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Pakistan’s Karate team shone at the 7th South Asian Championship in Nepal, securing 18 medals, including two golds by Arzoo Khan and Laiba Zia. Their exceptional performance deserves national acclaim and support as they prepare for future international competitions.

Former captain Babar Azam gracefully walked off the field despite an umpire’s not-out decision in the warm-up match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI. Led by Shan Masood’s unbeaten 156, Pakistan finished the day strong at 324-6, gearing up for the upcoming Test series against Australia.

Pakistan’s men’s baseball team clinched their first win in the Asian Baseball Championship with a 4-1 triumph over Thailand, propelled by 18-year-old pitcher Musharaf Khan’s outstanding display of 27 outs in 9 innings. Despite previous setbacks, this victory boosts Pakistan’s standing as they head to the ‘Placement Round’ in pursuit of a favorable finish in the tournament.

Hamza Saleem Dar creates history at the European Cricket League, smashing a world record with an incredible 193 runs in 43 balls, propelling Catalunya Jaguars to a record-breaking total of 257 runs in a T10 match. His outstanding performance, featuring 22 sixes and 14 fours, secured a resounding victory over Sohal Hospitalet by 153 runs.

Pakistan’s skipper Shan Masood led by example, scoring a century in the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI, anchoring the team at 241-4 with a crucial partnership alongside Babar Azam. The lineup includes four pacers and one spinner, Abrar Ahmed.

In a historic win, the Pakistan women’s cricket team secured their first-ever T20I victory against New Zealand, propelled by debutant Shawaal Zulfiqar’s impressive performance and Fatima Sana’s skillful bowling. This breakthrough moment promises an exciting series ahead, underscoring Pakistan’s growing prowess in women’s cricket.

Shoaib Malik, the Pakistani cricket veteran, recently became the first from his country to register 1,000 fours in T20 cricket during a National T20 Cup match. His remarkable accomplishment, achieved in 482 innings, also includes hitting 400 sixes, solidifying his unique status as the sole Pakistani to achieve this double milestone.

Pakistani boxer Usman ‘The Asian Boy’ Wazeer clinched victory with a knockout in the third round against Thailand’s Namchai Singmansak, extending his unbeaten streak to 12 fights. Wazeer, eyeing the IBF Continental Championship, aims to conquer the welterweight division, with Terrence Crawford as the ultimate challenge standing at 40-0.

Karachi gears up for the thrilling Karachi Tapeball Premier League Season 3, set to run from December 1st to 16th at the DHA Sports Club. With eight teams, cricket enthusiasts anticipate an electrifying showcase of talent, cultural fusion, and unmatched passion for the game.

Pakistan’s women’s cricket team clinched a practice match victory, posting 238 runs against New Zealand XI, led by Najiha Alvi’s 38 runs. Captain Nida Dar’s stellar bowling, securing four wickets for 11 runs, proved decisive in restricting New Zealand XI to 181.