Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal has stormed into the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship final with a ruthless straight-games win over Egypt's Yassin Elshafei, setting up a title clash against another Egyptian, Salman Khalil. The 32-year-old's 24-minute demolition at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on Monday was a masterclass in tactical execution, while compatriot Asim Khan's campaign ended in a four-game semi-final defeat. Main Developments Nasir needed just three games to dismiss Elshafei, winning 11-5, 11-7, 11-5. The veteran credited a carefully planned strategy for the swift victory, noting that he never underestimated his opponent despite the lopsided scoreline. "He is a very good and experienced player but the way I planned my strategy for this match worked well," Nasir said, adding that a positive mindset helped him close out the match quickly. Earlier in the day, Salman, ranked 55th, edged Asim 3-1 with scores of 11-7, 11-5, 7-11, 11-5. The 21-year-old Egyptian's win ended Asim's run, which had included a notable upset of top seed Noor Zaman in the previous round. Asim, who climbed one spot to 77th in the world rankings, fought back to take the third game but couldn't sustain the momentum. Read also: 3 turning points as West Indies reach 239-5 on rain-hit day Background The championship, held at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex in Karachi, is a fixture on the international squash calendar with a prize purse of $41,000. Nasir, a seasoned campaigner at 32, is no stranger to high-pressure matches, while Salman represents a new generation of Egyptian talent that has increasingly dominated the sport's upper echelons. Asim's victory over Noor Zaman on Sunday had raised hopes of an all-Pakistan final, but Salman's consistency proved decisive. Why It Matters For Nasir, Tuesday's final offers a chance to claim a significant title on home soil and reaffirm Pakistan's standing in a sport where Egyptian players have become formidable forces. For Asim, the semi-final showing, coupled with his upset of the top seed, signals progress in his young career. The tournament also highlights the depth of Pakistani squash, even as international competition grows fiercer. What's Next The final is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00pm at the same venue. Nasir will face Salman, whom he described as a young, rising player performing well lately. "Hopefully tomorrow will be a good game and I will give my 200 per cent," Nasir said, setting the stage for what promises to be a competitive showdown between experience and youth.