Good governance (GG) is the backbone of any successful organisation, serving as a catalyst for efficiency, accountability, and long-term impact. In the realm of sports, however, many of Pakistan’s National Sports Federations (NSFs) remain entangled in outdated practices and political interference, undermining their ability to nurture talent and perform on the global stage. The consequences…
Pakistan are a nation of champions with heaps of talent and plethora of skills, be it any sports for instance cricket, hockey, squash, snooker, Javelin throw etc. Recently a young Pakistan U-16 Volleyball team has brought glory for the nation by winning U-16 Asian Volleyball Championship (AVC) in July 2025 Thailand. Travelling on the same…
In the elite yet often overlooked corridors of squash, few names resonate with as much consistency, determination, and integrity as Muhammad Farhan, a prodigious player-turned-global coach whose journey from local courts in Pakistan to international arenas has not just built his legacy but also reshaped the future of many young squash hopefuls. Muhammad Farhan began…
There are two cricketing grounds that have been of critical importance in initiating our journey as a Test playing nation over seventy years ago. They are part of our cricketing folklore, evoking nostalgic visions of another age, when a new country full of optimism and hope sought to stamp its mark on the world stage….
Despite the rise of shorter formats like T20 and One Day Internationals, Test cricket remains the epitome of the sport’s charm. Its enduring appeal lies in the depth, patience, and strategic mastery it demands from players. Test matches showcase the true spirit of cricket, where endurance and mental toughness determine the outcome over five grueling…
Pakistan cricket continues to slide downward and pressingly need some pragmatic solution for this severe problem. The other day at Brian Lara Cricket Academy Trinidad, West-Indies cricket team had beaten Pakistan comprehensively in 3rd ODI and this victory also stands on top of their win margin record against Pakistan, setting a target of 295 in…
On 14 August 2025, while much of the world marked the anniversaries of political independence and national pride, another kind of liberation was quietly taking place, the liberation of memory, heritage, and identity. This was the day the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG) brought the world together to sign a historic Global…
It has been over three long decades since Pakistan last stood at the summit of world hockey. The memories of Olympic gold in Los Angeles, 1984, the 1994 World Cup triumph in Sydney, and the Champions Trophy victory on home soil in Lahore, 1998, now feel like relics of a forgotten golden age. Since then,…
In Pakistan cricket is more than just a game. It is almost a national obsession that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to create a shared passion that transcends internal divisions and divergent outlooks. Victories on the cricket field are often celebrated as national triumphs, fostering a sense of collective pride and belonging. Equally, defeats…
The West Indies finally broke a 34-year-long jinx by securing a memorable 2-1 victory in the ODI series against Pakistan. It was a much-needed victory for the hosts after being swept aside 3-0 and 5-0 in Test and T20 series respectively by Australia earlier in the summer. Pakistan’s white-ball tour of the West Indies proved…
