Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Photo: AFP RABAT: Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions … Read more

Bangladesh refuse to play WC matches in India

The ICC has not yet publicly responded, although it previously allowed India to play Champions Trophy Sri Lanka edge Pakistan by six runs in T20I Tri-Series. Photo: PCB DHAKA: Bangladesh announced on Sunday they will not play their Twenty20 World Cup matches in India next month, asking the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate their … Read more

FACI invites applications for 2026 chess development project

Pakistan is among the countries eligible to apply for continued support. Photo: ZULFIQAR BAIG ISLAMABAD: Following Pakistan’s successful participation in the Freedom Asian Chess Initiatives (FACI) 2025, applications have now officially opened for the FACI Project 2026, offering renewed opportunities for Asian chess federations to benefit from international-level training, grants and institutional support.The Kazakhstan Chess … Read more

Gold prices in Pakistan Today

[ Gold prices recorded a sharp increase on Monday, rising in both international and domestic markets following a strong jump in global rates. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $92 per ounce to reach $4,424 per ounce. The surge was reflected in local bullion markets, where the price of 24-carat … Read more

Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa

Lightning struck 150 people gathered at a festival north of South Africa’s capital Pretoria. Photo: Courtesy — X.com JOHANNESBURG: Lightning struck 150 people gathered at a festival north of South Africa’s capital Pretoria, killing two, local health services said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night near the village of Mathibestad, about 70 kilometres … Read more