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PBCC raises monthly Honorarium for 18 National Blind Cricket Players
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has increased the monthly honorarium for the National Blind Cricket Players of different categories.According to an official of PBCC, reinforcing its commitment to the welfare and recognition of visually impaired athletes, Blind Cricket Council has enhanced the monthly honorarium for 18 outstanding national blind cricketers in recognition of their consistent performances in recent domestic competitions.The revised honorarium will be effective for six months, from July to December 2026, under PBCC's Player Support Programme. To support its athletes in view of increasing living costs, PBCC has increased the monthly honorarium across all categories. Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council congratulates all selected players and wishes them continued success in their future national and international assignments. Category Monthly Honorarium:A Rs. 32,000B Rs. 26,000C Rs. 22,000Names of Selected Players:Badar Munir (A), Kamran Akhter (A), Nisar Ali (B), Mati Ullah (B), Mohammad Safdar (B), Mohammad Rashid (B), Mohammad Shahzaib (C), Moain Aslam (C), Babar Ali (C), Niamat Ullah (C), Sana Ullah Marwat (C), Israr Hassan (C), Mohsin Khan (C), Junaid Khan (C), Talha Iqbal (C), Mohammad Idrees Saleem (C), Naeem Ullah (C), and Anees Javed (C).
Salman wins PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship
Egyptain lad Salman Khalil overcomes Nasir Iqbal 3-0 in final to lift the titleKarachi (Ali Usman): Egypt's Salman Khalil won the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship by defeating Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal in straight games 3-0 here on Tuesday.In the final held at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex under the auspices of the Sindh Squash Association, Egypt's third-seeded Salman Khalil defeated Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal in straight games. Salman Khalil won with scores of 14-12, 11-3, and 13-11. Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Faisal Amin (Hilal-e-Imtiaz), was the chief guest at the final, which was also attended by squash legend Jahangir Khan and former Governor Moinuddin Haider. The championship carried a total prize purse of $41,000.The chief guest, Commander Karachi (Pakistan Navy) Vice Admiral Faisal Amin, remarked that the hosting of the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship is a welcome development and affirmed that the Pakistan Navy would continue to patronize sports. Adnan Asad, President of the Sindh Squash Association, outlined details regarding upcoming squash competitions, noting that plans are underway to organize several tournaments offering substantial prize money in the near future; he emphasized that it is now up to the players to work hard and achieve success. Former world champion Jahangir Khan expressed his desire to see Pakistani players qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics and win gold medals, adding that to emulate legends like himself and Jansher Khan, players must focus solely on the sport and hard work.
Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka Women by four wickets
Dambulla (SBR):Ayesha Zafar’s 39 and two wickets from Momina Riasat led Pakistan women to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka women in the third T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Tuesday afternoon. It was touring side’s first win in the three-match T20I series.Chasing 114 to win, Pakistan achieved the target for the loss of six wickets with 10 balls to spare. Right-handed batter Ayesha top-scored for the winning side with a 31-ball 39, which included six fours.Shawaal Zulfiqar also contributed with the bat, scoring a 12-ball 21, which included three fours and a six.For the hosts, captain Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari took two wickets each.Earlier, after being put into bat, Sri Lanka scored 113 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Athapaththu was the top scorer for the hosts with 34. The left-handed batter’s innings included five fours.For Pakistan, 23-year-old Momina Riasat was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of two for 18 from four overs.Pakistan ended the tour with two wins from the six matches played.Scores in brief:Sri Lanka 113-6, 20 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 34, Sanjana Kavindi 20; Momina Riasat 2-18)Pakistan 115-6, 18.2 overs (Ayesha Zafar 39, Shawaal Zulfiqar 21; Chamari Athapaththu 2-20, Kavisha Dilhari 2-24)Player of the match – Ayesha Zafar (Pakistan)Player of the series – Imesha Dulani (Sri Lanka)
Michael Smith appointed batting coach of Pakistan men’s team
Lahore (Salman Faisal): Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed today. 46-year-old will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats.Smith featured in 89 first-class matches, 72 List-A matches and 16 T20 matches from 2003 to 2013. The right-handed batter scored 7,029 runs across the three formats, including nine centuries and 40 half-centuries.Smith, who holds a Level 4 coaching qualification, has served on the coaching staffs of three HBL PSL franchises: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans. He has also worked as batting coach with Australia’s Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania.As a coaching consultant, Smith has worked with South Africa’s KZN Inland and Eastern Province.Smith, who has been appointed for a two-year term, will join the Pakistan team ahead of the three-match Test series against England, commencing on 19 August.
Test Series: Pakistan to meet South Korea on Tuesday in third match
Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The penultimate fixture of the 4-Test match Series between hosts Pakistan and South Korea will be played on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. It is pertinent to mention that the Green Shirts are ahead 2-0, an unassailable lead in the tie.According to an official of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the match will kick off at 5:15 pm, and the stage is ready for an international hockey competition, as hockey lovers are keen to enjoy good hockey between the two best nations of Asia.Pakistan defeated South Korea in the first Test 3-1, while the second Test match finished in similar style 3-0 at the same venue on July 30 and August 1, respectively. Abu Bakar Mehmood will lead the Pakistan team while Jihun Yang will lead the visiting team in a do-or-die match. South Korea are 2-0 in the series and they will have to win the match to keep the hopes alive to square the vital hockey series before the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, which will be played in Belgium and Holland this month. Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Waqar (Goalkeeper), Mohammad Abdullah, Umer Mustafa, Sufyan Khan, Moin Shakeel, Rana Waheed Ashraf, Zikriya Hayat, Arashad Laiquat, Adeel Latif, Ahmed Nadeem, Ghazanfar Ali, Ahmed Butt, Mohammad Hammadudin, Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Afraz, Abu Bakar Mehmood (Captain), Ali Raza (Goalkeeper), Mohammad AmmadSouth Korea Squad: Jaaehyeeon Kim (Goalkeepeer), Kyubeom Kim, Jihun Yang (Captain), Jaewon Sim, Jinkang Rim, Jaeho Kim, Young Bok Kim, Gangskin Lee, Dohyun Lim, Seyong Oh, Bain Son, Hyeongjin Kim, Soung Min Bae, Hyeonhong Kim, Seungwoo Lee, Jaehan Kim(Goalkeeper), Hyeseung Lee, Cheoleon Park.
PN Fleet Club Open Championship: Nasir Iqbal reaches in final
Karachi (Ali Usman): Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal has qualified for the final of the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship.In the semi-finals, Egypt's Yassin Elshafei was defeated in straight games, while Asim Khan was beaten by the Egyptian player Salman Khalil. The international squash tournament, organized by the Sindh Squash Association at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, is nearing its conclusion. Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal delivered a magnificent performance against Egypt's Yassin Elshafei; he completely dominated his opponent, securing victory in just twenty-four minutes.Nasir Iqbal won with a score of 11-5, 11-7, and 11-5. Earlier, Egypt's Salman Khalil defeated Pakistan's Asim Khan by three games to one; Khalil secured the victory with game scores of 7-11, 5-11, 11-7, and 5-11. The final of this event, which carries a prize purse of $41,000, will be played on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
BADMINTON - National 03 Aug, 2026
ISLAMABAD (faisal): The Second Annual Bare-Foot Air Badminton Champions League (BFABCL) will be held on August 15 and 16, 2026 at the club’s ground F-11 Islamabad.An official of BFABCL, the tournament will be featuring three disciplines including Women’s Singles, Mini Shuttlers Singles, and Men’s Singles. Defending champions from the 2025 edition will return to defend their titles.Boys and girls aged 7 to 37 years old will be eligible to take part in the badminton championship. The basic aim of the fixture is to provide a valuable platform for emerging talent while promoting healthy sporting activities among young people. Winners and outstanding performers will be honored with trophies, medals, and other attractive prizes in recognition of their achievements.
MARTIAL ARTS - Ju-Jitsu 02 Aug, 2026
Abu Dhabi (Sports News): Pakistan made a remarkable mark at the 2026 World Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, with national athletes delivering outstanding performances on the world stage.Former Asian Champions Abu Huraira and Muhammad Ammar created history by winning two gold medals in the Masters Duo and Duo Show categories. It was Pakistan’s first-ever participation in the Masters category at the World Championship, making this achievement even more special.Adding another honour for Pakistan, young athletes Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Umar secured the bronze medal in the Under-21 Duo category with an impressive display of skill, teamwork and determination.The duo will continue their campaign tomorrow in the Duo Show category, where they will once again represent Pakistan. The nation hopes for another outstanding performance and further success.The championship is being held from 1–9 August 2026 at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi, featuring more than 1,500 athletes from around the world.Khalil Ahmed Khan, Chairman Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, congratulated the athletes and praised their dedication, saying these victories are a proud moment for Pakistan and an inspiration for the next generation.
PN Fleet Club Championship: Asim Khan & Nasir qualify for semi-finals
Asim upsets top seed Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal defeats Hamza KhanIslamabad: (Sports Report): Pakistan's Asim Khan secured a place in the semi-finals by upsetting top seed and compatriot Noor Zaman, winning three games to one. Nasir Iqbal also qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Hamza Khan.At the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex, Asim Khan staged a magnificent comeback after losing the first game, going on to win the next three. Top seed Noor Zaman retired from the match due to injury towards the end of the fourth game. The game scores were 11-9, 9-11, 1-11, and 3-11. Speaking after his victory, Asim Khan stated that his goal was to play well, an objective he successfully achieved. He added that having upset the top seed, he would now aim to maintain his winning momentum in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal defeated Hamza Khan 3-2 in a thrilling contest; the scores were 5-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, and 8-11.Egypt's Salman Khalil defeated Mohamed Naseer 3-0 in the Street Games, while his compatriot Yassin Elshafei secured a 3-2 victory over Ali Tolba.Asim Khan will face Salman Khalil in the first semi-final on Monday, and Nasir Iqbal will take on Yassin Elshafei in the second. The final of the event, which carries a prize purse of $41,000, will be played on Tuesday.
PHF Launches National Hockey Portal to Revive Grassroots Hockey in Pakistan
Islamabad (Sports News): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), with the support of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), has launched the National Hockey Portal, a nationwide digital platform to identify, register, and nurture young hockey talent from schools across Pakistan.All public and private schools are encouraged to register on the National Hockey Portal at nationalhockeyportal.com and become part of this landmark initiative aimed at reviving Pakistan's national game through a structured grassroots development programme.As part of this national campaign, the Pakistan Hockey Federation will provide hockey equipment to 1,000 schools across Pakistan in phases. Registered schools will also receive technical guidance, coaching support, and opportunities to participate in talent identification and player development programmes.The initiative seeks to create a sustainable pipeline of young players by promoting hockey at the school level and ensuring that talented boys and girls from every province, region, and district are given the opportunity to develop their skills and represent Pakistan in the future.The Pakistan Hockey Federation has called upon all provincial governments, education departments, school administrations, and private educational institutions to actively support the initiative by ensuring the timely registration of schools on the National Hockey Portal. Their cooperation will be instrumental in expanding hockey participation, strengthening grassroots sports, and identifying the next generation of national hockey stars.The Pakistan Hockey Federation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and the Pakistan Sports Board, remains committed to restoring Pakistan's glorious hockey legacy through modern, technology-driven talent identification and comprehensive grassroots development across the country.
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