Earlier this week, Lt Col Shahzada Gul Faraz Tanoli, martyred in Bannu, was laid to rest in Mansehra with full military honour. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, funerals like this are a reminder that the state still holds ground in districts where militants want panic to feel normal, which is why muted participation by the provincial administration […]
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SL boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games
Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next mon th’s T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP. The island is co-hosting the biennial cricket tournament with India and will hold 20 games between February […]
Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games
Bangladesh cricket said Wednesday it was in talks with governing body the ICC seeking a “practical” solution to its request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India. India forced Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, prompting anger in Dhaka. With ties tense between the […]
‘Tomb Raider’ returns with two new games
The rumours have proved true: Lara Croft is returning with two major gaming titles, confirming leaks that surfaced just hours before The Game Awards. First, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled for release next year to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Far from a simple remaster, this is a full “reimagining” of the 1996 […]
National Games torch relay held in Islamabad
A graceful and vibrant torch relay ceremony for the 35th National Games was held here at the Rawal Dam on Sunday, attracting athletes, officials and sports enthusiasts from across the capital. The event was organized by the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA), marking another significant milestone in the build-up to the national mega sporting event. The […]
Undefeated Pakistan crush China for volleyball semis at Asian Youth Games
Pakistan extended their winning streak to advance to the semi-finals of the boys volleyball event after defeating China in straight sets in the quarter-finals at the Asian Youth Games on Sunday. The Green Shirts clinched their victory in a speedy 53-minute game at the Isa Sports City, winning 25-12, 25-13, 25-17. Pakistan had earlier opened […]
Trump says FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary. In September, Trump raised the possibility of moving games amid his crackdown on Democratic-run cities, but at the time FIFA said that it was up to football’s governing body […]
Kabaddi, hockey, volleyball competitions to be held under Punjab Summer Games
Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry has directed the sports officers of the province to accelerate the preparations of Chief Minister Punjab Summer Games. He issued these directions while chairing an important meeting at the National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, Deputy […]
Nintendo annual net profit solid but outlook cautious
Nintendo on Tuesday reported a solid net profit for the financial year to March on the strong performance of its blockbuster Switch console, but issued a cautious forecast. Uncertainties linked to the global chip shortage and potential production and transport delays caused by Covid-19 lockdowns could hit future profits, the Japanese gaming giant warned. The […]
‘Super Mario’ cartridge sold for video game record $1.5 million
A cartridge of Nintendo’s classic video game “Super Mario 64” set a world record Sunday, selling at auction for $1.56 million. The sale, the first ever of a game cartridge to surpass $1 million, came just two days after a sealed copy of “The Legend of Zelda” — made for the old Nintendo NES console — sold […]