Pakistan hockey team defeats South Korea 3-1 in test match, boosting World Cup preparation

Pakistan's men's hockey team secured a 3-1 victory over South Korea in the second test of a four‑match series at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium. Captain Abu Bakr Mahmood scored both goals from penalty corners, earning player‑of‑the‑match honors, while Abdul Rehman equalised early in the second half. The win gave Pakistan a 2‑0 lead in the series and serves as a key dress rehearsal for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, where the team will face England, Wales and a high‑stakes clash with India. The performance also marks a turnaround after a winless Pro League campaign earlier in the year.