Efforts being made for promotion of table tennis: President PTTF

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):President of Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) , Khawaja Hassan has said that efforts are being made for promotion of table tennis in country. He said that Master Table Tennis Tournament will be held at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad after Eid UL Fitr, in which more than fifty men and women players… Continue reading Efforts being made for promotion of table tennis: President PTTF

Bahria Town floodlit cricket tournament

LAHORE, May 29 (APP):The fourth edition of the Bahria Town Floodlit Cricket Tournament will roll into action here from Wednesday at Bahria Cricket Stadium Bahria Town. Teams from all over Pakistan will participate in the event being held under the aegis of Bahria Town sports wing. Mian Usman Executive Director Athar Associates Bahria Town Lahore… Continue reading Bahria Town floodlit cricket tournament

Women T20 Asia Cup Tournament begins from June 1

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Women’s T20 Asia Cup Tournament will be held in Malaysia from 1st to 11th of next month, under the aegis of Asian Cricket Council. Six teams including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and host Malaysia will participate in the event, Radio Pakistan reported. Each team will play one match against each… Continue reading Women T20 Asia Cup Tournament begins from June 1

Secretary Sports Punjab greets Pak cricket team

LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab, Muhammad Aamir Jan has congratulated Pakistan cricket team on winning the first Test match with an impressive nine wicket win over hosts England at Lord’s. In his congratulatory message here on Monday, Aamir Jan appreciated Pakistan cricketers’ excellent teamwork in the series opener. He lauded the performance of pacer… Continue reading Secretary Sports Punjab greets Pak cricket team

Meeting called to finalize preparations for Asian Games

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has called a meeting in the first week of June to finalize the preparations for the 2018 Asian Games. The 2018 Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. According to PSB Director Media Azam Dar, the meeting… Continue reading Meeting called to finalize preparations for Asian Games

Guinness approves Bodla’s 10th record

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Guinness Book of World Record has approved Pakistani Taekwondo black belt Ahmad Amin Bodla’s record of full contact punches in one hour holding 1kg weight in each hand. Talking to APP, Bodla said his approved record is of 18,188 full contact punches in one hour holding 1kg weight in each hand. He… Continue reading Guinness approves Bodla’s 10th record

Pak cricket team felicitated

LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan has felicitated Pakistan cricket team on winning the Test match by nine wickets against hosts England at the historic cricket ground Lord’s. In his message on Monday, Aamir Jan appreciated Pakistan cricketers’ excellent teamwork in the series opener. He lauded the performance of pacer Muhammad Abbas,… Continue reading Pak cricket team felicitated

Jansher meets Peshawar Mayor

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ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Squash Legend Jansher Khan had a meeting with Muhammad Asim Khan Mayor of Peshawar at his residence on Monday. During the meeting Mayor of Peshawar commended the true services of Jansher and paid him a heartily tribute, said a press release issued here. He said that 8 World Champion belonging to Peshawar… Continue reading Jansher meets Peshawar Mayor

Lord’s victory a sign team establishing as test side, Zaheer Abbas

LAHORE, May 28 (APP):Former Pakistan Cricket captain and batting great, Zaheer Abbas said on Monday that Pakistan cricket team’s memorable victory at Lord’s is a sign that the team is well on path on re-establishing its name as a talented and winning combination test side. “The young Pakistani team produced a wonderful display of skills… Continue reading Lord’s victory a sign team establishing as test side, Zaheer Abbas

MOL Pakistan hosts sports events in KP

PESHAWAR, May 28 (APP):MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Co, BV organized sporting events with an aim to revive sports activities. The events recently concluded in Karak, Kohat and adjoining areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this connection, the company sponsored its famous Cricket Mela in Karak, which is being organised since the last ten years. The… Continue reading MOL Pakistan hosts sports events in KP

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Pakistan have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the Lord’s Test against England, which the green-shirts won by nine wickets on Sunday to go one-up in the two-Test series. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fine after Sarfraz Ahmed’s side was ruled to… Continue reading Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Abbas moves into top 20 of ICC rankings

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Mohammad Abbas leads a trio of Pakistan fast bowlers who have moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after contributing in a memorable nine-wicket victory over England in the Lord’s Test that ended on Sunday. The 28-year-old Abbas’s player of the match haul of eight for 64 has helped… Continue reading Abbas moves into top 20 of ICC rankings

Pakistan thrash England to win first Test

London, May 27 (AFP/APP):Pakistan completed a convincing nine-wicket victory over England to win the first Test at Lord’s with more than a day to spare on Sunday. Set a target of just 64 on the fourth morning, Pakistan finished on 66 for one before lunch to go 1-0 up in this two-match series ahead of… Continue reading Pakistan thrash England to win first Test

Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets to win 1st Test

London, May 27 (AFP/APP):Pakistan beat England by nine wickets to win the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday. Set just 64 for victory before lunch on the fourth morning, Pakistan finished on 66 for one to go 1-0 up in this two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq was 18 not out and Haris Sohail, who hit the winning… Continue reading Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets to win 1st Test

PCB in process of reviewing reports regarding Hasan alleged involvement

LAHORE, May 27 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board and its Anti Corruption Unit are in the process of reviewing reports regarding the alleged involvement of cricketer Hasan Raza in Corrupt Conduct. “Appropriate action, if any, will be taken after collecting and reviewing all relevant evidence”, said a spokesman of the PCB here on Sunday. He said till… Continue reading PCB in process of reviewing reports regarding Hasan alleged involvement

SBP director admin among officers honoured by Punjab govt

LAHORE, May 24 (APP):The Punjab government, while recognising the services of its competent officers in grade 17, 18 and 19, awarded cash prizes, honorary shields and certificates of appreciation at an impressive ceremony, held here on Thursday at Civil Secretariat. Chief Secretary Punjab Capt (retd) Zahid Saeed awarded the certificates of appreciation to officers belonging… Continue reading SBP director admin among officers honoured by Punjab govt

Ramazan Tenpin Bowling C’ship from Friday

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP):The Ramazan Tenpin Bowling Championship will kick off here at the Leisure Bowling Club, Safa Gold Mall from Friday. According to Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) Secretary Ijaz ur Rehman, players from Rawalpindi and Islamabad will participate in the three-day championship. “Master singles competition will be held in the championship and each… Continue reading Ramazan Tenpin Bowling C’ship from Friday

Secretary sports condoles death of athlete Fazil

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab, Muhammad Aamir Jan has expressed his heartfelt grief and sorrow on the demise of Pakistan Olympian Raja Fazil, who breathed his last in Rawalpindi on Monday. He was 92. In his condolence message here on Wednesday, Aamir Jan prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal… Continue reading Secretary sports condoles death of athlete Fazil

Pak wins maximum number of test matches under Misbah captaincy

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Misbah has been rated as the most successful Pakistan test team captain against England as under his captaincy the team won as many as seven test matches against the English side. During 2012-2016, Pakistan cricket team under the leadership of Misbah played ten test matches, winning seven, losing two as one test… Continue reading Pak wins maximum number of test matches under Misbah captaincy

PHF condoles demise of athlete Fazil

LAHORE, May 23 (APP):President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Brig (Rtd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad have expressed their grief over the demise of veteran athlete Mohammad Fazil. Late Fazil, who was 92 at the time of his death, participated in the 1952 Olympics. He was a member of Pakistan’s 4 x 100 metre… Continue reading PHF condoles demise of athlete Fazil

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