Pakistan has secured hosting rights for four consecutive international squash tournaments, with competitions scheduled in Islamabad and Karachi between November 2026 and January 2027.
The four events will offer a combined prize pool of $439,000 and feature leading male and female players from around the world. Three of the tournaments will be held in Karachi, while Islamabad will host the Chief of Air Staff International Squash Championship.
The events are expected to provide Pakistani players with opportunities to compete against international opponents and gain valuable experience.
Islamabad to Host Chief of Air Staff Championship
The Chief of Air Staff International Squash Championship 2026, a Silver-category event, will take place in Islamabad from November 24 to 28, featuring a men’s competition with a prize fund of $40,000.
Pakistan’s world Under-23 champion Noor Zaman, currently ranked 25th following a three-place rise in the international rankings, will be the top seed. His compatriot Ashab Irfan has been named the fourth seed after improving seven places in the latest rankings.
Muhammad Asim Khan, ranked 68th globally, will be the seventh seed. Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal will also compete in the championship.
Three International Tournaments Scheduled in Karachi
Karachi will host three tournaments with a combined prize pool of $399,000, beginning with the Chief of Naval Staff International Squash Championship.
The $18,000 championship is scheduled from December 1 to 5 at the PN Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex. It will also include a women’s PSA event offering $1,000 in prize money.
The Sindh Open International Squash Championship will follow from December 6 to 10 at Creek Club. The tournament will carry a total prize fund of $130,000, with equal prize money allocated to the men’s and women’s competitions.
Noor Zaman will be the only Pakistani player in the men’s event. World No. 17 Youssef Salman of Egypt has been named the top seed. In the women’s competition, Egypt’s world No. 14 Salma Hany will be the top seed, while compatriot Nada Abbas, ranked 19th, will be the second seed.
Karachi Open to Offer $250,000 in January
The series will conclude with the Gold-category Karachi Open Championship, scheduled from January 5 to 10, 2027.
The tournament will offer a total prize fund of $250,000, with $125,000 allocated to the men’s competition and an equal amount distributed among 32 players in the women’s event.
The four tournaments form part of the Professional Squash Association’s annual calendar and will bring international players to Pakistan for a series of high-level competitions.