighting the team’s belief on their recent progress.“I believe we showed the potential within this squad, after the home game, we felt disappointed because we believed we could have taken all three points. Hopefully tomorrow, we can achieve that,” he added.When asked about his message to the fans, Abdullah said: “I promise we’ll go out there and give everything we have and hopefully, InShaAllah, bring back the three points,” he added.The Pakistan National Team will face Afghanistan at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM Pakistan Time.
Lahore Test: Pakistan score 313 runs for 5 on opening day
Lahore (Sports News): Pakistan batters were satisfied when they finished 313 for 5 on the opening day of the first Test match at Qaddafi Stadium Lahore on Sunday after 90 overs game.Left-handed batter Imam ul Haq was the top scorer with 93 runs while skipper Shan Masood added 75 runs. Both batters aggregated 160 runs for the second wicket. Acha Salman and Mohammad Rizwan were not out at the end of day 1 game. Babar Azam could only made 23 runs.
TENPIN BOWLING - National 12 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (SBR): The 9th PTBF Ranking Tenpin Bowling Championship, will be rolled into action from November 20, 2025 in Karachi.According to President, Sindh Tenpin Bowling Association, President, Aleem Agha said that the President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijazur Rahman has approved the championship and preparations for the event have already started and male and female players from all over the country will participate in the tournament. He said that eight different categories have been kept in the tournament, including men's singles, men's doubles, ladies' singles, amateur, deaf men's singles, deaf ladies' singles, team event and media categories. Players who wish to participate in the events can register their names from November 1 to 14. The draws for the tournament will be announced on November 18 at 3 pm. The semi-final matches of the tournament will be played on November 24 while the final matches will be played on November 25.
Johor Cup 2025: Great Britain beat Pakistan 5-1
Islamabad (Sports Desk): Great Britain beat Pakistan 5-1 in the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 being held in Johor, Malaysia.Pakistan started the game with an impressive performance but, unfortunately, missed several clear goal opportunities. On the other hand, Great Britain outplayed Pakistan, scoring five goals to Pakistan’s one. For Great Britain, Jonny and Henry scored two goals each, while Caddy scored one. Pakistan only goal came from Mohammad Sufyan Khan through a penalty corner.The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team will play its third match against traditional rivals India on October 14, fourth match against New Zealand on October 15, and fifth match against Australia on October 17.
Rawalpindi qualify for final of National U19 Cup
Lahore (PCB Report): Rawalpindi region have qualified for the final of the National U19 Cup after topping Group ‘B’ at the conclusion of the ninth round of the tournament today. Rawalpindi remained unbeaten in the event, securing 15 points after winning seven of their eight fixtures, with one match abandoned due to rain.Rawalpindi’s opponents for the final will be confirmed after the completion of the ninth-round fixtures of Group ‘A’, which could not take place today due to unavoidable circumstances. A revised schedule will be announced in due course.In Group B match at Shama Cricket Ground, Bahawalpur defeated DMJ by 85 runs. Ziyan Jibran’s 59 and Haseeb Ahmad’s 43 guided Bahawalpur to 267 in 48.4 overs. In reply, DMJ were bowled out for 182 in 40.3 overs despite Mohammad Zubair’s 69, with four Bahawalpur bowlers taking two wickets apiece.Hyderabad overcame Islamabad by 73 runs at Mirwais Cricket Ground. Mohammad Rohan Khan top-scored with 79 to lift Hyderabad to 233. In turn, Islamabad managed 160 as Nameer Shaikh (4-18) and Abdul Wahab (3-31) shared seven wickets.At Hayatabad Sports Complex, Karachi Whites defeated AJK by 55 runs. Karachi Whites were bowled out for 205 before restricting AJK to 150 in 45.2 overs. Huzaifa Ahsan (108, 2-31) impressed with both bat and ball, while Niqaq Shafiq chipped in with 2-23.FATA recorded a 41-run win over Lahore Whites at Ashfaq Ahmed Ground in Charsadda. Mohammad Abbas Afridi struck a commanding 118 to help FATA reach 256. Lahore Whites were dismissed for 215 in 46.4 overs, with Mohammad Tahir taking three wickets, while Jamshidullah grabbing two wickets.Scores in brief:Group ‘B’Bahawalpur beat DMJ by 85 runs at the Shama Cricket Ground, PeshawarBahawalpur 267 all out, 48.4 overs (Ziyan Jibran 59, Haseeb Ahmad 43; Muzamil Ali 5-50)DMJ 182 all out, 40.3 overs (Mohammad Zubair 69; Haseeb Ahmad 2-28, Mohammad Huzaifa 2-33, Salman Ahmad 2-37, Mohammad Hamid 2-39)Hyderabad beat Islamabad by 73 runs at Mirwais Cricket Ground, PeshawarHyderabad 233 all out, 49.3 overs (Mohammad Rohan Khan 79; Shaukatullah 3-61, Arsalan Khan 2-2, Awais Amin 2-29, Muneeb 2-48)Islamabad 160 all out, 35.3 overs (Abdullah Malik 48; Nameer Shaikh 4-18, Abdul Wahab 3-31)Karachi Whites beat AJK by 55 runs at Hayatabad Sports Complex, PeshawarKarachi Whites 205 all out, 49.4 overs (Huzaifa Ahsan 108; Sufiyan Hussain 4-40, Mohammad Zeeshan Dawood 2-24, Sanwal Ejaz 2-36)AJK 150 all out, 45.2 overs (Sanwal Ejaz 54; Niqaq Shafiq 2-23, Huzaifa Ahsan 2-31)FATA beat Lahore Whites by 41 runs at Ashfaq Ahmed Ground, CharsaddaFATA 256 all out, 47.1 overs (Mohammad Abbas Afridi 118, Mohammad Talha 44; Hasnain Abbas Dar 4-49, Abdul Rasool Tariq 3-21, Mohammad Aleem Imtiaz 2-56)Lahore Whites 215 all out, 46.4 overs (Farhan Yousuf 38; Mohammad Tahir 3-48, Asad Raza 2-2, Jamshidullah 2-27)
Junior World Cup: Pakistan outclass Malaysia 7-2
Sports Bulletin ReportJohor (Malaysia): Pakistan stunned hosts Malaysia 7-2 in their opening match of the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 being played in Johor, Malaysia.Penalty corner specialist Mohammad Sufyan Khan delivered an outstanding performance, scoring three goals through penalty corners to complete a hat-trick, and was declared Man of the Match.From Pakistan’s side, Mohammad Sufyan Khan opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a penalty corner, and added another goal in the 21st minute, also from a penalty corner. The third goal was scored by captain Abdul Hannan Shahid in the 30th minute, the fourth by Nadeem Khan in the 32nd minute, the fifth again by Mohammad Sufyan Khan in the 34th minute, the sixth by Nadeem Khan in the 44th minute, and the seventh by Hamza Fayyaz in the 52nd minute. For Malaysia, Ammar and Azeemuddin scored one goal each.Upcoming Fixtures:12 October: Great Britain vs Pakistan14 October: Pakistan vs India15 October: New Zealand vs Pakistan17 October: Pakistan vs Australia
FOOTBALL - Int News 11 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (SBR): The Pakistan National Football Team will depart for Kuwait in the wee hours of October 12 on a direct flight from Islamabad for their upcoming away fixture against Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers.The match is scheduled to take place at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait, with kickoff set for 10:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.In the home leg held earlier in Islamabad, Pakistan and Afghanistan played out a goalless draw, earning one point each in Group E of the qualifiers.Pakistan has been drawn in Group E, alongside Afghanistan, Myanmar and Syria.
Jahangir Khan Sports Club Celebrates World Squash Day in Karachi
Karachi (PR): Jahangir Khan Sports Club celebrated World Squash Day at its Karachi facility, bringing together players, coaches, and squash enthusiasts to honor the sport and its global community.Squash legend Jahangir Khan, the club’s founder and inspiration, shared a special message on the occasion, emphasizing the importance of unity and passion in promoting the sport. He said,We must always work together to grow squash at every level from grassroots to the professional stage and inspire the next generation to follow this great game with dedication and sportsmanship
FOOTBALL - Int News 10 Oct, 2025
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The head coach of the Pakistan national football team, Coach Nolberto Solano said that he was satisfied with the outcome of the game against Afghanistan in the contest of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier, which ended in a 0-0 draw here at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex.While talking to journalists at the post-match press conference alongside midfielder Etzaz Hussain, Solano said, “First of all, I’m pleased with the team, with all the boys. With all the small issues we had, especially with some players arriving a little late, it’s not easy. But I was very pleased with their attitude today, especially when the players came on in the second half,” Solano said.“I believe we dominated the match for most parts of the game and were an excellent team. Like the players, I’m disappointed that we couldn’t take all three points, not just because of the missed penalty, but also because we had other chances. Honestly, these guys are doing their best, and I’m proud of them. It’s not easy for these guys to travel 15, 19, or even 20 hours to arrive in Pakistan a day before the match. They didn’t have much time to train together, but I had confidence in them, he maintained.Responding to a question, Solano said, “We’ll prepare in the same way. We need to check how the boys are physically and mentally after travelling from different parts of the world. I was very impressed with most of them, especially as it was my first time seeing some of them play. We’ll build on this performance for the next match on Tuesday.”In another question, he said: “I always say the national team is never closed to anyone. All good players are welcome. As you saw today, players who haven’t played much recently came in and made a real impact. That’s what we want, competition, commitment and pride in representing Pakistan.”Midfielder Etzaz Hussain, responding to a question, said: “I have waited a long time to represent Pakistan and finally that dream has come true. Everything felt perfect today. Yes, we couldn’t secure the win, but the experience was perfect. In the second half, we showed that we can compete with Afghanistan and we will aim to do the same in the away fixture as well, he concluded.
FOOTBALL - Int News 09 Oct, 2025
Islamabad (SBR): The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended in a goalless draw.Both teams failed to convert their chances, leaving the match evenly poised after full time.The away leg of the qualifier between Pakistan and Afghanistan will be played on October 14, 2025, in Kuwait.
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