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Match officials for Champions Trophy semis announced

KARACHI, June 18 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday announced the match officials for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy. England will take on South Africa in the first semi-final on Wednesday at The Oval.The on-field umpires appointed will be Kumar Dharmasena and Rod Tucker, with Bruce Oxenford and Steve Davis third and fourth umpires, respectively.
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Pakistan hockey training camp commences

KARACHI, June 18 (APP): Training camp of Pakistan probables in preparations for Hockey World League began here at Hockey Club of Pakistan (HCP) Stadium on Tuesday.Former Pakistan captain and Olympic half back Waseem Ahmed did not report for training as he was getting treatement after an accident, Manager/Chief coach Akhtar Rasool told APP during team’s afternoon training session.
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CNS Open set new mark with Rs 5.1 mln prize money

KARACHI, June 18 (APP): The 18th edition of Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Golf Championship will be staged at Karachi Golf Club from June 27 to 30, Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) announced on Tuesday.“CNS will surpass Pakistan Open Golf prize money of Rs five million by one lakh”, Vice President of PGF Taimur Hassan Amin told APP.This is richest-ever prize money ever offered in a domestic golf event”, he added.

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP): Former skipper Rameez Raja has proposed to immediately form a committee, comprising erstwhile cricketers to suggest and recommend ways to put the national outfit back on winning track. Rameez, who has also been critical after the team’s poor showing in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2013 where they failed to win a single match, said that the first step that needed to be taken to get Pakistan cricket out of a crisis was to form a committee of respected former cricketers.

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Tuesday approved the election schedule of POA.
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Wen Jiabao’s address reflects true spirit of friendship: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday termed Chinese Primer Wen Jiabao’s address to the parliament as historical one which reflects true spirit of strong-bonds between the two countries. Talking to APP, he said: “The address of the Chinese Prime to Parliament covered all aspects.”
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Wen Jiaboa’s address, a strong messages to Pakistan’s enemies: Malik

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday said the address of Chinese Premier to the joint sitting of the Parliament sent a strong messages to the enemies of Pakistan. Talking to media after the address of Chines Premier, senator Rehman Malik said the speech, which covered many aspects of Sino-Pak friendship spanning over decades, reflected emotional attachment of the people and Government of China with the government and people of Pakistan.

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said Pakistan and China enjoyed unique relations marked by the sentiments of love, mutual respect and their deep affinity was rooted in the hearts and minds of the peoples. In his vote of thank at the joint session of Parliament after the address of the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Gilani said,”Pakistan considers China as a true and most reliable friend.”He said, “The destiny of our nations is inextricably linked and we share each others joys and sorrows.”Gilani referring to strong and solid friendship between the two countries said, “It is cherished by our peoples. No wonder, then, that this special friendship has stood the test of time and grown from strength to strength.”The Prime Minister said this most precious friendship and partnership has flourished through nurturing and care of successive generations of the leadership.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left here for China on Sunday after completing three day official visit to Pakistan. The Chinese Premier and his delegation was seen off at the airport by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, members of federal cabinet and other civil and military officials.
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China vows to stand by Pakistan and face all challenges; Wen Jiabao

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday vowed to stand by Pakistan to confront all challenges, bring peace and stability to the region, and to turn a new page in Pakistan-China relations. “Lets stand together, with a new confidence, and begin a new era of progress and prosperity, by jointly confronting all challenges,” Jiabao said,amidst heavy thumping of desks during his address to the specially convened joint sitting of the Parliament here.

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