“Conflict of Interests in University Sports and Talent Hunt Program Raises Concerns in Pakistan” Musarrat Ullah Jan In matters concerning university-level sports in Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been under scrutiny for potential conflicts of interest in sports selection and committees. Recent revelations have sparked debates over the fairness of the process. The HEC oversees various sports ...
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“30 Years of Dedication and Merit Dismissed: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Only International Level Cricket Coach Faces Unemployment”
“30 Years of Dedication and Merit Dismissed: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Only International Level Cricket Coach Faces Unemployment” Musarrat Ullah Jan In a disheartening turn of events, Irfan Babu, the only international level coach of Moazullah Khan Cricket Academy, faces unemployment after being dismissed as a Daily Wage coach. With an impressive coaching career that spans three decades, Irfan Babu has ...
Read More »PBBF shown serious concerns over dissemination of false information/news.
PBBF shown serious concerns over dissemination of false information/news. ISLAMABAD, : A spokesman of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) has raised serious concerns over the dissemination of false information/news regarding the organization of the Referees Coaching and Refresher Clinic 2023 at Lahore. The federation, along with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), vehemently denies any association with the said activity. ...
Read More »A Pakistani business is going public and will be listed in the United States on the NASDAQ
A Pakistani business is going public and will be listed in the United States on the NASDAQ New York ; For the first time in history, a Pakistani business is going public and will be listed in the United States on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the NASDAQ symbol: GPAK. The company’s name is K-2 Private Limited and ...
Read More »Shahwaiz Irfan’s second successive half-century takes Shaheens to final
Shahwaiz Irfan’s second successive half-century takes Shaheens to final Shahwaiz Irfan’s second successive century and a four-fer from Ali Asfand led Shaheens to an eight-wicket win over Papua New Guinea at the DXC Arena on Friday evening. The win means Shaheens also qualify for the final and will take on Northern Territory Strike at the same venue. Chasing ...
Read More »Two-day communication workshop for women cricketers concludes
Two-day Communications workshop for women cricketers concludes Lahore, 4 August 2023: 22 women cricketers featured in a two-day strategic communications workshop organised at the headquarters of Pakistan cricket, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on 2 and 3 August. The PCB’s philosophy behind this initiative was to empower female cricketers beyond the boundaries of the sport. By equipping them with essential communication ...
Read More »PCB mourns the passing of former Chairman Ijaz Butt
PCB mourns the passing of former Chairman Ijaz Butt The Pakistan Cricket Board through its Chairman and members of Management Committee, Board executives and employees has expressed its grief and sorrow over the passing of former Test cricketer and its former Chairman Ijaz Butt today. He was 85. Ijaz Butt, born in Sialkot on 10 March 1938, featured in ...
Read More »Gender Disparities and Mismanagement in Peshawar Board Competitions
Gender Disparities and Mismanagement in Peshawar Board Competitions Musarrat Ullah Jan Competitions are organized every year in October and November under the management of Peshawar Board. Despite this, there are significant gender disparities and issues with mismanagement in these events. Every year, Peshawar Board teams visit different places, but surprisingly, the Female Sports Director of Peshawar Inter Board and ...
Read More »Pakistan Shaheen’s third consecutive success in the Top&T20 series; Beat Melbourne Stars by 43 runs
Shawaiz Irfan’s half-century leads Shaheens to third successive win Darwin, 2 August 2023: Shawaiz Irfan’s attacking half-century and a disciplined bowling performance led Pakistan Shaheens to a 43-run win over Melbourne Stars at the TIO Stadium in Darwin on Wednesday evening. This was Shaheens’ third successive win in the Top End T20 Series. Opting to bat first, Shaheens’ opening pair ...
Read More »Misbah-ul-Haq to lead high-profile Cricket Technical Committee
Misbah-ul-Haq to lead high-profile Cricket Technical Committee Lahore, 2 August 2023: The Pakistan Cricket Board has constituted a high-profile Cricket Technical Committee (CTC), consisting former Pakistan captains Misbah-ul-Haq (head), Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. The CTC will provide recommendations on cricket-related matters, including, but not limited to the overall domestic structure, scheduling, playing conditions, appointment of the national selection committees, appointment ...
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