Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Saudi Arabia 3-0, securing a place in the quarter-finals of the U-16 Asian Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, on Sunday. According to the results released by the Pakistan Volleyball Federation, Pakistan outplayed Saudi Arabia 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 in a pool ‘C’ match. Juniad, Wahab, Faizan and Irfan…
Oil prices surged and Asian markets traded lower on Monday on concerns of disruption to energy markets after US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The dollar strengthened as traders assessed the weekend’s events, with Iran threatening US bases in the Middle East as fears grow of an escalating conflict in the volatile region. Iran…
An undated picture of Pakistan footballer Rayan Mohammed. — Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan men’s football team faced a major setback when the country’s striker Rayan Mohammad dropped out due to a hamstring injury. The unfortunate development comes before the AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Myanmar. Rayan, who plays for Dundee Football Club in Scotland, was…
Pakistan rowing team — Pakistan Olympic Association Pakistan’s rowing team delivered its strongest-ever performance at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship, held from May 26 to 31 in Pattaya, Thailand, collecting an impressive 14 medals—including 10 golds—and securing third place overall. Competing against top athletes from over 20 Asian nations, the Pakistani rowers excelled in multiple…
Arshad Nadeem thanks the nation for prayers and support in a video message on Instagram. —Instagram/ arshadnadeem29/screengrab Star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on Sunday attributed his significant victory at the Asian Athletics Championships to Pakistan. In a video message posted on his Instagram account, Nadeem said: “It is because of all your prayers that Allah…
This file photo shows man preparing to lift barbell in health club. — Freepik KARACHI: Pakistan clinched two golds on the final day of the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship in Doha, bringing their total to eight golds along with one silver and two bronze medals. In the men’s 89kg category (Age Group 30), Furqan Anwar…
Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem attempts a throw during the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on May 31, 2025. — Geo News 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…
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…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 27, 2023. — AFP Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem said on Wednesday that he has targeted a 100m throw at the Asian Athletics Championship, scheduled to be held in Korea from…
