ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq feels that the lack of contributions from the middle order is quite worrying for Pakistan and they need to address it to emerge as a strong batting lineup. “Pakistan have been very lucky that their all three top-order batsmen – Babar [Azam], Fakhar [Zaman], and Imam [-ul-Haq] scored… Continue reading Lack of contributions from middle-order batting quite worrying: Inzamam
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Arshad claims gold in Iran to keep Pakistan’s Olympics hopes alive
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem once again raised Pakistan’s hopes to win medal at the Olympics as he racked up gold medal in the 1st International Imam Reza International Cup at Mashhad, Iran on late Monday. “Arshad has claimed the gold medal in Iran, marking 86.38 meters to improve his previous [South… Continue reading Arshad claims gold in Iran to keep Pakistan’s Olympics hopes alive
DG SBP condoles the death of former DG, SBP Ch. Basheer
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 12 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh has expressed his deep grief and sorrow on the death of former Director General Sports Punjab, national hockey player and selector Chaudhry Basheer Ahmed. In a condolence message here on Monday, Adnan Arshad Aulakh lauded the contributions of Chaudhry Basheer Ahmed… Continue reading DG SBP condoles the death of former DG, SBP Ch. Basheer
Zaheer, Wasim, Waqar express delight at PCB Hall of Fame induction
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 12 (APP):Pakistan cricket legends Zaheer Abbas, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis have expressed their delight at their induction in the first ever PCB Hall of Fame list. Former Pakistan captains Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan and Javed Miandad are the other three initial inductees. The first group of six PCB Hall… Continue reading Zaheer, Wasim, Waqar express delight at PCB Hall of Fame induction
PCB Level-1 umpiring course to be conducted in all six Cricket Associations
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 12 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that it will conduct Level-1 umpiring course in all six Cricket Associations. The candidates who will successfully complete the course will be eligible to officiate club and school cricket matches, said a spokesman of the PCB here on Monday. “ In the opening… Continue reading PCB Level-1 umpiring course to be conducted in all six Cricket Associations
Schedule of remaining HBL PSL 6 matches confirmed, PCB Hall of Fame launched
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 11 (APP):The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board met through a virtual conference call on Saturday and took a number of important decisions including finalising the schedule of remaining HBL PSL 6 matches and launching of PCB Hall of Fame. This was their 62nd meeting overall and second… Continue reading Schedule of remaining HBL PSL 6 matches confirmed, PCB Hall of Fame launched
Pak U19 cricket team tour of Bangladesh postponed
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 10 (APP): Pakistan U19 Cricket teams tour to Bangladesh has been called-off due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh which has caused the extension of a nationwide lockdown in the country. The Pakistan U19 team was originally scheduled to fly out to Dhaka from Lahore on April 11… Continue reading Pak U19 cricket team tour of Bangladesh postponed
Punjab squash Association re-elects new office-bearers, Mengal new president
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 09 (APP):The extra ordinary general council meeting (GCM) of Punjab Squash Association (PSA) re-elected it’s office-bearers here. According to Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) here on Friday, the re-elections were conducted by the PSA as per their constitution under the supervision of Pakistan Squash Federation, which were observed by Mr Anees… Continue reading Punjab squash Association re-elects new office-bearers, Mengal new president
22 per cent rise in club cricket registration as process ends
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 09 (APP):The club registration process concluded here Friday with the Pakistan Cricket Board receiving an unprecedented and overwhelming response from the passionate club cricket owners. Just before the new constitution came into effect in August 2019, 3,115 clubs were registered with the PCB. However, following amendments to the model constitutions… Continue reading 22 per cent rise in club cricket registration as process ends
Minority delegation laud Dr. Fehmida for empowering women
ISLAMABAD, Apr 09 (APP):The National Lobbing Delegation for Minority Rights on Friday expressed gratitude to the Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fehmida Mirza for taking initiatives for women empowerment and constituting women Parliamentary Caucus. Dr. Fehmida chaired a meeting with the National Lobbing Delegation for Minority Rights headed by Krisan Sharma here… Continue reading Minority delegation laud Dr. Fehmida for empowering women
Hafeez aims for double celebration against South Africa
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 09 (APP): Veteran all rounder Mohammad Hafeez will become the second Pakistan player and sixth overall to feature in 100 T20Is when he takes the field against South Africa in first of the four men’s Twenty20 Internationals tomorrow Saturday at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Hafeez, 40, is one shy… Continue reading Hafeez aims for double celebration against South Africa
Dr Fehmida discuss matters on veterinary education
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza on Thursday chaired a meeting on issues relating to veterinary education with the Vice Chancellors of public and private sector universities representing all provinces of Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by Federal Secretary IPC and senior officers of the ministry.… Continue reading Dr Fehmida discuss matters on veterinary education
Saudi Embassy lifts Diplomatic Football League Cup
ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP): Saudi Embassy became the crown champions, collecting a total of 24 points after seeing off Brazil United 6-3 goals in the last fixture of Gerry’s Diplomatic Football League at Total Football Ground Islamabad on Thursday. Brazil United dropped from the second spot to the third position with 19 points on the… Continue reading Saudi Embassy lifts Diplomatic Football League Cup
SBP DG greets Pak cricket team
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP): Director General (DG) Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh Thursday congratulated Pakistan cricket team for defeating hosts South Africa by 2-1 in the 3-match One-Day International cricket series on their home grounds. In a message, he said the Pakistan cricket team exhibited wonderful teamwork during the ODI… Continue reading SBP DG greets Pak cricket team
PCB BoG to meet in virtual session
LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP): The 62nd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Board of Governors (BoG), the second meeting of the year, will be held online on April 10 in order to safeguard the health and safety of members as well as the PCB Management due to the rising COVID-19 cases. A spokesman of the… Continue reading PCB BoG to meet in virtual session
Qasim Akram appointed Pakistan U19 captain
LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP): Promising batting all-rounder Qasim Akram has been appointed Pakistan U19 captain for this month’s tour of Bangladesh that include a four-day game and five 50-over fixtures in Sylhet and Dhaka. The 18-year-old from Lahore was identified as one of the players to watch-out for by head coach Ijaz Ahmed at last… Continue reading Qasim Akram appointed Pakistan U19 captain
PFF’s suspension by FIFA highly painful , IPC minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP): Federal Minister of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza said on Wednesday that the suspension of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) by the FIFA Council was highly painful, and absolutely shocking to the millions of football fans. While reacting on the instant FIFA decision, the minister, who is also President of… Continue reading PFF’s suspension by FIFA highly painful , IPC minister
Shah to fight Fijian judoka at crucial Asia-Oceania Senior Championships
ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP):Pakistan’s Japan-based judoka Shah Hussain Shah will be looking to solidify his Olympic Ranking when he will take on Tevita Takayawa of Fiji in his first contest of Asia-Oceania Senior Championships at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday. “The championships act as Tokyo2020 and will help Shah gather maximum points to better his position… Continue reading Shah to fight Fijian judoka at crucial Asia-Oceania Senior Championships
Fakhar’s super knock helps him move-up in ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP):Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman’s 193 runs on 155 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg last week Sunday has catapulted him up to seven places to the 12th in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for batsmen. Fakhar scored 193 runs on 155 balls before being run out in the last… Continue reading Fakhar’s super knock helps him move-up in ICC Rankings
Pak U19 Cricket team to leave for Bangladesh on 17 April
LAHORE, Apr 06 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday that Pak U19 cricket team will now tour Bangladesh from 17 April instead of the original 11 April schedule. The tour has been delayed by six days due to the ongoing lockdown in Bangladesh, said a spokesman of the PCB here. “ Over the course… Continue reading Pak U19 Cricket team to leave for Bangladesh on 17 April
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
