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India’s conspiracy has made KPL popular before it’s launch: Omar Ayub

ISLAMABAD, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub believes the Indian conspiracies against Kashmir Premier League (KPL) has made the inaugural event even more successful, before it’s launch, saying the tournament was a golden chance for the Kashmiri players to showcase their talent. “KPL has […]

Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling C’ship rescheduled

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) has rescheduled the Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship 2021, which was scheduled to be played from August 14 due to the month of Muharram. The championship was scheduled to be played at Leisure City Bowling Club Jinnah Park Rawalpindi […]

Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem qualifies for medal stage at Tokyo Olympics

ISLAMABAD, Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem performed up to the expectations to keep Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. The 24-year-old made it to the finals by a stunning throw of 85.16m that saw him on the top of the Group B contest, […]

Sports enhance capabilities to face challenges: President

QUETTA, President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said that sports nurtured capabilities in the players to face challenges and enhanced their leadership qualities. The president referred to achievements of the prime minister, said that Imran Khan was an example in this regard who had developed leadership […]

SBP curtails Independence Day sports events due to surge in COVID 19 cases

LAHORE, Sports Board Punjab (SBP) in the wake of growing coronavirus pandemic, has curtailed Independence Day sports events under the direction of Punjab Government. This was stated by Director General SBP Adnan Arshad Aulakh, here on Tuesday. He informed that as per the revised schedule, […]

PCB appoints Dr Najeebullah as Chief Medical Officer

LAHORE, Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Dr Najeebullah Soomro, who has made a name in Australia sport with his research, practice and contribution, as its Chief Medical Officer following a robust recruitment process. The position had become vacant following the resignation of Dr Sohail Saleem, […]

Over 2500 players to participate in PCB Central Punjab Cricket Schools Championship, DG , SBP

LAHORE, Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh presided over an important meeting in connection with the holding of PCB’s Central Punjab Cricket Association Schools Cricket Championship here at National Hockey Stadium on Monday. Director Admin Javed Chohan, Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti, Divisional Sports Officers […]

Indian conspiracy won’t stop KPL colors to reflect across LoC: Shehryar Khan Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan Afridi believed the Indian conspiracy won’t be able to stop the colors of Kashmir Premier League’s (KPL), to reflect across Line of Control (LoC), saying real peaceful face of Kashmir would be portrayed in front of the World through […]

PCB announces schedule of match officials’ course

LAHORE, Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced the schedule of second phase of the umpire and match referee Level-1 course, which will be held across the six Cricket Associations. The first phase of the course was held from 7-25 June in which 336 individuals, included […]

Pakistan aim to maintain outstanding T20I record in West Indies

LAHORE, The eagerly awaited four-match T20I series between West Indies and Pakistan will begin at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados tomorrow, Wednesday. This will be the sixth bilateral T20I series between the two teams, Pakistan have dominated the West Indies with wins in four out […]

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