The 2022 FIFA World Cup might be going on in the Arab World but it’s effectively a World Cup for South Asia, writes Dawn's Umaid Wasim in Doha.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup might be going on in the Arab World but it’s effectively a World Cup for South Asia, writes Dawn's Umaid Wasim in Doha.
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There is no check and balance as far as the governance of sports in Pakistan is concerned. Mostly influential individuals rule the federations.
The Pakistan coach is optimistic about the country's chances in South Asia's premier tournament.