Top players line up for J A Zaman Memorial open golf

LAHORE, Mar 9 (APP): The fourth J. A Zaman Memorial Open golf championship which teed off here on Thursday at Lahore Gymkhana course is a step forward to promote golf and to encourage professional golfers of the country to display their talent. This was stated by Hamid Zaman, Chief Organizer of this national golf tournament… Continue reading Top players line up for J A Zaman Memorial open golf

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PCB name players for training camp

ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday announced as many as 31 players for the training camp for the West Indies tour. The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq announced the list of players, said a press release issued here. The training camp will be held from March 11 to March… Continue reading PCB name players for training camp

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39 players for cricket camp at NCA

LAHORE, Mar 7 (APP): The national selection committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq has shortlisted the 39 players for a three-day camp to be setup at NCA from March 8 to 10. The camp has been organized to oversee the future talent of Pakistan’s cricket, said a spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday. “Mickey… Continue reading 39 players for cricket camp at NCA

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NHA, Wapda, Army, Sindh in Table Tennis semis

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): National Highway Authority (NHA), Wapda, Army and Sindh have moved in the semi-finals of mens team event of the 53rd National Table Tennis Championship played here at Liaquat Gymnasium of the Pakistan Sports Complex. In the womens team event, Army beat Punjab 3-0 while Wapda beat Sindh 3-0 women to qualify for the final. The… Continue reading NHA, Wapda, Army, Sindh in Table Tennis semis

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Vivian Richards blames foreign players for Gladiators loss

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Quetta Gladiators Head coach Vivian Richard has blamed its foreign players who pulled out at the last moment for the loss in the final played in Lahore. Peshawar Zalmi defeated Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs in the PSL final on Sunday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. “The new players had not… Continue reading Vivian Richards blames foreign players for Gladiators loss

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Peshawar Zalmi owner announces to take whole team to ‘Umrah’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Owner of Peshawar Zalmi Javed Afridi has announced to take whole team to perform `Umrah’ after winning the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to thank Allah. Javed Afridi also clarified the statement regarding head shave and said he told Darren Sammy about shaving the head after performing `Umrah’, but Sammy did not understand… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi owner announces to take whole team to ‘Umrah’

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FIH seeing Oman as home venue for Pak matches

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is considering Oman to be the home venue for Pakistan to play matches. In 2019, the schedule of international hockey will be changed with Champions Trophy to be scrapped and home and away matches will be introduced. Welcoming the move, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Sr, “We are waiting… Continue reading FIH seeing Oman as home venue for Pak matches

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KP U-23 Female Games begins

PESHAWAR, Mar 7 (APP): The 2nd edition of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-23 Female Games got under way at Hayatabad Sports Complex grounds amidst tight security with great enthusiasm witnessed in 450 female players’ part of the games. Member Parliament KP Assembly Zarin Zia was the chief guest on this occasion. Director Sports Miss Rashida Ghaznavi,… Continue reading KP U-23 Female Games begins

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PCB appoints Misbah captain for West Indies series

LAHORE, Mar 6 ( APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan has appointed Misbah-ul Haq as captain of the Pakistan test team for the tour of West Indies. ” Misbah has conveyed to the Chairman PCB his desire to continue as the Captain of the Pakistan Test Team which he approved “, said a spokesman of PCB here… Continue reading PCB appoints Misbah captain for West Indies series

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PSL final help bring international cricket to Pakistan: Zimbabwean minister

LAHORE, Mar 6 (APP): Zimbabwean Minister for Sports Makhosini Hlongwane has applauded the smooth conduct of the Pakistan Super League final and said it would supplement the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) efforts for bringing back international cricket to Pakistan. He expressed these views during his meeting with PCB Chairman Shaharyar M Khan in his office here on… Continue reading PSL final help bring international cricket to Pakistan: Zimbabwean minister

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Cricket Stadium for blind players to be completed in September

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Monday said the first-ever cricket stadium for the visually impaired players will be completed in September this year 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 Cricket Stadium for blind players to be completed in September

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National U18 hockey camp from March 9

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LAHORE, March 6 (APP): After a short break, the training camp of U-18 Boys Hockey team preparing for playing test match series against New Zealand Junior Hockey team and participation in the Australian National Junior Hockey Championship will be reestablished at Karachi’s Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium from March 9. The 21-member team was selected by… Continue reading National U18 hockey camp from March 9

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Pakistan made a history by successfully holding PSL match: Maiza

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Leader, PML-N Maiza Hameed says on Monday that by successfully holding Pakistan Super League (PSL) Final match, Pakistan has made a history. Talking to radio Pakistan she highlighted the credit for holding PSL final in Pakistan goes to Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif. The nation also appreciating the government’s efforts for holding of Pakistan Super League… Continue reading Pakistan made a history by successfully holding PSL match: Maiza

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Collective team effort led us to success: Darren Sammy

LAHORE, Mar 5 (APP): Peshawar Zalmi captain, Darren Sammy attributed his team’s title success in the second edition of Pakistan Super league to collective team effort. “It was the result of sheer hard work and best efforts of the players that we beat Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs in the final “, he told mediamen… Continue reading Collective team effort led us to success: Darren Sammy

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Political personalities congratulate Shehbaz on successful holding of PSL final

LAHORE, March 5 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif watched the full innings of Peshawar Zalmi batting during the PSL Final match in Qaddafi Stadium here Sunday. The chief minister appreciated with open heart the players of Peshawar Zalmi on their good batting and players of Quetta Gladiators on their excellent bowling. The chief… Continue reading Political personalities congratulate Shehbaz on successful holding of PSL final

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Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL final beating Quetta Gladiators

APP68-05 LAHORE: March 05 – A group photograph of players of Peshawar Zalmi with winning trophy during prize distribution ceremony of Pakistan Super League at Qaddafi Stadium. APP photo by Rana Imran

LAHORE, Mar 5 (APP): Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs to win the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) here on Sunday night at Gadaffi stadium. Quetta Gladiators’ captain Sarfraz Ahmad won the toss and invited Peshawar Zalmi to bat on a supporting wicket. Peshawar Zalmi, powered by a quick fire (40)… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi wins PSL final beating Quetta Gladiators

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Peace to ensure return of international cricket, Miandad

LAHORE, Mar 5 (APP): Legendry cricketer, Javed Miandad said peace is the key to bring back international cricket to Pakistan and the successful holding of Pakistan Super League will supplement efforts in this regard. “It is good to see that PSL final is taking place in Lahore and it will help the cause of our… Continue reading Peace to ensure return of international cricket, Miandad

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Uzma summits Rush Peak

ISLAMABAD, Mar 5 (APP): Pakistani female mountaineer Uzma Yousaf has become the first female mountaineer to summit the 5098 meter Rush Peak, Gilgit-Baltistan in winter. Uzma started her expedition on February 2 and waved Pakistani flag on summit of Rush Peak on February 8. “The whole expedition I performed was on my own. I got… Continue reading Uzma summits Rush Peak

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Five-layer security: Rangers take security control of Gaddafi Stadium

APP39-05 LAHORE: March 05 – Security officials standing high alert outside Gaddafi Stadium as a large number of people arrives to watch final cricket match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL-2017). APP Photo by Rana Imran

LAHORE, Mar 5 (APP): Unprecedented security arrangements have been put in place for Pakistan Super League (PSL) final at the Gaddafi Stadium, which have never been seen. Talking to APP, a senior PCB official said that the security of Gaddafi Stadium has been handed over to Rangers. “Four companies of Rangers will perform duty till… Continue reading Five-layer security: Rangers take security control of Gaddafi Stadium

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