Football: Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven

Football: Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven

BARCELONA, Sept 14, (APP/AFP) – Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick and Neymar grabbed four assists as Barcelona launched their Champions League campaign in style with a 7-0 thrashing of Celtic on Tuesday. Messi and Neymar were reunited with Luis Suarez from the start for the first time this season and took no time in getting reacquainted as… Continue reading Football: Messi hat-trick as Barca hit Celtic for seven

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Cricketers Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi visit “Darul Sakoon”

KARACHI, SEPT 14 (APP); Captain of Pakistan’s Twenty20 cricket team Sarfraz Ahmed and former captain Shahid Khan Afridi on the second day of Eidul Azha visited here “Darul Sakoon” , a social welfare organization. The children of Darul Sakoon expressed their delight while meeting both cricket stars. They greeted both the cricketers with music and… Continue reading Cricketers Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi visit “Darul Sakoon”

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Pakistan-Indian hockey teams to clash in Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia

Pakistan-Indian hockey teams to clash in Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia

KARACHI, Sept 12 (APP): Pakistan-Indian hockey teams are all set to face each other as Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) announced the schedule of Men’s Asian Champions Trophy-2016. The tournament takes place in Kuantan, Malaysia from 20 to 30 October 2016 in which top six Asian men’s teams are all set to feature. The Asian Hockey… Continue reading Pakistan-Indian hockey teams to clash in Men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia

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Charsadda stuns Chitral to win Dr. Shoukat Challenge Football Cup

PESHAWAR, Sept 12 (APP): Spirited Charsadda stunned star-studded Chitral on a penalty shoot-out final of the Dr. Shoukat Challenge Football Cup played here at Tehmas Khan Football Complex on Monday. Veteran Footballer Salim Khan, Professor Fahad Hussain of National Institute of Basic Sciences and Physio of Afghanistan Cricket Team Azeem Malik were guests at the thrilling… Continue reading Charsadda stuns Chitral to win Dr. Shoukat Challenge Football Cup

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Lot of talent exists in baseball game in Sindh: Minister

KARACHI, Sept 12 (APP): Provincial Sports Minister, Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar on Monday said that there exists a lot of talent in the game of baseball in Sindh. He was talking to Sheeraz Asif, captain of Pakistan junior baseball team who had also represented Pakistan in the under-12 World Cup competition held in Taiwan in… Continue reading Lot of talent exists in baseball game in Sindh: Minister

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Football: Barca stunned by Alaves, Ronaldo nets on return

Football: Barca stunned by Alaves, Ronaldo nets on return

MADRID, Sept 11 (APP/AFP): Newly promoted Alaves stunned Spanish champions Barcelona by winning 2-1 at the Camp Nou on Saturday as boss Luis Enrique paid a heavy price for starting Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on the bench. Barca now trail Real Madrid by three points at the top of the table after Cristiano Ronaldo took just five… Continue reading Football: Barca stunned by Alaves, Ronaldo nets on return

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Pakistan to participate in Netball tournament

ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Pakistan will participate in International Men’s Beach Netball Tournament scheduled to be held in Malaysia from November 19 to 20. According to Mudassar Arain, President, Pakistan Netball Federation as many as 24 teams of different countries will participate in the mega event. Pakistan Netball Federation will establish the Beach Men Netball training… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in Netball tournament

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Defending champion Djokovic into US Open final

Defending champion Djokovic into US Open final

NEW YORK, Sept 10 (APP/AFP): Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 on Friday to reach the seventh US Open final of his career. The world number one from Serbia, trying to become the first man to win back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer won five straight from 2004-08,… Continue reading Defending champion Djokovic into US Open final

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ICC to give Test C’ship mace to Misbah on Sep 21

ICC penalises India women's team for not playing Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): International Cricket Council (ICC) will present the Test Championship mace to Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 21. According to ICC, Chief Executive ICC David Richardson will make the presentation, which will be followed by a media conference. Pakistan achieved number-one Test ranking for the first… Continue reading ICC to give Test C’ship mace to Misbah on Sep 21

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PCB names squad for three-match Twenty20 series

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday named a 15-member squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies starting from September 23 in the UAE. The team has been finalized by Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq and the national selection committee after consultation with the national team head coach and T20… Continue reading PCB names squad for three-match Twenty20 series

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Amir not availabe for series against WI

PCB blank on Aamir's retirement matter

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Amir will not be flying to Dubai with the team for the series against West Indies as the pacer will be tying the knot on September 20. The pre-wedding ceremonies of Amir will start after Eid ul Azha. The bowler is preparing to throw three wedding events… Continue reading Amir not availabe for series against WI

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Pakistan Davis Cup team to head to New Zealand on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): A three-member Pakistan outfit will proceed to Christchurch, New Zealand on Saturday to play the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I second round play-offs against that country, taking place from September 16-18. “Pakistan’s number one player Aqeel Khan, who has been deputized as team captain is in Dubai these days and will fly from… Continue reading Pakistan Davis Cup team to head to New Zealand on Saturday

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Pakistan to open campaign against Malaysia in Asian CT

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Defending Champions Pakistan will take on hosts Malaysia while India will open their campaign against Japan in the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy taking place in Kuantan from October 20 to 30. The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) released the match schedule for the Champions Trophy (CT) on Friday, said a press release… Continue reading Pakistan to open campaign against Malaysia in Asian CT

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Cricket team arrives home after England tour

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): National cricket team arrived home on Thursday night after a two-month long England tour where they drew the Test series 2-2, lost the ODI series 1-4 and won the only T20 cricket match. Pakistan T20 captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Khalid Latif arrived at Karachi, while Mohammad Amir, Hassan Ali, Wahab Riaz Babar… Continue reading Cricket team arrives home after England tour

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PCB should clear Afridi’s fate in T20 format

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Former leg spinner Abdul Qadir believes the Twenty20 format is incomplete without aggressive Shahid Afridi saying if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) doesn’t see the all rounder in their future plans then they should convey him beforehand. Talking to APP, Qadir said PCB selectors should not waste Afridi’s time, experience and… Continue reading PCB should clear Afridi’s fate in T20 format

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11-member contingent to feature in two cycling events in India

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): An 11-member Pakistan cycling contingent will participate in two back-to-back cycling events at Delhi, India, starting from September 14. The first event, Asian Track Cup will be held from September 14-16, while the second one the South Asia Cycling Championship will take place from September 17-18. “The Indian authorities have cleared our… Continue reading 11-member contingent to feature in two cycling events in India

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Pakistan likely to host a $ 50,000 PSA event next year

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has said that the World Squash Federation (WSF) have vowed that Pakistan would be provided with a $ 50,000 Professional Squash Association (PSA) event next year. Talking to APP, PSF vice president Qamar Zaman said WSF Chief Executive Officer Andrew Shelley has said that Pakistan will be… Continue reading Pakistan likely to host a $ 50,000 PSA event next year

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PHF awaits for NOC to host Professional League

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday said it is waiting for the No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Punjab Government to host the country’s franchise-based Professional League to be staged in November. Talking to APP, a PHF official said more than 30 international players are likely to participate in the League.… Continue reading PHF awaits for NOC to host Professional League

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