De Snijjer to lead Pakistan Women’s Hockey
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed renowned Dutch coach Richard de Snijjer as the head…
De Snijjer to lead Pakistan Women’s Hockey
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed renowned Dutch coach Richard de Snijjer as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national hockey team as part of its long-term strategy to revive and strengthen women’s hockey in the country. According to a PHF press release issued on Tuesday, De Snijjer brings more than two decades of…
FIFA’s plans to sell $4.2bn stake
LONDON: CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticisingFIFA’s controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. World football’s governing body said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) but hoped to raise $4.2 billion…
NCCIA summons journalist Asad Toor under Peca over alleged fake information
National Press Club demands withdrawal of NCCIA notice, says journalists’ rights must be protected Journalist Asad Ali Toor. Photo: X/ File The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on Wednesday issued a notice to renowned journalist Asad Ali Toor, directing him to appear before the agency in connection with an inquiry into the alleged dissemination of…
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs0.75, increases HSD price by Rs2.24 for July 30
Latest change in prices takes petrol to Rs335.06 per litre and HSD to Rs390.62 under the new system People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken…
Indian hockey back on ‘road to gold’
Hardik Singh (left) trains with the India squad in Bengaluru. “Every nation has a time and I believe India has arrived,” says the 27-year-old. Photo: AFP INDIA: Under the gaze of men’s coach Craig Fulton, India’s hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training camp in Bengaluru. Once the undisputed kings of…
Mancini returns as Italy coach
Roberto Mancini had been coaching Qatari club Al-Sadd. Photo: AFP/File MILAN: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Paolo Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was…
Punjab’s traffic accidents expose gaps in road safety planning
Review finds speeding, poor infrastructure and traffic violations behind rising road deaths across province The growing number of traffic accidents in Punjab has once again raised serious concerns over public safety, road planning and traffic management. Rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle ownership and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure have contributed to a steady increase in road fatalities and…
‘Very hungry’ Joao Pedro impresses Alonso
Joao Pedro impressed new Chelsea manager XabiAlonso with a hat-trick against Western Sydney Wanderers. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea’s Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is “very hungry” after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team’s opening pre-season game impressing new manager Xabi Alonso. The 24-year-old was snapped up from Brighton a year ago and scored…
Over 60,000 children orphaned in Gaza since October 2023: Palestinian ministry
Says 2,276 families, comprising 8,858 individuals, had been ‘completely wiped out’ amid the ongoing conflict Palestinian children trek through the rubbles to fetch water. Photo: Reuters/file More than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost at least one parent since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023, the enclave’s health ministry said in a…
Saudi Arabia appoints Dr Al-Baqami as new envoy to Pakistan
Appointment comes amid growing strategic alignment between Islamabad and Riyadh, with growing defence, economic ties Pictured is the newly appointed Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami—FILE PHOTO Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Arab News reported, as the…
