Pakistan: PHF seeks extension from FIH to confirm Pro League participation

Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Tariq Bugti on Monday revealed that the federation has requested an extension in the deadline set by the […]
Pakistan: Will Pakistan hockey team participate in Pro League?

Pakistan players celebrate scoring a goal during their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH LAHORE: The Pakistan hockey team is likely to participate in the upcoming FIH Pro League, sources revealed on Sunday. According to sources, the Pakistan […]
Pakistan: ‘No growth without tough opponents,’ head coach calls for Pro League participation

Pakistan team (left) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy match against China on September 12, 2024. Meanwhile, Pakistan hockey team head coach Tahir Zaman speaks to the media in Lahore on July 29, 2025. — Asian Hockey Federation/Reporter LAHORE: Pakistan hockey team head coach Tahir Zaman on Wednesday emphasised the importance […]
Pakistan: PSB to decide Pakistan’s participation in FIH Pro League

Pakistan players celebrate scoring a goal during their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Wednesday, announced that its president, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan, will […]
Pakistan: FIH formally invites Pakistan to Hockey Pro League

Pakistan players sing national anthem ahead of their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday, formally invited the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to send its team to participate in the Hockey […]
Pakistan: FIH to offer Pro League spot to Pakistan after New Zealand exit

Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File KARACHI: New Zealand Hockey has officially withdrawn from the FIH Pro Hockey League, raising questions about the vacant spot in the tournament, according to multiple media reports. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) had reportedly set a deadline of July 21 for New Zealand to […]
Pakistan: Will Pakistan hockey team play Asia Cup in India?

Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Tariq Bugti on Tuesday clarified that the national team’s participation in the upcoming Asia Cup in India is contingent upon receiving approval from the government. In light of security concerns, the PHF has also formally requested […]
Pakistan: Hockey team’s rebel against PHF ‘not final’, says captain Ammad Butt

Pakistan captain Ammad Butt in action during their FIH Nations Cup match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 16, 2025. — FIH LAHORE: Pakistan men’s hockey team’s captain Ammad Shakeel Butt on Saturday, shared that the senior players are yet to make a final decision on rebelling against […]
Pakistan: PHF under scrutiny as PSB seeks details of foreign visits, fund usage

Undated picture of Pakistan players celebrating after scoring a goal – PHF ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Saturday asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to provide a complete record of foreign trips undertaken by its president and secretary, along with details of all related financial expenditures. The directive follows rising concerns over financial […]
Pakistan: Pakistan hockey players express anger over unpaid dues, slam PHF for silence

Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File LAHORE: The patience of Pakistan’s national hockey players has worn thin due to the non-payment of their dues, with players expressing serious dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). According to sources, national team players have begun openly discussing their frustration […]