Punjab boys dominate

Published July 27, 2003

ISLAMABAD, July 26: Shahrukh Niazi, Tanveer Ashiq and Omer Babar qualified for the semifinals by beating their respective opponents in the National Junior Invitational Tennis Tournament at PTF Tennis complex on Saturday.

Shahrukh Niazi of Punjab eliminated Amir Ali Khan of Sindh in straight set by playing powerful game from baseline. He won the match at 6-2, 6-2.

Omer Babar of Punjab won his marathon encounter against Danish Ahmed of Sindh. He won the match 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. The match lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The 4th quarterfinal between Yasir Khan and Usman Ijaz remained unfinished due to bad light.

In the doubles event, Shahrukh Niazi/Tanveer Ashiq advanced to the finals beating Nomanul Haq/Shaheen Khan of 6-2, 6-2.

Results.

Boys singles quarterfinals: Shahrukh Niazi bt Amir Ali Khan 6-2, 6-2; Tanveer Ashiq bt Noman ul Haq 6-1, 6-1; Omer Babar bt Danish Ahmed 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

Boys doubles quarterfinals:- Shahrukh Niazi/Tqnveer Ashiq bt Noman ul Haq/Shaheen Khan 6-2, 6-2.—APP

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...