Pakistan’s mixed martial arts (MMA) has received a major boost after Asim Khan, the country’s first-ever Asian Games MMA medallist, received a cash award from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in recognition of his bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The recognition marks a significant milestone for MMA in Pakistan, bringing the sport into the national sporting spotlight alongside established disciplines such as hockey, cricket and squash. According to the

Pakistan batting coach Michael Smith has stressed the importance of adaptability, problem-solving and batting depth as the team prepares for a demanding 12-month ODI schedule leading up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Speaking to PCB Digital during Pakistan’s first training session in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Smith said the team must develop the ability to perform on different pitches and against varied bowling attacks, with the upcoming ODI tri-series marking the start of

Pakistan batter Hassan Nawaz has been called up to the Desert Vipers squad for Season 5 of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), replacing England’s Aneurin Donald, who will miss the tournament following his selection for England’s T20I series in Australia in November and December. The Desert Vipers confirmed the recruitment on Friday, October 16, as the defending champions prepare to begin their title defence in the upcoming edition of the tournament, scheduled to r