Faizan Lakhani

Karachi

Deputy Editor, Sports at Geo News

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Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal reaches quarterfinals of Asian Squash Championship

2 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan team gained and lost in the Asian Squash Championship as Nasir Iqbal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Squash Championship while his compatriot Noor Zaman exited the tournament. Iqbal earned victory by defeating Hong Kong’s Lai Cheuk Nam in the round of 16. He delivered a composed and aggressive performance to overcome Lai in four games. He started strong with an 11-7 win in the first game but faltered in the second, losing 2-11.
PBSA appeals federal govt to release long-pending special grants

3 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: The Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) has appealed to the federal government to release long-pending special grants, warning that the country's participation in upcoming international events is in jeopardy due to a severe financial crisis.
Pakistan edge past Tajikistan 2-1 in Billie Jean King Cup tie

3 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan defeated Tajikistan 2-1 in their Group A tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III on Tuesday in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Despite an early setback in the opening singles match, Pakistan bounced back strongly to claim the tie. Amna Ali Qayum, playing the first singles rubber, was forced to retire after an injury in the deciding set against Tajikistan’s Anisa Yakhyaeva after leading early in the match.
ICC faces backlash for Jay Shah-centric WTC Final highlights

4 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council is facing intense criticism after releasing World Test Championship Final highlights that disproportionately featured chairman Jay Shah, overshadowing South Africa's historic victory over Australia at Lord's. The 45-second promotional video has drawn widespread mockery for prioritising the administrator over the athletes who decided the match.
Gary Kirsten breaks silence on sudden exit as Pakistan's white-ball coach

5 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Former Pakistan white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his premature departure from Pakistan cricket team, citing a lack of authority and external interference as key reasons for his decision to step down.
FIH Nations Cup: Pakistan's opening match against Malaysia ends in 3-3 draw

5 days ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistan and Malaysia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their opening match of the FIH Nations Cup on Sunday at National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, despite Pakistan holding the lead twice during the match. Ahmed Nadeem and Abdul Rehman gave Pakistan an early advantage with two quick goals in the first quarter, helping their side head into the fourth quarter with a commanding 2-0 lead.
Six diaspora players set to join Pakistan's squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen its squad ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, Pakistan's women's football team is set to include more diaspora players in the squad, sources familiar with the selection process told Geo. The decision reflects the management's push to field a more competitive side in the upcoming tournament.
PSB releases more than Rs30mn as reward money for athletes, coaches

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has distributed Rs30.83 million to athletes and coaches during the 2024-25 fiscal year in accordance with the National Sports Policy. These awards were given to 29 medal-winning athletes and their coaches for outstanding performances and bringing laurels to Pakistan in various international competitions. The disbursements were made on different occasions between November 2024 and May 2025.
Players finalised for Asian Squash Championship

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: Pakistani Squash Federation has finalised names of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal to participate in the Asian Squash Championships and Asian Doubles Squash Championship this month in Kuching, Malaysia. The Asian Squash Championships and Asian Doubles Championships would be held in Kuching. Both players would first compete in the individual event from June 17 to 21. In the individual event, Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman received byes in the first round.
Haris Zeb - first Pakistani-origin footballer to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

1 week ago | geo.tv | Faizan Lakhani

KARACHI: When Haris Zeb steps onto the pitch at the FIFA Club World Cup this month, he will make history as the first footballer of Pakistani origin to compete in a FIFA Club World Cup event. For the 24-year-old Auckland City winger, this milestone represents more than personal achievement — it's a triumph over cultural expectations, career-threatening injuries, and the underdog status of Pakistani football.