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Pak court extends remand of Mumbai terror suspects

Pak court extends remand of Mumbai terror suspectsRawalpindi, Apr. 15 : Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has extended the judicial custody of five Mumbai terror suspects for 14 days.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would now present the accused before the court on April 28, the Daily Times reports.

The court set up in Adiala Jail premises is trying Shahid Jamil Riaz, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid alias Zarar Shah and Mazhar Iqbal alias Abu Al-Qama.

Cricket to be included as major discipline during 2010 Asian Games

  Cricket to be included as major discipline during 2010 Asian GamesIslamabad, Apr 15 : Cricket will be included in the 2010 Asian Games as a major discipline, which will be hosted by China from November 12 to 27, 2010.

As many as 45 countries will compete in 42 various sports disciplines during the 16th edition of Asian Games, which will be held Guangzhou, China.

Asif to attend IPL, but only as a spectator

Asif to attend IPL, but only as a spectatorKarachi, Apr 15 : Mohammad Asif, who became the first ever doping offender of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last summer, will make a comeback to the cash-rich Twenty20 league in South Africa, not as a player, but as a spectator.

The Pakistani fast bowler is on a rehabilitation mission which takes him to London on Wednesday (today) for a couple of weeks, before he leaves for South Africa to witness some of the IPL matches there next month.

PCB seeking legal help to recover fine money from Shoaib Akhtar

PCB seeking legal help to recover fine money from Shoaib AkhtarLahore, Apr 15 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought legal help to recover the Rs. seven million fine from Shoaib Akhtar, who was penalised for violating the code of conduct for players.

Following the development, the board's legal advisor Shan Gul has recommended deducting the amount in instalments from Shaoib's monthly salary.

"Gul has recommended that the fine be recovered in instalments from Shoaib's monthly retainer," The Nation quoted a report, as saying.

IPL will suffer due to absence of Pak players: Younus Khan

IPL will suffer due to absence of Pak players: Younus KhanLahore, Apr 15 : Pakistan captain Younus Khan has said that the Indian Premier League will suffer due to the absence of players from his country.

The Pakistan Government banned its players from participating in the IPL after political relations with India deteriorated in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, which New Delhi blamed on militants based across the border.

Asif To Watch IPL Matches In SA

Asif To Watch IPL Matches In SAPakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif will be a part of the second season of the T20 extravgtanza, not as a player but only as a spectator!

"Asif will be going to South Africa to watch a few matches of the IPL," said the bowler's management company.

Asif, who already left for London on Tuesday for a two-week stint, will fly to South Africa to watch a few IPL games.

In IPL first season Asif had played for Delhi Daredevils. However, he was banned by the IPL after he tested positive for banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

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