LAHORE, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan captain Haseem Khan led from the front; scoring a brace in Pakistan’s 2-1 over New Zealand to take the touring side one up in the five match test series at Carterton Wairarapa. The green shirts are at the threshold of winning a series with the last match slated for tomorrow,… Continue reading Captain Haseem Khan’s Brace in Pakistan’s 2-1 win over NZ
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Islamabad wins PAF Champions Trophy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Islamabad Wednesday clinched the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Twenty-20 Cricket Champions Trophy for the Blind played here at PAF Cricket Ground. Islamabad beat Faisalabad by 57 runs in the final. Faisalabad won the toss and invited Islamabad to bat first. Islamabad scored 277 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. Islamabad captain… Continue reading Islamabad wins PAF Champions Trophy
Mr & Jr Mr Pakistan championship on Mar 24
FAISALABAD, Mar 22 (APP): The 65th Mr & Jr Mr Pakistan and National Senior & Junior body building championship will be held at Iqbal auditorium of Agriculture University on March 24. According to sources said here Wednesday, event to be organised under the auspices of Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board, adding that weight lifters from all over… Continue reading Mr & Jr Mr Pakistan championship on Mar 24
KP U-23 Male Games of Abbottabad Region begins
PESHAWAR, Mar 22 (APP): The 2nd edition of the KP Under-23 Male Games of Abbottabad Region got under way at Hockey Stadium Abbottabad with great fun and joys amidst tight security. Acting District Nazim Shoukat Tanoli Advocate, Tehsil Nazim Muhammad Ishaq Zikria and In-charge Elite Force Hazara Ijaz Ahmad Goga, who is former international footballer, formally inaugurated the… Continue reading KP U-23 Male Games of Abbottabad Region begins
WADA goes against Nasir in CAS
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): The World Squash Federation (WSF) has removed ban on Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal but World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has gone against the world squash body’s decision in Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It may be mentioned here that Nasir was the only player, whose dope test was taken twice by… Continue reading WADA goes against Nasir in CAS
ATF officials to visit Pakistan
LAHORE, Mar 22 (APP): The President of Asian Tennis Federation, Anil Kumar Khanna and Secretary, Subramaniam Surendran will be visiting Pakistan from March 24 to attend the meeting of Constitution and Finance Committee of ATF being held here. “Anil from India and Subramaniam from Sri Lanka are visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Chairman, consultation… Continue reading ATF officials to visit Pakistan
Karachi team arrives to take part in Bali Jee international Bridge
LAHORE, Mar 22 (APP)- The accomplished bridge players of Karachi reached here on Wednesday to take part in the Bali jee Bridge International Bridge Championship being played from tomorrow ,Thursday at the Lahore Gymkhana Card Room. These players were welcomed by, sponsors of the event, Aijaz Ahmed of Yummy Milk Products who said that,”I greet… Continue reading Karachi team arrives to take part in Bali Jee international Bridge
Sharjeel, Shahzaib record their statements before FIA
LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP)- The duo of cricketers allegedly involved in spot fixing scandal, Sharjeel Khan and Shahzaib Hasan here on Tuesday appeared before the investigation team of FIA and recorded their statements. Both of them are among the five players who have been charged on different offense in spot fixing during the Pakistan Super… Continue reading Sharjeel, Shahzaib record their statements before FIA
Players draft of Pentangular Cup one day tournament completed
LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP)- The players draft of the Pakistan one day Pantangular tournament commencing from April 24 across the country was completed here on Tuesday at a local hotel. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan said top fitness on part of players is required to compete in this prestigious… Continue reading Players draft of Pentangular Cup one day tournament completed
Sialkot beat Bahawalpur by 10 wickets
MULTAN, Mar 21 (APP): Sialkot Region Cricket Team easily defeated Bahawalpur by 10 wickets in group A match of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Grade-II at the Multan Cricket Stadiums on Tuesday. The marvellous century by Sialkot batsman Ayaz Tasawar (122) off 167 balls with thirteen boundaries and one Six at Multan International Cricket Stadium proved to be the decisive difference… Continue reading Sialkot beat Bahawalpur by 10 wickets
National ranking of boxers to be announced in April
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan Boxing Federation (PWF) is all set to introduce the national ranking of country’s boxers in the next month by holding competitions among the pugilists of two camps, currently underway in Karachi and Islamabad. “We’ve decided to hold inter-camp national ranking championship from April 28 to 23 in at Pakistan Sports… Continue reading National ranking of boxers to be announced in April
PakU-23 Squad announced for Emerging Cup in Bangladesh
LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP)- The National Selection Committee headed by former Pakistan captain,Inzamam ul Haq has announced the 15-member Pakistan U-23 squad for the ACC U-23 Emerging Cup being played from March 26 to April 2 in Bangladesh. Wicket keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan will lead the side and Haris Sohail is his deputy, said a spokesman of PCB here on Tuesday.… Continue reading PakU-23 Squad announced for Emerging Cup in Bangladesh
Pakistan Day Bowling Championship on Thursday
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan Day Tenpin Bowling Championship will be held on Thursday at Leisure City Bowling Club Safa Gold Mall, Jinnah Super Market F-7 Markaz, Islamabad. The one-day event is being organized by Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) with an aim to celebrate Pakistan Day in a befitting manner, Secretary General PTBF Ijaz-ur-Rehman said in a statement. He… Continue reading Pakistan Day Bowling Championship on Thursday
Foreign teams to participate in Balijee international bridge championship
LAHORE, Mar 21 (APP): One foreign team from Kuwait and one player from India will take part in the Balijee International Bridge Championship, to be held from March 23 at the Lahore Gymkhana Card Room. This was stated by Ihsan Qadir, internationally recognised tournament director at a press conference. The event was also attended and… Continue reading Foreign teams to participate in Balijee international bridge championship
Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, coach visit Peshawar Press Club
PESHAWAR, Mar 20 (APP): Owner of Peshawar Zalimi Cricket Team, Javed Afridi Monday said that he will continue his efforts for cricket talent across the Khyber Paktunkhwa. He said this in Meet the Press Program at Peshawar Press Club accompanied by senior journalist Salim Safi and Team Coach Muhammad Akram. Javed Afridi said that the… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi’s owner, coach visit Peshawar Press Club
Young Abubakr stars in Pak victory over Kiwis in hockey test
LAHORE, Mar 20, (APP): Youthful Abubakr starred in Pakistan’s thumping 4-2 victory over New Zealand with a superb penalty corner goals hat trick in the third hockey test at Wellingtons national hockey stadium. Abubakr from Faisalabad justified his inclusion in the national senior team and earned a unique distinction of slamming a penalty corner hat… Continue reading Young Abubakr stars in Pak victory over Kiwis in hockey test
Governor KP holds reception for victorious Peshawar Zalmi
PESHAWAR, Mar 19 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra emphasized on sports activities having vital contribution towards ensuring peace and moreover the incumbent government is encouraging sports in FATA and hence constructing sports grounds which will improve the global image of Pakistan. He expressed anticipation regarding participation of an exclusive team from FATA in… Continue reading Governor KP holds reception for victorious Peshawar Zalmi
Zeeshan, Salmanzada wins Mr. & Junior Mr. Asian Gym titles
PESHAWAR, Mar 19 (APP): Zeeshan Khan and Salmanzada clinched Mr. and Junior Mr. Asian Gym titles in the Bodybuilding Contests held under the aegis of Asian Gym here at PSB Coaching Center Hall on Sunday. Zeeshan, a senior class winner of 60kg bewilders fellow musclemen in his class of 70kg and come up with another big bang… Continue reading Zeeshan, Salmanzada wins Mr. & Junior Mr. Asian Gym titles
Pakistan Army wins 10th National Cadet Wrestling Championship
PESHAWAR, Mar 19 (APP): Pakistan Army clinched the trophy after securing 84 points in the 10th National Cadet and Junior Championship played here at Lala Ayub Arena, Qayyum Sports Complex on Sunday. Former Sports Minister Syed Aqil Shah was the chief guest on this occasion. Secretary General Pakistan Wrestling Federation Arshad Sattar, Organizing Secretary Lala… Continue reading Pakistan Army wins 10th National Cadet Wrestling Championship
Afridi accepts to become brand ambassador for Blind Cricket World Cup
KARACHI, March 17 (APP): Cricket star Shahid Afridi has agreed to become the brand ambassador for the fifth edition of the One-Day International (ODI) Blind Cricket World Cup, said the Director Coordination of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC), Asif Azeem, here on Friday. He said that the request in this regard was made by chairman… Continue reading Afridi accepts to become brand ambassador for Blind Cricket World Cup