Everything you need to know about Cheema Kalan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Cheema Kalan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Johannesburg, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15 percent salary hike and a 10 percent increase in match fees this year for the 21 players receiving central contracts.
Karachi, May 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged the players to take strong caution during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to safeguard themselves during a 'sensitive return' to England following the spot-fixing scandal three years ago.
Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Under the new PCB constitution, Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has been declared as the first elected PCB chairman for a span of four years, following a Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan, which has seen its first full-term civilian government, is headed for an election which has drawn a former military strongman back home, will test a former cricket icon's political agility and see a large number of eager first-time voters - all under the shadow of terror.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A group of Pakistan's military officers have protested, before a parliamentary panel, the treatment being meted out to former president Pervez Musharraf, a media report said Saturday.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Australia's Wade Ormsby cranked up the pressure on the chasing pack when he posted another five-under-par 67 to extend his advantage to two after the second round of the $300,000 Panasonic Open India Friday.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) There was a three-way tie for the lead at the end of the opening round at the Panasonic Open India golff event as two Australians, Kieran Pratt and Wade Ormsby, and Singaporean Lam Chih Bing shared the honours with rounds of five-under 67 each at the demanding and windy Delhi Golf Club here Thursday.
Islamabad, Mar 15 (ANI): Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore and manager Naveed Cheema held an indoor crisis meeting with senior players in bid to reverse the flow of poor results on their current South African tour.
Islamabad, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan cricket manager Naveed Akram Cheema has clarified that there is no rift between Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez and one-day, Test captain Misbahul Haq.
Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) Embarrassed by the controversy around its mayor in Patiala after he was named in a murder case, Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal Monday asked him to resign from his post.
Chandigarh, Feb. 6 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has asked the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare to make concerted efforts for a cancer-free region.
Karachi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has said that the team's 211-run drubbing in the first Test in Johannesburg at the hands of the Proteas was a result of the team's lack of determination, fighting spirit and killer instinct.
Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The third edition of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge golf will see the strongest ever field as both the Indian Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and European Challenge season for 2013 season tees off here Thursday.
Chandigarh, Dec 31 (IANS) Five people were arrested for pasting pro-Khalistan posters in Mansa district in south-west Punjab, a senior police officer said.
Chandigarh, Dec 26 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) here Wednesday disowned their three youth leaders accused of assaulting a senior police officer and his NRI friend at a nightclub in Ludhiana.
Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday demanded immediate action against a Ludhiana-based leader of the Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal who allegedly assaulted a senior police officer at a night club in Ludhiana.
Srinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) guerrilla, allegedly responsible for the killing of a sarpanch (village headman) in north Kashmir, has been arrested, police said Friday.
Karachi, Dec. 20 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the national team management not to treat the players like schoolboys during the tour of India.
Amritsar, Dec. 6 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday expelled Ranjit Singh Rana, the man accused of shooting at and killing a police official.
Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) A Pakistani journalist and TV anchor escaped an attempt on his life Monday when explosives were found attached to his car's under?carriage here in the Pakistani capital, media reports said.
Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) A Pakistani journalist and TV anchor had a narrow escape Monday when explosives were found attached under his car here in the Pakistani capital, media reports said.
Rawalpindi, Nov. 22 (ANI): Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab's execution is likely to further decelerate the already slow-moving trial of seven men arrested in Pakistan for their alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Lahore, Nov. 14 (ANI): Civil society representatives in Pakistan have accused Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and her delegation of trying to downplay the grave human rights situation in Balochistan during her presentation on October 30 to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of Pakistan.
Karachi, Nov. 8 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board XI has defeated British XI by 45 runs in a Twenty20 fixture in Rawalpindi.
Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Terming it "unconstitutional", the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab Monday objected to a bid by Punjab Congress to get the central government to take it into confidence while dealing with the Akali Dal-BJP government in the state.
Bangalore, Oct 19 (IANS) In what may be a record of sorts, five amateurs made the halfway cut at the Hero Indian Open golf tournament here Friday, in contrast to last year when none made it past the second round.
Karachi, Sept. 11 (ANI): The Pakistan team management is unperturbed by reports stating that several bookies have reached Sri Lanka, and have already started planning to influence the upcoming World Twenty20.
Sharjah, Sep 5 (ANI): Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi is in doubt for tonight's opening Twenty20 match against Australia because of a thumb injury.
Johannesburg, Aug 14(ANI): Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has been dropped from the one-day squad that would face Australia in the upcoming three-match one day series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Iftikhar Ahmad Cheema has accused the ruling government of embezzling Rs.8, 500 billion over the last four years.
Islamabad, Aug 1 (ANI): Interpol has rejected Pakistan's request to issue a Red Warrant against former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.
Karachi, July 27 (ANI): The Pakistan team management has decided against organising a training camp ahead of the home series against Australia in the UAE due to the cricketers' participation in the inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) from August 10.
Lahore, July 24 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that young opener Ahmed Shehzad was not dropped from the national Twenty20 team for the series against Australia and the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka due to any disciplinary reason.
London, July 18 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have found that red, which is the so-called "aggressive" colour, causes people to spend more than they normally would while bidding on eBay.
Chandigarh, July 9 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal Monday opposed the decision of the UPA government to depute controversial Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, whose name had figured in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, to lead the country's delegation to the London Olympics.
Lahore, June 29 (ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez, who led the team in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, is facing an uphill task to save his place in the national side.
Islamabad, June 26(ANI): Former Pakistan off spinner Tauseef Ahmed has slammed a decision to play out of form Junaid Khan over Aizaz Cheema during their humiliating 209 run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle.
Islamabad, June 12(ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said the team is targeting a quick turnaround in the one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka after losing the second match of the series.
Karachi, Jun 9 (ANI): Pakistan cricket manager Naveed Akram Cheema is happy that the team touring Sri Lanka has gelled well, as the area of team unity on foreign tours had always been a matter of concern.
Islamabad, June 7(ANI): Pakistan team manager Naved Cheema has denied that he ever said all rounder Shahid Afridi being kept away from the media to avoid.
Islamabad, Jun 3(ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said newly appointed Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez should be given proper time to show his leadership qualities after a disappointing start to his tenure.
Lahore, May 31 (ANI): The Gulberg Police in Lahore has registered an FIR against cricketer Mohammad Sami and his three friends under charges of mischief, causing damage and rash driving.
Islamabad, May 29(ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said forming separate teams for all formats and the extensive training camp with the practice matches will pay bring results against Sri Lanka.
Karachi, May 29 (ANI): The pay hike announced by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the central contracts and match fees has reportedly not been received well by many of the leading national team players.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Congress leader Sajjan Kumar Saturday told a Delhi court, where he is facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has played a fraud on him.
Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put in place stringent measures for the upcoming tour to Sri Lanka to ensure there is no fixing or controversy associated with the players.
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Three officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who had come to city in pursuit of an old case, now face criminal charges including kidnapping and assault after a city businessman filed a police complaint against them.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its reply on Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea asking if witnesses can be confronted with their affidavits submitted to the commission set up to examine 1984 riot cases.
Washington, May 15 (IANS) Too much or too little noise can erode creativity among consumers, something which both marketers and admen should take note of, says a new research.
Islamabad, Apr 26(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf has to play domestic matches to be considered for national selection.
Lahore, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistan cricket team coach Dav Whatmore has told upcoming fast bowler Mohammad Irfan to use his height to extract more pace and bounce.
Islamabad, Apr 18(ANI): Pakistani players have expressed their joyousness after Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed it's short two-match tour to the troubled nation.
Islamabad, April 10 (IANS) Fans of eternal romances like "Heer Ranjha" will now be able to watch a new version on a Pakistani TV channel, which has shot a musical drama in the actual locations depicted in the love story.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday told a Delhi court hearing a case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that Delhi Police had not recorded witnesses statements in a fair manner.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday told a Delhi court hearing a case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that his acquittal in other riots cases was due to failure of the police to produce witnesses in court.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The CBI Saturday told a Delhi court hearing a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that police kept their eyes closed during the carnage.
Islamabad, March 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and senior cricketers expressed their disappointment over Bangladesh's decision to challenge the result of the recently concluded Asia Cup which was won by Pakistan.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the national cricket team management for the Asia Cup that is scheduled to be held on March 11.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan national cricket squad manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said that his team will have a "psychological advantage" over India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the latter's disappointing performance in Australia.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan national cricket squad manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said that his team will have a "psychological advantage" over India in the upcoming Asia Cup because of the latter's disappointing performance in Australia.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named the national cricket team management for the Asia Cup that is scheduled to be held on March 11.
Islamabad, Mar 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan paceman Sarfraz Nawaz has promised a better show in the upcoming Asia Cup.
Islamabad, Mar 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan paceman Sarfraz Nawaz has promised a better show in the upcoming Asia Cup.
Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistan's interior ministry has formally requested Interpol for issuing "Red Warrants" against former President Pervez Musharraf for his arrest and extradition to Pakistan.
Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.
Islamabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Pakistan's interior ministry has formally requested Interpol for issuing "Red Warrants" against former President Pervez Musharraf for his arrest and extradition to Pakistan.
Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international cricket.
Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the Asia Cup, which would be led by captain Misbahul Haq.
Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squad for the Asia Cup, which would be led by captain Misbahul Haq.
Islamabad, Feb 1(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has called for an independent probe into former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's murder, which it termed as being serious in nature.
Islamabad, Feb 1(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has called for an independent probe into former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's murder, which it termed as being serious in nature.
Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concern over a judicial inquiry of a commission into the killing of journalist Saleem Shahzad, indicating that it overlooked the alleged role of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the conspiracy.
Islamabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concern over a judicial inquiry of a commission into the killing of journalist Saleem Shahzad, indicating that it overlooked the alleged role of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the conspiracy.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan's paceman Mohammad Talha has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England due to a back problem.
Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has reacted strongly to reports that players are under surveillance by government officials in the UAE, adding that the team management was unaware of any such development.
Islamabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has reacted strongly to reports that players are under surveillance by government officials in the UAE, adding that the team management was unaware of any such development.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 24(ANI): Pakistan's paceman Mohammad Talha has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England due to a back problem.
Islamabad, Jan 11 (ANI): Pakistan cricket is now 'absolutely clean', team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said ahead of the England Test series.
Islamabad, Jan 8(ANI): Pakistan's People's Party has reportedly opened discussions with all political parties to hold early elections.
Lahore, Jan 7(ANI): Pakistan cricket team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has said that maintaining discipline will be his key priority during the forthcoming series against England in the United Arab Emirates.
Lahore, Jan 6(ANI): Pakistan pace bowler Aizaz Cheema has said he intends to utilize his knowledge of the country's pitches in the United Arab Emirates to take on England in the forthcoming series.
Karachi, Jan 2(ANI): Pakistan's cricket team manager Naveed Akram Cheema has vowed to maintain a controversy- free environment for the forthcoming series against England in the United Arab Emirates.
Islamabad, Dec 27(ANI): An Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) letter has revealed that the extremists groups related to terror group Al Qaeda had planned to assassinate former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto six days earlier than December 27, 2007, the day when she was killed.
Mirpur, Dec 1(ANI): The first One- Day International (ODI) of the three match Pakistan- Bangladesh series will take place at Mirpur today.
Dubai, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan has won the only Twenty20 game by five wickets in Abu Dhabi, defeating Sri Lanka in all formats.
Islamabad, Nov 21(ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member Omer Cheema has offered Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Rana Sanaullah to buy Imran Khan's house at 1.2 billion rupees, which is just one percent of the value claimed by the PML leader.
Abu Dhabi, Oct 18(ANI): Pakistan have won the toss and put Sri Lanka into bat in the first Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Islamabad, Oct 14(ANI): Pakistan should use home advantage and prepare seaming tracks for the Test series against Sri Lanka in the UAE, former Test batsman Basit Ali has said.
Lahore, Oct 6(ANI): Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's interim coach for the upcoming series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against Sri Lanka, has said that his side is 'fully capable' of beating the 'tough opposition'.
Karachi, Oct 4(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Mohsin Hasan Khan has been appointed as the interim coach of the national team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates.
Islamabad, Sept 20(ANI): Pakistan's strategy to bolster their batting line-up to compensate for an inexperienced bowling attack worked well during the Zimbabwe tour, former chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said.
Islamabad, Sept 20(ANI): As Pakistan celebrates its tour whitewash of Zimbabwe, former medium pacer Jalaluddin has said that it was a contest between two 'mismatched teams', and advised the team management to devise a long-term strategy ahead of the 'tougher' series against Sri Lanka in the UAE, starting next month.
Karachi, Sept 16(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Selector Mohsin Khan has said that the decision to rest fast bowlers Umer Gul and Wahab Riaz and inject new talent, including fast bowler Aizaz Cheema and leg-spinner Yasir Shah, into the team for the Zimbabwe tour has paid dividends.
Lahore, Sept 6(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Mohsin Khan has attributed the national squad's seven-wicket victory in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo to good teamwork.
Washington, August 16 (ANI): Be it reaching the finishing line on the racetrack or saving money for your vacation, the trick to reach your goal lies in your visualization.
Lahore, August 16(ANI): Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq has urged his team's new talent to take advantage of the Zimbabwe tour to prove their mettle and cement their places in the national squad.
Lahore, August 16(ANI): Pakistan just cannot afford to take Zimbabwe lightly in the upcoming series despite their return to Test cricket after a gap of six years, captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said.
Karachi, Aug 15 (ANI): The Pakistan cricket team's training camp that gets underway from Monday, will focus on physical training and discipline.
Islamabad, August 13(ANI): A US national has been abducted by unidentified men from Pakistan's Lahore city, according to police and neighbours.
Lahore, Aug.6 (ANI): Former Test cricketer and chief selector Iqbal Qasim has criticised the selection committee for adopting a "futile" youth policy in team selection.
