Pakistani mountaineer Asad Ali Memon has achieved a historic feat by completing his journey to summit the highest peaks of all seven continents.

According to details, mountaineer Asad Ali Memon completed the world-famous Seven Summits Challenge by climbing the highest peak in Oceania.

Asad Ali Memon climbed Mount Elbrus in Europe in 2019 and Aconcagua in South America in 2020.

The Pakistani mountaineer climbed Africa’s Kilimanjaro in 2021 and North America’s Mount Denali in 2022.

In 2023, he climbed Mount Everest, the highest peak in Asia and the world, while earlier this year he also climbed Mount Vinson in Antarctica.

38-year-old left-arm spinner Asif Afridi will make his Test debut in the first Test match against South Africa.

According to media sources, the Pakistan team management has decided to field a possible seven batsmen, two regular fast bowlers and two spinners in the first Test.

Sources say that off-spinner Sajid Khan will not be able to join the playing XI due to viral fever, and Asif Afridi will be part of the team in his place.

Interim head coach Azhar Mahmood is also impressed with Asif Afridi's bowling and is in favor of his debut.

In the first Test against South Africa in Lahore, the 11 players of Pakistan will include Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Shan Masood (captain), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hassan Ali, Noman Ali and Asif Afridi.

It should be noted that the match between Pakistan and South Africa will start at 10 am tomorrow.

The captains of Pakistan and South Africa unveiled the Test series trophy.

According to details, national Test team captain Shan Masood and South African Test team captain Aiden Markram unveiled the trophy at the National Cricket Academy Lahore.

On this occasion, South African team captain Aiden Markram also visited the museum at the NCA.

Shan Masood told Aiden Markram about the trophies in the museum.

National cricket team captain Shan Masood says he will try to make a good start to the Test Championship.

During a press conference in Lahore, captain Shan Masood said that this time the PCB has done a lot of work for red ball cricket. Camps were organized for red ball, the players played county cricket.

Shan Masood said that South Africa is the champion team, they will improve their morale by playing well against them. To win Test matches, you have to take 20 wickets.

He said that home series are very important in the Test cycle. The results in the last Test Championship were not good but there are some positives. We will try our best to make a good start.

The Test captain said that if both teams score 600 runs on a flat track, it is of no use. For good results, one has to sacrifice one's runs. Runs are scored according to the conditions, a century is not necessary in every match.

Shan Masood further said that if there are new conditions at Gaddafi Stadium, they will try to understand the conditions quickly.

He said that Sajid Khan is our most important bowler in these conditions, unfortunately he had a viral flu, and that the team will be prepared by looking at the fitness of the players.

The Test captain said that it is very important to take advantage of home conditions, each team prepares the conditions according to its own. Earlier, in these conditions, they went with three spin bowlers and one fast bowler, but now they will decide after seeing the conditions. The element of reverse song has also been included in the team formation.

Pakistan Hockey Federation Secretary General Rana Mujahid Ali Khan has said that there is an urgent need to establish a Pakistan Hockey Board (PHB) for the revival and financial stability of the national sport in the country.

He said that the Pakistan Hockey Federation currently has no permanent source of income, which is why it faces difficulties in making payments to players and officials.

Rana Mujahid said that if the government hands over all hockey stadiums and facilities directly to the Pakistan Hockey Federation, the sport can be made self-sufficient by generating income from them.

He further said that by establishing the Pakistan Hockey Board or allocating a budget on an annual basis, the game can be run on a permanent basis and the federation will not have to depend on anyone for financial difficulties.

Rana Mujahid expressed his determination that the Hockey Federation is striving to keep the national game alive despite all the limited resources and hopes that the government and sponsors will play their role in this mission.

South African cricket team captain Aiden Markram has said that Babar Azam's wicket is always the most important.

According to details, the Test series between Pakistan and South Africa is starting tomorrow, for which the captains of both teams held a press conference today.

South African cricket team captain Aiden Markram, in response to a question, said that Babar Azam needs no introduction. His wicket is always the most important.

He added that the pitches here will be favorable for spinners, for which we are well prepared, and have focused on playing spinners.

Aiden Markram said that the last season of the World Test Championship was good and now we are very excited for the new season.

The South African captain said that Temba Bavuma is our leader, he will definitely be missed.

Captain Shubman Gill was found guilty of running out Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test match against the West Indies.

In the match being played in Delhi, India won the toss and decided to bat first and declared their innings after scoring 518 runs for the loss of five wickets.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out after scoring 175 runs while captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129 runs.

Former captain and commentator Sanjay Bangar blamed Shubman Gill for Jaiswal's run-out, saying that he should have completed the run on Jaiswal's call.

Sanjay Bangar said that Gill should not have come back if he had come out of the crease to take the first run.

Lahore:

The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team made a brilliant start to the Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup, proving their superiority over host Malaysia.

Pakistan defeated Malaysia by a huge margin of seven goals to two in the opening match.

Pakistan adopted an aggressive strategy against the host opponent from the start at the Taman Dia Hockey Stadium.

In the first quarter, Saifan Khan scored a goal to solidify the team's position, Ahmed Nadeem scored the second goal, while Saifan Khan scored the third goal to tie the game at three-one at halftime.

In the second half, Malaysia scored one goal while Pakistan scored four more goals to take the lead.

Sufyan Khan, who played a key role in Pakistan's victory by scoring three goals, was declared the Man of the Match, Ahmed Nadeem Khan scored two, and Hamza Fayyaz and Hanan Shahid scored one goal each.

Pakistan will play their second match against England on Sunday. In another match on the first day, India defeated England by three goals to two.

Afghanistan won the series by defeating Bangladesh by 81 runs in the second ODI.

In the match played in Abu Dhabi, the Bangladesh team was bowled out for 109 runs in the 29th over while chasing the target.

For Bangladesh, Tohid Hardoy was the top scorer with 24 runs. Saif Hassan 22, Zakir Ali 18, Noorul Hassan 15, Najmul Hossain Shanto 7, Rashad Hossain 5, captain Mehdi Hassan Miraz 4, Tanzeem Hassan Saqib 0, Tanzeed Hassan 0 and Tanveer Islam 0 were dismissed with individual scores.

Mustafizur Rahman returned to the pavilion after scoring 5 runs not out.

For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan took 5 wickets, Azmatullah Omarzai took 3 wickets and Nangyalia Kharote took 1 wicket.

Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Afghanistan team was bowled out for 190 runs in the 45th over.

Ibrahim Zadran was the standout batsman for Afghanistan with 95 runs. AM Ghazanfar 22, Mohammad Nabi 22, Nangyalia Kharote 13, Rahmanullah Garbaz 11, Rahmat Shah 9 (retired hurt), Siddiqullah Atul 8, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi 4, Rashid Khan 1 and Azmatullah Umarzai 0 were dismissed for individual scores.

For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 3 wickets, Rashad Hossain and Tanzeem Hasan Saqib took 2 wickets each, and Tanvir Islam took 1 wicket.

Pakistan’s first international paddle tournament, in collaboration with McDonald’s Pakistan, will be held at the Legends Arena in Karachi from October 30 to November 2.

According to the details, Asia's top players will participate in the APPT Grand Slam tournament to be held from October 30 to November 2, in which the winner will be given a prize money of $13,000.

A ceremony was held at McDonald's on Clifton Sea View regarding the tournament, which was attended by the great squash player and Chairman of Legends Arena, Jahangir Khan.

He expressed his gratitude to McDonald's Pakistan for organizing the tournament and said that the successful organization of the international paddle tournament, which has become increasingly popular in Pakistan in a short period of two years, will ensure its continued existence in the country.

He said that it is a pleasure to bring the Asia Pacific Paddle Tour Grand Slam to Karachi.

McDonald's Pakistan Managing Director Jamil Mughal said that McDonald's Pakistan is playing its role in promoting all social activities, including sports. Organizing the first international paddle tournament in Pakistan in collaboration with Legend Arena is also a link in this chain.

He said that the sport of paddle will also be promoted along with the great squash player Jahangir Khan, while continuing to fulfill their social responsibilities for positive activities including sports.

It has been revealed that Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was threatened with an extortion of Rs 5 crore by the underworld.

According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, a gang sent extortion slips to Rinku Singh three times between February and April this year, asking her to pay Rs 5 crore.

In this regard, the police have also arrested two people, named Dilshad and Naveed, both of whom were hiding in the West Indies and were handed over to Indian authorities on August 1.

He was also arrested earlier for demanding Rs 100 million as extortion from Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of late MLA Baba Siddiqui.

During the investigation, one of the accused confessed to personally calling Rinku Singh and demanding extortion.

Lahore:

The Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup begins tomorrow in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Players up to the age of 21 will participate in this event. The Pakistan junior team will play its opening match against hosts Malaysia tomorrow.

The national junior team held a full practice session at the Johor Bahru Hockey Stadium. Under the supervision of head coach Kamran Ashraf, efforts were made to improve their game through various drills.

Pakistan will play their second match against England on Sunday. After a day's rest, the Pakistan and India teams will face each other on Tuesday.

Junior hockey team captain Hanan Shahid says that after a full camp in Islamabad, they tried to improve things in the only practice session before the match.

The first match of any tournament is very important. Host Malaysia is a good team, we want to increase our confidence by winning the match against them.

Lahore:

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched its first online streaming OTT platform called 'PCB Live'.

According to a PCB spokesperson, 'PCB Live' is currently available as a web-based service for UK viewers on a trial basis. UK-based fans will be able to watch the Pakistan vs South Africa series matches live after registering at [https://live.pcb.com.pk/](https://live.pcb.com.pk/).

The series will start on October 12, 2025, while the mobile app of this platform will also be released for British users in the last week of October, through which fans will be able to enjoy cricket by downloading the 'PCB Live' app on their mobile phones and smart devices.

This first-of-its-kind streaming platform launched by the PCB will not only feature live matches but also showcase memorable moments from Pakistan cricket history, archive footage, and highlights of old matches. The platform will also broadcast live various international matches, including the upcoming tri-series between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.

'PCB Live' will give fans a new way to access the world of Pakistan cricket, featuring player interviews, documentaries, the latest updates and training sessions.

Speaking on the occasion, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the launch of “PCB Live” is a historic milestone in the journey of Pakistani cricket that reflects the future thinking. He said that although the service is currently being launched in the UK, it will soon be expanded to other regions so that fans around the world can stay connected to their favorite game.

Mohamed Salah led Egypt to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This will be the team's fifth participation in the mega event, with Mohamed Salah's 9 goals in the qualifying round proving crucial.

Yesterday, Egypt defeated Djibouti 0-3 in Casablanca, with two goals scored by Egypt captain Mohamed Salah.

It should be noted that the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup is scheduled for the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Lahore:

The Pakistani team management has made efforts to take 20 wickets in the first Test against South Africa.

Interim head coach Azhar Mahmood says that the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium will definitely spin, but not as much as it did in the series against England and West Indies. We are determined to take full advantage of the home conditions against a strong opponent. It remains to be seen how we will get the Proteas out twice. The final team will be selected after inspecting the pitch.

On the other hand, after Pakistan, the South African team also began intensive preparations in Lahore. Both teams conducted special practices for three hours at the Gaddafi Stadium yesterday. The visiting team focused mostly on batting and spin bowling. The Pakistani players appeared to be fighting for their lives during practice.

The coaching staff gave special advice to the players to improve the quality of fielding, different combinations were tried while batting, the openers did special exercises to play the new ball, and the spinners also practiced intensively to awaken the magic of magical bowling.

According to details, the national team's interim head coach Azhar Mahmood says that the home series with South Africa will be a big test for the national team, but the players will take to the field with full preparation and passion.

Talking to the media at Gaddafi Stadium, he said that South Africa is one of the strongest teams in the world, they have won the Test Championship and are currently ranked number 2, but our focus will be on our performance. The goal is not just to win matches but also to consistently play better in every session.

The head coach said that Pakistan has 6 home Test matches this year, if the team achieves success on its own soil, it can achieve a prominent position in the championship race.

He said that last year we adopted a method that was favorable to us, we were successful in it, and if we continue to win home series, then improvement in the world ranking is possible.

Azhar Mahmood said that the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium will be helpful for spinners, but it will not spin fast like the West Indies or England, but will turn slowly. The final XI will be decided on the day of the match, considering the condition of the pitch and weather conditions. Mohammad Rizwan will play as the main wicketkeeper, while Rohail Nazir is in the back-up team. Talented players will be given opportunities in the future.

The head coach said that the Pakistani team has practiced considering the opponent's strength, our focus is on overcoming weaknesses and achieving the ability to take 20 wickets, we have prepared thoroughly according to our resources and the players will take the field with full confidence.

Azhar Mahmood said that a Test match is not won in a day, it requires 4-5 days of continuous hard work. If the team wins more sessions, then the match will also be won.

The head coach said that where Pakistani batsmen faced difficulties in the Asia Cup, the team management has worked on their shortcomings on technical grounds. We have trained all the top-order batsmen, including Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafiq and Kamran Ghulam, to play spin, and are confident that the results will be better in this series.

On the other hand, preparations for the Test series in Pakistan and South Africa reached a peak at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The visiting team conducted special batting, bowling and fielding practices at the Gaddafi Stadium for the first time after arriving in Lahore yesterday. Most of the focus was on batting and spin bowling. On this occasion, the players appeared very excited and continued to enjoy the pleasant weather of Lahore along with intensive training.

Along with South Africa, the Pakistan cricket team also participated in the three-hour long training session, in which special batting, bowling and fielding exercises were conducted. The players first warmed up and later focused on improving their technical skills and fitness through various drills. The coaching staff gave special advice for improving fielding, and different combinations were tried while batting.

During the practice at the stadium, the openers were given special drills to play against the new ball, the bowling coach gave the fast bowlers specific training on line and length control. The spinners bowled from both ends of the pitch to adapt themselves to possible situations.

It should be remembered that the first Test will begin on October 12 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with both teams determined to gain the upper hand.

Islamabad:

The Pakistan football team's series of consecutive defeats came to an end. The Asian Cup qualifiers match against Afghanistan ended in a goalless draw. Otis Khan also lost his hopes of victory by missing a penalty.

According to the details, an interesting match took place between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the Jinnah Stadium. The host team entered the field carrying the burden of 8 consecutive defeats, but the opponent gave it a tough time.

Pakistan had several scoring opportunities against the visiting team but were unable to capitalize. Neither team was able to score in the first half.

In the 65th minute, Otis Khan was unable to capitalize on a rare chance to give the team the lead, his penalty kick going over the crossbar.

In the closing moments of the game, both teams attacked each other vigorously, but neither team was able to put the ball into the net.

More than 7,000 fans were present in the stadium to watch the match. Due to the draw, both teams earned one point each, thus giving them the opportunity to appear on the points table in Group "E" of the Asian Cup qualifiers.

It should be noted that the Afghanistan team arrived in Islamabad late due to visa issues, which put the match in jeopardy.

The issue was resolved after Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi took notice of the matter. Pakistan started the campaign in the event with two consecutive defeats against Syria and Myanmar.

In the opening match played in March, Syria defeated Pakistan 0-2 at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Saudi Arabia. In June 2025, the team also suffered a 1-0 defeat at the Thuwana Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.

The Pakistani side will now travel to Kuwait for their next match against Afghanistan on October 14, with the group winner qualifying for the finals of the tournament scheduled in Saudi Arabia.

Islamabad:

National football team head coach Nolberto Silano said that the players have worked very hard, and today is a very important day.

The players will perform well against Afghanistan, I have high hopes that I can improve the ranking of the Pakistani team.

Addressing a press conference before the match between the Pakistan and Afghanistan teams, Nolberto Silano said that the Pakistani team is working very hard, we should hope for the best.

The players had to practice hard, all the players play very well, our team is fully prepared, expect a good competition.

We will decide before the match today which player to feed, our players were training well.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players in world football, became the first trillionaire footballer in history.

According to the latest Billionaires Index by the American magazine Bloomberg, Cristiano Ronaldo's wealth is estimated at $1.4 billion.

Ronaldo, a Portuguese superstar who represents Saudi club Al-Nasr, has a net worth of over Rs 393 billion in Pakistani currency.

Ronaldo's wealth increased significantly when he signed a new contract with Saudi club Al-Nasr in June this year, which is said to be worth around $400 million (more than Rs. 1.13 trillion).

The commentary panel for the series between Pakistan and South Africa has been announced.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the commentary panel for the Test series includes Shaun Pollock, Amir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis and Bazid Khan.

The commentary panel for the white-ball series will include Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Urooj Mumtaz, JP Duminy, and Vernon Philander.

The series will also feature Hawkeye and Ultra-Edge DRS technology.