Category: Sports

LAHORE, Jan 02 (APP):Islamabad United-a franchise of Pakistan Super League (PSL), on Thursday announced media partnership with Radio Pakistan’s FM 101 channel for the upcoming PSL-V season. An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the two partners was held at the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) office here. Islamabad United’s owner Ali Naqvi and Director… Continue reading ISL-United makes Radio Pakistan media partner

LAHORE, Jan 02 (APP):Since Aamir Ali was named in the Pakistan squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, the left-arm spinner is aiming to be the highest wicket-taker in the most-important age-group tournament, which will commence in South Africa from 17 January. For Aamir, son of a labourer, the rise to Pakistan junior… Continue reading Young spinner Aamir, a symbol of determination

LAHORE, Jan 01 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board Wednesday fulfilled one more of its promises to the fans and followers when it announced the schedule of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 with all 34 matches to be played across four international venues of the country from February 20 to March 22. The schedule announcement was… Continue reading With 50 days to go, PCB announces PSL schedule

PESHAWAR, Jan 01 (APP):The logo and a glittering trophy of the KP U-21 Games-2020 carrying a record 22907 male and female players in 27 female and 32 male Games unveiled Wednesday in a colourful ceremony held at historical Nishtar Hall here. A total of 1200 female and male players from all districts including recently merged… Continue reading Logo, trophy of KP U-21 Games-2020 unveiled in a colorful ceremony

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):The year 2019 was a prolific one for batting sensation Babar Azam who stamped his authority on the international circuit across the three formats with some scintillating display of stroke-play that left the fans in awe across the cricketing world. Be it the bouncy tracks of South Africa and Australia, the high-octane… Continue reading 2019 sensation Babar Azam reflects on the year

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):The year 2019 was another impressive year for Pakistan U19 cricket team, which put up fine performance in the international events abroad. They played two bilateral limited-overs away series against Sri Lanka and South Africa and participated in the eight-nation ACC U19 Asia Cup held in September in Sri Lanka. The Rohail… Continue reading How 2019 went for Pak U19 cricket team

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):Pakistan team’s Chief coach and chairman national selection committee, Misbah ul Haq said on Tuesday the year 2019 was a year of mixed on-field performances for the Pakistan national men’s team. They strengthened the claim of Karachi’s National Stadium being the national side’s fortress in test cricket with a win against Sri… Continue reading Misbah reviews Pakistan national men’s team’s 2019

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):Women’s cricket in Pakistan continued to grow in 2019 and Pakistan national women’s team reached new heights as the Pakistan Cricket Board undertook major initiatives to promote the game amongst young potential cricketers. Pakistan reached the fourth spot in the 50-over ICC Women’s Championship after securing astonishing series win against West Indies… Continue reading Pak women cricket continues to grow in 2019

LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP):Chairman, Pakistsn Cricket Board (PCB), Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday that Year 2019 will be remembered as a landmark year in Pakistan’s cricketing history. It ended with the country taking a major stride in ensuring full resumption of international cricket in Pakistan as Sri Lanka played two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi… Continue reading PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani reviews 2019

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP):Textile exports of the country during first five months of current financial year (2019-20) grew by 4.68 per cent as compared to the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-November 2019, textile products worth US $ 5,763,614 million were exported against US $ 5,506,045 million during the same period… Continue reading Textile exports increase by 4.68% in first five months of FY 2019-20

RAWALPINDI, Dec 26 (APP):Noor, Amina Roshi, Shaista and Tehseena reached in final round of Women Singles of Pakistan Open Tenpin Bowling Championship at Leisure City Bowling Club, Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi on Thursday. Secretary General, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijaz-ur- Rehman inaugurated the week-long tournament. Noor got first position with 305 points, Amina Roshi secured second… Continue reading Noor, Amina, Shaista, Tehseena advance to final round of Tenpin Bowling C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):Taekwondo is set to get a major boost in Pakistan as in a first the country is set to host two back-to-back major international events in October, next year. “The first event has been approved by World Taekwondo wherein athletes from around the world would chip in. While the second event would… Continue reading Pakistan to host two major Taekwondo events next year

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Former Test Cricketer Mohsin Hasan Khan Monday said the successfully holding of the test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka had opened new doors for revival of cricket in the country. Talking to PTV, he thanked the government, law enforcement agencies, Sri Lanka Cricket Board and Pakistan Cricket Board for organizing the… Continue reading Pakistan, Sri Lanka series opened new doors for revival of cricket in country: Mohsin

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Pakistan Army continued its supremacy as its athletes finished at the top in the senior khyrougi and poomsae competitions of the 14th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship at Amir Boxing Academy Hall on Monday. Army’s athletes claimed 16 gold, seven silver and six bronze medals, accumulating a total of 580 points to… Continue reading Army claims top spot in Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Ch’ship

KARACHI, Dec 23 (APP):Naseem Shah became the youngest pacer to pick up a five-for in Tests as Pakistan registered a comprehensive 263-run victory against Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the ICC Test Championship at National Stadium Karachi on Monday. Pakistan had declared their second innings on Sunday at 555, giving the… Continue reading Naseem becomes youngest pacer to claim 5 wickets in Tests as Pakistan register win against Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):Pakistan Army was leading the Senior Category of the ongoing 14th Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship 2019 here at Pakistan Sports Complex. Army tops the table with 539 points (15 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze) while Wapda stands second with 320 points (2 gold, 10 silver, 9 bronze), Pakistan Air Force was… Continue reading Army leads sr category of Taekwondo Cship

PESHAWAR, Dec 22 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Baseball Association and Peshawar Model School System signed a MoU to collaborate for the promotion and development of baseball in all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the grassroots level and establish baseball academies through a annually based Talent Hunt Program. President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Baseball Association Dr. Nouman Ul Haq, a remained… Continue reading KP Baseball Association, Peshawar Model School System signed MoU to promote game

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):Pakistan Women by 26 runs in the third and final T20I to complete a 3-0 series win at Kuala Lumpur’s Kinrara Oval on Friday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, England captain Heather Knight scored a quickfire 31-ball 43 which helped her side post an impressive 170 for three, said… Continue reading English Women beat Pakistan to win T20 series 3-0

LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP):Pakistan Women by 26 runs in the third and final T20I to complete a 3-0 series win at Kuala Lumpur’s Kinrara Oval on Friday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, England captain Heather Knight scored a quickfire 31-ball 43 which helped her side post an impressive 170 for three, said… Continue reading English Women beat Pakistan to win T20 series 3-0

KARACHI, Dec 18 (APP):National Stadium will be under spotlight from Thursday as Test cricket returns to the iconic venue. Since hosting the first test between Pakistan and India in 1955, the stadium has staged some of the most riveting red-ball encounters and earned the reputation of being Pakistan cricket’s fortress because of the national side’s… Continue reading Karachi’s National Stadium ready to welcome back Test cricket