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Pakistan cricket paying price for war on terror: Imran
KARACHI, March 12: Cricket legend Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Pakistan was paying the price for backing the US-led ‘war on terror’ after Australia postponed a tour of the troubled country.... 
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Sindh well placed after vital century partnership: Pentangular Cup
KARACHI, March 12: A splendid century partnership between Rizwan Ahmed and Faisal Iqbal guided Sindh to a strong position on the second day of the crucial Pentangular Cup fixture against fellow title-contenders Punjab at the National Stadium here on Wednesday....
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‘Aussies were beatable’
KARACHI, March 12: Australia are on the decline and Pakistan would have had a good opportunity to beat them had the world champions not postponed their planned tour, Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said on Wednesday....
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Aussie FM denies IPL led to tour postponement
SYDNEY, March 12: Australia’s foreign minister on Wednesday denied a cricket tour to Pakistan was scrapped so players could participate in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL)....
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Cricketers heave sigh of relief
MELBOURNE, March 12: Australia’s cricketers said on Wednesday they were relieved Cricket Australia (CA) cancelled their planned tour of Pakistan this month over security concerns, admitting they feared for their safety....
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SA pick six coloured players for India Tests
JOHANNESBURG, March 12: South African selection convenor Joubert Strydom admitted on Wednesday there had been “a lot of discussion” before the announcement of a 14-man squad for the three-match Test series in India....
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Nel sets up ODI series win over Bangladesh
DHAKA, March 12: Fiery paceman Andre Nel took 4-27 to set up South Africa’s comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the second One-day International against Bangladesh here on Wednesday....
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Jayasuriya, Murali omitted for West Indies one-dayers
COLOMBO, March 12: Sri Lanka on Wednesday left out senior pros Sanath Jayasuriya and Muttiah Muralitharan from their 15-man squad for the upcoming one-day series in the West Indies....
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Yasir, Asad in massive stand
KARACHI, March 12: A mammoth 431-run partnership between Pakistan opener Yasir Hameed and Asad Shafiq helped NWFP pile up 503 for two in the second day of the Pentangular Cup fixture...
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England axe Harmison and Hoggard for Wellington Test
WELLINGTON, March 12: England have axed experienced pace bowlers Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard in a bid to save the Test series against New Zealand after their humiliating 189-run first Test loss....
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Zuhair adds another feather to his cap: Sindh ranking tennis
KARACHI, March 12: Top seed Zuhair Raza added another feather in his cap when he picked up the juniors’ U-17 singles crown in the second Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the DHA Sunset Club on Wednesday....
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Torres joy as Liverpool beat Inter to progress
MILAN, March 12: Liverpool eased into the Champions League quarter-finals after a superb strike by Fernando Torres gave last season’s runners-up a 1-0 win at Inter Milan on Tuesday and a 3-0 aggregate victory....
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Pick Of The Day keeps her reputation intact
LAHORE, March 12: Fancied bay filly Pick Of The Day really lived up to her name by landing the fifth race on the card during the midweek Lahore Gymkhana races at the Racecourse on Wednesday....
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Top guns to feature in Pakistan Masters Cup TT
KARACHI, March 12: Top 32 men and as many women are set to vie for the top honours when the four-day Pakistan Masters Cup table tennis tournament gets into action at the PSB National Coaching Centre from Sunday....
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Gujranwala, Federal boards in final: Badminton
KARACHI, March 12: Holders Federal Board, Islamabad, and Gujranwala Board qualified for the Inter-board girl’s badminton championship final at the Officers Club, Larkana, on Wednesday....
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Army dismiss HEC in volleyball opener
LAHORE, March 12: Reigning champions Pakistan Army removed the first hurdle in retaining the national volleyball title when they outclassed Higher Education Commission (HEC) here on the opening day of the...
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Danish stars for KW
KARACHI, March 12: Skipper Danish Ahmed’s half-century steered Karachi Whites to a four-wicket win against Karachi Greens in the All-Karachi Disabled Cricket Tournament at the Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground on Wednesday....
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WFP to convene meeting on 19th
ISLAMABAD, March 12: The Weightlifting Federation of Pakistan will hold a General Council meeting at the Wapda Sports Complex, Lahore, on March 19....
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Boxers to compete in qualifiers
ISLAMABAD, March 12: Six boxers and two officials will participate in the Olympic qualifying tournament scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from March 16-19....
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Shaukat shines in Pakistan Polo Cup
LAHORE, March 12: Two-goal Shaukat Malik along with a 2 1/2 handicap helped Pakistan Air Force (PAF) beat Askari Bank 6 1/2-5 here in the Pakistan Polo Cup on Wednesday....
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Kamran excels in KCCA event
KARACHI, March 12: Opener Kamran Hussain struck an enterprising hundred to power Sindh Police to a seven-wicket victory over Pak Saudi International in the 16th Hinopak Trophy-KCCA Inter-departmental cricket tournament at the KCCA Stadium here on Tuesday....
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Inter-collegiate athletics
LAHORE, March 12: Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) for Men and Government College for Women won the general trophies here in the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education inter-collegiate athletics championship for boys and girls on Wednesday....
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