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MTFA to host national youth football camp
LAHORE - The Pakistan Football Federation has approved Model Town Football Academy (MTFA) Ground for the national camp to prepare the Pakistan Youth team which will appear in the 2012 Olympics Asian qualifying tournament. The camp will start from January 15 at MTFA.
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in London from July 27, 2012. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Asian entries for the qualifying rounds of the London Olympics Football
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in London from July 27, 2012. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Asian entries for the qualifying rounds of the London Olympics Football
Sindh prepares for National Educational Conference
KARACHI - A meeting of the National Educational Conference Sindh chapter was held on Monday at the Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) College under the chairmanship of its principal Dr Muhammad Ali Sheikh.
The meeting reviewed the preparatory arrangements for the conference.Addressing the meeting, Sheikh said the conference, scheduled to be held from January 21 to 28 in Islamabad, is being organised after many years. The SMI College also announced that its 12-member delegation would
The meeting reviewed the preparatory arrangements for the conference.Addressing the meeting, Sheikh said the conference, scheduled to be held from January 21 to 28 in Islamabad, is being organised after many years. The SMI College also announced that its 12-member delegation would
Sindh prepares for National Educational Conference
KARACHI - A meeting of the National Educational Conference Sindh chapter was held on Monday at the Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) College under the chairmanship of its principal Dr Muhammad Ali Sheikh.
The meeting reviewed the preparatory arrangements for the province's eight participating federal educational institutions and took important decisions in this respect.
The meeting reviewed the preparatory arrangements for the province's eight participating federal educational institutions and took important decisions in this respect.
‘National Games’ have defeated terrorism’
PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that successful and peaceful holding of 31st National Games 2010 in the terror-hit province was a big achievement of the provincial government and it shows the defeat of the terrorists.
He said this while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of 31st National Games 2010 in Peshawar on Friday. The ceremony was also attended by Aqil Shah, Shagufta Malik, Azmat Orakzi and Siraj Khan.
He said this while addressing the prize distribution ceremony of 31st National Games 2010 in Peshawar on Friday. The ceremony was also attended by Aqil Shah, Shagufta Malik, Azmat Orakzi and Siraj Khan.
National Youth Weightlifting from Feb 16
LAHORE - The National Junior, Sub Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships will be held from February 16 to 19 here at Punjab University Grounds Weightlifting Center near Chauburji.
According to secretary Pakistan Weightlifting Federation Hafiz Imran Butt, the players born in 1991 or latter will be eligible to participate in the junior competitions while the players born in 1994 or later will be eligible for the sub junior competitions and the players born in 1996 or later
According to secretary Pakistan Weightlifting Federation Hafiz Imran Butt, the players born in 1991 or latter will be eligible to participate in the junior competitions while the players born in 1994 or later will be eligible for the sub junior competitions and the players born in 1996 or later
UCP glorious in National Games
LAHORE - The University of Central Punjab topped the list of medal winning universities in the 31st National Games held at Peshawar.
Representing Higher Education Commission, its players won four gold medals, four silver medals and three bronze medals.
The detail is follows:
Name Game Status
Sikanadar Khan Swimming 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
M Mustafa Wrestling 1 Gold
Haroon Shaukat Weightlifting 1 Gold
Habib Asghar Weightlifting 1 Silver
Imran
Representing Higher Education Commission, its players won four gold medals, four silver medals and three bronze medals.
The detail is follows:
Name Game Status
Sikanadar Khan Swimming 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
M Mustafa Wrestling 1 Gold
Haroon Shaukat Weightlifting 1 Gold
Habib Asghar Weightlifting 1 Silver
Imran
Governor’s assassination – Govt announces three-day national mourning
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani strongly condemned the assassination of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer and directed Interior Affairs Minister Rehman Malik to personally supervise the investigation.
The president was informed about the tragic incident during a meeting with the Sindh lawmakers at the Bilawal House. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will proceed to Lahore to participate in the funeral on behalf of the
The president was informed about the tragic incident during a meeting with the Sindh lawmakers at the Bilawal House. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah will proceed to Lahore to participate in the funeral on behalf of the
58th National Hockey Championship from 28th
LAHORE - The 58th National Hockey Championship will be played at Faisalabad Hockey Stadium from January 28 to February 13 2011.
The participating teams are - PIA, National Bank, Sui Southern Gas
Company, Habib Bank, WAPDA, Army, Navy, Port Qasim, Steel Mills & PTV.
Khalid Bashir will be the tournament director and Rana Mujahid Ali will be the organising secretary. Malik Muhammad Shafqat and Muhammad Farooq will be the assistant tournament directors. Other technical
The participating teams are - PIA, National Bank, Sui Southern Gas
Company, Habib Bank, WAPDA, Army, Navy, Port Qasim, Steel Mills & PTV.
Khalid Bashir will be the tournament director and Rana Mujahid Ali will be the organising secretary. Malik Muhammad Shafqat and Muhammad Farooq will be the assistant tournament directors. Other technical
Pildat wants 90-day national budget debate
LAHORE - Budget session of National Assembly should be extended for 90 days which is necessary for meaningful input.
This was according to the suggestions given in the report on the Score Card of 13th National Assembly of Pakistan The 2nd year made by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency (PILDAT). The Discussion was organized on this report on Friday by PILDAT. The discussion was chaired by former speaker National Assembly Syed Fakhar Imam while
This was according to the suggestions given in the report on the Score Card of 13th National Assembly of Pakistan The 2nd year made by Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency (PILDAT). The Discussion was organized on this report on Friday by PILDAT. The discussion was chaired by former speaker National Assembly Syed Fakhar Imam while
Curtain down on 31st National Games
PESHAWAR - The 31st National Games concluded in a colourful ceremony at Khan Qayyum Stadium Peshawar on Friday evening. Khyber PK Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti was the chief guest of the closing ceremony.
The National Games started in Peshawar on December 25, 2010. Around 3500 players from 13 contingents participated in 28 games and seven games were exclusive for women.
Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti declared Games close when Pakistan Olympic Association
The National Games started in Peshawar on December 25, 2010. Around 3500 players from 13 contingents participated in 28 games and seven games were exclusive for women.
Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti declared Games close when Pakistan Olympic Association
PFF announces Calendar for 2011PFF announces Calendar for 2011 – National...
LAHORE - The AFC A-Certificate Course, National Futsal Championship and National School Football Championship are set to be launched in for the first time ever in 2011, as Pakistan Football Federation President Faisal Saleh Hayat announced the PFF Activity Calendar 2011.
Domestic Events: Lyari U15 Championship (8-21 Jan), Club Championship in Districts/ Region (1 Feb-30 Apr), 13th National U13 Festival of Football (Feb), National School Championship (Mar-Oct), 21st NBP National
Domestic Events: Lyari U15 Championship (8-21 Jan), Club Championship in Districts/ Region (1 Feb-30 Apr), 13th National U13 Festival of Football (Feb), National School Championship (Mar-Oct), 21st NBP National
PHF changes schedule of National Tray Hockey
LAHORE - The Pakistan Hockey Federation has changed the schedule of the third National Tray Hockey Championship and announced the technical officials for the event.
The championship now will be played from January 15 to 27 at Faisalabad Hockey Stadium Faisalabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that players up to 30 years of age will eligible to take part in the championship except those attending the national training camp. In case
The championship now will be played from January 15 to 27 at Faisalabad Hockey Stadium Faisalabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that players up to 30 years of age will eligible to take part in the championship except those attending the national training camp. In case
National Film Registry names 25 films to preservation list
LOS ANGELES - A range of movies from comedy "Airplane!" to George Lucas' "The Empire Strikes Back" and 1906's short film "A Trip Down Market Street" were named to the National Film Registry ensuring their preservation for future generations.
Among others are horror film "The Exorcist," political drama "All the President's Men," 1959 African-American cultural exploration "Cry of Jazz" and director John Huston's war documentary "Let There Be Light," which was banned in the US for
Among others are horror film "The Exorcist," political drama "All the President's Men," 1959 African-American cultural exploration "Cry of Jazz" and director John Huston's war documentary "Let There Be Light," which was banned in the US for
National Tray Hockey from January 20
LAHORE - The 3rd National Tray Hockey Championship will be played from January 20 to February 4 at Khushab Hockey Stadium Khushab.
According to an official of the PHF, in case of any change the venue will be Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium Islamabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that the players up to 30 years of age will be eligible to take part in the championship except those attending national training camp or national player.
According to an official of the PHF, in case of any change the venue will be Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium Islamabad.
The three-member committee constituted by the PHF Congress has decided that the players up to 30 years of age will be eligible to take part in the championship except those attending national training camp or national player.
Mourinho rules out national team duty
LISBON - Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on Sunday ruled out the prospect of becoming a national team manager after being refused permission to take temporary charge of his native Portugal in the autumn.
Mourinho had been approached to replace Carlos Queiroz, but Real blocked the approach and Paulo Bento eventually took full-time charge of the national side. It was a development which the former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss described as his "greatest frustration of 2010".
Mourinho had been approached to replace Carlos Queiroz, but Real blocked the approach and Paulo Bento eventually took full-time charge of the national side. It was a development which the former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss described as his "greatest frustration of 2010".
National Games declared open in colourful ceremony
PESHAWAR - Amid tight security, Governor KP Owais Ahmad Ghani inaugurated the National Games in a colourful ceremony at Khan Qayoom Stadium here on Saturday. The inauguration ceremony of 31st National Games was also attended by high ranking officials from all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and FATA.
Former Olympian Qazi Salahuddin entered the stadium with the torch after the governor declared the Games open. Squash star Aamir Atlas lit the torch. Later on, players
Former Olympian Qazi Salahuddin entered the stadium with the torch after the governor declared the Games open. Squash star Aamir Atlas lit the torch. Later on, players
National Assembly adopts amended rules
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a bill to amend the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the lower house vis-a-vis the election of the prime minister as well as the removal and election of leader of the opposition.
The amendments were imperative after the passage of 18th amendment Act by the parliament and the 19th Amendment bill by the National Assembly. The procedure for the election of the prime minister from has been revived according
The amendments were imperative after the passage of 18th amendment Act by the parliament and the 19th Amendment bill by the National Assembly. The procedure for the election of the prime minister from has been revived according
