Mohsin Nawaz becomes first shooting athlete to receive Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

He currently holds 10 international individual medals in F-Class long-range shooting Pakistan’s premier F-Class long-range shooter, Mohsin Nawaz, has become the first athlete from shooting sports to receive the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, marking a historic moment for the country’s sporting landscape. The award was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari during the Presidential Awards ceremony held…

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Sevilla safe despite Real defeat

Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid won at Sevilla but the hosts will stay up regardless. Photo: AFP LONDON: Vinicius Junior earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga in the penultimate round of fixtures, but results elsewhere mean the hosts have secured safety…

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Rahim’s ton puts BD in command

Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan after veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim struck a superb century to help the hosts set a daunting 437-run target at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. At stumps on day three, Pakistan were 0/0 in two overs in their second innings, with openers Abdullah Fazal…

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Sinner extends Masters streak

Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday. Photo: AFP ROME: Jannik Sinner has his eyes on a first Roland Garros title after winning the Italian Open on Sunday to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victory.World number one Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to complete the ‘Golden Masters’ by winning all…

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Pakistan to host Billie Jean King Cup

Pakistan is set to script history as it prepares to host the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time, with 10 Asian women’s tennis teams confirmed to compete in the country in October, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) announced on Sunday. “For the first time in Pakistan’s sporting history, 10 Asian women’s tennis teams…

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Who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout star?

Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #49 Ibrahim Mbaye (L) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain’s French midfielder #14 Desire Doue after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium in Lens on May 13, 2026. — AFP LONDON: World Cups are where rising stars of…

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