15-member U-19 cricket squad for Asia Cup announced

  LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP)::The National Junior Selection Committee headed by Basit Ali Thursday announced the 15-member Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket squad for ACC Youth U-19 Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from September 28 to October 7. The squad comprises Muhammad Mohsin,Saim Ayub, Jahanzaib Sultan, Awaiz Zafar, Waqar Ahmad, Saad Khan, Rohail Nazir, Captain/WK… Continue reading 15-member U-19 cricket squad for Asia Cup announced

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Shoaib Akhtar resigns as advisor to PCB chairman

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LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):Former speed king, Shoaib Akhtar, on Thursday resigned from the post of adviser to the Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board.”I have resigned from my position of advisor to the chairman PCB with immediate effect,” he said. Shoaib was appointed as an advisor by former chairman PCB Najam Sethi in February last. The former… Continue reading Shoaib Akhtar resigns as advisor to PCB chairman

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Fakhar Zaman aims to repeat Champions trophy performance in Asia Cup

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LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):Pakistan cricket team’s opener ,Fakhar Zaman is aiming to repeat Champions trophy sterling performance in the Asia Cup being played from September 15 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. “I am focusing on enhancing my batting skills during the training camp to aim for scoring big scores in the event and I have set my… Continue reading Fakhar Zaman aims to repeat Champions trophy performance in Asia Cup

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Shahnaz wants PM to merge sports with Education Ministry

  ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan with an appeal to merge sports with Education Ministry for the betterment of the games. Talking to APP, Shahnaz said previously sports were an integral part of the education institution thus producing educated sports person… Continue reading Shahnaz wants PM to merge sports with Education Ministry

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Former cricket legends suggest Mani to get rid of dead-woods

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Former cricket legends on Wednesday suggested the new PCB chairman Ehsan Mani to get rid of dead woods in the board occupying important slots and damaging the overall cricket for years. Talking to APP, former ICC president Zaheer Abbas said Mani’s vast experience of cricketing affairs at different designated posts would help… Continue reading Former cricket legends suggest Mani to get rid of dead-woods

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Zaheer Abbas greets Ehsan Mani on becoming Chairman PCB

LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):Head of Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Cricket Coaching Academies and ICC’s former President Zaheer Abbas has congratulated Ehsan Mani on his unopposed election as Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In his greeting message here on Wednesday, legendary cricketer Zaheer Abbas expressed the hope that Ehsan Mani, who served as ICC President… Continue reading Zaheer Abbas greets Ehsan Mani on becoming Chairman PCB

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Pak-India Kicking Boxing Series in Oct this year: Zar Muhammad

PESHAWAR, Sep 05 (APP):Pakistan and India Kick-Boxing Series will be organizing from October 28, this year, Vice President of Pakistan Kick-Boxing Federation, Master Zar Muhammad told APP here on Wednesday. He said arrangements have already been kicked off for the smooth conduct of the Series for the first time in the game history. He said… Continue reading Pak-India Kicking Boxing Series in Oct this year: Zar Muhammad

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PCB not to beg India to play bilateral cricket: Ehsan Mani

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LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):The newly elected chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Ehsan Mani, made it clear on Tuesday that the PCB would not beg or request India on playing bilateral cricket series. “In my opinion, Indian Board has a contradictory stance and policy on playing cricket with Pakistan; they are ready to fulfil their ICC… Continue reading PCB not to beg India to play bilateral cricket: Ehsan Mani

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Ex-cricketers call for drastic changes in PCB

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):Former cricketers on Tuesday congratulated the newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani but demanded for drastic changes in PCB for improving the cricket affairs. Talking to APP, former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir said Mani has a vast experience of cricket as he had also served as President of International Cricket Council… Continue reading Ex-cricketers call for drastic changes in PCB

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Ehsan Mani elected as Chairman PCB

  LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Ehsan Mani on Tuesday was elected as the new Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board by the Board of Governors (BoG) here at Gadaffi stadium. Mani was elected unopposed for a period of three years.

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Sports Policy to be formed: IPC Minister

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr. Fehmida Mirza Monday said to form a National Sports Policy following consultation with all the stakeholders is government’s top priority. The Federal Minister was addressing as chief guest at the launching ceremony of Tree Plantation Campaign here at Pakistan Sports Complex where she also planted a… Continue reading Sports Policy to be formed: IPC Minister

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Peshawar Zalmi announce full support to PM Plant4 Pakistan campaign

  LAHORE, Sep 03 (APP):Pakistan Super League’s franchise Peshawar Zalmi has announced its full commitment and support to Prime Minister’s ‘Plant4Pakistan’ campaign. Peshawar Zalmi will plant trees in the tribal areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and these trees will be dedicated to those who laid down their lives for the country. The trees will be an… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi announce full support to PM Plant4 Pakistan campaign

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Pakistan Woodball Federation replaces General Secretary due to violation of PWbF rules

PESHAWAR, Sep 02 (APP):Pakistan Woodball Federation had removed its former General Secretary Muhammad Zahid due to his negligence and violation of code of conduct. Talking to media men President Pakistan Woodball Federation Shahid Khan Shinwari soon after attending the general council meeting said that an urgent session of the Pakistan Woodball Federation (PWbF) was called… Continue reading Pakistan Woodball Federation replaces General Secretary due to violation of PWbF rules

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Ex Olympians demand for post-mortem in hockey

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  ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP):Former Olympians Sunday demanded for a post-mortem of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and team management after green-shirts below par performance in the Asian Games. Pakistan team lost to India on Saturday in the third-fourth position match and former Olympians seem very disappointed on the matter. Talking to APP, Shahnaz Sheikh… Continue reading Ex Olympians demand for post-mortem in hockey

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Women boxing championship: Lahore wins 4 medals

  SARGODHA, Sept 1 (APP)::Lahore women boxers secured 1st position by obtaining four medals in All Punjab Inter-divisional women boxing championship. In all Punjab, over 50 women boxers participated in 7 different categories in Boxing competitions including 37-40 kgs, 40-45 kgs, 45-48 kgs, 48-51 kgs, 48-51 kgs, 51-54 kgs, 57-60 and 69-75 kgs were held.… Continue reading Women boxing championship: Lahore wins 4 medals

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Green-shirts must now focus on the bronze medal: PHF

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):Disappointed on Pakistan hockey team’s performance in the Asian Games, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Sr said Green-shirts must now focus on bringing a bronze medal home in their third position match against India on Saturday. Shahbaz said the team very disappointed for not being qualified for the final but… Continue reading Green-shirts must now focus on the bronze medal: PHF

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Pak cricket team named for Asia Cup

LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP):Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali was axed from the 18-member Pakistan cricket squad named here on Thursday to prepare for the Asia Cup being played from September 15-28 in United Arab Emirates. The national selection committee headed by former Pakistan captain, Inzamam ul Haq after consultations with Captain Sarfraz Ahmad and the… Continue reading Pak cricket team named for Asia Cup

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Peshawar Zalmi to actively participate in Defence Day Initiative

  LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP):Chairman,PSL Franchise Peshawar Zalmi,Javed Afridi said on Tuesday that they will fully support the Pakistan Army and Armed Forces for the Defence Day initiatives. He said that precious sacrifices given by the armed forces for the security of Pakistan,especially in the past few decades, were highly valued by the nation. “We… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi to actively participate in Defence Day Initiative

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Pak hockey tram provides hope of gold/silver in Asian Games

LAHORE, Aug 29 (APP):Pakistan’s overall display at the 2018 Asian Games in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang till now has been pathetic to say the least but the national game of hockey provides the brightest hope of fetching a gold or silver. A country with a population of over 200 million has garnered… Continue reading Pak hockey tram provides hope of gold/silver in Asian Games

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NIPA delegation meets DG SBP

  LAHORE, Aug 29 (APP):A delegation of National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Senior Management Course had a meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan during their visit of National Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan briefed the delegation about Sports Board Punjab’s sports activities and development… Continue reading NIPA delegation meets DG SBP

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