PCB should utilize Wasim Akram more: Waqar Younis

ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP): Former head coach Waqar Younis has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to utilize Wasim Akram more as his suggestions and ideas can help Pakistan cricket to move forward. Waqar said the key decision-makers advising the Chairman should be former cricketers. “I have stated this fact in my recommendation reports to… Continue reading PCB should utilize Wasim Akram more: Waqar Younis

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People have wrong perception about me, says Shoaib Akthar

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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (APP): Former pacer Shoaib Akthar believes people have a wrong perception about him that he is a playboy or a party guy, saying, “I am a very down to earth person”. Shoaib, who is nicknamed as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ said the people has misjudged about me a lot. “I am a simple… Continue reading People have wrong perception about me, says Shoaib Akthar

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PWHA lauds PHF for promoting women hockey

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ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Punjab Women Hockey Association (PWHA) has lauded the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for doing all-out efforts for the promotion of women players in the country. According to PWHA Secretary Rahat Khan the PHF is doing maximum efforts for the promotion of women hockey in the country. “A training camp is being… Continue reading PWHA lauds PHF for promoting women hockey

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First cricket stadium for blind players to be completed in 10 months

Lahore, AJK to clash in NBP T20 Blind Cricket Trophy final

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Tuesday said the first ever cricket stadium for the visually impaired players will be completed in 10 months in Lahore. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah, said the construction work of the cricket stadium is going out quickly and the cricket stadium is… Continue reading First cricket stadium for blind players to be completed in 10 months

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Dollar east reached in title decider clash

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KARACHI, July 4 (APP): Experienced first-class campaigner Jahandad Khan struck a dazzling 95 to power Dollar East into the final of the 29th Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan Cricket Tournament with a 24 -run win over Defending champion Medicame Cricket Club here on Saturday. The winners won the toss to bat first, and scored 176-9 in… Continue reading Dollar east reached in title decider clash

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Ravi Club wins cricket match

KHANEWAL, July 3 (APP): The Ravi Cricket Club won the tape cricket club match by defeating Young Cricket Club by two runs. The cricket match was played at New Adda Ground on Sunday. Batting first, the Young Club scored 136 runs all out. The Ravi Cricket Club won the match on the last ball of the last over.

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UC 18 wins 1st CM Shahbaz Sharif T20 Cricket Cup

UC 18 wins 1st CM Shahbaz Sharif T20 Cricket Cup

RAWALPINDI, July 2 (APP): Union Council 18 team clinched the First CM Shahbaz Sharif Flood Light Ramzan Twenty 20 Cup, played here at the Jamia Cricket Ground. UC 18 team beat UC 27 team by 30 runs in the final on Saturday and became the winners of the inaugural CM Shahbaz Sharif Ramzan Twenty 20… Continue reading UC 18 wins 1st CM Shahbaz Sharif T20 Cricket Cup

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Pakistan will progress under Arthur: Amir

Pakistan will progress under Arthur: Amir

ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP): Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Amir feels that the national team would make great progress under head coach Mickey Arthur. Amir while praising Arthur said that for the first time he had learned much in a single training session as Arthur mingled up with the players creating a better environment for them. “Fitness… Continue reading Pakistan will progress under Arthur: Amir

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Former hockey captain Ghazanfar become Level IV FIH coach

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LAHORE, June 30 (APP)- Pakistan’s former hockey captain Rana Ghazanfar has recently qualified as the FIH Level IV coach to become the only Asian to get this honour. The course was run on the sidelines of the Champions Trophy in London, said a spokesman of Pakistan Hockey Federation here on Thursday. Ghazanfar, who played for… Continue reading Former hockey captain Ghazanfar become Level IV FIH coach

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Noor Zaman upset Asad Ullah to win trophy of PAF Squash Academy League

PESHAWAR, June 30 (APP): Noor Zaman upset current champion Asad Ullah in the marathon five sets final of the Under-13 category of the PAF Squash Academy League-2016 played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Thursday. Director Sports Group Captain Asghar Awan, Director PAF Sports Control  Committee, was the chief guest on this occasion. Chief… Continue reading Noor Zaman upset Asad Ullah to win trophy of PAF Squash Academy League

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1st Ebrahim Merchant ( Memorial ) Ranking Tennis Championship 2016

KARACHI, June 29 (APP): Sindh Tennis Association (STA) will organize 1st Ebrahim Merchant ( Memorial) Ranking Tennis Championship at Karachi Club from 17th to 23rd July 2016. Championship is being organized in the memory of renowned Chartered Accountant of country who was expired last year. Events to be contested are, Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Junior 17… Continue reading 1st Ebrahim Merchant ( Memorial ) Ranking Tennis Championship 2016

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PHF names 92 probables for U18 hockey camp

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LAHORE, June 28 (APP):- Pakistan Hockey Federation on Tuesday announced the names of 92 junior players for attending U18 training camp being held from July 13 at Naseer Bunda hockey stadium, Islamabad for grooming the players for participation in the 4th U-18 Boys Asia Cup to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 15-25. Former… Continue reading PHF names 92 probables for U18 hockey camp

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Pakistan ranked 10th in FIH rankings

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Pakistan is ranked 10th in the latest International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hero World Rankings released Tuesday following the conclusion of the hugely entertaining 2016 Hockey Champions Trophies in London. Pakistan’s is ranked 10th with 1073 points, said a press release issued here. World Cup holders and Hero Champions Trophy 2016 winners… Continue reading Pakistan ranked 10th in FIH rankings

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Pak to participate in Junior Asian Girls Netball Championship in Korea

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KARACHI, Jun 28 (APP): Pakistan will take part in the Under-20 Junior Asian Girls Netball Championship to be held in April, 2017 in Seoul, Korea. As many as 12 girls from Pakistan would participate in the Asian Championship; President Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) Mudassar Arain said while talking to APP here on Tuesday. The selection… Continue reading Pak to participate in Junior Asian Girls Netball Championship in Korea

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PCB bio mechanics lab meets int’l standards: Prof Awais

LAHORE, June 27 (APP): The head of Pakistan Cricket Boards bio mechanics Laboratory, Prof Awais has said that the facility meets all the required international standards to get accreditation with the international cricket council. According to our record, it is an international standard facility which fulfills all the laid down criteria to get affiliated with… Continue reading PCB bio mechanics lab meets int’l standards: Prof Awais

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PCF invites foreign cyclists for race

ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) has sent invitations to five countries for participation in the national cycling event scheduled to be held in Khyber Agency in August. Talking to APP, PCF secretary Azhar Ali Shah said the national cycling event will be held on August 25. “The race will begin from Bab-e- Khyber… Continue reading PCF invites foreign cyclists for race

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India holding back progress on Indo-Pak: Shahryar Khan

PCB not give up holding PSL final in Lahore

ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan believes that India is holding back progress on the Pak-India series saying he hopes the political atmosphere improves and cricket relations can be build-up once again. Shahryar said PCB signed an agreement in which it agreed to the idea of the Big 3’s influence on… Continue reading India holding back progress on Indo-Pak: Shahryar Khan

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All five Pakistani Pugilists fall in Baku

KARACHI, June 27 (APP): Because of non-proper training, all five Pakistan Boxers have been eliminated from world qualifying round for Olympics held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Admitting the responsibility of defeat in Baku, Secretary of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) Iqbal Hussain said this while talking to APP. “The International boxing is changing continuously across the World… Continue reading All five Pakistani Pugilists fall in Baku

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3-year LLB violative of legal education rules: PBC

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (APP): Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed dismay over advertisements of some universities regarding admission to  three-year LLB programme for academic year 2016-17. Chairing a meeting of Legal Education Committee of PBC here, its chairman Muhammad Shoaib Shaheen said the three-year LLB programme was violative of the Pakistan Bar Council Legal Education… Continue reading 3-year LLB violative of legal education rules: PBC

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