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PCB ready to host India at neutral venue
NEW DELHI - While several Indian cricketers may have strong reservations against playing Pakistan on their soil, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) does not mind hosting India at a neutral venue. Pakistan have been playing most of their home games at neutral venues and if the Indian cricketers and even BCCI are opposed to the idea of playing in Pakistan, PCB is okay with it as long as the cricket resumes.
"We hope to host India sooner than later. If the Indians have problem with
"We hope to host India sooner than later. If the Indians have problem with
Faisalabad could host T20 event in June
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has chalked out plans for another Twenty20 tournament which will be added to the domestic calendar this summer. The PCB has decided to stage a 'Super Eights' Twenty20 tournament in June this year. A senior PCB official has confirmed that discussions were held at a recent Cricket Committee Meeting and plans were in place for the competition to commence in June. "While 13 teams took part in the previous competition, this time around top eight teams
Bohranwali Stadium to host NBP Cup final
LAHORE - Bohranwali Ground, the venue for the 1995 Asian Club Championship clash between Crescent Textile Mills and Sri Lanka's Saunders FC, will host the final of the 21st NBP Football Cup on April 27. The PFF has approved two venues for the upcoming event, being hosted by PMC Athletico Club Faisalabad. Bohranwali Ground will act as the main venue, hosting 19 matches, while PMC Ground will be utilised for rest of 32-match show. The NBP Cup will commence on April 14.
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Pregnant Tina Fey to host ‘SNL’
Tina Fey is showing no signs of slowing down. Not only does she have a new book out, a hot NBC sitcom '30 Rock' and a second baby on the way, she plans to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time. She is set to appear on the May 7 show. No word whether she will reprise her role as Sarah Palin.
Fey taped an episode of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' this week and revealed that she is pregnant at age 40. In her book 'Bossypants,' which was written before she announced her pregnancy,
Fey taped an episode of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' this week and revealed that she is pregnant at age 40. In her book 'Bossypants,' which was written before she announced her pregnancy,
Raiders Club to host DG Khan-Sahiwal tie
LAHORE - DG Khan will take on Sahiwal and Multan will face Gujranwala in the 71st Punjab Games Football Tournament at Kotha Pind's Raiders FC Ground, Faisal Town, here today.
According to President of Lahore District Football Association Mian Rizwan Ali, the initial matches of three-day football event were allotted to Raiders FC Ground. The final and bronze medal will be staged at Model Town Football Academy Ground.
The 71st Punjab Games, after being postponed four times,
According to President of Lahore District Football Association Mian Rizwan Ali, the initial matches of three-day football event were allotted to Raiders FC Ground. The final and bronze medal will be staged at Model Town Football Academy Ground.
The 71st Punjab Games, after being postponed four times,
Norway to host business conference for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan Robert Kvile on Tuesday said his country is holding an international conference regarding business opportunities in Pakistan that will help boost trade and attract new investments.
Telecom operator Telenor is currently hiring best people available to make this conference a success; he said adding that world needs to know about great business opportunity that Pakistan offer. The conference will help foreign investors to identify
Telecom operator Telenor is currently hiring best people available to make this conference a success; he said adding that world needs to know about great business opportunity that Pakistan offer. The conference will help foreign investors to identify
PMC to host NBP Challenge Cup
LAHORE - Sixteen teams have being invited to show their mettle in the 21st NBP National Football Challenge Cup (NFCC) at Faisalabad. PMC Athletico Club Faisalabad earned the hosting rights and will organise the event from April 14 to 27. The PFF has set March 22 as the last date for confirmation of team participation.
Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) will defend the title after winning the Cup back-to-back in 2009 and 2010. Faisalabad will host the matches of a full-fledged Tier
Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) will defend the title after winning the Cup back-to-back in 2009 and 2010. Faisalabad will host the matches of a full-fledged Tier
Pak-Palestine friendly series – Karachi to host second clash tomorrow
LAHORE - The second match of the friendly series between Pakistan and Palestine will be played on Friday at Karachi's Peoples Sports Complex.
The match will be the fourth clash between the two teams. Karachi's football followers will get a chance to witness a FIFA-recognized international game after a lapse of more than five years.
The last time Karachi hosted an international match was on March 1, 2006, when Pakistan faced UAE in the 14th Asian Cup Qualifiers. Palestine
The match will be the fourth clash between the two teams. Karachi's football followers will get a chance to witness a FIFA-recognized international game after a lapse of more than five years.
The last time Karachi hosted an international match was on March 1, 2006, when Pakistan faced UAE in the 14th Asian Cup Qualifiers. Palestine
Punjab to host 2012 National Games
LAHORE - The Pakistan Olympics Association on Saturday allocated the 32nd National Games to Punjab and the 4th Inter-Provincial Games to Balochistan. Both the events were allocated on rotation basis. The National Games will most probably be held after 2012 Ramazan and the Inter-provincial Games will be staged by the end of the current year. Special emphasis was laid on anti-doping policy and the federations were asked to make room for mandatory dope test while holding events.
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Eden Gardens likely to host remaining matches
NEW DELHI - The fate of the remaining three World Cup matches at Kolkata's Eden Gardens looks safe after the International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it has received an "encouraging" report from its inspection team.
In a major embarrassment that revived bitter memories of India's struggle to get Delhi ready for last year's Commonwealth Games, Eden Gardens was stripped of the Feb. 27 India v England match last month because of a delay in construction work with Bangalore
In a major embarrassment that revived bitter memories of India's struggle to get Delhi ready for last year's Commonwealth Games, Eden Gardens was stripped of the Feb. 27 India v England match last month because of a delay in construction work with Bangalore
Gervais says NBC wants him to host Globes again
LOS ANGELES - More than two weeks after Ricky Gervais ripped Hollywood's high and mighty while hosting the Golden Globes, the controversy refuses to go away. The English comedian said late Tuesday that an executive at the event's US broadcaster has approached him to consider returning for a third stint next year, clarifying an earlier comment that the request came from the event's organizers.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organises the awards show, earlier in the
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organises the awards show, earlier in the
Karachi to host referees course
LAHORE - Karachi will host the PFF Grass Root Referees Course from February 2-7. Sindh Football Association (SFA), with the collaboration of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), will organize the six-day course during which 24 participants from various districts of Sindh and Balochistan will turn up.
It will be one of the two such courses in year 2011 during which prominent AFC/PFF referee instructors will give lectures to under-24 referees. "The course will equip referees with
It will be one of the two such courses in year 2011 during which prominent AFC/PFF referee instructors will give lectures to under-24 referees. "The course will equip referees with
Kolkata cannot host World Cup match: ICC
MUMBAI - The International Cricket Council has ruled out Kolkata's Eden Gardens hosting next month's World Cup match between India and England due to delays in renovation work, the ruling body said in a statement on Thursday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must decide on an alternative venue for the Feb. 27 match. "We will work with the new venue, the tour operators and the ticket distributors to manage the logistical challenges that will surely arise,"
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must decide on an alternative venue for the Feb. 27 match. "We will work with the new venue, the tour operators and the ticket distributors to manage the logistical challenges that will surely arise,"
Host Lyari in football league final
LAHORE - A closing minute goal by Pakistan U-14 team skipper Muneer Aftab helped Lyari Town beat Kalakot 1-0 to stroll into the final of the PFF-KESC Lyari Football League at Kalakot's Shaheed Abdul Rehman Park, Karachi. Lyari Town will take on Singolane in the final on Monday at Peoples Sports Complex, Karachi.
Earlier in first semi-final, Singolane kept their early lead alive for 63 minutes to brush aside Bihar 1-0 in the first semi-final of 17-day Lyari soccer fiesta. Muneer,
Earlier in first semi-final, Singolane kept their early lead alive for 63 minutes to brush aside Bihar 1-0 in the first semi-final of 17-day Lyari soccer fiesta. Muneer,
EBM & URS to host food conference
KARACHI - English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) and United Registrar of Systems (URS) will host the ninth International Safe Food Conference 2011 on January 18, 2011 at the Regent Plaza Hotel in Karachi.
This was disclosed by EBM Deputy Managing Director Saadia Naveed, while addressing a pre-event news conference held here the other day. She said that EBM strongly believes in mass awareness of food safety issues, which are essential to generate and mobilise the support of key
This was disclosed by EBM Deputy Managing Director Saadia Naveed, while addressing a pre-event news conference held here the other day. She said that EBM strongly believes in mass awareness of food safety issues, which are essential to generate and mobilise the support of key
Bangladesh to host 4th SAARC conclave
LAHORE - The leaders of the South Asian business community have decided to convene the fourth SAARC Business Leaders Conclave (SBLC) on April 30, 2011 at Dhaka, Bangladesh, which will be organised by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) in collaboration with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and all national chamber and federations of South Asian countries.
The decision was made in a meeting held here on Monday, which was
The decision was made in a meeting held here on Monday, which was
Veena will host World Cup TV shows in India
LAHORE - Pakistani model and actoress Veena Malik is likely to host a few TV shows on Indian channels about the ICC World Cup 2011. According to Times of India, Veena received offers from three different channels to anchor shows related to the ICC World Cup beginning in February, especially for matches in which Pakistan is playing, given her knowledge of the game, its controversies and her association with some players who came under the scanner for match-fixing allegations.
