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Former Pakistan goalkeeper Salman Akbar: "Given the opportunities he has had and his coaching achievements, Khawaja Junaid is nowhere close to the ability of Tahir Zaman. This appointment was just a quick fix because management needed someone in place. In my view, if he is allowed to continue — with two legs of the Pro League still remaining — results will never improve. I’m not saying a new coach would guarantee success, but bringing back Tahir Zaman as head coach after resolving issues would be better. I believe that even after taking such big steps, if we keep making decisions like continuing with Junaid, we will only see a decline rather than growth." [via Geo News]

Karachi Marathon, done. ✅ My 2nd full marathon in just two months. I walked to the start line stressed, carrying personal battles that had nothing to do with running. But somewhere along the road, I left that weight behind. The first 20km went exactly to plan, right on my target pace. Then came the real test - cramps after halfway and surprisingly warm weather that made every step harder. I had to slow down, reset, and fight through the second half. But Alhamdulillah, I finished. Not with my fastest time, but with something far more important: I didn’t quit. Proud to have completed another marathon, proud of the resilience, and grateful for the strength to keep moving forward when it got tough. This one was about heart, patience, and belief.

Tomorrow, I line up for my second marathon in just two months - the BYD Karachi Marathon. From Istanbul in November to Karachi now, this journey already feels unreal. This one is deeply personal. Running in my hometown, on the same streets where I trained, struggled, learned and believed, hits differently. I won’t lie, I’m a bit emotional about this event. A special mention to race director Shoaib Nizami, the person who brought me into running. What started as a step became a transformation and running changed my life over the last one year. I’m aiming to improve my finish time, but more than that, I’m running for every early morning, every doubt conquered, every mile earned.