Pakistan: PHF seeks PM’s help to secure funds for FIH Pro League participation

Pakistan hockey team poses with their silver medals after losing the FIH Nations Cup final against New Zealand in Malaysia on June 21, 2025. – Facebook/InternationalHockeyFederation LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary General Rana Mujahid on Thursday addressed a press conference shedding light on the challenges facing Pakistan hockey particularly the financial barriers to participating […]
Pakistan: Here’s why Pakistan earns Pro Hockey League spot despite Nations Cup defeat

Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File KARACHI: The Pakistan men’s hockey team on Wednesday received a significant boost with an invitation to compete in the upcoming edition of the prestigious FIH Pro League, sources confirmed on Wednesday. According to sources, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) extended the invitation after Nations […]
Pakistan: Pakistan Hockey captain Ammad Butt declines PSB’s luncheon invitation; here’s why

An undated picture of Pakistan Hockey team captain Ammad Butt. – Facebook/AmmadButt LAHORE: Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt has declined an invitation to a luncheon hosted by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), citing inadequate travel expenses. The PSB had provided Rs. 5,600 to Butt for his travel to Islamabad, but the captain opted […]
Pakistan: Doubts loom over Junior Hockey World Cup in India as draw postponed again

Undated picture of a Pakistan hockey player tussling for the ball against China. — Facebook/@asianhockeyfederation KARACHI: The announcement of the draw for this year’s Junior Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, has once again been postponed, raising doubts about the smooth staging of the mega event. This […]
Pakistan: New Zealand crush spirited Pakistan to win FIH Nations Cup

New Zealand’s Nic Woods hits the ball during their FIH Nations Cup match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH KUALA LUMPUR: Scott Cosslett’s brace propelled New Zealand to win the FIH Nations Cup with a thumping 6-2 victory over Pakistan in the final, played […]
Pakistan: Pakistan coach says victory over France quashed penalty shootout ‘myth’

Head coach of Pakistan men’s hockey team Tahir Zaman. — Reporter LAHORE: Head coach of Pakistan men’s hockey team Tahir Zaman on Friday, asserted that their enthralling victory over France in the FIH Nations Cup semi-final dismissed the ‘myth’ of their inability to excel in penalty shootouts. The green shirts endured a gruelling heartbreak in […]
Pakistan: Pakistan captain Ammad Butt seeks prayers for success in FIH Nations Cup final

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 Butt appealed to the nation for prayers as they take on New Zealand in the FIH Nations Cup final, […]
Pakistan: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi lauds hockey team on reaching FIH Nations Cup final

This collage shows PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi (left) and Pakistan hockey player Junaid Manzoor in action during their FIH Nations Cup semi-final against France in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2025. — ICC/FIH LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the national men’s hockey team on qualifying for the FIH Nations Cup final […]
Pakistan: PSB to probe PHF over Hockey team’s unpaid daily allowances

Pakistan’s Rana Waheed Ashraf reacts during their FIH Nations Cup semi-final against France at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2025. — FIH LAHORE: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General Yasir Pirzada on Friday, announced that the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will be questioned about the national men’s Hockey team’s unpaid […]
Pakistan: Pakistan beat France on penalties to reach FIH Nations Cup final

Pakistan players celebrate winning their FIH Nations Cup semi-final match against France at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2025. — Livestream screengrab KUALA LUMPUR: Spirited Pakistan edged past France on penalty shootout 3-2 to qualify for the FIH Nations Cup final here at the National Hockey Stadium on Friday. Pakistan […]