By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board has recommended tough sanctions for the corrupt in cricket in its drive to assist the government around legislation on criminalizing corruption in sports. “The PCB has reviewed the existing legislation enacted within Pakistan and has noted that the same fail to adequately target and address… Continue reading PCB recommends harsh punishments for corrupters
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Pak brave soldiers demonstrated exemplary zeal in 1965 war: Punjab sports Ministe
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said Pakistan’s patriotic brave soldiers demonstrated exemplary national zeal in the 1965 war against a strong neighbouring country. Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti, in a message here on Saturday said Defence Day of Pakistan is the best reflection… Continue reading Pak brave soldiers demonstrated exemplary zeal in 1965 war: Punjab sports Ministe
PCB invites 291 players for U19 trials
by Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sept 05 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced that as many as 291 teenagers will undergo trials for the six U19 Cricket Associations sides. The trials will be held from 11-19 September and will be conducted by a four-member selection panel comprising Saleem Jaffar, Sanaullah Baloch, Taufiq Umar and Wajahatullah… Continue reading PCB invites 291 players for U19 trials
DG, SBP condoles death of district sports officer Bhakkar
LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh has expressed his deep grief and sorrow on the death of District Sports Officer Bhakkar Idrees Khan Mastikhel. Adnan Arshad Aulakh, in a message here on Friday, said District Sports Officer Bhakkar Idrees Khan Mastikhel was a hardworking and committed officer and his valuable… Continue reading DG, SBP condoles death of district sports officer Bhakkar
PCB accepts Chairman Cricket Committee Iqbal Qasim’s resignation
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has accepted Mr Iqbal Qasim’s resignation as Chairman of the PCB Cricket Committee and will now announce his replacement in due course. In his resignation on Thursday, 3 September, Iqbal Qasim wrote: “(He was a) dummy chairman who cannot recommend a deserving match referee. It… Continue reading PCB accepts Chairman Cricket Committee Iqbal Qasim’s resignation
Farewell party in honour of retired AD PR , SBP
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh has lauded the services of retired Assistant Director Public Relations Sports Board Punjab,Mohy ud Din Khan, who called on him at National Hockey Stadium here on Friday. Adnan Arshad Aulakh presented a bouquet to him at the farewell ceremony and expressed his… Continue reading Farewell party in honour of retired AD PR , SBP
PCB announces 208-match 2020-21 domestic schedule
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Providing maximum opportunities for the best domestic performers to display their talent and stake their claim in the franchise and national sides underpinned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2020-21 domestic events calendar, which was unveiled here on Friday. In a major shift from previous years and taking into account the… Continue reading PCB announces 208-match 2020-21 domestic schedule
All KK’s foreign, local players to be available for remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones
ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Karachi Kings head coach Dean Jones has said that all the foreign and local players of his franchise would be available for the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches, which were postponed on March 17 due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the… Continue reading All KK’s foreign, local players to be available for remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones
PCB announces schedule of remaining HBL PSL 2020 matches
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday evening announced the schedule of the remaining four HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 matches, which were postponed on 17 March due to COVID-19 pandemic. The four matches will be held in Lahore on 14, 15 and 17 November with only the Qualifier and… Continue reading PCB announces schedule of remaining HBL PSL 2020 matches
Haider has given Pakistan team the X-factor: Wasim Akram
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Legendary pacer Wasim Akram believes teenage debutant Haider Ali has given Pakistan team the X-factor, which was missing, saying the Attock-born cricketer showed his talent against one of the best sides in world cricket. Haider, 19, became the first Pakistan batsman to hit a half-century in his first Twenty20 as he… Continue reading Haider has given Pakistan team the X-factor: Wasim Akram
PCB thanks Pakistan men’s cricket team
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan on Wednesday thanked and congratulated the 44-member squad on the completion of a challenging, demanding and unprecedented tour of England in the backdrop of the Covid-19 situation that made the players adhere to strict protocols, including restricted movement during their 10-week tour.… Continue reading PCB thanks Pakistan men’s cricket team
Hafeez and Shaheen on the charge in latest ICC T20I rankings
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Shah Afridi have made impressive gains in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings following stellar performances in the just concluded series against England, which ended in an exciting 1-1 draw. Consequently, both the sides have retained their pre-series rankings, with England staying second on 268… Continue reading Hafeez and Shaheen on the charge in latest ICC T20I rankings
Haider becomes first Pakistani to score half century on T20I debut
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Teenage batting sensation Haider Ali created history when he etched his name on the record books by scoring a blazing half century on debut during Pakistan’s third and final T20I against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester. The 19-year-old right-hander scored 54 to help Pakistan post 190 runs on the… Continue reading Haider becomes first Pakistani to score half century on T20I debut
First-ever Boxing Show on Oct 3 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Professional boxing was all set to boost in Pakistan, as the Amir Khan (AK) Promotions would hold the first-ever boxing show here at the Amir Khan Boxing Hall of the Pakistan Sports Complex on October 3. “We are going to have likes of Usman Wazir, who is going to make his… Continue reading First-ever Boxing Show on Oct 3 in Islamabad
Punjab Minister for Excise called on Punjab Minister for Sports
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 01 (APP): Punjab Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmed called on Punjab Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Tourism Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti and Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh here at National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmed thanked Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti… Continue reading Punjab Minister for Excise called on Punjab Minister for Sports
Maldives re-joins as member of Commonwealth Games Federation, POA
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 01 (APP): Pakistan Olympic Association said on Tuesday that Maldives Commonwealth Games Association has been re-admitted as a member of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) paving the way for the South Asian island nation to compete at future editions of the Commonwealth Games. The Maldives missed the Gold Coast 2018… Continue reading Maldives re-joins as member of Commonwealth Games Federation, POA
SBP organised webinar on ‘Coaching in Modern Age’
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 01 (APP):Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab conducted a webinar on ‘Coaching in Modern Age’ here on Tuesday. The webinar was organised under the directives of Secretary Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism Punjab Ehsan Bhutta and Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh. Divisional Sports Office Faisalabad was the… Continue reading SBP organised webinar on ‘Coaching in Modern Age’
PCB announces slow and careful resumption of cricket activities
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 01 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday announced gradual, careful and phase wise resumption of cricket activities across the country. With players’ health and safety at the heart, the board has announced the soft reopening of the National High Performance Centre by allowing only the current Pakistan cricketers to… Continue reading PCB announces slow and careful resumption of cricket activities
Pakistan’s inconsistency, a hurdle in becoming the best team: Zaheer Abbas
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas believes the lack of consistency in performance, was a big hurdle for the Green-Shirts, in becoming one of the best teams in the world. “Pakistan team lacks consistency, which is a big hurdle on the way to becoming one of the best teams in the world. We… Continue reading Pakistan’s inconsistency, a hurdle in becoming the best team: Zaheer Abbas
Baseball activities to resume in Pakistan by end of September
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) is planning to resume its activities by holding All Pakistan Inter-School Championship by the end of September, a top PFB official said on Monday. “We understand that as per government announcement the educational institutions will reopen across the country on September 15. Hence, we are also waiting… Continue reading Baseball activities to resume in Pakistan by end of September
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
