Shahrukh Sohail
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001
Published stories: 277
Articles By Shahrukh Sohail
How Pakistan should line-up for the SAFF Cup (Part 2) This writer analyzes what the optimum line-up should be at the SAFF Cup for Pakistan in the 2nd part of this two-part article. Left-Winger: Ahmed Khan Although he only come on for a few minutes in the World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, Ahmed Khan’s time […]
Nov 13 2011 | Posted in
Sports |
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How Pakistan should line-up for the SAFF Cup (Part 1) With Pakistani Football’s hopes being lifted with the involvement of a foreign coach, this writer analyzes what the optimum line-up should be in order to maximize the chances of the Green-Kickers making a good impression at the SAFF Cup. Goalkeeper: Yousuf Butt Despite being overlooked […]
Zaviša Milosavljevi? faces a daunting task in Pakistan Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) provided an early eid present to the followers of the beautiful game in the country, when they appointed Zaviša Milosavljevi? as the new coach of the National team. For the entire year, critics and fans alike have lamented the federation’s inability to hire […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan,
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Will Muhammad Essa’s return change the fortunes of the Pakistan National Team? Ask any football fan in Pakistan to name their favourite player and the majority will say Muhammad Essa, the famous striker who scored a free-kick in stoppage time against India. Arguably the most talented player to have donned the Pakistan colours from the […]
Nov 4 2011 | Posted in
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Can a foreign coach solve Pakistan’s football woes? The year that promised so much for the beautiful game in Pakistan has so far been a usually lethargic and disappointing one. From the failure to qualify for the AFC Challenge Cup to bowing out of the World Cup qualification rounds, Tariq Lutfi’s antics have angered a […]
Nov 3 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Sports |
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Imran Khan: the answer to Pakistan’s prayers? When it comes to politicians in Pakistan, vague images of corrupt leaders with no educational background come to mind. However that perspective is slowly but surely changing with the availability of education and a new hero, Imran Khan Niazi. The only cricket captain ever to lift the prestigious […]
Nov 2 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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Drone strike kills five Taliban commanders including Maulvi Nazir in South Waziristan A drone strike has reportedly killed five Taliban commanders in South Waziristan including Maulvi Nazir, according to a senior member of the organization. The United States has been conducting drone strikes in and around Pakistan’s border area with Afghanistan for some time. While […]
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi leader given an extended detention Malik Ishaq, leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, has been given an extension in his detention sentence. The terrorist has been acquitted with a number of cases against him and his confinement has been upped by 60 days. The founder of the much feared terror group has been charged with 34 cases […]
Oct 26 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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Four killed including a militant in a bomb blast in Dir The people residing in the Dir region of the Swat valley once again had to face horrific scenes as a bomb blast claimed the lives of four people, including an Anti-Taliban militiaman. Pakistan’s Swat region was a stronghold of the Taliban till the armed […]
Oct 25 2011 | Posted in
Latest News |
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Mudhouse & the Golden Doll: Pakistan’s reply to the Children of Heaven One of the most diverse feature films to come out from the Pakistani film industry in recent years. Hamza Ali Abbasi’s debut venture, “Mudhouse and the Golden Doll” has all the recipes to become a heart-moving sensation. Primarily featuring novice actors, the ninety […]
Oct 22 2011 | Posted in
Entertainment |
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Maulvi Fazlullah vows to start a new war in Pakistan Taliban leader, Maulvi Fazlullah, has vowed to start a new war in Pakistan according to reports. The freedom fighter has fled to Afghanistan following the operation in Swat and is now allegedly regrouping to exact his revenge on the forces that attacked him. The Pakistan […]
PIA plane unable to takeoff as smoke fills cabin Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suffered another major tragedy as their plane bound for Saudi Arabia was unable to take off as smoke filled the cabin. Passengers and crew alike were given a run for their lives, as the supposed ‘best’ airline in the nation succumbed to […]
Oct 20 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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