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PFF unworried over PSB’s grant-in-aid
KARACHI, May 7: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Wednesday said national sports policy was against its constitution and it would not be affected by the stoppage of funds by Pakistan Sports... 
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Carlos’ controversial goal sinks Juventus
 MADRID, May 7: A brilliantly struck but controversially awarded goal from Roberto Carlos earned Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Juventus in a tense Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday....
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Mahmood and Zahid help HBL stun Wapda
LAHORE, May 7: Excellent display by Zahid (32) and Mahmood Ahmed (28) helped Habib Bank to stun Wapda 88-85 in a thrilling and crucial match of the 43rd national basketball championship super league...
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Warm welcome accorded to powerlifting team members
LAHORE, May 7: The Pakistan powerlifting team which bagged 12 gold medals, eight silver and two bronze in the Asian Senior and Junior championships was accorded a warm welcome when arrived...
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PABF’s grant not withheld
ISLAMABAD, May 7: The annual grant of Pakistan Basketball Federation (PABF) has not been withheld while the federations of handball and volleyball have pledged to implement the national sports policy, it...
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Mansoor improves ranking
LAHORE, May 7: Pakistan top seed Mansoor Zaman improved his World ranking from 14 to 11 according to the latest ranking announced by Professional Squash Association for May , 2003....
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LBMC and Tanzeem in semifinals
KARACHI, May 7: Lal Bakhsh Memorial Club (LBMC) and Tanzeem Sports entered the last four stage of City Zone-IV South footballcChampionship after winning their matches at Peoples Stadium on Tuesday....
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Slow pace of work at LRC
LAHORE, April 7: The work on the modernisation of the Lahore Race Club (LRC) is more than half way through but going on at a snails pace....
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Dutchman Dumps Roddick
 ROME, May 7: Andy Roddick joined fellow American Andre Agassi on the Rome Masters scrapheap on Wednesday when he was dumped out of the clay court tournament by Dutch qualifier Martin...
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Kandy Test ends in draw despite Murali’s magic
 KANDY (Sri Lanka), May 7: Muttiah Muralitharan claimed his 450th Test wicket, but could not prevent New Zealand from forcing a draw in the decisive second Test against Sri Lanka here...
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Jaffar helps KESC win group
KARACHI, May 7: A splendid all-round performance by Jaffar Qureshi enabled KESC notch up their straight fourth win to emerge as group champions in the 12th HinoPak KCCA inter-firm cricket league...
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CBFS to continue benefit former Test cricketers
LAHORE, May 7: Sharjah-based Cricket Benefit Fund Series (CBFS) will continue its support to former Test cricketers by naming them major and minor beneficiaries during the Sharjah Cup tournaments....
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Talent hunt scheme by CCA
KARACHI, May 7: Customs Cricket Academy (CCA) is launching an ambitious talent hunt mobile coaching program next week to unearth budding stars of tomorrow from remote areas of Sindh province....
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India sees no immediate bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan
NEW DELHI, May 7: The Indian government has ruled out immediate resumption of bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan despite signs of a thaw in relations between the two countries....
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Jayawardene named one-day vice-captain
COLOMBO, May 7: Mahela Jayawardene has been named vice-captain of a new-look Sri Lanka one-day side for the triangular series also involving New Zealand and Pakistan which starts on Saturday....
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Munir, top golfers to compete in Gold Medal championship
RAWALPINDI, May 7: Defending champion Muhammad Munir of PTCL and a host of other top professionals and amateurs are to compete in the Prime Minister of Pakistan Gold Medal Golf Championship...
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ICAB clinch trophy
 ISLAMABAD, May 7: Islamabad knocked out Khyber Club by 100 runs to win the 5th PAF national cricket tournament for the blind at Shalimar Ground on Tuesday....
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Razzaq arrives
LAHORE, May 7: Abdul Razzaq arrived here on Wednesday from England instead of joining the Pakistan team in Sri Lanka....
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