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Everything you need to know about K Bari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about K Bari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

US tourist stabbed in Italy, loses kidney

May 23, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Florence, May 23 (IANS/AKI) A 68-year-old American tourist underwent emergency surgery to remove a kidney after he was stabbed in Italy's Florence city.

20 killed, 25 injured as tractor plunges into Odisha gorge

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Rayagada District (Odisha), April 27 (ANI): At least 20 persons have been killed and 25 injured, 12 of them seriously, after a tractor carrying a marriage party fell into a gorge in Odisha's Rayagada District on Friday.

Libya, UAE hold talks

April 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM

Tripoli, April 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Libya have held discussions over existing bilateral cooperation in oil and gas fields and ways to boost them.

Row with India over marines 'necessary': Italian foreign minister

March 22, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Rome, March 22 (IANS) Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Friday that a diplomatic row over returning the two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen had been "necessary" to make sure the two men did not face the death penalty.

Yemen sees surge in 'husband killings'

January 9, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Moscow, Jan 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 50 Yemeni women were arrested last year on murder charges with most of them accused of killing their husbands, the Yemeni interior ministry has said in a report.

Pakistan frees four Afghan Taliban leaders

January 1, 2013 at 2:53 AM

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan has freed four senior Taliban leaders, including a former justice minister, at the request of the Afghan government.

Breath test could detect bowel cancer

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, December 5 (ANI): A breath-test that they can accurately tell if a person has bowel cancer has been developed.

Ex-captain Bari to represent PCB in T20 matches with International World XI

October 20, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, Oct 20(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Bari has been assigned by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to represent it at the two Twenty20 matches between and All Star Pakistan XI and an International World XI teams.

Ex-Pak captain Bari hands over charge as PCB Director for Education and Anti-Corruption

July 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Karachi, July 25 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Bari has handed over his charge of Director of Education and Anti-Corruption at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after an unfruitful wait of three weeks for his contract to be extended.

BJP's endless squabbles lead to poll talk (Karnataka Newsletter)

July 7, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Bangalore, July 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party, particularly its patriarch L. K. Advani, is a strong advocate of fixed tenure for legislatures to avoid pre-term elections. However his party's waiting game over ending the infighting in its ruling Karnataka unit is making his own partymen in the state pine for assembly polls ahead of term.

'Cash strapped' PCB on sacking spree to stay afloat following 'international isolation'

June 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Lahore, June 30 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued termination notices to 18 of its employees in a bid to reduce its administrative expenses.

Pak 'fornicating' women killing case closed without 'visual proof' of well being

June 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (ANI): A three member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has concluded the Kohistan killings case, stating that the girls in question have been found alive and the claim of the killings was false.

Identities of Kohistani girls presented before court is controversial: Activist Farzana Bari

June 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (ANI): Pakistani human rights activist Farzana Bari has said the identities of the two girls presented before the fact-finding commission, constituted by the apex court to probe the Kohistan video scandal, are controversial.

Metabolic disorders may trigger Alzheimer's

June 15, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): Researchers who examined the link between metabolic syndrome and cognitive disorders has stressed the need for new lines of research to identify effective therapeutic targets.

Rights activist not sure if all Pak women sentenced to death for 'fornication' are alive

June 12, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): Rights activist Dr Farzana Bari, who had visited Pakistan's Kohitsan district as a part of the fact-finding team to meet the five women who were condemned to death by a tribal jirga, said it could not be confirmed whether all the five women are alive.

Status of 'convicted' Kohistan women still a mystery

June 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Kohistan, June 10 (ANI): Questions have been raised over the fate of five Kohistani women, who were condemned to death by a local jirga after a mobile phone footage emerged of them dancing and singing with men at a village wedding, even after social activists have vouched for their safety.

Three killed in Italy building collapse

June 8, 2012 at 6:16 AM

Rome, June 8 (IANS) At least three people of a family were killed and 10 others injured after two residential buildings crumbled in Italy following a blast, Xinhua reported.

'Convicted' Kohistani women alive and safe, says Pak rights activist

June 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (ANI): The five Kohistani women suspected of having been murdered by their families, are alive, said Farzana Bari, a member of the team sent to Kohistan on the orders of the Supreme Court to ascertain the status of the women.

'Convicted' Kohistani women alive and safe, says Pak rights activist

June 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Islamabad, June 7 (ANI): The five Kohistani women suspected of having been murdered by their families, are alive, said Farzana Bari, a member of the team sent to Kohistan on the orders of the Supreme Court to ascertain the status of the women.

Two buildings collapse in southern Italy, 10 injured

June 7, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Rome (Italy), June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Two residential buildings collapsed in southern Italy on Thursday following a big explosion caused by a gas leak, injuring at least 10 people.

Egypt's 'Farewell Intercourse' law allowing sex with dead wives sparks fury

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Egypt's new Islamist-dominated parliament is preparing to introduce a controversial law that would allow husbands to have sex with their deceased wives up to six hours after death.

Berlusconi faces witness manipulating charges

April 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM

Rome, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is being investigated by prosecutors over accusations that he induced a witness to lie about alleged sex parties at his homes.

BJP protesters clash with police in Jaipur

April 7, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) Supporters of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, arrested by the CBI for a staged shootout, clashed with police at three places here and damaged public transport buses and shops during a shutdown called by the party, police said.

Serie A defender arrested over match-fixing suspicion

April 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Rome, April 3 (IANS) Defender Andrea Masiello of Italian Serie A football club Atalanta has been arrested for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal.

Pak textile traders say MFN status to India will wipe out industry

December 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 3 (ANI): Textile industry leaders in Pakistan have said granting the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India will eliminate value-added sector, which is providing jobs to millions and contributing more than any commercial sector of the economy to export earnings.

Haqqani leader captured in Afghanistan: NATO

November 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

Kabul, Nov 6(ANI): Afghan and the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) have captured a mid-level Taliban leader during a cordon and search operation in Afghanistan.

ICC ASCU praises PCB for 'fight against corruption' measures

October 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

Karachi, Oct 20(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a thumbs-up to Pakistan's fight against corruption in the game, according to a news report.

Nose could help reveal accurate time of death

October 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): The inside of the nose could help pinpoint the time of death, especially if it was within the previous 24 hours, scientists say.

Berlusconi recruited 'harem' of prostitutes for his 'bunga bunga' parties

September 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Silvio Berlusconi hired more than 30 women, most of them prostitutes, to attend his infamous 'bunga bunga' parties at his mansion in Rome, Italian investigators said on Thursday.

PCB's education, training programme 'making impact' on Pak players: Wasim Bari

September 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Karachi, Sept 9(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's Education and Training Programme is paying dividends, as the players have stopped inviting scandals by ignoring strangers and staying away from prohibited ways of communication, according to programme in-charge Wasim Bari.

Berlusconi denies being victim of extortion over 2009 sex scandal case

September 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM

Rome, Aug 2 (ANI): Silvio Berlusconi has been struck with yet another controversy after a businessman linked to a 2009 prostitution case was arrested on suspicion of extorting hundreds of thousands of euros from the Italian Prime Minister.

'Frustrated' Berlusconi vowed to leave 'shitty' Italy over sex scandal slurs

September 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM

London, Sept 2 (ANI): Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed in July to leave Italy, which he described as a "shitty country" that "sickened" him, in a telephone conversation that was secretly recorded by police investigating claims he was being blackmailed about his sex life.

Injured Torres doubtful for Chelsea's Premier League opener

August 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

London, Aug 11(ANI): Chelsea striker Fernando Torres could be ruled out of the club's Premier League opener against Stoke City on Sunday, as he is recuperating from a mild concussion suffered while playing for Spain.

Antimatter belt enveloping the Earth spotted for the 1st time

August 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM

London, August 8 (ANI): A thin band of antimatter particles called antiprotons have for the first time been spotted surrounding the earth, with scientists hoping that it could be used to fuel future spacecraft.

PCB launches anti-corruption educational programme post spot-fixing scandal

April 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Lahore, April 22(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched a programme to educate cricketers and officials on how to "avoid getting lured into corrupt practices" in the light of last year's spot-fixing scandal that rocked Pakistan cricket.

Athens named 'world's most flirtatious city'

March 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

London, March 1 (ANI): Athens has been named the world's most flirtatious city in a new study.

Wasim Bari back in PCB ranks as 'Education and Training Director'

December 12, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Karachi, Dec 12 (ANI): Former chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Bari, has been appointed Director of Education and Training, a post created within the board as part of its revised anti-corruption measures in the aftermath of the spot-fixing controversy.

PCB boss Butt's close confidante Yawar likely to replace Bari as board's COO

November 8, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Lahore, Nov 8 (ANI): Pakistan's former team manager Yawar Saeed is tipped to take over as the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) new Chief Operating Officer after Wasim Bari was sacked under a Service Rule Act that does not allow the board to give regular employment to persons over the age of 60 years.

PCB chief Butt says Test batsmen who need coaching don't deserve to be selected

November 2, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Lahore, Nov 2(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that he is not in favour of appointing a full-time batting coach for the national team.

PCB governing council to decide on full-time batting coach

November 1, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Lahore, Nov 1(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Governing Council will meet today to decide if a full-time batting coach is needed for the national team.

Ijaz Butt to head anti-corruption committee formed by PCB as per ICC guidelines

October 23, 2010 at 3:15 PM

Islamabad, Oct 23 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has constituted a seven-member committee, in line with the instructions given by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to eradicate corruption from the game.

PCB chief Butt to skip NA's grilling session

October 10, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Lahore, Oct 10 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt will not be attending the meeting called by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports in Islamabad on October 12, as he is leaving for Dubai today to attend the ICC Board meeting.

Getting dropped helped banish wicket-keeping blues: Kamran Akmal

August 24, 2010 at 2:54 PM

London, Aug.24 (ANI): Pakistan wicket keeper Kamran Akmal reckons that getting dropped from the squad for the second Test against England at Edgbaston provided him a perfect period to reflect on his form and technique, and believes that his poor form with the gloves is behind him now.

'Absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances', says Bari

July 22, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Lahore, July 1(ANI): Former Pakistan wicketkeeper and Pakistan Cricket Board COO Wasim Bari has said that there should be absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances, especially given the standard of the outfields in the modern game.

Pak Sports Ministry asks PCB to submit report on ' influential joyriders'

July 14, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Lahore, July 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Sports Ministry has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to provide details of people who have travelled to England to watch the Test series against Australia on the board's expenses.

Pak Punjab Govt' withdraws new clauses from 'nikahnama' following massive criticism

July 10, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Lahore, July 10 (ANI): Following massive criticism, the Pakistan Punjab province's government has withdrawn the new clauses that it had implemented in the 'nikah' form.

Pak Punjab Govt's new 'nikah' clauses to increase forced marriages, say campaigners

July 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM

Lahore, July 9 (ANI): The Pakistan Punjab province' government's decision to include eight new clauses in the 'nikah' form has evoked severe discontent among people, as they believe that the new sections would increase forced marriages.

PCB draft constitution near consensus between Board, Sports Ministry

July 7, 2010 at 6:14 PM

Islamabad, July 7(ANI): The Pakistan Sports Ministry and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a mutual consensus over the draft constitution meant to pave the way for the smooth working of the cricket board's affairs.

Souring relations with Butt making it hard for Bari to survive in PCB?

July 7, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Lahore, July 7(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer Wasim Bari is struggling to win back the confidence of Chairman Ijaz Butt as relations between the two officials are reported to be tense at the moment.

PCB dismisses rumours of Wasim Bari's resignation

June 18, 2010 at 4:21 PM

Lahore, June 18(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed rumours of the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer COO Wasim Bari.

'Politics' comes to the fore in PCB as Butt sidelines 'trusted' Wasim Bari

June 11, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Lahore, Jun.11 (ANI): 'Politics' has not only been a feature of the Pakistan cricket team, but also is endemic in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as the latest case of board chairman Ijaz Butt appointing director cricket operations Zakir Khan to attend an important ICC meeting suggests.

Texas man indicted for being in contact with al Qaeda leader Awlaki since 2008

June 4, 2010 at 6:35 PM

Washington, Jun 4 (ANI): Barry Walter Bujol from Texas has been indicted on two counts for allegedly attempting to support al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and communicating with one of its top leaders Anwar Al Awlaki.

Kaneria's Test future in jeopardy over fixing arrest

May 18, 2010 at 11:13 AM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria's Test future is in jeopardy after he was arrested and latter released on bail during a betting probe in England.

No notice to Waqar over his T20 replacement faux pas: PCB

April 22, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Lahore, Apr.22 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that it would not issue any notice to coach Waqar Younis over his faux pas in connection with the announcement of replacements for injured players.

PCB 'unhopeful' of bilateral India-Pak series in near future

April 11, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Karachi, Apr.11 (ANI): Chances of a bilateral India-Pakistan cricket series appears dim, as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials believe that unless the political relationship between two countries does not improve, holding such a series would not be possible.

Retirement Yousuf's personal decision: PCB

March 31, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, Mar.31 (ANI): Describing former captain Mohammed Yousuf's decision to retire from international cricket as his 'personal' choice, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it is now up to the selection committee to decide to whether pick him up for future assignments or not.

Retirement Yousuf's personal decision: PCB

March 31, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, Mar.31 (ANI): Describing former captain Mohammed Yousuf's decision to retire from international cricket as his 'personal' choice, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it is now up to the selection committee to decide to whether pick him up for future assignments or not.

Banned, fined players can appeal according to board's constitution: PCB

March 27, 2010 at 2:20 PM

Lahore, Mar.27 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that the players, who were banned and slapped with hefty fines, can appeal against the decision as per the board's constitution.

Banned, fined Pak cricketers seek legal advice over PCB's 'harsh' punishment

March 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Lahore, Mar.19 (ANI): The Pakistani cricketers who were banned and slapped with hefty fines by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are seeking legal advice after receiving a detailed copy of their punishment by the board.

PCB committee recommends fine,ban on players for violating code of conduct on Oz tour

March 9, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Lahore, Mar.9 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) inquiry committee looking into the national team's recent disastrous tour Down Under has recommended hefty penalties for wicket keeper Kamran Akmal and star all rounder Shahid Afridi for violating the player's code of conduct during the tour.

Afridi, Akmal likely to face disciplinary action for 'horrendous' tour Down Under

March 2, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Lahore, Mar.2 (ANI): Senior Pakistani cricketers, all rounder Shahid Afridi and wicket keeper Kamran Akmal, are likely to face some disciplinary action on the recommendations of an inquiry committee, which was formed to look into the team's horrendous performance Down Under.

Waqar Younis ready to don fulltime Pakistan coach's cap

February 24, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Sydney, Feb.24 (ANI): Former Pakistan speedster cricket Waqar Younis has said that he is ready to accept the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) offer to become the full-time coach of the national cricket team.

PCB delays team contracts pending inquiry into Oz tour failure

February 18, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Lahore, Feb.18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not award annual central contracts to its cricketers until the release of a report into the team's defeats in Australia.

Pak team manager opposes his predecessor's inclusion in panel probing Oz whitewash

February 12, 2010 at 1:09 PM

Lahore, Feb.12 (ANI) : Pakistan cricket team manager Abdul Raquib, who accompanied the team to New Zealand and Australia, has objected to former manager Yawar Saeed's inclusion in the six-member inquiry committee probing the team's disastrous tour Down Under.

Chappell declines Pak coaching job

February 10, 2010 at 6:06 PM

Brisbane, Feb.10 (ANI): Former Australian cricket captain and coach of the Indian team Greg Chappell has turned down an approach from the Pakistan Cricket Board to coach the national team.

PCB slapped with legal notice by Cricket Council USA over 'illegal' remarks

February 10, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Lahore, Feb.10 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing another controversy, with the Cricket Council of the United States of America (CCUSA) sending it legal notice following insult by chairman Ijaz Butt.

PCB committee summons Afridi to explain his ball-chomping antics

February 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Lahore, Feb.10 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) six member committee probing the national team's disastrous Australia tour has summoned all rounder Shahid Afridi to explain his shameful act of chomping the ball during the last one-day international in Perth.

Greg Chappell likely to replace Alam as Pak coach

February 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM

Lahore, Feb.10 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in search of a new coach for the national squad following the humiliating drubbing Down Under, and speculations are rife that former Australian batsman and India coach Greg Chappell is likely to replace Intikhab Alam.

PCB chief Butt 'forgot' about hosting series, claims 'shocked' Miandad

February 9, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Lahore, Feb.9 (ANI): Pakistan lost an opportunity of hosting an international cricket series after a gap of a year only because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt officials actually 'forgot' about it, board Director General Javed Miandad has said.

Pak NA Sports committee chairman asks for foolproof security for cricketers

February 9, 2010 at 12:19 AM

Islamabad, Feb.6 (ANI): Fearing a backlash from fans over Pakistan cricket team's complete whitewash Down Under, National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports Chairman Jamshed Ahmed Dasti, has urged the government to provide the players foolproof security upon their return from Australia.

Ex-call girl D'Addario 'received £1m in Berlusconi-smearing plot'

February 8, 2010 at 11:44 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Patrizia D'Addario, a former prostitute who claimed she spent a night with Silvio Berlusconi, may have received nearly 1 million pounds in a plot to discredit him, says a magazine.

UAE refuses to lift ban on Asif

February 8, 2010 at 11:34 PM

Lahore, Feb. 8 (ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif won't be able to participate in the Twenty20 series against England in Dubai, as the UAE has refused to revoke a travel ban on him.

PCB probe committee summons Alam, Yousuf

February 8, 2010 at 11:32 PM

Peshawar, Feb. 8 (ANI): The PCB has summoned Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam and captain Mohammad Yousuf to explain the team's dismal tour of Australia.

PCB committee to probe Afridi ball-chomping incident

February 8, 2010 at 11:31 PM

Lahore, Feb.6 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) six-member committee would also investigate the ball-tampering controversy involving flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi, besides looking for reasons behind the team's humiliating whitewash in Australia.

PCB's 'redefined' Miandad role as Director General includes 'media gag'

February 3, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Lahore, Feb.3 (ANI): A new controversy seems to be brewing up in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as the board has sent a letter to its Director General Javed Miandad redefining his role in the set-up.

Only fresh blood can save Pak cricket from destruction: Bari

February 3, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Lahore, Feb.3 (ANI): Disappointed and annoyed with the national team's deplorable performance Down Under, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operation Office (COO) Wasim Bari has called for giving a chance to junior players in order to save the country's cricket.

PCB attempts to revoke UAE travelling restrictions on Asif

February 1, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Lahore, Feb 1(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will soon make an attempt to get fast bowler Mohammad Asif's name cleared by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities as the national team has several series lined up in the country.

Berlusconi faces party revolt over plans to field showgirls

February 1, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Melbourne, Feb 1 (ANI): Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is in trouble again - and this time it's within his own party, over reported plans to give tickets to inexperienced showgirls in the regional elections slated for March.

Unfit, non-performing players unlikely to get new PCB central contract

January 29, 2010 at 1:36 PM

Lahore, Jan.29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing new central contracts that would emphasise on players' performance and fitness levels.

Pak NA sports committee summons Butt, Bari to explain IPL 'humiliation'

January 22, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, Jan.22 (ANI) : Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports has summoned Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Wasim Bari and selector Mohammad Ilyas to explain the Indian Premier League (IPL) fiasco.

Ready to resign only if Zardari asks: Butt

January 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Lahore, Jan.15 (ANI): Amid the heavy criticism that he has faced in the wake of Pakistan's deplorable performance in the Test series Down Under, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said that he would not hesitate to step down from the post if President Asif Ali Zardari, as the patron of the PCB, asks him to do so.

Underfire Butt writes letter to Zardari to explain his absence during NA's meeting

December 19, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Karachi, Dec. 19 (ANI): In a bid to safeguard his chair, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari explaining his absence from a meeting of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports.

Pak NA committee asks Zardari to dismiss, Butt, Bari and Alam

December 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 18 (ANI) : Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has urged President Asif Ali Zardari, as the patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), to remove board chairman Ijaz Butt, Chief Operation Officer (COO) Wasim Bari and coach Intikhab Alam after they failed to attend the recent NA meeting.

Bari wary of team's fitness level ahead of 'tough' Aussie series

December 17, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Islamabad, Dec.17 (ANI): Raising questions over the fitness level of the national team, Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Wasim Bari has said that Pakistan should have won the Test series against New Zealand.

Indian support helped Pakistan secure 'good deal' in 2012 FTP

December 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Lahore, Dec. 7 (ANI): India's support has helped Pakistan to secure a "good deal" in the International Cricket Council's post-2012 Future Tours Program, Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Bari has said.

Berlusconi escort claims attacks, threats after sleeping with him

November 23, 2009 at 11:23 AM

London, November 23 (ANI): Silvio Berlusconi has landed amid fresh allegations that threaten to further taint his reputation following claims made by an escort girl that she was attacked and threatened after sleeping with the Italian Prime Minister.

'Worried' PCB re-imposes media gag on team ahead of NZ series

October 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM

Lahore, Oct.30 (ANI): Worried by the widespread controversy that emanated following contradictory statements made by cricketers after the team's defeat in the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has re-imposed a media gag on the team.

Brit-Indian industrialists hand over Gandhi memorabilia to President Patil

October 28, 2009 at 10:01 PM

London, Oct.28 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil was given Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia here on Wednesday in a ceremony held at India House (Indian High Commission) by two Indian-origin industrialists Ghulam Noon and Nathu Ram Puri.

Younis Khan uncertain for New Zealand series

October 11, 2009 at 4:38 PM

Karachi, Oct.11 (ANI): Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan is uncertain about playing in the series against New Zealand starting next month in Abu Dhabi.

Younis Khan has helped players gel together : Bari

September 29, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Islamabad, Sep.29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Wasim Bari has hailed captain Younis Khan's leadership qualities, saying he has helped the players gel together.

'Worried' PCB vows to reject two-tier Test format outright

September 26, 2009 at 3:42 PM

Lahore, Sep.26 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it would oppose the idea of having a two-tier Test structure, if the issue is discussed in the forthcoming International Cricket Council's (ICC) board and chief executives meeting.

Berlusconi 'escort girl' reveals cash-for-sex on first TV appearance

September 26, 2009 at 1:21 PM

London, Sept 26 (ANI): Months after claiming that she was paid to sleep with Silvio Berlusconi, Bari prostitute Patrizia D'Addario made her first appearance on national television in Italy.

Businessman who supplied women for Berlusconi's parties arrested

September 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Giampaolo Tarantini, the businessman who claims to have supplied Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister, with a stream of women for parties, has been arrested at Bari airport in southern Italy.

'Concerned' PCB to send Asif to South Africa via London, not Dubai

September 16, 2009 at 1:42 PM

Lahore, Sep.16 (ANI): To avoid any further problems, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would be sending tainted fast bowler Mohammad Asif to South Africa for the ICC Champions Trophy via London instead of Dubai.

Drought for Pakistan cricket is over : PCB

September 16, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Karachi, Sep.16 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed hope that the drought of international tournaments for the national squad would soon be over with several foreign tours and multi nation events scheduled for the next few months.

PCB believes India-Pak Champions Trophy clash would help improve ties

September 16, 2009 at 1:25 PM

Lahore, Sep.16 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hoping that the encounter between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy would help improve ties between both the countries.

Berlusconi is "an angry, defeated and depressed man", claims columnist

September 10, 2009 at 3:14 PM

London, September 10 (ANI): After Silvio Berlusconi's recent comments that "all Italians want to be like me," a columnist has said that the premiere casts an impression of being an "angry, defeated and depressed man who is at odds with everyone".

Indo-Pak cricket may resume soon, claim PCB sources

September 10, 2009 at 1:43 PM

Karachi, Sep.10 (ANI): Indo-Pak cricket ties seem to be heading on the right track, after the soured relationship between both countries following the 26/11 carnage saw both teams refusing to play home series against each other.

Bari vows to 'break the ice' for Pak cricket in next six months

September 8, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Karachi, Sep.8 (ANI): The newly appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Wasim Bari has vowed to bring back international cricket to Pakistan as soon as possible.

Imran Farhat discontinues his ICL contract

September 4, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Lahore, Sep.4 (ANI): Another Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat has parted ways with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL).