Pakistan’s Ismaili Community Leader Prince Rahim Aga Khan Participates in London Marathon
Prince Rahim Aga Khan, a leader in Pakistan’s Ismaili community, made a remarkable appearance at the London Marathon, completing the 42-kilometer race in a personal best time of 31 minutes and 4 seconds. His average pace during the grueling event was an impressive 6 hours and 39 minutes.
This is not Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s first foray into marathon running. He has previously participated in the Chicago Marathon 2025 and the Berlin Marathon 2024.
Meanwhile, in other sports news, Pakistan’s national cricket team has a crucial match ahead. Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood has emphasized the importance of performing well in the next two matches to secure a spot in the tournament final.
Pakistan’s Under-16 football team made a commendable performance at the UEFA Development Tournament, although they lost to Russia 2-1. However, the Pakistani players impressed with their skills, showcasing a strong display against the Russian team.
Bangladesh has taken an early lead in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand, winning the first match by 6 wickets.
Chairman PCB, Mushahid Hussain Sayed, has announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given permission for spectators to attend the three playoff matches. The final match will also feature a closing ceremony.
Pakistan’s former captain Shoaib Malik has called on Punjab Chief Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb to increase the time for fitness and health activities.
New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham was forced to sit out the first T20 match against Bangladesh due to injury.
Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam has fulfilled his fan’s dream by getting married. A video of Imad Wasim and his wife Naila Rajput has gone viral on social media, attracting widespread criticism from users.
Punjab Information Minister, Atiqa Bajwa, has demanded that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) be opened to spectators. She claimed that PSL has lost its charm without the presence of fans.
According to Sri Lankan media, Shammi Silva, the head of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) executive committee, will resign from his position.
The final teams for the PSL league have been announced after the round-robin matches. Multan Sultan has made a strong start in the power play, with openers scoring 60 runs in a partnership. However, Islamabad United has managed to restrict the runs through excellent bowling in the middle overs. In the final overs, Multan Sultan has produced a blistering performance.
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe has set a new world record by completing a marathon in 3 hours, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
In other news, Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested negotiations.
In Pakistan, Senate Committee Chairman, Kamal Azfar, has been implicated in a corruption scandal. An urgent application was filed in court, stating that the accused had asked in a chat, “What would happen if a person was thrown into a dumpsite in a black garbage bin?”
The court has sought assistance from the Attorney General, inquiring about the extent of the Islamic Ideology Council’s authority.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has praised Iranian negotiators, stating that they are conducting negotiations with great skill.
On Sunday morning, around 5 am, the family members of a local man began experiencing severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. Initially, a local doctor provided treatment, but the condition worsened, prompting him to be transferred to a larger hospital.
