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Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem has again made the nation proud by winning the gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships final, finishing with a powerful throw of 86.40 metres in his final attempt. His consistent performance throughout the event, capped by this remarkable throw, secured him the top spot on the podium. via Original Source

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the devastating toll of tobacco use in Pakistan, which claims approximately 164,000 lives annually and drains the economy of over PKR 700 billion (roughly US$ 2.5 billion). Calling the crisis both a public health emergency and an economic threat, WHO is urging to implement stronger tobacco control measures—particularly through significantly higher taxes—to curb consumption, save lives, and ease the national burden. The organization said all tobacco products on the market, without exception and regardless of its manufacturer, are extremely harmful to health and pose a major risk to vulnerable populations such as children and teenagers. As World No Tobacco Day – observed on 31 May ,  WHO reaffirms its commitment to partnering with Pakistan to address the chronic health crisis caused by tobacco. WHO advocates for taxation to be used as a tool to reduce consumption while increasing revenues that can be directed ...

Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem and rising star Yasir Sultan have qualified for the javelin throw final at the Asian Athletics Championship. Arshad recorded a throw of 86.34 metres in his first attempt in Group A to secure a place in the final. “I was at the top in the qualifying round with a long throw,” said Arshad. “The final is tomorrow at 1:10pm Pakistan time.” Pakistan’s second javelin thrower, Sultan, qualified for the final with a throw of 76.7m in Group B. The javelin throw final of the Asian Athletics Championship will be held tomorrow. “Everyone has always prayed for me, please do so tomorrow as well,” Arshad urged. “Pray that I may raise Pakistan’s flag high — Pakistan Zindabad!” Pakistan has a compact yet promising five-member squad for the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, taking place in Gumi, South Korea, from May 27 to 31. Leading the national contingent is Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nadeem. This is his first ...

Pakistan's under-12 boys' tennis team stormed into the final of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asia Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals India in the semifinals on Thursday. The young Pakistani squad outclassed their opponents in straight sets, with Rashid Ali defeating B.C. Thanush Shekar 6-2, 6-3, while Muhammad Shayan Afridi overpowered Khatri Nayan 6-0, 6-1. The win sets up a title clash against hosts Sri Lanka on Friday. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi hailed the victory as a proud moment. "Beating our arch-rival India in the semifinal is a tremendous achievement," Aisam ul Haq said. "Hopefully, tomorrow we will defeat Sri Lanka and lift the championship." He contrasted the result with last week's narrow loss by Pakistan's under-16 Davis Cup juniors against India in Kazakhstan, calling this performance sheer dominance. PTF Secretary General Col Zia-ud-Din Tufail praised the te...

Afridi has been featured alongside football giants Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr and Luka Modrić. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has paid tribute by ranking Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Afridi alongside football's greats. In a recent Instagram post by the official Fifa World Cup account, Afridi was featured alongside football giants Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luka Modrić. who are all famously associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. The post simply captioned: “The iconic" and celebrated the global legends who have donned the number. Notably, this recognition places Afridi in elite company. This marks a unique crossover between cricket and football and underscoring the fast bowler's rising profile on the international sports stage. According to sources, the aim of Fifa's post is to mobilise Pakistani fans for the World Cup. Sources say that Fifa's local digital teams are working on social media fan engagement in different c...

 Pakistan’s rising star Sehrish Ali has bagged the title of US Junior Women’s Gold Squash Tournament by defeating Mahnoor in the Under-15 final. This marked Sehrish Ali’s 17th international gold medal overall.  Hailing from Peshawar top seed Sehrish Ali defeated her own sister Mahnoor Ali 2-3 to win the title. The final between the two sisters, known as the Ali Sisters, was very excitingThis is Sehrish Ali's 17th international gold medal in total.  Mahnur Ali obtained silver medal.  Last month, Pakistan’s rising squash star Noor Zaman has won the 2025 U-23 World Squash Championship, defeating Egypt's Kareem El Torkey in a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory. via Original Source

Cristiano Ronaldo indicated that he could leave Al Nassr after declaring that a “chapter is over” hours after the Saudi Pro League finished. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward joined Al Nassr in 2022 from Manchester United and his contract with the Saudi club ends this summer. A special transfer window runs from June 1-10 to allow the 32 clubs involved in the Club World Cup to sign players. Al-Nassr aren’t at the Club World Cup unlike fellow Saudi side Al Hilal. FIFA president Gianni Infantino last week said “there are discussions” over the former United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon star playing at the enlarged tournament in the United States starting on June 14. “This chapter is over,” Ronaldo cryptically said on social media with a photo of him in an Al Nassr shirt. “The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.” Al Nassr lost in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League last month to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale and finished third in the Saudi Pro League. ...

Lando Norris won his maiden Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to close the gap on his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the battle for the 2025 drivers’ world title. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took second, with Piastri completing the podium in the eighth race of the season. Norris closed to within three points of Piastri after adding the jewel in the F1 calendar to his season-opening win in Australia. Four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen took fourth with Lewis Hamilton in the other Ferrari rounding out the top five. “Monaco, baby! It’s a dream,” Norris exclaimed over the team radio, after becoming the first McLaren driver to win on the sinuous streets of the Principality since Hamilton in 2008. “It feels amazing, it’s a long, gruelling race. An amazing weekend with pole, with today. This is what we dream of, this is what I did dream of as a kid,” beamed the 25-year-old. He was pushed hard to the end of the gruelling and at times chaotic afternoon in the Monaco sunshine by ...

Lahore Qalandars won their third PSL title after they edged out Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 final in a thriller, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Sunday night. Chasing a target of 202 runs, Qalandars reached home on the penultimate ball of the match with six wickets in hand. Kusal Perera's unbeaten knock of 62 off 31 balls turned the tables on QUetta Gladiators who seemed to be cruising at one stage, as Sikandar Raza's unbeaten cameo of 22 off 7 balls sealed the deal for the Lahore to the jubilation of the full house of home crowd of Qalandars Quetta Gladiators set a competitive target of 202 for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League season 10 final, thanks to a blistering half-century by young batting sensation Hassan Nawaz and a fiery finish from all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. Quetta Gladiators' skipper Saud Shakeel won the toss and decided to bat in the final being played at Qaddafi Stadium. His decision to bat first seemed to p...

Team Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance at the ongoing Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship 2025 in Amman, Jordan, defeating several top competitors — including arch-rival India — with remarkable skill and determination. On Day 3 of the championship, Pakistan’s Bano Kosar clinched the Gold Medal in the Women’s 48kg Contact Ju-Jitsu category by defeating India’s Richa Sharma in a thrilling final bout. This powerful victory not only brought pride to Pakistan but also sent a strong message across the region. Earlier, on Day 1, M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousuf Ali secured a bronze medal in the Duo Men category, while Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif won a bronze medal in the Duo Women category — capping off a successful start for Pakistan in the tournament via Original Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped management and coaching staff for the upcoming T20 international series against Bangladesh, notably omitting assistant coach Azhar Mahmood from the coaching staff. As per the cricket board, New Zealand’s Mike Hesson will assume the responsibilities of head coach. Among the other key appointments, Australia's Ashley Noffke has been named as the bowling coach, while Hanif Malik will serve as the batting coach. Whereas, Naveed Akram Cheema has been appointed as the team manager. The new support staff also includes Mohammad Masroor as the fielding coach, Cliff Deacon as the physiotherapist, and Imranullah as the strength and conditioning coach. The team management will also comprise a team analyst, team doctor, security manager, masseur, and media manager. This series marks the beginning of Hesson’s tenure as the white-ball head coach of Pakistan men’s cricket, after he was appointed by the PCB for the said role on May 13...

The curtains fell on the 37th OGDCL Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships with a spectacular and action-packed final day at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The event not only celebrated the triumph of Pakistan’s tennis elite but also shone a light on a promising new generation of skillful and talented young players, brimming with potential to become the future of professional tennis in the country. In a thrilling showdown, 23-year-old top seed Muhammad Shoaib of PAF successfully defended his title against Muzammil Murtaza in an exhilarating three-set battle that lasted over 2 hours and 58 minutes. Shoaib claimed victory with scores of 7-6(6), 2-6, 6-4. Muzammil started strong, breaking Shoaib early and taking a 3-0 lead. However, Shoaib quickly adjusted his strategy, breaking back in the fifth game and forcing a tiebreak after both players held serve. In the tiebreak, Shoaib’s early mini-break and consistent pressure earned him a hard-fought 8-6 win in the first ...