Sunday, May 12th, 2024
PAK vs IRE: Pakistan level series with seven-wicket win in second T20I
DUBLIN, MAY 12: Pakistan have defeated Ireland in the second T20I by seven wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. The Men in Green chased down the target in the 17th over on the back of performances by Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Azam Khan.
PM announces Rs1m for each hockey player
Sports Desk LAHORE, MAY 13: After demonstrating outstanding performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, the national hockey team has arrived in Lahore with a silver medal. At Allama Iqbal Airport, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program Rana Mashhood, Hockey Olympian Khawaja Junaid, HEC Director Sports Javaid Memon, former captain Akhtar Rasool, Shabaz Senior, and a large number of hockey family members were present to welcome the players. On this occasion, Rana Mashhood announced a prize of ten lakh rupees for each player on behalf of the Prime Minister.Read More
Updated hockey rankings after Japan beat Pakistan
The final was decided on a penalty shootout after the game ended 2-2 in normal time DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan men’s hockey team fell further in the recently updated FIH rankings after losing to Japan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final on Saturday. Pakistan lost to Japan 4-1 on a penalty shootout after the match in normal time ended 2-2 as the Japanese goalkeeper made two excellent saves in the shootout which ended the Green Shirts’ hopes of lifting the title. Pakistan were ranked 15th before the final while JapanRead More
Federal minister chairs urgent meeting on present situation in Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, May 12: /DNA/ – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday unanimously decided to actively engage with the “AJK’s Joint Action Committee,” for resolving issues through negotiations. The leadership of PML-N Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) held an urgent meeting at the Kashmir Council here Sunday, with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam in the Chair, to thoroughly deliberate on the present situation in Azad Kashmir. The federal minister stressed the importance of the PML-N and other parties in peaceful resolving theRead More
Petrol price in Pakistan may see another big drop from May 16
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11: In a sigh of relief for inflation hit-masses as the prices of petroleum products are anticipated to take a significant dip, effective May 16. Reports suggested a notable decrease in the price of petrol by Rs12 per litre, while diesel prices are likely to follow suit with a decrease of Rs9.70 per litre. Globally, the price of petrol has witnessed a downward trend, plummeting by $6.32 per barrel. Presently, the global price stands at $99.93 per barrel. Similarly, the global diesel price has fallen to $4.97 perRead More
Pakistan hockey team returns after clinching silver at Azlan Shah Cup
Lahore, MAY 12: Pakistan hockey team returned to Pakistan at Lahore International Airport after clinching silver at the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final played in Malaysia. Prime Minister announced Rs1 million for each hockey player who played Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. PM Youth Loan Program Chairman Rana Mashood received the hockey team and management at the Lahore International Airport. The government arranged garlands and drum beaters to celebrate the moment. Experts see the winning of silver at the Azlan Shah Cup as a step towards the ‘revival’ of hockey inRead More