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March 1, 2006 Wednesday Muharram 30, 1427 UAE and Pakistan taking today’s clash seriously KARACHI, Feb 28: A new-look Pakistan clash with Asian soccer giants UAE on Wednesday in the Asian Cup qualifier with coach Salman Ahmed Sharida saying his side would be firing on... Twenty20 Cup: Sabir guides Dolphins into semifinals KARACHI, Feb 28: Agha Sabir smashed an enterprising half century to steer Karachi Dolphins in the semifinals of the Twenty20 Cup with a seven-wicket win over Hyderabad Hawks in the last Pool ‘B’ match at the NBP Sports Complex on Tuesday.... Punjab win badminton, TT titles LAHORE, Feb 28: Punjab won the Inter-provincial Under-17 girls badminton and table tennis championship at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad on Tuesday.... Ashraful century lifts BD CHITTAGONG (Bangladesh), Feb 28: Mohammad Ashraful struck a sparkling ton as Bangladesh put up a gritty display on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.... Pakistani boxers hopeful of winning golds ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: Pakistan’s five boxers headed for Melbourne for this month’s Commonwealth Games have only gold on their minds.... Australia, NZ launch joint World Cup bid SYDNEY, Feb 28: Australia and New Zealand will jointly bid to host the cricket World Cup in 2011, with matches held evenly in both countries but the host city of the final has yet to be decided, officials said on Tuesday.... England brace for India onslaught NAGPUR, Feb 28: England coach Duncan Fletcher said he was expecting his injury-hit side to show courage in adversity in the opening Test against India on Wednesday.... Taylor set for ODI debut NAPIER (New Zealand), Feb 28: Batsman Ross Taylor is set to make his debut for New Zealand in their One-day International against the West Indies on Wednesday as they attempt to extend their unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.... Warne good but Gupte best leg-spinner ever: Sobers SYDNEY, Feb 28: Indian bowling legend Subhash Gupte and not Shane Warne is greatest leg-spinner ever to take the field believes legendary West Indies cricket all-rounder Gary Sobers.... Aussie injury worries remain CAPE TOWN, Feb 28: All-rounder Andrew Symonds took part in light training on Tuesday with Australia still unsure whether they will have a full-strength squad available for Friday’s second One-day International against South Africa.... Fine knock by Taslim KARACHI, Feb 28: Taslim Baloch struck a fine 74 to spur Punjab CC to a thrilling one-run victory over Glorious CC in the KCCA Inter-club cricket tournament on Monday.... Sana, Mariam excel in final LAHORE, Feb 28: Fine batting by Sana Javed and a good all-round performance by Mariam Butt helped Crescent Club clinch the Lahore Inter-district women’s cricket championship with a 93-run win over... Anwar sparkles KARACHI, Feb 28: A breezy 91 by Anwar Baba helped Karachi Leopards to a 21-run win over Karachi Tigers in the Inter-city Seniors cup on Tuesday.... Blue Breeze should triumph again KARACHI, Feb 28: Five-year-old bay horse, Blue Breeze, should oblige punters by making it two in a row when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi racecourse on Wednesday.... Easy sailing for seeded players KARACHI, Feb 28: Top seed Aqeel Khan started the defence of his crown by chalking up a straight victory over Eyhab Burky to cruise into the pre-quarterfinals of Greener Pakistan National Hard Court tennis at Karachi Gymkhana on Tuesday.... Humaira sets new mark KARACHI, Feb 28: Women athletes excelled on the second day of the 40th National Athletics championship at National Sports Training and Coaching Centre on Monday night.... Safin makes impressive comeback DUBAI, Feb 28: Russia’s Marat Safin made an impressive return from a six-month injury layoff on Tuesday when he beat compatriot and world number five Nikolay Davydenko 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the first round of the Dubai Open.... Fastest boy, girl titles for Hasan, Razia KARACHI, Feb 28: Government Boys Secondary School (GBSS) Bihar Colony accumulated 28 points to win the two-day government school’s athletic meet which concluded at the National Sports Training and Coaching Centre on Tuesday.... DHA, Wapda in semis LAHORE, Feb 28: Defending champions DHA, Wapda, Army and Railways made it to the last four in the national rugby championship on Tuesday. DHA faced a tough fight from Police before winning 26-19.... Irfan drops a frame KARACHI, Feb 28: Seeded Irfan Rasheed Khan, Kashif Khan and Vishan Gir notched-up their second victories in the Sindh Cup snooker with contrasting victories at Snooker Zone Club Tuesday.... Women cricket from tomorrow KARACHI, Feb 28: The preliminary rounds of second National women cricket championship will be held at three centres of the country from Thursday. The final rounds will be played on the... Mahrukh excels LAHORE, Feb 28: Mahrukh Hanif of Government High School, Sanat Nagar, Lahore won the Inter-school girls cycling championship on Tuesday. Mahrukh won both the events of the contest.... Six teams for national polo LAHORE, Feb 28: Six teams will compete in the the Quaid-i-Azam Gold Cup polo to be held at the Lahore Polo Club from Wednesday. Green Force, Diamond Paints, Lindt Chocolate, Bank Alfalah, Union Bank and Sanofi Avents confirmed their participation.... Three ties decided in league cricket LAHORE, Feb 28: Three matches were decided in the Chishti Sports Cricket League at different grounds. CGC beat Chishti Sports by six wickets at the Chauburji ground....

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