London, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the national selection committee has put a lot of thought into selecting eight batsmen, a wicket-keeper and seven bowlers for the Champions Trophy in England next month, dispelling the impression by experts that the chosen squad lacked quality batsmen.

Islamabad, Apr.11 (ANI): Pakistan cricket's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said that cricket culture in Pakistan does not favour the rotation policy because of the players' insecure nature.

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said that the national team is in a process of transition, adding that what is perceived as an inconsistent selection policy is actually a 'tactical move' to test young talent.

Islamabad, Apr 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief selector Iqbal Qasim has admitted that there is a need to improve the middle-order batting following the team's recent whitewash in South Africa.

Islamabad, Apr 4 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Iqbal Qasim has insisted that the board has no intentions to end the career of all-rounder Abdul Razzaq after the player was excluded from the preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Karachi, Apr 3 (ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said that veteran Younis Khan's career is not yet over, even though he has been omitted from the country's 30-man initial squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England.

Islamabad, Mar 15 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has claimed the lack of quality fast bowlers in the country is a matter of concern for them, adding they need to nurture more quicks on the grassroots

Islamabad, Mar 3 (ANI): President of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Qasim Zia has said that an expected meeting with their Indian counterparts Hockey India (HI) officials has been delayed.

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take the lead in re-energizing the negotiations for concluding the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, which have been stalled for a while.

Agra, Jan. 28 (ANI): Union Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma, who met Sukwoo Hong, Minister of Knowledge Economy of the Republic of Korea, on the sidelines of the ongoing Partnership Summit at Agra today assured the review of Posco project.

Islamabad, Jan 5(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector, Iqbal Qasim has claimed pace men Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan are the biggest finds from the ongoing limited over series against archrivals India.

Islamabad, Dec. 6 (ANI): In what appears to be a major setback for Mohammad Yousuf's Twenty20 and ODI career, Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has made it clear that the senior batsman would not be considered for the tour of India due to his poor form.

Islamabad, Dec 01(ANI): Pakistan chief cricket selector Iqbal Qasim has said the lack of genuine fast bowling talent in the country is a big cause of concern for the national team.

Karachi, Nov. 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Iqbal Qasim has ruled out making wholesale changes in the squads for the tour of India which is scheduled to start next month.

Srinagar, Nov.19 (ANI): Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for a shutdown here on Monday to protest over the Jammu and Kashmir High Court's verdict of awarding life imprisonment to the Chairman of the Muslim League, Mohammad Qasim Faktoo.

Islamabad, Nov 17(ANI): Pakistan cricket chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said no player including senior like Shahid Afridi is guaranteed a spot in the national team for the upcoming series against India.

Karachi, Nov. 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to decide whether batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Shahid Afridi should be allowed to play in the ongoing President's Trophy Grade I Tournament.

Islamabad, Oct. 12 (ANI): Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement 2010 (APTTA) as by denying its cargo access to Wagah border and seaports.

Karachi, Sept. 30 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has lauded Pakistan's lower-order batting for reclaiming the team's pride with a two-wicket victory over South Africa in the Super-Eight match at the World Twenty20 on Friday.

Karachi, Aug 16 (ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has clarified that senior batsman Younus Khan and pace bowler Umar Gul have "just been rested", and that they would be needed for national duty again.

Karachi, July 3 (ANI): Younus Khan's One-Day International (ODI) form is being questioned due to his repeated failures in this version, but his 29 and 82 in the first Test, and 32 in the first-innings of the ongoing second Test has made selectors confident about him.

Lahore, June 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan wicket keeper Kamran Akmal has been cleared by the Integrity Committee of the PCB.

Islamabad, June 21(ANI): Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the selection committee would sit down and discuss beleaguered Younis Khan's future with him after the conclusion of the ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

Islamabad, June 20(ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has slammed the national team for their inconsistent performance and for showing poor professionalism during their tour of Sri Lanka.

Islamabad, May 30(ANI): Pakistan selector Iqbal Qasim has said spinners are going to be the key for getting success during their upcoming tour to Sri Lanka.