Pakistan Air Force team has clinched first ever ice hockey match of the country defeating GB Scouts in Naltar on Saturday.
Players from both the sides showed some extraordinary skills but no team could score a goal within stipulated time. Therefore, the fate of the match was decided on the penalty shoot out, where Shahsyar, from team Pakistan Air Force scored the only goal of the match leading to the victory of Pakistan Air Force.
The history of ice hockey in Gilgit Baltistan region can be related to a local game “Ghatal”, which is also played with two sticks and a ball. To continue the legacy of this traditional game, ice hockey has been introduced in the region.
Visitors will play two matches, part of ICC Test Championship, against national side in Multan
US State Dept spox says US "continues to call on Pakistani authorities to respect right to fair trial and due process"
MWM chief says he witnessed “many positive things” during first round of parleys with govt
UK calls on Pakistan govt to uphold obligations under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Visitors expected to land in Islamabad on January 6, and after practice match, will depart for Multan
Bus driver fled scene after killing woman and injuring her husband; police in search of "culprit"
