ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): The National Inter-Departmental Kabaddi Championship will be staged here at the Jinnah Stadium of the Pakistan Sports Complex from August 2 to 6. According to Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Secretary Muhammad Sarwar, eight teams would participate in the championship. “The teams participating in the tournament include Pakistan Army, Navy, Pakistan Air… Continue reading National Kabaddi C’ship in August
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Four Pak cueists to participate in Asian C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): A four-member Pakistan team will participate in Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 28 to July 5. According to details, Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship was previously scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from May 13 to 19… Continue reading Four Pak cueists to participate in Asian C’ship
Pakistan team has all elements to win big competition: Shahryar
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan has said that the current Pakistan team has all the elements to win a big competition. After their winning streak in the last three matches, the Pakistani players were in high spirits and determined to win the ICC Champions Trophy and they were focused,… Continue reading Pakistan team has all elements to win big competition: Shahryar
Players in high spirit to win ICC chapionship
ISLAMABAD, June 17 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Team was hosted at a dinner jointly organized by the Pakistan High Commission London and the Pakistan Cricket Board last night at a local restaurant in London. According to Pakistan High commission’s press release, after their winning streak in the last three matches, the Pakistani players were in… Continue reading Players in high spirit to win ICC chapionship
Canada stun Pakistan 6-0 in World Hockey League in London
PESHAWAR, June 17 (APP): Pakistan tasted big defeat against Canada in World Hockey League Semi-final Round at London Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. According to information available here, Pakistan lost to Canada 0-6, the heaviest defeat against the North Americans and did not match to what the Canadian have… Continue reading Canada stun Pakistan 6-0 in World Hockey League in London
Misbah asks Azhar to play like Hashim Amla
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): Former Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has asked opening batsman Azhar Ali to watch Hashim Amla and try to build his innings like the South African opener. “He (Azhar) should try to play in gaps and focus on his timing. It is not necessary you have to hit the ball with force. He should… Continue reading Misbah asks Azhar to play like Hashim Amla
Hockey World League: Pakistan goes down 4-0 against Netherlands in opener
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): Pakistan went down 4-0 against Netherlands on Thursday night in the opening match of the Hockey World League Semifinal Round at London’s Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. According to information received here, the World number four Netherlands displayed a relentless pace and scored a goal… Continue reading Hockey World League: Pakistan goes down 4-0 against Netherlands in opener
Astro-turf to be laid in July at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): An astro-turf would be laid in July at the Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi. Talking to APP, Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh said a green astro-turf would be laid in the Stadium amounting to Rs 50 million. “The whole stadium project is worth of Rs 140 million,” he said. He said a Holland based… Continue reading Astro-turf to be laid in July at Shahnaz Sheikh Hockey Stadium
Pak team has potential to win Champions Trophy: Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE, June 16 (APP): Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday commended the performance of cricket team in Champions Trophy. The CM hoped that the national cricket team will make history by defeating India in the final match. There is no doubt that Pakistani players can achieve success in the final by exhibiting their teamwork. The… Continue reading Pak team has potential to win Champions Trophy: Shehbaz Sharif
PCB deplores remarks of former test cricketer
LAHORE, June 16 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar M Khan has deplored the disgraceful, unwarranted and vicious remarks given by a frustrated former cricketer. Aamir Sohail criticised the Pakistan cricket team, which has performed so brilliantly in the Champions Trophy, added the PCB chief. The PCB and the entire nation whole-heartedly supports Captain Sarfraz… Continue reading PCB deplores remarks of former test cricketer
Former greats heap praises on Sarfraz for superb semifinal win
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Former Pakistan greats have heaped praises on the current ODI skipper Sarfraz Ahmed for leading the national team to a brilliant victory in the semifinal against the tournament’s favourites England. “I think he has done brilliant captaincy in the semifinal. The way he took decision to change a few players prior… Continue reading Former greats heap praises on Sarfraz for superb semifinal win
Reaching final of Champions trophy a great achievement, Yousaf
LAHORE, June 15 (APP)- Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousaf said reaching the final of the ICC Champions trophy was a great achievement on part of Pakistan team given the fact that there was no international cricket being played in Pakistan for past many years. “Such a remarkable performance has renewed the pledge that our cricket… Continue reading Reaching final of Champions trophy a great achievement, Yousaf
Former captains laud Pak team’s winning ways
LAHORE, June 15 (APP): Former Pakistan cricket captains have lauded the winning ways of the youthful Pakistan team in the ICC Champions trophy and attributed reaching the final of the mega event to sheer hard work and collective efforts after outclassing the English team comprehensively. “The green shirts made a great come back after loss… Continue reading Former captains laud Pak team’s winning ways
Sana Mir optimistic to finish at respectable position in ICC Women WC
ISLAMABAD, June 16 (APP): Pakistan women team captain Sana Mir has said that Pakistan has prepared well for the ICC Women World Cup and they will try to live up to their billings. The girls have worked really hard for the event and we hope to finish at a respectable place, she told a private… Continue reading Sana Mir optimistic to finish at respectable position in ICC Women WC
Pakistan makes history, qualifies for CT final
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Pakistan made history at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday by sealing a place in the Champions Trophy final since its inception in 1998. Pakistan brushed aside hosts England by eight wickets in the semi finals to qualify for the mega event’s final. Opener Farkhar Zaman played a master’s innings of 57 runs… Continue reading Pakistan makes history, qualifies for CT final
Pirzada congratulates Pakistan team
ISLAMABAD June 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Wednesday congratulated the Pakistan cricket team for qualifying for the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan made history at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday by sealing a place in the Champions Trophy final since its inception in 1998. Pakistan beat hosts… Continue reading Pirzada congratulates Pakistan team
Victory needed in first match to boost confidence level: Shahnaz Sheikh
ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh believes Pakistan’s victory in the first match of the World Hockey League (WHL) semi-final against Netherlands would be vital for moving ahead in the tournament. Pakistan would open their WHL campaign against Netherlands on June 15, then will play Canada on June 16, India on June… Continue reading Victory needed in first match to boost confidence level: Shahnaz Sheikh
World junior women softball championship match programme released
LAHORE, June 14 (APP)- The World Baseball Softball Confederation has revealed the pools and official game schedule for the 2017 WBSC Junior Women’s Softball World Championship to be played from July 24-30 in Clearwater, Florida, USA. According to information made available to APP here on Wednesday a record number of 26 nations in the women’s… Continue reading World junior women softball championship match programme released
Pirzada felicitates Pakistan cricket team on reaching semi-final
ISLAMABAD, June 13 (APP): Federal Minister For Inter Provincial Coordination Division (IPC) Main Raiz Husain Pirzada on Tuesday felicitated the Pakistan Cricket Team on reaching the semi-final of Champions Trophy. In his message, he praised team players and their discipline in all fields. He hoped that the team would continue to play with even more confidence in future. The… Continue reading Pirzada felicitates Pakistan cricket team on reaching semi-final
TCKP to arrange Shandur Polo Festival from July 21
PESHAWAR: Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) has forwarded a summary to Chief Minister Pervez Khattak to get his nod for holding three-day annual mega Shandur Polo Festival from July 21 to 23. This was told in a meeting held here Tuesday with Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Tourism Abdul Muneem Khan in the chair. Members… Continue reading TCKP to arrange Shandur Polo Festival from July 21
