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Dream is to become number one player of Pakistan and on the top of international ranking, Miss tennis ‘’I am doing five hours daily training under the guidance of coach former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik ‘’ Pakistani tennis star Ushna Suhail By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- The rising Pakistani tennis star Ushna Suhail(Miss tennis) said that ‘’my dream is to become number one player of Pakistan and on the top of international ranking.’’ For this purpose I am doing five hours daily training under the guidance of coach former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik to keep myself fit because tennis is a very fast game which demands prime fitness which is only possible by engaging in strenuous court and gym training”. Talking to media during the Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016 at PTF Complex Tennis Courts Islamabad, Ushna stated. ‘’I am confident to be on top in near future. “I am optimistic to put up good performance in coming tournament “she added. “It is a very important for me to participate in future events because points are very important for top ranking,” said Ushna .She said she could play on any court but she found hard courts easier. The Pakistani tennis star Miss. Ushna Suhail urged that the Pakistan Tennis Federation to give exposure and experience to young players by ensuring their participation abroad. “Tennis players have lesser opportunities to sharpen their skills as playing tournaments abroad is always an expensive venture and the PTF should sponsor such trips. “She said. “Individual efforts on part of parents to send their children abroad is the only way to get high-profile experience,” she asserted. “I have set my goals in tennis and I am confident to be in top hundred in near future and then to make my mark in a positive manner in WTA events worldwide,” she said.

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Bangladeshi acting High Commissioner Pakistan summoned Pakistan lodges strong protest with Bangladesh over hanging of Motiur Rahman Pakistan has very strong collaboration with the United States in the context of counter terrorism. Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya

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Bangladeshi acting High Commissioner Pakistan summoned Pakistan lodges strong protest with Bangladesh over hanging of Motiur Rahman Pakistan has very strong collaboration with the United States in the context of counter terrorism. Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya

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Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Tennis Championship 2016, Sarah Mahboob reached next round of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016here at PTF Complex Tennis Courts on Thursday. Aqeel Khan won his quarterfinal match against MudassarMurtaza after a healthy competition. Aqeel will take on Arham in semifinal who once again shocked another seeded player Usman Rafique. Arham, who had defeated third seed Yasir in his second round match, this time became victorious against 7th seed player. Arham showed great excitement and skill against experienced opponent. Fourth seed Shehzad Khan avoided scare of defeat against 8th seed M. Muzammil after losing first set in his quarterfinal tourney. Muzammil won first set in a hard fought set, however, could not keep his momentum in next two sets. Shehzad Khan will meet M. Abid in second semifinal of Men’s Singles. Abid defeated HeeraAshiq after a good contest. AmanAtique, Syed NofilKaleem qualified for semifinals of Boys U-18 after winning their respective matches. Top seed Sarah Mahboob reached quarterfinals of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique. MeheqKhokhar also qualified for semifinal of the category. She won her match against ShahidaBadshah. Quarterfinal matches of Sara Mansoor vs IshaJawad and UshnaSuhail vs Maheen Khan were in progress while reporting of this news. Semifinals of all categories will be played on Friday while finals will be played on Saturday. Results Day four Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals) Aqeel Khan bt, MudassarMurtaza6-4, 6-4, ArhamAtiqbt Usman Rafique6-1, 7-6(4) Shehzad Khan btMuzammilMurtaza6, 7(6), 6-2, 6-4 Muhammad Abid vs HeeraAshiq7-6(1), 7-4 Boys U-18 (Quarterfinals) MuzammilMurtazabtSaquib Umar 6-3, 6-2, AmanAtiquebtAquib Umar 6-2, 6-0, Syed NofilKaleembtYousuf Khan 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Men’s Doubles (First round) Aqeel Khan/HeeraAshiqbtAbdalHaider Babar Ali Akbar 6-1, 6-4, Yasir Khan/Shehzad Khan btIjaz Khan/Abbas 6-3, 6-4, M. Abid/Usman RafiquebtIrfanullah/Shaheen Mahmood 6-2, 6-2, M. Mudassar/M. Muzammilbt Rasheed Malik/HameedulHaq 6-4, 6-3 Boys U-14 (Quarterfinals) Shoaib Khan bt Abdullah Adnan 4-2, 4-1, Aquib Umar bt M. Abdullah 4-2, 4-2, Sami Zeb bt Ahmed Kamil 1-4, 4-2, 4-1, Hamza bin RehanbtSubhan bin Salik5-3, 4-0 Ladies Singles (First round) Maheen Khan Aman Nadeem 6-4, 6-1, YashaAtiquebtShahida Farooq 3-2(Shahida Retired hurt), ShahidaBadshah w/o NawalImtiza Quarterfinals Sarah MahboobbtYashaAtique 6-0, 6-1, MeheqKhokharbtShahidaBadshah 6-3, 6-0 Boy U-10 (Quarterfinals) Hamza Roman w/o Jamal Shah, Umar Masood btUzair bin Abbas 5-4(4), 5-3, M. Huzaifa Khan bt Muhammad Irtaza 4-0, 4-0, Hameed Israrbt M. Talha Khan 5-4(3), 4-1

OIC rejects the efforts to equate freedom struggle in Kashmir with terrorism and expresses concern at gross human rights violations committed by Indian forces. OIC Secretary General’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim called on Mr. Sartaj Aziz the Adviser to the Prime Minister Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, By. Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad-The OIC Secretary General’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister Pakistan on Foreign Affairs on other day. He was accompanied by a delegation consisting of Director for Asian Affairs of OIC and the representatives of Islamic Solidarity Fund and Islamic Development Bank. The Adviser welcomed the visiting OIC delegation and appreciated the steadfast support of Muslim Ummah expressed through the OIC platform for the valiant people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their just cause for realization of their right to self-determination in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions. He thanked the OIC Secretary General and Special Representative for their efforts and keen interest in Kashmir dispute. The Adviser welcomed the establishment of OIC standing mechanism of Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) to monitor human rights violations in IOK and invited IPHRC delegation to visit AJK every year. The Special Representative stressed that Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine issues are of central significance to OIC. He briefed about OIC’s position on Kashmir dispute which is crystallized in the Joint Communiqué of 13th OIC Summit held in Istanbul, 14-15 April 2016. The OIC continues its principled support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for realization of their legitimate right to self-determination. It calls on India to implement pending UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir which declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir would be made in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. The OIC rejects the efforts to equate freedom struggle in Kashmir with terrorism and expresses concern at gross human rights violations committed by Indian forces in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Special Representative appreciated and thanked the Government of Pakistan for arranging the visit. Today’s call concludes the fourth visit of Ambassador Alim to Pakistan and AJK as Special Representative on Kashmir. Earlier, he visited Pakistan and AJK in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

Former PM’s son Ali Haider Gilani returns home after three years in captivity while former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. By. Asghar Ali Mubarak Former PM’s son Ali Haider Gilani returns home after three years in captivity while former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. Emotional scenes were witnessed at Islamabad when a number of friends of former prime minister was congratulates by the public at Islamabad high court Islamabad. Jubilant former prime minister of Pakistan looks remain busy to received messages on phone by party leaders. At this accession PPPP leader ship including Niaz A. Naik, Zamurd Khan, Raja Imran Ashraf ,Adnan A. khawaja and others were also present. Ali Haider reached direct Lahore in a special aircraft provided by federal government. He was accompanied by his brother Qasim Gilani. Emotional scenes were witnessed when Ali Haider Gilani met his family at the Lahore Airport after three long years in captivity. His mother, wife, son and brothers are there to receive him at the VIP lounge of the Allama Iqbal Airport. But his father former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. Ali Haider Gilani embraces his son Ali Haider lifted his six-year-old son in his arms as he met his family. His mother cried tears of joy. Ali Haider was handed over to Pakistan by Afghan officials on Wednesday. The Afghan defense minister handed over Ali Haider to the Pakistan ambassador in Kabul Abrar Hussain at 10 am, the Pakistan foreign office said. They were taken to the Airport by a helicopter for onward travel to Lahore. . Ali Haider was recovered in a joint operation by Afghan and US forces in Ghazni on Tuesday, three years after he was kidnapped from a pre-election rally in Multan. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s office said Afghan security forces defeated an Al Qaeda cell in a joint operation with international forces, and suggested that the discovery of Gilani may have been accidental, media reported. “During this anti-insurgency operation, Ali Haider Gilani…was identified at the site of the operation, and was freed from terrorists,” a spokesperson said. The news was first broken by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a tweet. Former PM Yousuf Raza disclosed in Islamabad while talking to the daily mail ‘’I received a call from Afghanistan from Pakistani ambassador’’ I was on his way to a Pakistan People’s Party rally at Bagh Azad Kashmir on Tuesday when he received a phone call from the foreign office. He then talked to his son. “I talked to my son while I was on my way,” said Gilani,.

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Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son Ali Haider Gilani has been recovered from Ghazni Afghanistan in a joint operation by Afghan and US forces last night By.Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son Ali Haider Gilani has been recovered from Ghazni Afghanistan in a joint operation by Afghan and US forces last night, three years after he was kidnapped from a pre-election rally in Multan .The news was first broken by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a tweet. The news confirmed in a statement by the Foreign Office in Islamabad. “The Afghan National Security Adviser, Mr. Mohammad Hanif Atmar, in a telephone call to the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sartaj Aziz, informed that Mr. Ali Haider Gilani son of Mr. Yusuf Raza Gilani, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been recovered today in a joint operation carried out by the Afghan and US security forces in Ghazni, Afghanistan,” said the statement from the Foreign Office. The Foreign Office said that transfer of Ali Haider Gilani to Pakistan was being arranged following a required medical check-up. Ali Haider Gilani was seized by suspected Taliban militants in a hail of gunfire on the outskirts of Multan on May 9, 2013, two days before the general elections in which he was campaigning. Gunmen on a motorbike opened fire before abducting Ali Haider Gilani in a black Honda car. His secretary and a bodyguard were killed and four people wounded. Haider was contesting a seat in the Punjab provincial assembly. In the three years he was abducted, Haider Gilani was able to contact his family only once through an eight-minute telephone calls on May 24, 2015. His father, former PM Yousuf Raza Gilani, was in Multan along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who also spoke to Ali Gilani over the phone. “My son Ali Haider Gilani told me that he is happy and safe at (an) unknown place,” Yousaf Raza Gilani had said after the phone call. PM @YR_Gillani received call from ambassador of Afghanistan.His son @haidergilani has been recovered in a successful operation.Alhamdulillah 12:38 PM – 10 May 2016

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Subh-e-Nau Tennis- Men’s Singles qualifying round completed at Islamabad. Subh-e-Nau has proved as a torch bearer in tennis promotion activities, Chairperson Tournament organizing committee Shahida Kausar Farooq By. Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- As many as eight players qualified for main round of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016which started here at PTF Complex Tennis Courts. M, Waqas Malik, who appeared on national circuit after a gap of 3 years, played well to qualify for main round of Men’s Singles.The other players who reached main round of this category after winning 2 matched each included Raja Shahid, Shakirullah, Irfanullah, Malik Hamza, Asadullah, Syed NofilKaleem and Huzaifa Abdul Rehman. First round matched of this Men’s Singles. In Six days long Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016, Pakistan number one player Aqeel Khan, Davis Cupper M. Abid, Shahzad khan, Heera Ashiq, M. Mudassar, M. Muzammil, top seed ladies players Sara Mansoor and Meheq Khokhar are participating this tennis gala. The Chairperson Tournament organizing committee Shahida Kausar Farooq said that this tournament is another step for Subh-e-Nau for promoting the game of tennis which is not widely promoted in the country. She said that for last 26 years. Subh-e-Nau has proved itself as a torch bearer in tennis promotion activities with a track record of hosting dozens of international, national and domestic events. She said that Clay Court tennis events were revived by Subh-e-Nau back in 2003 and since then it is hosting these events regularly on annual basis. The finals of the tournament will be played on Saturday 14th May. The 1st day’s results are, Men’s Singles (Qualifying round) ,Raja Shahidbt Noman Ahmed 6-3, 6-3, Shakirullahbt Masood Malik 6-1, 6-1Irfanullahbt Ahmed Murad 6-0, 6-0,Malik HamzbtIkramullah 6-1, 6-0,Asadullahbt Bilal Kabir 4-6, 6-4, 6-3,Syed NofilKaleembt Bilal Ahmed 6-0, 6-0,M. WaqasMalakbt Raja Shafaqat 6-4, 6-4

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Rising cricketers of SWAT Cricket club KPK visited the Parliament House Islamabad By. Sports Reporter Islamabad-The rising stars for Pakistani cricket team were the guest in capital of Pakistan ,The member of SWAT Cricket club form KPK visited the Parliament House Islamabad on other day and watch the both house proceeding , the rising stars were warmly welcomed by Ms.Aisha Sayed Member National Assembly NA 329 SWAT, KPK, while the EX-MMA candidate for NA -54 and founder President of South Asian Sports Journalists Association SASJA Mr. Asghar Ali Mubarak briefed the future stars about the Nation Assembly and Senate of Pakistan proceeding, Asghar Ali Mubarak while talking rising stars for Pakistani cricket said that sports can play a vital role to bring the peace in Pakistan. He said that with honesty, sincerity, devotion we can achieve the goal. While addressing the cricket team, Asghar Ali Mubarak appreciated youth for supporting Pakistan Army in the war against terrorism. He said that Sacrifices and commitment of the army, civil forces and the local people have eliminated terrorism from Malakand Division.It is mentioned that SWAT Cricket club has natural talent a player Imran Khan Junior is part of Pakistan T-20 team is also part of this cricket club.

Asean Red polo team won the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 beat Varo line 6-4 in the final ‘’through sports we can bring peace in the world. Kenyan High commissioner H.E.Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok. ’ Sports impact a plethora of public arenas, coincide with community values. CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani By.ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK Islamabad-The Asean Red polo team won the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 beat Varo line 6-4 in the final to become the champions of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016. Asean Red ‘s hero was Major Haseeb, who scored 4 goals in the final to beat Varo line 6-4 in the final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016, which was held here at Islamabad Club Polo Ground. Six teams participated in the championship, which were divided into two pools. Before the finals an exhibition match was held involving kids aged 10 to 14 and crowd highly appreciated kids’ polo skills.In the final, it was Asean Red who took the lead in the first chukker through Major Haseeb.Their lead was soon doubled by Bilal Humyun.Varoline took one back through Raza Akram just as the second chukker started.But Asean Red bounced back and Haseeb scored third goal.Varoline again reduced the lead through Omer.But Haseeb once again struck to take back 2-goal lead.In third chukker, Varoline completely outclassed Asean Red by scoring two goals to square things though Nausher and Omer.But Varoline ran out of gas in the fourth chukker and Asean Red hit two goals through Arsalan and Haseeb to complete the victory.The final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 was full enjoyments for the polo lovers at Polo Club Ground Islamabad. The audience, consisting of diplomats, government officials and businesspersons, came out in great numbers to watch the final match. The festive ambiance was evident through the cheer and color The diplomats including the Kenyan high commissioner H.E.Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok and dignitaries arrived in great number to watch the ‘’Game of Kings,’’ King of the games’’ The four days event starts with preliminary matches between Asean Black,PBG WI-TRIBE,FANTASTIC 4,KALABAGH 4, FANTASTIC 4 WHITE ,PMA,AND ASEAN RED. The final match was between Asean red and fantastic 4 where Asean read emerged victorious. One of the most classic equestrian sports Serena hotels hosts the polo cup annually and the events is organized under the very active sports diplomacy initiative. The exuberant game was divided into seven minute Chukkars and end were changed after every goal. The CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani was the chief guest along with other dignities like Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok ,At this occasion the CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani said ‘’Sports impact a plethora of public arenas, coincide with community values and reaffirm key social values for athletes especially but also the spectators’’ ,the Serena hotel is proud to be associated with numerous sports initiatives which promote wellbeing and inclusion through healthy activities. A grand prize distribution ceremony followed where the wining team of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 was awarded to Asean Red polo team by CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani. At this occasion Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok talking to media appreciated the role of Serena Hotels for the promotion of healthy culture in Pakistan. H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said that through sports we can bring peace in the world. Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said I personally like sport diplomacy, I think Serena Hotels is playing a vital role in this regard. H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of efforts to build ever-strengthening relations between nations. Sports diplomacy uses the universal passion for sports as a way to transcend linguistic and socio cultural differences and bring people together, he, stated. It is mentioned here that the first polo match of the capital Islamabad was organized by Serena Hotels two year back. The exhibition match was took place at the beautiful Islamabad Club Polo Ground between the Serena Mustangs and Serena Warriors.The Serena Hotels CEO Aziz Boolani formally opened the match by pitching the first ball onto the field. Each chukker was an enthralling show of equestrian skill, as riders darted between around the field. In the end, the Serena Mustangs defeated the Serena Warriors by a score of 7 – 4.Serena Hotels in collaboration with the Pakistan Golf Federation and the Islamabad Golf Club already hosted the President of Pakistan 31st Gold Medal Golf Championship 2015 under the banner of their Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The Hotel annually hosts a Polo Cup Match, the Serena Hotels invitational Golf tournament, Cricket tournament and the Serena Hotels – Chief of the Air Staff Squash Champion ship; they also sponsored the President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015. For the first time the hotel sponsored Serena Hotels 1st Open Tennis Championship 2015having the richest prize money in the tennis circuit. At the end of the final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 the guests were served refreshments with unique hospitably. The souvenirs like T- shirts Caps were also distributed by the organizer of the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 among the media and guests. Polo is one of many sporting activities the hotels are involved in. Their active Sports Diplomacy Initiative has gained much traction in social, diplomatic and community circles. The Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative is working actively to encourage and promote healthy activities through interaction amongst various segments of the society to enhance the social wellbeing and cultural development. Under its banner, Serena Hotels also host Polo, Cricket and Golf tournaments including the President of Pakistan’s Gold Medal Golf Championship.

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3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016, Asean Red polo team won the final . ”Through sports we can bring peace in the world. Kenyan high commissioner H.E.Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok. ’ Sports impact a plethora of public arenas, coincide with community values. CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani

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Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Tennis Championship 2016, Sarah Mahboob reached next round of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016here at PTF Complex Tennis Courts on Thursday. Aqeel Khan won his quarterfinal match against MudassarMurtaza after a healthy competition. Aqeel will take on Arham in semifinal who once again shocked another seeded player Usman Rafique. Arham, who had defeated third seed Yasir in his second round match, this time became victorious against 7th seed player. Arham showed great excitement and skill against experienced opponent. Fourth seed Shehzad Khan avoided scare of defeat against 8th seed M. Muzammil after losing first set in his quarterfinal tourney. Muzammil won first set in a hard fought set, however, could not keep his momentum in next two sets. Shehzad Khan will meet M. Abid in second semifinal of Men’s Singles. Abid defeated HeeraAshiq after a good contest. AmanAtique, Syed NofilKaleem qualified for semifinals of Boys U-18 after winning their respective matches. Top seed Sarah Mahboob reached quarterfinals of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique. MeheqKhokhar also qualified for semifinal of the category. She won her match against ShahidaBadshah. Quarterfinal matches of Sara Mansoor vs IshaJawad and UshnaSuhail vs Maheen Khan were in progress while reporting of this news. Semifinals of all categories will be played on Friday while finals will be played on Saturday. Results Day four Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals) Aqeel Khan bt, MudassarMurtaza6-4, 6-4, ArhamAtiqbt Usman Rafique6-1, 7-6(4) Shehzad Khan btMuzammilMurtaza6, 7(6), 6-2, 6-4 Muhammad Abid vs HeeraAshiq7-6(1), 7-4 Boys U-18 (Quarterfinals) MuzammilMurtazabtSaquib Umar 6-3, 6-2, AmanAtiquebtAquib Umar 6-2, 6-0, Syed NofilKaleembtYousuf Khan 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Men’s Doubles (First round) Aqeel Khan/HeeraAshiqbtAbdalHaider Babar Ali Akbar 6-1, 6-4, Yasir Khan/Shehzad Khan btIjaz Khan/Abbas 6-3, 6-4, M. Abid/Usman RafiquebtIrfanullah/Shaheen Mahmood 6-2, 6-2, M. Mudassar/M. Muzammilbt Rasheed Malik/HameedulHaq 6-4, 6-3 Boys U-14 (Quarterfinals) Shoaib Khan bt Abdullah Adnan 4-2, 4-1, Aquib Umar bt M. Abdullah 4-2, 4-2, Sami Zeb bt Ahmed Kamil 1-4, 4-2, 4-1, Hamza bin RehanbtSubhan bin Salik5-3, 4-0 Ladies Singles (First round) Maheen Khan Aman Nadeem 6-4, 6-1, YashaAtiquebtShahida Farooq 3-2(Shahida Retired hurt), ShahidaBadshah w/o NawalImtiza Quarterfinals Sarah MahboobbtYashaAtique 6-0, 6-1, MeheqKhokharbtShahidaBadshah 6-3, 6-0 Boy U-10 (Quarterfinals) Hamza Roman w/o Jamal Shah, Umar Masood btUzair bin Abbas 5-4(4), 5-3, M. Huzaifa Khan bt Muhammad Irtaza 4-0, 4-0, Hameed Israrbt M. Talha Khan 5-4(3), 4-1

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Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Tennis Championship 2016, Sarah Mahboob reached next round of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016here at PTF Complex Tennis Courts on Thursday. Aqeel Khan won his quarterfinal match against MudassarMurtaza after a healthy competition. Aqeel will take on Arham in semifinal who once again shocked another seeded player Usman Rafique. Arham, who had defeated third seed Yasir in his second round match, this time became victorious against 7th seed player. Arham showed great excitement and skill against experienced opponent. Fourth seed Shehzad Khan avoided scare of defeat against 8th seed M. Muzammil after losing first set in his quarterfinal tourney. Muzammil won first set in a hard fought set, however, could not keep his momentum in next two sets. Shehzad Khan will meet M. Abid in second semifinal of Men’s Singles. Abid defeated HeeraAshiq after a good contest. AmanAtique, Syed NofilKaleem qualified for semifinals of Boys U-18 after winning their respective matches. Top seed Sarah Mahboob reached quarterfinals of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique. MeheqKhokhar also qualified for semifinal of the category. She won her match against ShahidaBadshah. Quarterfinal matches of Sara Mansoor vs IshaJawad and UshnaSuhail vs Maheen Khan were in progress while reporting of this news. Semifinals of all categories will be played on Friday while finals will be played on Saturday. Results Day four Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals) Aqeel Khan bt, MudassarMurtaza6-4, 6-4, ArhamAtiqbt Usman Rafique6-1, 7-6(4) Shehzad Khan btMuzammilMurtaza6, 7(6), 6-2, 6-4 Muhammad Abid vs HeeraAshiq7-6(1), 7-4 Boys U-18 (Quarterfinals) MuzammilMurtazabtSaquib Umar 6-3, 6-2, AmanAtiquebtAquib Umar 6-2, 6-0, Syed NofilKaleembtYousuf Khan 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Men’s Doubles (First round) Aqeel Khan/HeeraAshiqbtAbdalHaider Babar Ali Akbar 6-1, 6-4, Yasir Khan/Shehzad Khan btIjaz Khan/Abbas 6-3, 6-4, M. Abid/Usman RafiquebtIrfanullah/Shaheen Mahmood 6-2, 6-2, M. Mudassar/M. Muzammilbt Rasheed Malik/HameedulHaq 6-4, 6-3 Boys U-14 (Quarterfinals) Shoaib Khan bt Abdullah Adnan 4-2, 4-1, Aquib Umar bt M. Abdullah 4-2, 4-2, Sami Zeb bt Ahmed Kamil 1-4, 4-2, 4-1, Hamza bin RehanbtSubhan bin Salik5-3, 4-0 Ladies Singles (First round) Maheen Khan Aman Nadeem 6-4, 6-1, YashaAtiquebtShahida Farooq 3-2(Shahida Retired hurt), ShahidaBadshah w/o NawalImtiza Quarterfinals Sarah MahboobbtYashaAtique 6-0, 6-1, MeheqKhokharbtShahidaBadshah 6-3, 6-0 Boy U-10 (Quarterfinals) Hamza Roman w/o Jamal Shah, Umar Masood btUzair bin Abbas 5-4(4), 5-3, M. Huzaifa Khan bt Muhammad Irtaza 4-0, 4-0, Hameed Israrbt M. Talha Khan 5-4(3), 4-1

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OIC rejects the efforts to equate freedom struggle in Kashmir with terrorism and expresses concern at gross human rights violations committed by Indian forces. OIC Secretary General’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim called on Mr. Sartaj Aziz the Adviser to the Prime Minister Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, By. Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad-The OIC Secretary General’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Al-Alim called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister Pakistan on Foreign Affairs on other day. He was accompanied by a delegation consisting of Director for Asian Affairs of OIC and the representatives of Islamic Solidarity Fund and Islamic Development Bank. The Adviser welcomed the visiting OIC delegation and appreciated the steadfast support of Muslim Ummah expressed through the OIC platform for the valiant people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their just cause for realization of their right to self-determination in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions. He thanked the OIC Secretary General and Special Representative for their efforts and keen interest in Kashmir dispute. The Adviser welcomed the establishment of OIC standing mechanism of Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) to monitor human rights violations in IOK and invited IPHRC delegation to visit AJK every year. The Special Representative stressed that Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine issues are of central significance to OIC. He briefed about OIC’s position on Kashmir dispute which is crystallized in the Joint Communiqué of 13th OIC Summit held in Istanbul, 14-15 April 2016. The OIC continues its principled support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for realization of their legitimate right to self-determination. It calls on India to implement pending UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir which declare that the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir would be made in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. The OIC rejects the efforts to equate freedom struggle in Kashmir with terrorism and expresses concern at gross human rights violations committed by Indian forces in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Special Representative appreciated and thanked the Government of Pakistan for arranging the visit. Today’s call concludes the fourth visit of Ambassador Alim to Pakistan and AJK as Special Representative on Kashmir. Earlier, he visited Pakistan and AJK in 2009, 2011 and 2013.

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12 May 2016

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Former PM’s son Ali Haider Gilani returns home after three years in captivity while former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. By. Asghar Ali Mubarak Former PM’s son Ali Haider Gilani returns home after three years in captivity while former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. Emotional scenes were witnessed at Islamabad when a number of friends of former prime minister was congratulates by the public at Islamabad high court Islamabad. Jubilant former prime minister of Pakistan looks remain busy to received messages on phone by party leaders. At this accession PPPP leader ship including Niaz A. Naik, Zamurd Khan, Raja Imran Ashraf ,Adnan A. khawaja and others were also present. Ali Haider reached direct Lahore in a special aircraft provided by federal government. He was accompanied by his brother Qasim Gilani. Emotional scenes were witnessed when Ali Haider Gilani met his family at the Lahore Airport after three long years in captivity. His mother, wife, son and brothers are there to receive him at the VIP lounge of the Allama Iqbal Airport. But his father former prime minister of Pakistan was busy here in Islamabad high court for grant of protective bail in seven different cases. Ali Haider Gilani embraces his son Ali Haider lifted his six-year-old son in his arms as he met his family. His mother cried tears of joy. Ali Haider was handed over to Pakistan by Afghan officials on Wednesday. The Afghan defense minister handed over Ali Haider to the Pakistan ambassador in Kabul Abrar Hussain at 10 am, the Pakistan foreign office said. They were taken to the Airport by a helicopter for onward travel to Lahore. . Ali Haider was recovered in a joint operation by Afghan and US forces in Ghazni on Tuesday, three years after he was kidnapped from a pre-election rally in Multan. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s office said Afghan security forces defeated an Al Qaeda cell in a joint operation with international forces, and suggested that the discovery of Gilani may have been accidental, media reported. “During this anti-insurgency operation, Ali Haider Gilani…was identified at the site of the operation, and was freed from terrorists,” a spokesperson said. The news was first broken by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a tweet. Former PM Yousuf Raza disclosed in Islamabad while talking to the daily mail ‘’I received a call from Afghanistan from Pakistani ambassador’’ I was on his way to a Pakistan People’s Party rally at Bagh Azad Kashmir on Tuesday when he received a phone call from the foreign office. He then talked to his son. “I talked to my son while I was on my way,” said Gilani,.

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Asean Red polo team won the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 beat Varo line 6-4 in the final ‘’through sports we can bring peace in the world. Kenyan High commissioner H.E.Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok. ’ Sports impact a plethora of public arenas, coincide with community values. CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani By.ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK Islamabad-The Asean Red polo team won the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 beat Varo line 6-4 in the final to become the champions of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016. Asean Red ‘s hero was Major Haseeb, who scored 4 goals in the final to beat Varo line 6-4 in the final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016, which was held here at Islamabad Club Polo Ground. Six teams participated in the championship, which were divided into two pools. Before the finals an exhibition match was held involving kids aged 10 to 14 and crowd highly appreciated kids’ polo skills.In the final, it was Asean Red who took the lead in the first chukker through Major Haseeb.Their lead was soon doubled by Bilal Humyun.Varoline took one back through Raza Akram just as the second chukker started.But Asean Red bounced back and Haseeb scored third goal.Varoline again reduced the lead through Omer.But Haseeb once again struck to take back 2-goal lead.In third chukker, Varoline completely outclassed Asean Red by scoring two goals to square things though Nausher and Omer.But Varoline ran out of gas in the fourth chukker and Asean Red hit two goals through Arsalan and Haseeb to complete the victory.The final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 was full enjoyments for the polo lovers at Polo Club Ground Islamabad. The audience, consisting of diplomats, government officials and businesspersons, came out in great numbers to watch the final match. The festive ambiance was evident through the cheer and color The diplomats including the Kenyan high commissioner H.E.Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok and dignitaries arrived in great number to watch the ‘’Game of Kings,’’ King of the games’’ The four days event starts with preliminary matches between Asean Black,PBG WI-TRIBE,FANTASTIC 4,KALABAGH 4, FANTASTIC 4 WHITE ,PMA,AND ASEAN RED. The final match was between Asean red and fantastic 4 where Asean read emerged victorious. One of the most classic equestrian sports Serena hotels hosts the polo cup annually and the events is organized under the very active sports diplomacy initiative. The exuberant game was divided into seven minute Chukkars and end were changed after every goal. The CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani was the chief guest along with other dignities like Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok ,At this occasion the CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani said ‘’Sports impact a plethora of public arenas, coincide with community values and reaffirm key social values for athletes especially but also the spectators’’ ,the Serena hotel is proud to be associated with numerous sports initiatives which promote wellbeing and inclusion through healthy activities. A grand prize distribution ceremony followed where the wining team of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 was awarded to Asean Red polo team by CEO Serena Hotel Mr. Aziz Boolani. At this occasion Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok talking to media appreciated the role of Serena Hotels for the promotion of healthy culture in Pakistan. H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said that through sports we can bring peace in the world. Kenyan high commissioner H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said I personally like sport diplomacy, I think Serena Hotels is playing a vital role in this regard. H.E. Prof.Julius Kibbet Bitok said Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of efforts to build ever-strengthening relations between nations. Sports diplomacy uses the universal passion for sports as a way to transcend linguistic and socio cultural differences and bring people together, he, stated. It is mentioned here that the first polo match of the capital Islamabad was organized by Serena Hotels two year back. The exhibition match was took place at the beautiful Islamabad Club Polo Ground between the Serena Mustangs and Serena Warriors.The Serena Hotels CEO Aziz Boolani formally opened the match by pitching the first ball onto the field. Each chukker was an enthralling show of equestrian skill, as riders darted between around the field. In the end, the Serena Mustangs defeated the Serena Warriors by a score of 7 – 4.Serena Hotels in collaboration with the Pakistan Golf Federation and the Islamabad Golf Club already hosted the President of Pakistan 31st Gold Medal Golf Championship 2015 under the banner of their Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The Hotel annually hosts a Polo Cup Match, the Serena Hotels invitational Golf tournament, Cricket tournament and the Serena Hotels – Chief of the Air Staff Squash Champion ship; they also sponsored the President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015. For the first time the hotel sponsored Serena Hotels 1st Open Tennis Championship 2015having the richest prize money in the tennis circuit. At the end of the final of 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 the guests were served refreshments with unique hospitably. The souvenirs like T- shirts Caps were also distributed by the organizer of the 3rd Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2016 among the media and guests. Polo is one of many sporting activities the hotels are involved in. Their active Sports Diplomacy Initiative has gained much traction in social, diplomatic and community circles. The Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative is working actively to encourage and promote healthy activities through interaction amongst various segments of the society to enhance the social wellbeing and cultural development. Under its banner, Serena Hotels also host Polo, Cricket and Golf tournaments including the President of Pakistan’s Gold Medal Golf Championship.

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Dream is to become number one player of Pakistan and on the top of international ranking, Miss tennis ‘’I am doing five hours daily training under the guidance of coach former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik ‘’ Pakistani tennis star Ushna Suhail By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- The rising Pakistani tennis star Ushna Suhail(Miss tennis) said that ‘’my dream is to become number one player of Pakistan and on the top of international ranking.’’ For this purpose I am doing five hours daily training under the guidance of coach former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik to keep myself fit because tennis is a very fast game which demands prime fitness which is only possible by engaging in strenuous court and gym training”. Talking to media during the Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016 at PTF Complex Tennis Courts Islamabad, Ushna stated. ‘’I am confident to be on top in near future. “I am optimistic to put up good performance in coming tournament “she added. “It is a very important for me to participate in future events because points are very important for top ranking,” said Ushna .She said she could play on any court but she found hard courts easier. The Pakistani tennis star Miss. Ushna Suhail urged that the Pakistan Tennis Federation to give exposure and experience to young players by ensuring their participation abroad. “Tennis players have lesser opportunities to sharpen their skills as playing tournaments abroad is always an expensive venture and the PTF should sponsor such trips. “She said. “Individual efforts on part of parents to send their children abroad is the only way to get high-profile experience,” she asserted. “I have set my goals in tennis and I am confident to be in top hundred in near future and then to make my mark in a positive manner in WTA events worldwide,” she said.

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Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Tennis Championship 2016, Sarah Mahboob reached next round of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique By-Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistan No, 1 and top seed Aqeel Khan qualified for Semifinals of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship 2016here at PTF Complex Tennis Courts on Thursday. Aqeel Khan won his quarterfinal match against MudassarMurtaza after a healthy competition. Aqeel will take on Arham in semifinal who once again shocked another seeded player Usman Rafique. Arham, who had defeated third seed Yasir in his second round match, this time became victorious against 7th seed player. Arham showed great excitement and skill against experienced opponent. Fourth seed Shehzad Khan avoided scare of defeat against 8th seed M. Muzammil after losing first set in his quarterfinal tourney. Muzammil won first set in a hard fought set, however, could not keep his momentum in next two sets. Shehzad Khan will meet M. Abid in second semifinal of Men’s Singles. Abid defeated HeeraAshiq after a good contest. AmanAtique, Syed NofilKaleem qualified for semifinals of Boys U-18 after winning their respective matches. Top seed Sarah Mahboob reached quarterfinals of Ladies Singles in an easy contest against Yasha Atique. MeheqKhokhar also qualified for semifinal of the category. She won her match against ShahidaBadshah. Quarterfinal matches of Sara Mansoor vs IshaJawad and UshnaSuhail vs Maheen Khan were in progress while reporting of this news. Semifinals of all categories will be played on Friday while finals will be played on Saturday. Results Day four Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals) Aqeel Khan bt, MudassarMurtaza6-4, 6-4, ArhamAtiqbt Usman Rafique6-1, 7-6(4) Shehzad Khan btMuzammilMurtaza6, 7(6), 6-2, 6-4 Muhammad Abid vs HeeraAshiq7-6(1), 7-4 Boys U-18 (Quarterfinals) MuzammilMurtazabtSaquib Umar 6-3, 6-2, AmanAtiquebtAquib Umar 6-2, 6-0, Syed NofilKaleembtYousuf Khan 6-2, 3-6, 6-0 Men’s Doubles (First round) Aqeel Khan/HeeraAshiqbtAbdalHaider Babar Ali Akbar 6-1, 6-4, Yasir Khan/Shehzad Khan btIjaz Khan/Abbas 6-3, 6-4, M. Abid/Usman RafiquebtIrfanullah/Shaheen Mahmood 6-2, 6-2, M. Mudassar/M. Muzammilbt Rasheed Malik/HameedulHaq 6-4, 6-3 Boys U-14 (Quarterfinals) Shoaib Khan bt Abdullah Adnan 4-2, 4-1, Aquib Umar bt M. Abdullah 4-2, 4-2, Sami Zeb bt Ahmed Kamil 1-4, 4-2, 4-1, Hamza bin RehanbtSubhan bin Salik5-3, 4-0 Ladies Singles (First round) Maheen Khan Aman Nadeem 6-4, 6-1, YashaAtiquebtShahida Farooq 3-2(Shahida Retired hurt), ShahidaBadshah w/o NawalImtiza Quarterfinals Sarah MahboobbtYashaAtique 6-0, 6-1, MeheqKhokharbtShahidaBadshah 6-3, 6-0 Boy U-10 (Quarterfinals) Hamza Roman w/o Jamal Shah, Umar Masood btUzair bin Abbas 5-4(4), 5-3, M. Huzaifa Khan bt Muhammad Irtaza 4-0, 4-0, Hameed Israrbt M. Talha Khan 5-4(3), 4-1