Category archives for: South Asia

NLC starts charging Toll Tax on 17 different Toll Plazas at Ring Road Lahore

NLC to charge Toll Tax on 17 different Toll Plazas at Ring Road Lahore A total number of seventeen toll plazas are expected to spread across Lahore Ring Road as confirmed by Najam Waheed, Deputy Project Director. He noted, “As soon as the toll plazas are set up, bikes and rickshaws will instantly be banned […]

Lena Fokina The Russian “Baby Yoga” Guru

Lena Fokina The Russian “Baby Yoga” Guru In early 2011, a shocking video went viral showing Russian “baby yoga” guru Lena Fokina recklessly twirling and swinging a tiny infant around. Babies as young as two weeks old were shown being flung around the therapist’s head, spinning by their wrists and ankles in her bizarre ‘baby yoga’ routine. […]

KRL pitted against reigning champions

Pakistani side Khan Research Laboratories have been placed in the same group of the AFC Presidents Cup as winners of the last edition, Taiwan Power Company. Tariq Lutfi’s KRL side romped to the Premier League title last season, but face a stern test of their footballing credentials in the Asian competition. The Rawalpindi outfit take […]

Pakistani Player Profile: Etzaz Hussain

A player famous for his stint with the Manchester United academy, Etzaz Hussain is a regular with Fredrikstad in Tippeligaen and is seen as a potential star for Pakistan in the future. The 19-year-old started his career with Langhus before his skills caught the attention of the Premier League giants. At Old Trafford, he signed […]

Pakistan to play in Palestine

The Green-Shirts are set to play in the Al Nakba International Tournament in Palestine this May in order to prepare for their upcoming AFC U-22 Qualifiers. Due the PFF’s inability to find opponents in February’s FIFA Match Dates, Zavisa Milosavljevic’s men had to be without some much needed International exposure. However the Federation’s have somewhat […]

Pakistan Football Round-up: PFF acquire AFC hosting rights

Newspakistan rounds up all reports surrounding the beautiful game in the country, with the highlight being the AFC Presidents Cup that will be played out in Lahore in May. Pakistan to host Presidents Cup The PFF have added yet another feather to their cap, after securing the hosting rights of the group stage for the […]

PCB announces Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup :

Misbah-Ul-Haq retains as Captain of the side: Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the final team for the Asia Cup 2012. Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik and Adnan Akmal have been dropped while the much needed wicket keeper Sarfaraz Ahmed and the left handed batsman Nasir Jamshed have been added in the squad. Jamshed have played a […]

Who is the best Pakistani footballer playing in foreign lands? – Part 3

Newspakistan analyzes the best footballer with Pakistani origins playing abroad in the third and last part of this feature series. 4. Hassan Bashir The attacker who is reportedly on the move to a Thai club has garnered rave reviews despite not featuring for Pakistan on the International front. Bashir, who has played for top sides […]

New PCB Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim to decide the final team with Misbah-ul-Haq and David Whatmore on March 2nd, 2012

New PCB Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim to decide the final squad for Asia Cup with Misbah-ul-Haq and David What more on March 2nd, 2012 Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Iqbal Qasim as the chief selector following Muhammad Ilyas’ resignation earlier. Qasim, a former Chief Selector has accepted the offer and he will be accompanied by […]

Who is the best Pakistani footballer playing abroad? – Part 2

A host of Pakistanis currently play the professional game in the world and Newspakistan analyzes who is the best of them in this second part of the feature series. 7. Atif Bashir The ‘Bulldozer’ as he is more affectionately known to Pakistan faithful, Berlin-born Atif Bashir has become a resounding success at International level with […]

Who is the best Pakistani playing abroad? – Part 1

With more and more Asians taking up the beautiful game, Newspakistan analyzes who is the best Pakistani plying his trade in foreign lands. 10. Sami Malik The talented youngster is currently plying his trade with the Hertha Berlin U-17 team and has touted to have a bright future in the game. In an interview, he […]

What Pakistan need to do to qualify for the U-22 Asian Cup

The Green-Shirts start their qualifying campaign in June, with Newspakistan analyzing what problems need to be addressed in order to secure a berth in the U-22 Asian Cup. Foreign Training camp Facilities in Pakistan have never been conducive to the game in its history. Nearly every coach whether be it Tariq Lutfi, George Kottan or […]

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