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‘PSL-style’ league attempts to change the fate of Pakistan football

Last month, Global Soccer Ventures, a private organisation, said that it would organise a football competition in Pakistan modelled after the Pakistan Super League. The news occurred when Pakistan was under FIFA sanctions, and GSV has inked a deal with a Pakistan Football Federation that FIFA does not recognise. While speaking with SAMAA Digital, GSV CEO...

Arshad Nadeem ends up losing, but he wins the hearts.

On Saturday, Arshad Nadeem came close to capturing a desired Olympic gold medal for Pakistan, coming fifth in the final of the men's javelin throw event in Tokyo but winning hearts back home. The 24-year-old from Mian Channu became Pakistan's first track and field athlete to participate in the quadrennial tournament, winning him widespread acclaim. He...