KARACHI, Sept 8: NWFP’s Shah Khan has been included in Latif Masters Snooker Championship after his province-mate Arifullah pulled out of the competition due to personal reasons.

Shah, who was placed 17th in national ranking list was given the opportunity to play, a spokesman of Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) said Monday.

He said this was done to save the draw which was being disturbed after Arif dropped out in Rs 240,000 championship. However, he said no points will be given to Shah for his performance in the six- day event which will be played at Karachi Billiards Hall from Sept 21 to 26.

Country’s 16 leading cueists will be featuring in the tournament.—APP