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.”

 Karachi (Sports News): Peshawar Zalmi continued their unbeaten run in HBL Pakistan Super League 11 with a commanding 76-run win over defending champions Lahore Qalandars in Match 19 at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam once again laid the platform with a 109-run second-wicket stand before a clinical bowling effort led by Sufyan Moqim and Michael Bracewell skittled Lahore for 97 in 17 overs. The result lifted Peshawar to nine points from five matches at the top of the standings, while Lahore stayed in the bottom half.Put in to bat, Peshawar were rocked early when Mohammad Haris fell for 18 off 10 balls in the third over. Babar and Mendis then took charge with a measured rebuild.Mendis brought up first HBL PSL half-century off 35 deliveries backing up his hundred from the previous game and continued to anchor the innings while Babar rotated the strike.The captain reached 43 from 40 balls — a knock that took him past 4,000 career runs in HBL PSL — before falling to Usama Mir in the 16th over, caught by Abdullah Shafique.Mendis followed shortly after, top-scoring with 74 from 48 balls laced with five fours and four sixes, edging Shaheen to Abdullah.Bracewell struck a quickfire 21 from 10 deliveries with a four and two sixes before falling to Mustafizur Rahman (4-0-30-2), while Iftikhar Ahmed remained unbeaten on seven to guide Peshawar to 173 for seven.Shaheen (4-0-22-3) was the pick of the Lahore bowlers, while Ubaid Shah (3-0-29-1) and Usama Mir (4-0-39-1) shared two wickets.In reply, Lahore's chase never gained traction. Shoriful Islam (4-0-21-3) struck in the second over to remove Mohammad Naeem for one, before Nahid Rana (3-0-15-2) sent back Abdullah (21, 15b, 5x4s) in the sixth.Bracewell then accounted for Fakhar Zaman (21, 19b, x4s), who was playing his 100th HBL PSL match to become only the third player to reach the milestone, caught by Babar at long-on, to leave the Qalandars 45 for three.The off-spinner returned to dismiss Haseebullah for three in the ninth over while Sufyan Moqim (4-0-21-3) struck in the very next over to bowl Asif Ali without scoring as the scoreboard read 56 for five.Bracewell (4-0-18-3) then delivered the decisive blow, removing the dangerous Sikandar Raza (14, 13b, 2x4s) in the 11th over caught to leave Lahore reeling at 64 for six.Sufyan bowled Shaheen for five in the 12th over before Nahid Rana had Usama Mir caught behind by Mendis in the 13th. Sufyan then completed his three-wicket haul by dismissing Ubaid Shah stumped by Mendis in the next over to reduce Lahore to 75 for nine.A late 22-run partnership between Dunith Wellalage (20, 24b, 3x4s) and Mustafizur offered brief resistance before Aamir Jamal ended the innings in the 17th over, dismissing the latter.Scores in brief:Peshawar Zalmi 173-7, 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 74, Babar Azam 43, Michael Bracewell 21; Shaheen Shah Afridi 3-22, Mustafizur Rahman 2-30)Lahore Qalandars 97 all out, 17 overs (Abdullah Shafique 21, Fakhar Zaman 21, Dunith Wellalage 20; Michael Bracewell 3-18, Sufyan Moqim 3-21, Nahid Rana 2-15)Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis (Peshawar Zalmi)

Kabul Sports Bulletin Report):The Afghanistan National Cricket Team's newly appointed Head Coach, Richard Pybus, has arrived in Kabul to oversee the National Team's upcoming skill development and training camp.The Afghanistan Cricket Board's CEO, Naseeb Khan, met with Pybus to extend a warm welcome on his inaugural visit to Kabul. During their meeting, the CEO outlined the ACB’s strategic goals and shared high expectations for the future of the national team as the new coach begins his tenure.Marking his first visit to the Afghan capital, Pybus also held meetings with officials from the Selection Committee, the International and Domestic Cricket departments, and the High-Performance Center. He was also joined by national team captains Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ibrahim Zadran in these discussions, which primarily focused on upcoming FTP fixtures, strategies, and specifically, the commencement and management of the upcoming skill development and training camp.According to the ACB’s plan, a month-long training camp featuring nearly 40 Afghan players will be conducted under the direct supervision of the High-Performance Center and in the presence of the new Head Coach. The camp is set to begin tomorrow, April 12, and will run until May 16. During this period, the AfghanAtalan will undergo rigorous and comprehensive preparation for their highly anticipated Test match and the three-match ODI series against India.

Islamabad (faisal): Abubakar Talha and Varvara Rubtsova have lifred the titles of the ITF Pakistan 3rd Zainab Ali Naqvi Memorial World Juniors Tennis Championship 2026 (Leg-1), which concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Saturday. A total of 24 boys and 15 girls from 14 countries—Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, China, Australia, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand—participated in the championship.In an exciting Boys’ Singles final, Pakistan’s Abubakar Talha defeated Mikaeel Ali Baig of Pakistan in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 6-4,6-7(3), 7-5 to claim the title.In the Girls’ Singles Final, Varvara Rubtsova of Russia dominated Yijia Wang of China, winning 6-0, 6-4 to secure the girls’ title.The Closing Ceremony was graced by Col. Sadaf, the uncle of Late Zainab Ali Naqvi, as the chief guest, and distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up.The ceremony was also attended by Col. Zia-ud-din Tufail, Major Suleman Junaid, Saeed Ahmad Khan, Tufail Cheema, along with a large number of foreign players, coaches, parents, and tennis enthusiasts.It is also informed that the Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) will commence on Monday, 13th April 2026.