Why is this man rolling a giant 6ft testicle up a hill?

Why is this man rolling a giant 6ft testicle up a hill?

Thomas Cantley has been trekking across America pushing a giant 6ft testicle – all for a good cause.


Mr Cantley was 27 when he was diagnosed with stage-3 testicular cancer.


The cancer is easily treated if detected early enough, but for Mr Cantley he was never educated about early signs of the disease making his battle all the more difficult.


So, he decided to raise awareness by QUAITTING HIS JOB SELLING HIS OUSE N PUSH THIS GIANT TESTICLE ALL OVER TESTICLE ALL OVER AMERICA


He has so far covered 1680 miles, been fed 32 free meals and stayed with 26 strangers for free. He started in Santa Monica, California, on September 3 and has stopped at 12 different places in cluding La Vegas, New Mexico and Oklahoma

Watch man take on ‘homeless woman’ who gets behind wheel of new car

Watch man take on ‘homeless woman’ who gets behind wheel of new caR

×When you give money to the homeless, you hope the money helps them keep warm, fed and safe.

For one man, his good deed was thrown in his face when he came across a ‘homeless’ woman he had previously donated money sitting in a new 2013 red saloon.

He did not let the allegedly homeless 78-year-old widow get away with her scam but rather gave her both barrels of his anger.

As you can imagine, she did not have much to say in her defence.

Timmy the ‘vampire’ cat doesn’t want to suck your blood – honestly

Timmy the ‘vampire’ cat doesn’t want to suck your blood – honestly

Most black rescue cats looking to be rehomed with loving owners have a few prejudices to overcome.


High on the list are the myths and superstitions about black cats bringing bad luck and being agents of evil.


And there’s the thoroughly modern handicap that people don’t want them because of the perception that they don’t look good in SOCIAL MEDIA PIC


Rescue cat Timmy had suffered all of these slings and arrows – and had the added misfortune of looking like he was at any minute about to leap at you, tear out your throat, and suck your blood.

People coming to look for a rescue cat at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in Lewknor, Oxon, were put off by Timmy’s Dracula fangs.


But Ann Drummond, Timmy’s new owner, said that as soon as she saw him it was like a stake through her heart.


She said: ‘We saw him on the Blue Cross website and thought he looked and sounded great.

His fangs didn’t put us off at all – he’s the sweetest, friendliest cat.


‘Our previous cat had one fang so he reminded us of her. Timmy’s such a character and we love him to bits.’


Lisa Kent, animal welfare assistant at Blue Cross, said: ‘Despite the similarity to the vampire villain, Timmy is a friendly chap and we’re delighted that he has become part of a family again.’


That doesn’t mean he wouldn’t happily sink his fangs into an unsuspecting mouse or bird if one came under his spell.

RAF jets launch first 'successful' strikes against Islamic State in Iraq

RAF jets launch first 'successful' strikes against Islamic State in Iraq

Two "precision strikes" were aimed at an IS "heavy weapon position" and an "armed pick-up truck" in the first attacks since Parliament approved British military action last Friday.

The jets were on an "armed reconnaissance mission" at around 1pm when they were asked to assist Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in north-west Iraq who were under attack from IS, also known as ISIL.

After launching their airstrikes, the jets returned safely to their base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

The MoD released the following statement: "Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today as part of the international coalition’s operations to support the democratic Iraqi Government in the fight against ISIL. 

"In the course of an armed reconnaissance mission from RAF Akrotiri, two Tornados were tasked to assist Kurdish troops in north-west Iraq who were under attack from ISIL terrorists. 

"On arriving overhead, the RAF patrol, using their Litening III targeting pod, identified an ISIL heavy weapon position which was engaging Kurdish ground forces. 

"One Paveway IV guided bomb was used to attack the ISIL position.

Afghanistan, US sign long-awaited security pact

Afghanistan, US sign long-awaited security pact

AFGANISTAN and the United States have signed a long-awaited security pact that will allow U.S. forces to remain in the country past the end of year.

At a Tuesday ceremony in the capital, Kabul, newly appointed national security adviser Mohmmad Hanif Atmar signed the document along with U.S. Ambassador James Cunningham.

President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, who was sworn into office a day earlier, told the assembled crowd that the agreement signaled a fundamental shift in the country’s relations with the world.

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Ex-CJ rejects Imran Khan’s allegations

Ex cj rejects imran kahan all allegationTalking to media on Monday, he said that Mr Khan was leveling baseless allegations and had no answer to his Rs20 billion notice.


The former CJ said that it was written in the notice that the PTI chief was hurling allegations for some motives.


He added that Imran Khan had not filed any petition in the Supreme Court instead he had become a party in a plea filed by the Watan Party. Mr Chaudhry said that Imran Khan had filed 58 petition in the Election Tribunals of which 39 had been decided.

KARACHI

KARACHI: Police on Thursday arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zahra Shahid
The suspect was arrested from the jurisdiction of the Boat Basin police station.

On September 25, three suspects were arrested in connection with the murder from Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase-1. Police said the suspects were affiliated with a political party and the weapon used in the murder had also been found.



One of the founding members of PTI, Zahra Shahid was gunned down outside her residence in DHA on 18 May 2013. The murder took place the night before re-election on NA-250.

Deaths in Balochistan

The ongoing crisis — that in effect is a low-intensity war — in Balochistan continues to take lives on all sides. There are estimated to be around 2,000 political activists killed in the last eight years. Some of that number have simply ‘disappeared’ and are presumed dead, others are found by the roadsises riddled eith bullets whilst yet others turn up in gunny sacks, sometimes dismembered, at others decomposed beyond the point of easy identification. One such instance occurred on September 24 when two sacks containang human remains were found near Rakshan Nadi in the western Panjgur district. Nationalist party workers quickly proclaimed the remains to be of party workers.

The blame game started immediately, and as there is never any conclusive investigation of the killings in Balochistan, nor a successful hunt for the killers and consequently no prosecution, blame is hurled indiscriminately with or without foundation. Baloch nationalists invariably blame the government agencies and entities, and in places where the insurgency is hot — such as Panjgur — there are frequent clashes between security forces and Baloch nationalist and separatist groups. The government has commented that some neighbouring countries are involved. Rival groups also clash between themselves, adding much confusion as to who is doing what to whom and why. Inasmuch as anything is clear the entire province is touched by violence and decades of distrust — indeed outright betrayal on occasion — and virtually nowhere can be considered safe and secure. Sectarian killings are common, and doctors and teachers regularly gunned down. Innocents are caught in the crossfire or die as ‘collateral damage’ in bombings. Both the provincial and federal governments are unable or unwilling to get a grip of a resolution to the many and complex disputes that can be owned by all stakeholders, and it is difficult not to conclude that there is an artificial state of ‘managed instability’ in the province.

Balochistan Assembly passes resolution seeking Khan of Kalat's return

QUETTA:
The Balochistan Assembly unanimously passed on Tuesday a resolution to constitute an official jirga to hold negotiations to bring back Baloch nationalist leader Khan of Kalat Prince Agha Suleman Dawood.
The Khan of Kalat is in exile in London, and the resolution has been passed to “bring him back so he can play a role in restoring peace in Balochistan.”
The assembly, which was chaired by Deputy Speaker Qudos Bezinjo, echoed with a debate on the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan. There was uproar in the house as members fromopposition and treasury benches blamed each other for the volatile situation in the province.
Abdul Rehman Khitran from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) had tabled the resolution stating that the Balochistan government should constitute a jirga to hold negotiations with the Khan of Kalat.
“The official jirga [should] persuade him and bring him back to Balochistan with complete respect so that he could play a role to end the law and order problems. It will be helpful for the government to retain durable peace in the region,” he stated.
He said the government was unable to reach out to nationalist leaders who are living in exile for a year-and-a-half.
“Law and order in Balochistan is immensely disturbed for the past 10 years. Chief Minister Dr Malik Baloch admitted that there are problems of law and order in Balochistan. Senior Minister Sanaullah Zehri also said the government has failed to maintain public order,” Khithran told the house.
Provincial Information Minister Rahim Ziaratwal interrupted his speech and said the mover should talk about the resolution instead of the law and order situation. “Khan of Kalat wants to restore the Independent State of Kalat. How could that be possible?” he questioned.
Health Minister Rehmat Baloch said those who are now on the opposition benches are responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, after which several members started speaking simultaneously, blaming each other for the problems.
Rehmat tried to intervene and said every member should wait for his/her turn to speak; however, the uproar continued for a few minut
He went on to say that while he did say that there is problem regarding law and order, it is comparatively better than the previous government. “Everyone should correct their record regarding the state of law and order in Balochistan because it is getting better,” he clarified.
Three bills passed
Three bills — on salaries, allowance and privileges — were passed in the Balochistan Assembly on Monday. The assembly session was chaired by Deputy Speaker Abdul Quddoos Bezinjo, and the bills were tabled during the previous proceedings and were passed on Tuesday.
Provincial Minister of Services and General Administration Nawab Mohammad Khan Shahwani moved three bills, including “Chief Minister and Provincial Ministers (Salaries, Allowance and Privileges) Act; Speaker, Deputy Speaker Balochistan (Salaries, Allowances, Privileges) Act and Members Balochistan Assembly (Salaries, Allowance and Privileges) Act.


He moved a motion seeking an exemption for the above bills from the Balochistan Assembly rules and conduct of business 1974. The house gave exemption to the bills of these rules.“After giving due thought to the present high cost of daily expenses during travelling, it is imperative to increase the daily allowances of Chief Minister, Provincial Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members of Balochistan Assembly,” Shahwani said.

'Go Nawaz Go' chant leads to brawl in Senate Standing Committee meeting

ISLAMABAD:
The controversial “Go Nawaz Go” slogan found its way into the upper echelons of the government as it led to a brawl between PML-N and PTI leaders during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Tuesday.



Taking a jab at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs Hamidul Haq and Saleemur Rehman for attending the session despite having submitted resignations to the National Assembly speaker, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders light-heartedly chanted “Come Imran Come.”

To this, Haq responded with the viral chant “Go Nawaz Go,” and as the exchange of slogans continued, Haq is said to have punched PML-N’s Sarzameen Khan, according to members present in the meeting.

According to sources, Sarzameen was injured in the altercation. However, talking to The Express Tribune, the minister denied the reports and claimed he was the one who punched Haq, who fell to the floor after the beating.

The fight ended after female members of the committee intervened. The meeting was postponed without concluding the proceedings, a member of the committee told The Express Tribune.

“We intervened to restore order and asked the chairman of the committee to put a stop to such behavior,” she added.

While talking to The Express Tribune, Haq admitted punching the PML-N member, saying “I punched Sarzameen when he was spoke against PTI female workers participating in thedharna in Islamabad.”

Haq added that he also received minor bruises during the scuffle.

However, both MNAs admitted that their actions were against parliamentary norms and they were ready to sit together to clarify misunderstandings.

The Senate Standing committee meeting on communications was called to discuss issues regarding ongoing work on the Lyari Expressway. Muttahida Qaumi Movement MNA Sufyan Yousaf was presiding the meeting, during which officials of National Highway Authority were meant to brief the lawmakers.

Previous altercations

On September 29, a doctor was beaten up as he stood up in a meeting of the Pakistan Medical Association and chanted “Go Nawaz Go.”

PML-N ministers have also been caught in embarrassing situations as crowds start chanting “Go Nawaz Go” interrupting their speeches.

Hamza Shahbaz, son of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, was forced to cut short his speech during his address to mark World Tourism Day in Alhamra hall in Lahore as crowds started chanting ‘Go Nawaz Go.’

Earlier, during Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s speech at Preston University, a student chanted ‘Go Nawaz Go.’ However, Iqbal was not perturbed and continued his speech; the student, however, was expelled.

Afridi wants dignified exits for seniors

LAHORE: Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi said Monday the team’s senior cricketers should be given dignified farewells, after veteran batsman Younus Khan was unceremoniously axed from the one-day squad.


An incensed Younus lashed out at selectors last week for not including him in their plans for next month’s series against Australia, a decision he learnt about only when the squad was announced in the media.


The 36-year-old Test star, who has a history of making outspoken announcements, offered to step aside from all cricket for five months.


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a show cause notice asking Younis to explain his outburst. But 34-year-old Afridi, who has already retired from Tests, backed his colleague.


“I request the PCB chairman to talk to Younus and make a plan for the future,” he told reporters. “I think all the seniors should be given a respectful way to retire.”


Former greats like Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad and Mohammed Yousuf were forced into humiliating exits despite years of service.


On the subject of the upcoming series, recently reappointed captain Afridi admitted his team would be missing the services of spinner Saeed Ajmal, who was suspended earlier this month after being tested with an illegal bowling action.


“We will definitely miss Ajmal,” said Afridi of the ace spinner.


“But I am hopeful that Ajmal will alter his action and will be seen in action soon,” he added.


Pakistan and Australia play one Twenty20 in Dubai on October 5 followed by three one-day internationals and two Tests.

Asian Games: India final hurdle towards gold, Olympics qualification

KARACHI:
Defending champions Pakistan made it to the final of the 2014 Asian Games men’s hockey tournament with their fifth consecutive win on Tuesday, where arch-rivals India await.



Midfielder Rashid Mehmood fired home the last penalty in the shoot-out against Malaysia after both teams were unable to score in regulation time at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium, Incheon. The deadlock continued after extra-time as the 15 minutes proved insufficient to separate the two sides.

Muhammad Waqas, Abdul Haseem Khan and Mehmood then all scored twice each in the shootouts to send Pakistan through, edging out their opponents 6-5 in the penalty shoot-out.

“I have never played such a nerve-racking game in my entire life,” Mehmood, who stroked in the final penalty, told The Express Tribune from Korea. “When the penalties began, my only thought was of my parents back home, and I think it is their prayers that helped me and Pakistan win.”

The hockey team’s performances have improved considerably since the appointment of a new coaching team, headed by veteran Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh, and they may consider themselves favourites to claim gold over arch-rivals India. “Pakistan must play an energetic but composed game against India, just like the one they played in the group matches to defeat them,” said Sheikh.

Pakistan will qualify directly for the 2016 Rio Olympics if they are able to win the final and claim the gold. “Defending our title and hence making it to the next Olympics is our main target,” said the Olympian. “We are just a match away now.”

Pakistan will face India in tomorrow’s final, who defeated South Korea 1-0 in the competition’s first semi-final yesterday.

The two defeated semi-finalists, Malaysia and South Korea, will now vie for the bronze tomorrow.

Shooting

Usman Chand finished 14th and Khurram Inam 23rd with 115 and 112 points respectively, out of 39 contenders, in the skeet men’s qualification round.

Table Tennis

Saleem Abbas Kazmi and Muhammad Asiam Qureshi have been knocked out of the tournament after they lost to Japan in their men’s double round of 32 knockout match.

Volleyball

The Pakistan volleyball team lost to Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the men’s semi-final for ninth to 12th places.

Boxing

Sanaullah’s unbeaten run in the 91kg heavyweight boxing event came to an abrupt end with a defeat in the quarter-finals at the Seonhak Gymnasium.

Sanaullah was the second boxer from Pakistan, after Muhammad Waseem, who was hoping to win a medal in Incheon. However, he lost his quarter-final bout to South Korea’s Namhyeong Park 3-0 after three rounds.

After Sanullah’s exit, Waseem is now Pakistan’s only remaining medal hope in boxing. The 27-year-old confirmed a bronze medal after he won his 52kg quarter-final bout on Monday.

He will now take on Uzbek boxer Shakhobidin Zoirov on Thursday in the semi-finals.

Kabaddi

Despite losing their last Group A match to arch-rivals India 23-11 at the Songdo Global University Gymnasium, Pakistan qualified for the semis of the men’s kabaddi event.

India started strongly and took a healthy 17-4 lead in the first half and sealed the win despite Pakistan’s efforts to contain their opponents 7-6 in the second.

India and Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals as the top two teams from Group A. The two teams now wait to find out who their semi-final opponents will be as Group B matches will conclude Wednesday.

Rugby

Pakistan began their campaign at the rugby sevens event with two defeats in the preliminary round.

The team lost their opening Group B match to Hong Kong 72-0 at the Namdong Asiad Rugby Field, before succumbing 48-0 to China.

Pakistan will now play their last group match against Philippines on Wednesday

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China & Japan Open: Nadal makes heartening comeback from injury

BEIJING: 




Rafael Nadal made an emphatic return to singles competition yesterday after being sidelined for three months, sweeping aside Richard Gasquet of France in the $5.4 million China Open.


The 14-times grand slam winner won his first-round match in Beijing 6-4, 6-0, overcoming sporadic resistance in the first set before crushing his 22nd-ranked opponent in the second.


There were glimpses of vintage Nadal during the second set demolition, with the Spaniard appearing to be back to his athletic best after being sidelined since Wimbledon with a right wrist injury picked up in training.


“It’s not hundred per cent, but let’s say 90-something-per cent,” said Nadal, when asked how his wrist felt during the match.


“I have to be happy the way I played. Three months without a match and winning against someone like Gasquet is a very positive comeback for me.”


Nadal joins top seed Novak Djokovic in the second round after the reigning champion defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 6-2, 6-1 in just 63 minutes.


Andy Murray also made it through after a tense match, defeating Jerzy Janowicz of Poland 6-7 (9/11), 6-4, 6-2.


In the women’s tournament, world number one Serena Williams eased into the third round with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova.


Meanwhile, Serena’s sister Venus gained revenge over Caroline Garcia after the 20-year-old won their first round match at the Wuhan Open last week, beating the French rising star 6-4, 6-3 in Beijing.


Maria Sharapova swept aside Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2, while fifth seed Agnieszka Radwanska has now failed to get past the second round in her last two tournaments in China, losing to Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-4, 6-4 in Beijing.


Eighth seed Canadian Eugenie Bouchard also crashed out of the tournament, losing to Germany’s Sabine Lisicki 6-2, 6-4.


But there was no upset for second seed Romanian Simona Halep, who defeated home-crowd favourite Zhu Lin 7-5, 6-4.


Wawrinka rolled by Japanese outsider


Tatsuma Ito followed the winning example of compatriot Kei Nishikori as the number 103-ranked local dumped top seed Stan Wawrinka out 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Japan Open yesterdy.


Another seed followed Wawrinka to the exits, as ailing French number five Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost to Poland’s Michel Przysiezny 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (11-9) after nearly two and a half hours.


Third seed Milos Raonic, finalist at the last two editions, had no trouble as he fired 22 aces – the last on match point – to defeat Australian Bernard Tomic 7-6 (7/3), 6-3

Afridi wants dignified farewells for seniors

LAHORE:
Pakistan’s T20 captain Shahid Afridi said yesterday that the team’s senior cricketers should be given dignified farewells, after veteran batsman Younus Khan was unceremoniously axed from the one-day squad.



An incensed Younus lashed out at selectors last week for not including him in their plans for next month’s series against Australia, a decision he learnt about only when the squad was announced in the media.

The 36-year-old Test star, who has a history of making outspoken announcements, offered to step aside from all cricket for five months.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a show cause notice asking Younus to explain his outburst. But 34-year-old Afridi, who has already retired from Tests, backed his colleague.

“I request the PCB chairman to talk to Younus and make a plan for the future,” he told reporters. “I think all the seniors should be given a respectful way to retire.”

Former Pakistan greats like Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad and Muhammed Yousuf were forced into humiliating exits despite years of service.

On the subject of the upcoming series, recently reappointed captain Afridi admitted his team would be missing the services of spinner Saeed Ajmal, who was suspended earlier this month after being tested with an illegal bowling action.

“We will definitely miss Ajmal,” said Afridi of the ace spinner.

“But I am hopeful that Ajmal will alter his action and will be seen in action soon,” he added.

Pakistan and Australia play a one-off T20 in Dubai on October 5 followed by three ODIs and two Test

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Boxing the way to another medal

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• karachi Critics of a controversial decision to dispense with headguards in amateur boxing were given more ammunition yesterday when Pakistan’s Muhammad Waseem claimed an Asian Games medal just seconds into his quarter-final.
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• Flyweight Waseem and Azat Usenaliev accidentally clashed heads moments after the starting bell with the Krygyzstan boxer suffering a nasty gash above his eye.
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• Unable to continue, the referee had no option but to stop the fight with just 28 seconds gone and awarded Waseem the win on technical knockout.
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• Waseem advances to the semi-finals where he will face Uzbekistan’s Shakhobidin Zoirov and is thus guaranteed at least a bronze medal.
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• The International Amateur Boxing Association discarded headguards last year in a bid to align more closely with the professional game.
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• Several fights in Incheon have had to be stopped for cuts caused by accidental head clashes, which were rare with headguards.
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• According to Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, most of the spectators were rooting for Waseem.
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• “The crowd was cheering for Waseem,” Ganjera told The Express Tribune. “I’m quite confident that he can win his next bout for a silver medal as well.
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• “We have faith in his ability and hope he will make Pakistan proud.”
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• Ganjera added that another Pakistan pugilist Sanaullah will compete at the quarter-final of the 91kg event today and has a good chance of progressing to the semi-finals.
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• Hockey
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• The Greenshirts will be up against Malaysia in the men’s hockey semi-final at the Asian Games today, and according to Ganjera, Pakistan are favourites to win.
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• “The team is motivated and so far in the tournament, Pakistan have performed better than Malaysia,” said Ganjera. “It’s going to be a thrilling match, and we’re hoping for an eventual gold medal in hockey.”
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• Kabaddi
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• Pakistan defeated Bangladesh 24-11 in the Group A match of the men’s kabaddi event.
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• “Even though we are coming back to this event after a long break, we should win silver in kabaddi” said Ganjera.
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• Wrestling
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• Wrestler Muhammad Asad Butt lost his bronze medal fight in the 74kg event to South Korea’s Sangkyu Lee 3-1 and Muhammad Iman lost the 86kg quarter-final 4-1 to Kazakhstan’s Yesbolat Nurzhumbayev.
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• Meanwhile, Pakistan men’s volleyball team defeated Myanmar 3-0 in a Group H play-off, while India outclassed Pakistan 3-0 in table tennis. Pakistan also lost to Thailand in mixed doubles 3-0, whereas Muhammad Rameez received a bye in the round of 64 of the men’s singles event.
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• In shooting, Khurram Inam finished 21st out of 39 participants in the men’s skeet qualifying round.

Pakistan Premier League: Asif scores four in NBP’s first PPFL win

Pakistan Premier League: Asif scores four in NBP’s first PPFL win

KARACHI: Muhammad Asif scored four goals to help NBP register their first win in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) as they thrashed KPT 4-0 at the Dr Mohammad Ali Shah Stadium on Tuesday.
Asif scored the opener in the 18th minute, before doubling NBP’s advantage in the 28th to send his side 2-0 up at the interval. NBP continued to dominate in the second half and Asif scored again in the 67th minute to complete his hat-trick. The strike then sealed an emphatic win with a goal in the 80th minute to condemn KPT to their first defeat of the season.
“It’s a relief that we’ve finally won a match,” NBP coach Nasir Ismail told The Express Tribune. “We’ve had a slow start compared to last season, but we’ll hopefully catch up.”
Ismail was quick to praise Asif, saying that he is happy with the performance of his main striker. “Asif has finally clicked,” said Ismail. “We were waiting for our combination to come together. We have young players such as Muneer Ahmed, Sher Ali and our goalkeeper, who are just teenagers, so of course they will need time to settle.”

PIA cause upset
In the other match, PIA stunned last season’s runners-up K-E 2-1 at the Korangi Baloch Stadium.
Zeeshan Ali scored the first goal of the match in the 24th minute before Zahid Majeed scored the winner in the 50th. K-E managed to halve the deficit immediately through Muhammad Riaz’s 51st-minute goal but PIA hung on to register a memorable win.

PAF register routine win
In the third match of the day, last year’s top-five finishers PAF thrashed Railways 4-0 at the Jinnah Stadium.
Mansoor Junior scored a brace, while Arif Nawaz and Irfan Junior scored one each.

 Lions surrender semis spot after Marsh assault

KARACHI: 

Lahore Lions were knocked out of the Champions League T20 semi-final spot race on Tuesday after Perth Scorchers beat them by three wickets at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

The match saw an ominous beginning for Lions who saw rain spoiling the start after only three balls were bowled and opener Nasir Jamshed (1) already back in the dug-out. The match re-started after half-an-hour and Umar Siddiq (1) departed on the sixth ball of the first over with the scoreboard at 2-2.




Lions’ skipper Muhammad Hafeez the walked in to save the day for his team to partner Wahab Riaz on the other end. But both were quickly dispatched by Scorchers for ducks.

Hafeez admitted in his post-match comment that they “were short on the board. We played bad shots, but I feel our spinners brought us back in the game. Mitchell Marsh played his shots and turned it their way. We didn’t bat well at the top which put pressure on the boys but Umar Akmal and Nasim played exceptionally once again. There was dew towards the end which made bowling difficult but we had the chances and we believe Mitch Marsh made all the difference. We are proud of what we have achieved here.”

Saad Nasim and Umar Akmal lent stability to the Lion’s innings and helped the score cross the 50-run mark. Akmal was dismissed in the 10th over after scoring 26 runs off 19 balls. The charge was then taken over by Mohammad Saeed who, along with Nasim added 48 runs to the team’s total.

Nasim scored his second half-century of the tournament to give Lion’s some hope as he pushed his side’s total to 124.

Lion’s, who needed to win by a good margin to qualify for the semi-final, started brightly with the ball and soon brought Perth to their knees.




Craig Simmons and Sam Whiteman were dispatched for ducks in the first and second over respectively. Hafeez then attacked the Scorchers’ lineup with closed in fielders which paid off and soon Perth were down to 40-6 in the ninth over.

But the Lion’s then crashed into Perth’s Mitchell Marsh, who scored 63 off just 38 balls to lead his team to victory. Experienced left-arm spinner Brad Hogg chipped in with a useful knock of 28 from 19 balls.




“It certainly was tight,” said Marsh, who was adjudged man-of-the-match. “Certainly not the start we would have wanted. Those totals are not always easy, and they have an experienced bowling line-up. Joel Paris has announced himself as a good bowler and he has a massive future. It has been fantastic. Although we lost those two close games, we take a lot out of them.”

Perth and Lions’ are both out of the tournament’s last four spots while Chennai Super Kings qualified alongside Kolkata Knight Riders

Hockey: Pakistan beat Malaysia to set up final against India

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NCHEON: Pakistan who were ominous throughout their Asian Games title defence beat Malaysia 6-5 on penalty strokes at Seonhak Hockey Stadium, South Korea on Tuesday to set up an arch-rivals’ showdown against India.

Pakistan had seven shots on the goal but they were not able find the net while Malaysia could only direct their shots twice in the direction of goal.

The game went on to be decided by penalty strokes where goalkeeper Imran Butt made a save to bag a win for Pakistan.

The final will be played on Thursday, October 2 at 1500 PST.

Previously, Pakistan beat Oman 8-0 in their final Pool B match of the at the Seonhak Hockey Stadium.

Captain Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Irfan and Abdul Haseem Khan scored two goals each, while Muhammad Umar Bhutta and Muhammad Dilber scored one goal each.

On September 25, Pakistan qualified for the hockey semi-finals after defeating arch-rivals India 2-1 in their third Pool B match at the Munhak Hockey Stadium