Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan would be hosting three international tennis tournaments this year with each having a cash prize of $15,000. According to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Secretary Sanaullah Aman, the three tournaments would be held in November and December. “Foreign players would be seen in action in these events while International Tennis Federation… Continue reading Pakistan to host three int’l tennis events this year

PESHAWAR, Aug 27 (APP): Laki Marwat and Tank moved into the semi-finals of the ongoing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Football Championship being played here at Sumbal Khan Football Ground, Qayyum Sports Complex on Sunday. There were a good number of crowd with their cheering support for strong teams comprising Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank and… Continue reading Lakki Marwat, Tank move to semi-finals in KP Inter-District Soccer

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): Rawalpindi lifted Divisional Kickboxing Championship title on Sunday played at Shahbaz Shareef Sports Complex. Secretary General, Pakistan Kick Boxing Federation, Tahir Abbas was the chief guest on the occasion and gave away trophies, medals and certificates to the players. Vice President, PKBF, Syed Abid Ali Shah, President, Divisional Kickboxing Association, Rawalpindi… Continue reading Rawalpindi clinch Kickboxing title

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The captain of the ICC World XI team Faf du Plessis believes that the series between World XI and Pakistan is more than just a game of cricket. Talking to a private news channel, du Plessis said that it was great for him to be part of the iconic event in… Continue reading Series with Pakistan more than a game of cricket: Faf du Plessis

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): The Professional Squash Association (PSA) had given a green signal to host international events in Pakistan from next year. Talking to APP, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) vice president Qamar Zaman said “We have been intimated from PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough that he want to see revival of international squash in… Continue reading PSA events to begin in Pakistan next year

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Former South African captain and the head coach of T20 Global League team Benoni Zalmi has said that he is happy to see international cricket returning to Pakistan. Talking to a private news channel, the veteran cricketer noted that Pakistani cricket has suffered a lot and that it is good to see that fans of the… Continue reading ‘Wonderful to see’ cricket returning to Pakistan: Graeme Smith

ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): South African batsman Hashim Amla has said that playing in Pakistan will be a delightful experience. While Talking to a ptivate news channel, he said that “I toured Pakistan 10 years ago, and it was an enjoyable experience.” He said that South Africa is Global T20 league will be a valuable… Continue reading Amla yearning to play for World XI in Pakistan

NEW YORK, Aug 26 (APP): Sana Mir, captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team, is among 30 remarkable professionals recently named “Asia 21 Young Leaders” by Asia Society, a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday named a 16-member squad for the Independence Cup against World XI, scheduled to be held in Lahore next month. The 16-member squad was selected by National Selection Committee, headed by Inzamam ul Haq, according to press release. Pakistan and World XI will play three Twenty20… Continue reading PCB name squad for Independence Cup

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): There is good news for game lovers as they would see international players in back-to-back action after both World XIs of cricket and hockey have planned to visit Pakistan for matches with the national teams. A 14-member World XI led by South Africa’s Faf du Plessis would be touring Pakistan next… Continue reading Door opens: Hockey World XI to also tour Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) hosted a cash award ceremony here at Pakistan Sports Complex late Thursday to honour medal winners of South Asian Games (India) and Asian Beach Games (Vietnam). Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) was the chief guest at the occasion. Khalid Mehmood Secretary Pakistan Olympic Association… Continue reading PSB hosts reception for medal winners

ISLAMABAD Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) hosted cash award ceremony here Thursday at Pakistan Sports Complex to honour the medal winners of South Asian Games (India) and Asian Beach Games (Vietnam). Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) was the chief guest at the occasion and distributed cash award… Continue reading PSB hosts reception for medal winners

RAWALPINDI, Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan Army on Thursday welcomed the upcoming Twenty20 series against a World XI outfit, comprising 14 foreign players. “We welcome Cricket Team World XI to Pakistan,” Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet. “Pakistanis are eagerly prepared to host them as a peace… Continue reading Pakistanis eagerly prepared to host World XI: DG ISPR