Pakistan routs Kazakhstan in Asian Games Hockey

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP):Pakistan notched up thumping 16-0 win over Kazakhstan in their third match of the Asian Games Hockey competition on Friday at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia. After winning its opening two matches with identical 10-0 margin, the green shirts have an even bigger victory against little known Kazakhstan, said… Continue reading Pakistan routs Kazakhstan in Asian Games Hockey

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Ten member PFC delegation to participate in Inter textile Shanghai fair

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP):A 10-member delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in Inter textile Shanghai fair starting from August 27 at Shanghai China to showcase their products to attract foreign buyers and investors. PFC Chief Mian Kashif Ashfaq while presiding board of directors’ meeting Friday, said the fair would provide an opportunity to… Continue reading Ten member PFC delegation to participate in Inter textile Shanghai fair

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Pak hockey team bags another victory in Asian Games

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Pakistan grabbed another victory in the Pool B fixture when they defeated Oman 10-0 in the Men’s Hockey competition of the Asian Games at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta. In the scoresheet, Pakistan had six different players amongst the scorers with Ali Shan scoring three, Muhammad Dilber and Muhammad Irfan scoring two… Continue reading Pak hockey team bags another victory in Asian Games

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Pakistan trounce Thailand 10-0 in Asian Games hockey

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  LAHORE, Aug 20 (APP):Pakistan, rode on a hat trick of Atiq Arshad, trounced Thailand 10-0 to take a victorious start in the Asian Games hockey competition on Monday at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia. Record eight time champions Pakistan were off to a flying start at the Asian Games with the… Continue reading Pakistan trounce Thailand 10-0 in Asian Games hockey

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Annual grant-in-aid of Rs. 16mln approved for persons with disabilities to play sports: Junaid

  PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP):To facilitate and involve the persons with disabilities in sports activities a grant-in-aid of Rs. 16 million has been approved in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, DG Sports KP Junaid Khan told APP here on Sunday. He said a grant of Rs. 16 million has been approved initially to hold Paralympic Games for the… Continue reading Annual grant-in-aid of Rs. 16mln approved for persons with disabilities to play sports: Junaid

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MCA shock KCA in Independence Day One-Day Cricket Cup

PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP):Modern Cricket Academy shocked Khan Cricket Academy XI by four wickets in the opening match of the Independence Day One-Day Cricket Cup Arbab Niaz Stadium on Sunday. Former international footballer of Pakistan Air Force Shahid Khan was the chief guest on this occasion who formally inaugurated the Independence Day One-Day Cricket Cup… Continue reading MCA shock KCA in Independence Day One-Day Cricket Cup

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Jansher hails PSF for ensuring Men & Women teams’ participation in Asian Games

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PESHAWAR, Aug 19 (APP):Ex Squash World Squash Champion Jansher Khan Sunday hailed Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) for ensuring Men and Women squash teams’ participation in the ongoing 18th Asian Games in Jakarta (Indonesia). It is very commendable step taking by the President of Pakistan Squash Federation Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the… Continue reading Jansher hails PSF for ensuring Men & Women teams’ participation in Asian Games

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PU VC inaugurates jogging track

LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Vice Chancellor Punjab University Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhtar here on Friday inaugurated the two-kilometre long jogging track at hostels ground of the university. PU Registrar Dr Muhammad Khalid Khan, Resident Officer-I Chaudhry Iftikhar Ahmed, Resident Officer-II Malik Muhammad Zaheer, heads of various departments, senior faculty members and athletes were present on the… Continue reading PU VC inaugurates jogging track

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SBP director to act as swimming official at Asian Games

  LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Director Sports, Sports Board Punjab, Hafeez Bhatti left here on Friday to act as a technical official at the swimming competition of the 18th Asian Games, which are in progress in Jakarta, Indonesia currently. Hafeez, who has vast experience in the swimming field, will supervise swimming competitions at the grand Asian… Continue reading SBP director to act as swimming official at Asian Games

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Indian cricketer Sidhu arrives in Lahore

  LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Former Indian test cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu arrived here from India on Friday via Wagah border crossing to attend the oath-taking ceremony of prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan. The cricketer-turned-politician was very delighted to arrive in Pakistan to attend a special moment of Pakistan’s history as his old cricket friend and associate… Continue reading Indian cricketer Sidhu arrives in Lahore

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Nasir Jamshed banned for ten years in spot fixing case

  LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board’s three-member anti-corruption unit here on Friday banned Nasir Jamshed for 10 years in its spot-fixing probe and also declared him ineligible for holding any management roles in the PCB for life. The tribunal, headed by Justice Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, and former cricketer Aaqib Javed and Supreme Court Advocate Shahzaib… Continue reading Nasir Jamshed banned for ten years in spot fixing case

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Tahir, Mehvish wins Independence Day Badminton titles

PESHAWAR, Aug 16 (APP):Tahir of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Mehvish clinched the trophies of the KP Independence Day Badminton Tournament played under the aegis of KP Badminton Association and Directorate of Sports KP here at Indoor Wadood Hall on Thursday. Member Provincial Assembly Malik Wajid Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Director General… Continue reading Tahir, Mehvish wins Independence Day Badminton titles

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Punjab National Senior Squash Championship reaches SF stage

LAHORE, Aug 16 (APP):Abbas Zeb, Kashif Asif, Waqas Mehboob and Saddam-ul-Haq breezed into the semi-final of the third Punjab National Senior Squash Championship after winning their respective matches, here on Thursday at PSA Complex. Abbas Zeb from Wapda was the only players who fought the longest battle of day before entering the last four, beating… Continue reading Punjab National Senior Squash Championship reaches SF stage

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Pak Athletics coach hopeful for medals in Asian Games

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Pakistan Athletics team head coach Muhammad Asghar Gill is hopeful that the national athletes will clinch medals in the Asian Games to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, he said the training camp for preparation of the event is underway here at Jinnah Stadium. “I along… Continue reading Pak Athletics coach hopeful for medals in Asian Games

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Pak beat India in Asian junior baseball championship

LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistan U12 baseball team gave baseball lesson to arch rival India with a 16-0 thrashing in the Asian U12 baseball championship on Wednesday in Chinese Taipei. The green shirts put up a dazzling performance in front of a sizable crowd and maintained all time supremacy with collective efforts, said the information made… Continue reading Pak beat India in Asian junior baseball championship

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Qamar urges PSF to approve sending of U-11, 13 players to Asian Championship

PESHAWAR, Aug 15 (APP):Former World Squash Champion Qamar Zaman Wednesday urged the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan to approve and make arrangements for sending the Under-11 and Under-13 probables to the upcoming Asian Junior Squash Championship to be held in Chennai, India from September 26-29, 2018. Talking to reporters, the former squash… Continue reading Qamar urges PSF to approve sending of U-11, 13 players to Asian Championship

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Pak jr team clinch Peace Int’l Juvenile Cup

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistan junior football team clinched the 4th Peace International Juvenile Cup played in Shenyang, China. Pakistan beat South Korea by 4-2 on penalties and won the final. Earlier Pakistan won 2, drew 1 and lost 1 matches in group stages and later qualified for the quarter finals. Pakistan won the quarter finals… Continue reading Pak jr team clinch Peace Int’l Juvenile Cup

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