Category: Sports

KARACHI, June 02 (APP): Four cueists Abu Saim, Babar Masih, Sohail Shehzad and Asjad Iqbal emerged victorious in quarter-finals and will compete in semi-finals in Jubilee Insurance 2nd Ranking Snooker Championship 2016 on Thursday. Fierce battle continued between Saim and Ian Mark John where Saim faced bitter resistance before winning 5-4 against his rival with frames scores of 13-93, 116-17,… Continue reading Four cueists moves to semis in 2nd Ranking Snooker Championship

KARACHI, June 1 (APP): Abu Saim and Shahid Aftab outplayed World Snooker Champion Muhammad Asif and National Champion Muhammad Bilal in Pre-quarter of Jubilee Insurance 2nd Ranking Snooker Championship 2016 on Wednesday. While Babar Masih was victorious in the championship organized at a local Hotel. Saim won against Asif without facing much resistance in the match by 5-1 with… Continue reading Saim, Aftab overpower World, National Champions in Snooker pre-quarter

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): Punjab Blues won the inaugural National Junior Under 18 Hockey Championship by defeating KPK Colours in the final here at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. It was almost one-sided affair as Punjab Blues took the lead in the first quarter when Wasim Akram scored first goal for them in the… Continue reading Punjab Blues claim 1st National Junior U18 Hockey Championship

LAHORE, June 1 (APP): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has informed that the Rio Olympic Games will be held in August. “Following the recent media reports on the Zika virus and the Olympic Games Rio 2016, the (WHO) has informed the Pakistan Olympic Association as well as All NOCs that there is no health reason… Continue reading Olympic games to be held in August

ISLAMABAD, June 1 (APP): Member National Assembly, Asiya Nasir on Wednesday said that President Mamnoon Hussain’s address to the Parliament projected performance of the present government and highlighted its priorities in a balanced manner. Talking to APP after President fourth address to the joint session of Parliament, Asiya Nasir said “President Mamnoon Hussain elaborated the internal… Continue reading President’s address highlights govt priorities in balanced manner: Asiya

LAHORE, June 1 (APP): Pakistan cricket team middle order batsman, Asad Shafiq believes if Pakistani team performs to a higher level in the test series then it will be able to put the English side under pressure in the one day series during the tour of England. “It is very important for us to perform… Continue reading Good performance to put English under pressure in test: Asad

LAHORE, June 1 (APP)- Pakistan will defend the title and also aiming to go for title hat trick during the Asian hockey champions trophy being played in Kuantan, Malaysia from October 20 to 30. The green shirts will be facing a stiff challenge from five Asian hockey nations during the event. Pakistan is still an… Continue reading Pakistan to defend title in Asian hockey champions trophy

ISLAMABAD, June 1 (APP): Pakistan ODI captain Azhar Ali has said that his side will be committed to qualifying directly for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after putting strong performance in the ICC Champions Trophy. “The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 is a crucial event for us and as a team our main goal will be to win as… Continue reading Azhar vows to put strong performance in ICC Champions Trophy

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): Pakistan will launch its International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy title defense against traditional rival India when the two Asian powerhouses go head to head at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 4, 2017. The 18-day tournament will run from June 1 to 18, 2017 and will also see matches played at the Cardiff Wales Stadium in… Continue reading Pakistan to launch its CT campaign against India

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) President HRH, Prince Abdullah Ahmad Shah and Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) President Dato’ Sri Subahan Kamal Wednesday signed the hosting agreement of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2016 in Kuantan, Pahang State, Malaysia, from October 20 to 30.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): The MRI report of opener Mohammad Hafeez injury has been found to be satisfactory after which the player’s visit to England for treatment has been called off.

LOS ANGELES, June 1, (APP/AFP): Lionel Messi and Argentina will be targeting the country’s 23-year title drought when the Copa America Centenario kicks off on Friday after a troubled build-up marred by corruption allegations which threatened to derail the event.

PESHAWAR, May 31 (APP); The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) on Tuesday decided to organise the upcoming three-day Shandur Polo Festival from July 15 to 17. The Chitral Scouts and the district administration Chitral had requested the TCKP to bring the schedule backward and hold the event from July 15 owing to the imminent monsoon rains in… Continue reading TCKP decides to organize Shandur Polo festival from July 15

PESHAWAR, May 31 (APP): Swat Region clinched the trophy after securing 80 points in the Malakand Division Full Body Contact Karate Championship organized jointly by KP Full Body Contact Karate Association and Shin Kou Shin Kai at Shadara Indoor Hall, District Swat on Tuesday. International referee and Chairman of the KP Full Body Contact Karate Association Master… Continue reading Swat clinches overall Full Body Contact Karate Championship trophy

LAHORE, May 31 (APP): The final of U-18 Boys National Hockey Championship will be played on June 1 (Wednesday) at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad. Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Minister for Capital Administration & Development Division will be the chief guest on the occasion, said a spokesman of PHF here on Tuesday.

LAHORE, May 31 (APP): The 13th edition of the national women baseball championship will be played here from tomorrow, Wednesday with eight teams taking part. This was stated by President, Federation baseball Pakistan, Syed Khawar Shah at a press conference on Tuesday. He said the event will serve as trials to select players for holding a camp to prepare… Continue reading National baseball championship begins

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP): Pakistani batsman Mohammad Hafeez will be going to England not for cricket but most likely for the knee treatment, which has made his participation in doubt for the series against the English team. Hafeez picked up the injury during the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. Despite the knee problem, Hafeez went on to participate in… Continue reading Hafeez to go England for knee treatment

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq believes Muhammad Asif and Salman Butt should get the same opportunity as Mohammad Amir. Inzamam said Asif and Butt should get the same opportunity as Amir if they are playing well and performing in First class cricket. He said “we haven’t closed the doors… Continue reading Asif, Butt should also get a chance: Inzamam

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): After a long wait, the Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur will finally be joining the players in the first week of June.

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Pakistani batsman Mohammad Hafeez will be going to England not for cricket but most likely for the knee treatment, which has made his participation in doubt for the series against the English team.