Kayla Siddiqi, defender for Pakistan’s women’s football team, secures a spot in the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team in the USA, balancing her Civil Engineering degree, a summer internship, and national-level football. Known as ‘Baji Banana,’ Siddiqi aims to propel Pakistan into the FIFA Women’s World Cup, exemplifying dedication to both sports and academics.
Renowned Pakistani mixed martial artist, Uloomi Karim, is gearing up for a Muay-Thai battle against Iran’s Mohammad Mahdi in the ‘Fairtex Fight’ event in Bangkok. With a record of 9 wins and 6 losses, Karim’s global fighting experience adds anticipation to the 69-kg weight category clash, set to be live-streamed on Fairtex Fight’s YouTube channel.
‘Team Snakes’ from Pakistan clinched a triumph against ‘Aussie Underdogs’ in the Red Bull Campus Clutch, with MVP ‘shooterR’ leading the charge. They now face Belgium’s KRC Genk Esports, aiming to secure a spot in the Playoffs from Group ‘F’.
Today, Pakistan takes on Tajikistan in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, following their recent 4-0 loss to Saudi Arabia. Watch live on PTV Sports or join the crowd at the stadium, with English commentary provided by ProSports’ Saad Nasir and Behram Qazi.
Tajikistan’s football team arrives in Islamabad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, seeking to build on their recent draw against Jordan. Pakistan, recovering from a defeat against Saudi Arabia, prepares to face Tajikistan in a crucial match on November 21.
Pakistani players Syed Muhammad Shah and Wahid will represent their country in the historic Baseball United All-Star event in Dubai, making it the first professional baseball tournament in the Middle East and South Asia, where they’ll compete alongside legends from America’s MLB.
Hamza Khan, Pakistan’s World Junior squash champion, secured a spot in the London Open quarter-finals by defeating former world number one James Willstrop 3-1. Hailing from a family of squash players, Khan recently ended Pakistan’s 37-year wait for the World Junior title, triumphing in Melbourne without a coach.
Balochistan Warriors embark on a significant journey to Thailand for a friendly match against Nakhonsi United, showcasing a positive stride in Pakistani football’s global exposure. Simultaneously, the national team’s historic entry into the 2nd round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers sets a groundbreaking milestone as Pakistan faces Saudi Arabia.
Pakistani cueists Ahsan Ramzan and Mohammad Naseem Akhtar shine in the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship, securing spots in the last-28 with notable performances in Doha. While Ahsan faced a setback, Naseem’s consecutive victories highlight Pakistan’s competitive edge on the global snooker stage.
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