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Hockey World Cup: Security hits tickets for India, Pakistan clash

Hockey World Cup: Security hits tickets for India, Pakistan clash

Tough security measures in place for the field hockey World Cup look set to prevent hundreds of fans from watching the opening day’s clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on Sunday.

75 member Pakistan contingent finalised for Commonwealth Games

75 member Pakistan contingent finalised for Commonwealth Games

A 75-member contingent of different sports has been finalised to represent the country in the Commonwealth Games being held from October 3-14 in New Delhi.

Naseem fastest woman in South Asia

Naseem fastest woman in South Asia

Pakistan’s Naseem Akhtar created history on Monday by becoming the fastest woman of the region when she won the 100-metre sprint gold medal at the South Asian Games.

Pakistan is ‘safe’ for sport events: Amir Khan

Pakistan is ‘safe’ for sport events: Amir Khan

Light welterweight world champion Amir Khan declared that he feels secure here, sending out a clear message to the world’s sporting nations that Pakistan is not a red zone.
“It is nice to be here in Pakistan. I feel safe and enjoy myself. Pakistan is a beautiful country.

India face Pakistan in World Cup opener

India face Pakistan in World Cup opener

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off on the opening day of field hockey’s World Cup next year, according to the schedule announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) yesterday.

Pakistan to play England in two Twenty20 matches

Pakistan to play England in two Twenty20 matches

Pakistan will play two Twenty20 matches against England in Dubai next year before defending their title at the next World Twenty20, an official said.

Afridi shines with bat and ball against Kiwis

Afridi shines with bat and ball against Kiwis

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan’s 138-run win over New Zealand in the first day-night international here yesterday.

Dubai Cricket Stadium Set to Host Pakistan-N. Zealand T20 Matches

Dubai Cricket Stadium Set to Host Pakistan-N. Zealand T20 Matches

Cricket fans can watch the best Twenty20 team in the world when Pakistan take on New Zealand in two Twenty20 Internationals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2011 World Cup: Australia grouped with New Zealand and Pakistan

2011 World Cup: Australia grouped with New Zealand and Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the groupings yesterday for the 2011 one-day World Cup to be staged on the sub-continent.

Pakistan start as favourites

Pakistan start as favourites

Their second successive ICC title in sight, a confident Pakistan will take on an injury-ravaged but spirited New Zealand in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan, the reigning Twenty20 world champions, defeated West Indies and India before losing a last-ball thriller to Australia to qualify second from group A.
New Zealand, on the other [...]

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