Everything you need to know about Ashraf Pur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Ashraf Pur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Karachi, May 1 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketers have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to focus on improving the standard of domestic cricket in the country before the next season, instead of investing its energy on the return of international cricket.
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) Five Indians qualified for the main draw of the MCC-SR Subramaniam Memorial ITF men's Futures tennis tournament, here Sunday.
Lahore, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that he has no plans of changing Misbah ul Haq as the captain of the national team.
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Karachi, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has said that the Pakistan League will not be a copy of the Indian Premier League and added the oard is eager to capture investments from the Indian market for the tournament.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The announcement of this year's central contracts for Pakistan cricketers has been further delayed after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new committee to recommend the pay hike and players who would be included in the list.
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Pakistani cricket officials and fans were left disappointed after Bangladesh decided to cancel its team's planned tour later this month due to security concerns.
Lahore, April 19 (IANS) Stating that Pakistan was a safe place for cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the success of the upcoming Bangladesh series in Lahore was a "national cause". Bangladesh would be first international team to tour the country since the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team by gunmen in 2009.
Islamabad, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Zaka Ashraf has confirmed that plans are afoot to bring foreign players to the country for the Pakistan Premier League (PPL) will be held in October.
Lahore, Apr 19(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf has said Bangladesh's short tour will go a long way in reviving cricket ties with India.
Islamabad, Apr 19(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to submit its security plan to the International Cricket Council for next week's brief visit by Bangladesh for playing two matches in Lahore.
Islamabad, Apr 18(ANI): Some leading Bangladeshi cricketers and team officials are reluctant to play in Pakistan, according to reports coming out of Dhaka.
Karachi, Apr 17(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is trying to avoid a stand-off with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the ban on government interference in cricket boards' functioning.
Islamabad, Apr 17(ANI): Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal may make a comeback to the ODI and Twenty20 squad this month in the home series against Bangladesh.
Lahore, Apr 17(ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed hope that his team would get to play against India in a bilateral series soon.
Dubai, April 15 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Sunday that Bangladesh has agreed to tour Pakistan for a One-day International and one Twenty20 international at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Karachi, Apr 15(ANI): It will take many more years to completely forget the 2008 terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team bus in Lahore that had raised questions on the future of international cricket in Pakistan, an article in a Pakistan daily has said.
Karachi, Apr 13(ANI): Both the Pakistan and Bangladesh Cricket Board chiefs will hold talks on the proposed Bangladesh tour to Pakistan on the sidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting.
Karachi,Apr 13(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeing a ray of hope in its bid to launch the Pakistan Premier League (PPL), with several national and international cricketers having evinced interest in featuring in the tournament.
Srinagar, April 12 (IANS) An in-house probe by a four-member team was ordered Thursday by Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) president Farooq Abdullah into the multi-crore fund scam in the cricket body.
Lahore, Apr 11 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has threatened to review sporting ties with Bangladesh if Dhaka refuses an invitation to tour the troubled country.
Dhaka, Apr 10(ANI): Bangladesh will not be playing an upcoming series in Pakistan, a Bangladesh Cricket Board official has tweeted.
Lahore, Apr 10(ANI): Former Pakistan leg- spinner Mushtaq Ahmed is the front-runner for the post of the bowling coach ahead of the Sri Lankan tour.
Karachi, Apr 10(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has welcomed the progress in Indo-Pak relations, and is hopeful of a quick resumption of cricket ties between both the countries following a discussion on the issue in a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.
New Delhi, Mar.31 (ANI): The United States and India have launched the jointly developed Open Government Platform at a press event attended by senior officials from both countries at the Press Bureau of India.
Karachi, Apr 8(ANI): British universities Charity XI captain Kemal Alam has described Pakistan a safe country for hosting international tournaments and expressed hope that his team's tour to Pakistan will go a long way in reviving international cricket in the country.
Lahore, Apr 8(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the visit of the British Universities XI showed Pakistan was a safe country.
Islamabad, Apr 3(ANI): Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has frozen the assets of 19 individuals accused in the Rental Power Projects (RPP) case and placed several figures on the Exit Control List (ECL).
Islamabad, Apr 3(ANI): Transparency International has sought the support of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the inclusion of independent directors on the International Cricket Council (ICC) board.
London, Mar 25 (ANI): An Islamic 'marriage guide' has sparked off outrage for advising men to beat their wives with 'hand or stick or pull her by the ears'.
Lahore, Mar 31(ANI): Pakistan cricket coach Dav Whatmore is searching for youngsters, who can be potential assets for the international squad in the future.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Humour, love, education, relations, secularism and politics - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal touched on all this through his poetry at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia Tuesday morning, keeping his audience spell-bound, and a trifle surprised.
London, March 25 (IANS) An Islamic marriage guide advising men on 'the best ways' to beat their wives has sparked outrage in Britain, especially among moderate Muslims who say that it encourages domestic violence.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to use banned fast-bowler Mohammad Amir in fighting corruption and warning the country's cricketers about the ill effects of getting involved in spot-fixing or match-fixing, the board's chief Zaka Ashraf has said.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to use banned fast-bowler Mohammad Amir in fighting corruption and warning the country's cricketers about the ill effects of getting involved in spot-fixing or match-fixing, the board's chief Zaka Ashraf has said.
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has stopped Interrior Minister Rehman Malik from travelling to Bangladesh to watch the Pakistan and India Asia Cup match to be played on 18th of this month.
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has ruled out the possibility of talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), saying that the outcome is "clearly understood".
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has stopped Interrior Minister Rehman Malik from travelling to Bangladesh to watch the Pakistan and India Asia Cup match to be played on 18th of this month.
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has ruled out the possibility of talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), saying that the outcome is "clearly understood".
Karachi, Mar 16(ANI): Former Pakistan's interim coach Mohsin Khan has described the team's win over England in the United Arab Emirates as incredible, adding the team took off like a supersonic jet.
Karachi, Mar 16(ANI): Former Pakistan's interim coach Mohsin Khan has described the team's win over England in the United Arab Emirates as incredible, adding the team took off like a supersonic jet.
Islamabad, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf has expressed hope for good results in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Karachi, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan cricketers are set to get a salary hike of around 25 to 35 percent when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces the new central contracts list.
Karachi, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that a two-day meeting will be held from March 23 to examine modules of the Twenty20 tournaments in Bangladesh and India as a feasibility study of hosting such an event.
Karachi, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that a two-day meeting will be held from March 23 to examine modules of the Twenty20 tournaments in Bangladesh and India as a feasibility study of hosting such an event.
Islamabad, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf has expressed hope for good results in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Karachi, Mar 15(ANI): Pakistan cricketers are set to get a salary hike of around 25 to 35 percent when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces the new central contracts list.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that a 'misunderstanding' caused Bangladesh to take a tough stance on their proposed series in the country, but remained optimistic that the tour will go ahead and revive international cricket.
Islamabad, Mar 14 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that a 'misunderstanding' caused Bangladesh to take a tough stance on their proposed series in the country, but remained optimistic that the tour will go ahead and revive international cricket.
Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani has stressed the need for the return of international cricket to Pakistan, saying that fans should not be deprived of the exciting sport being played on their soil.
Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani has stressed the need for the return of international cricket to Pakistan, saying that fans should not be deprived of the exciting sport being played on their soil.
Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani has stressed the need for the return of international cricket to Pakistan, saying that fans should not be deprived of the exiting sport being played on their soil.
Karachi, Mar 8(ANI): Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has backed Dav Whatmore's appointment as the head coach of Pakistan's cricket team.
Karachi, Mar 8(ANI): Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has backed Dav Whatmore's appointment as the head coach of Pakistan's cricket team.
Islamabad, Mar 5 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally announced Australian David Whatmore as the head coach of Pakistan cricket team for the next two-years.
Islamabad, Mar 5 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally announced Australian David Whatmore as the head coach of Pakistan cricket team for the next two-years.
Karachi, Feb 29(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has defended the last minute inclusion of all rounder Shoaib Malik in the recently-concluded ODI and Twenty20 series against England in UAE, saying that it wasn't made under any pressure.
Karachi, Feb 29(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has defended the last minute inclusion of all rounder Shoaib Malik in the recently-concluded ODI and Twenty20 series against England in UAE, saying that it wasn't made under any pressure.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to reshuffle the team on all aspects.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism after his side's 4-0 defeat in the one-day series against England, saying that the team needs to be patient.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism after his side's 4-0 defeat in the one-day series against England, saying that the team needs to be patient.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism after his side's 4-0 defeat in the one-day series against England, saying that the team needs to be patient.
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to reshuffle the team on all aspects.
Islamabad, Feb 20 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has told Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf that he did not mislead officials regarding his fitness.
Karachi, Feb 16(ANI): Pakistan's all- rounder Abdul Razzaq could face a disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for allegedly lying to the selectors that he was unfit to bowl in England series.
Islamabad, Feb 13 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said it will try to retain former fast bowler Aaqib Javed in the national team's support staff despite the fact that he has been shortlisted for the job of United Arab Emirates (UAE) coach.
Melbourne, Feb 11(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones believes both Australia and Pakistan are the new feared teams in world cricket.
Islamabad, Feb 9(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of trying to bankrupt the cricket boards of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Karachi, Feb 9(ANI): Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has urged Saaed Ajmal to ignore criticism of his bowling action and focus on destroying the opposition.
Karachi, Feb 9(ANI): Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has urged Saaed Ajmal to ignore criticism of his bowling action and focus on destroying the opposition.
Islamabad, Feb 9(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of trying to bankrupt the cricket boards of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the team needs a qualified head coach to win the World Cup.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the team needs a qualified head coach to win the World Cup.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has backed the return of spot-fixing convict Mohammad Aamir in the team after he serves his five-year ban, saying he was a talented fast bowler who had been 'trapped.'
Dubai, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has proposed that the England and Wales Cricket Board hosts a one-day tri-series involving Pakistan and India next year, during the recent International Cricket Counicl (ICC) executive board meeting held in Dubai.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's legal adviser, Taffazul Rizvi, has said convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Aamir's rehabilitation programme would begin soon.
Dubai, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has proposed that the England and Wales Cricket Board hosts a one-day tri-series involving Pakistan and India next year, during the recent International Cricket Counicl (ICC) executive board meeting held in Dubai.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's legal adviser, Taffazul Rizvi, has said convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Aamir's rehabilitation programme would begin soon.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has backed the return of spot-fixing convict Mohammad Aamir in the team after he serves his five-year ban, saying he was a talented fast bowler who had been 'trapped.'
Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has not yet been given clearance by the Indian Government to resume cricketing ties with Pakistan.
Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has said the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has not yet been given clearance by the Indian Government to resume cricketing ties with Pakistan.
Karachi, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has said his Indian counterpart N Srinivasan has shown a keen interest in reviving Indo-Pak cricket series.
Karachi, Feb 1(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has said his Indian counterpart N Srinivasan has shown a keen interest in reviving Indo-Pak cricket series.
Karachi, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is in a dilemma over whether to retain interim coach Mohsin Hasan Khan as the full-time coach or to go ahead with discussions regarding the appointment of Dav Whatmore to the post.
Karachi, Jan 30(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is in a dilemma over whether to retain interim coach Mohsin Hasan Khan as the full-time coach or to go ahead with discussions regarding the appointment of Dav Whatmore to the post.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Islamabad, Jan 28 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is hoping that the current Test series against England at Abu Dhabi would be their last home series "at an off-shore venue".
Islamabad, Jan 28 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is hoping that the current Test series against England at Abu Dhabi would be their last home series "at an off-shore venue".
Lahore, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf has said that the Bangladesh government has allowed the national cricket team to visit Pakistan in April.
Lahore, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairperson Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf has said that the Bangladesh government has allowed the national cricket team to visit Pakistan in April.
Karachi, Jan 22(ANI): Out of favour Pakistani wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to launch the Pakistan Premier League (PPL) along similar lines as the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and the Big Bash (BBL).
