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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Lo!! Roland Garros is here

After much waiting and wathing a series of clay court championships, the last and the best of red clay is here: The Roland Garros or the French Open 2012 Tennis Championship.

The four giants - One would be the King
This year's men's singles title has two historic records in the offing:
The world no.3 Spaniard Rafael Nadal is attempting to defend his title for the record seventh time. Last year he equaled the record of six successive wins by the legendary Bjorn Borg.
On the other hand, world no.1 Serbian Novak Djokovic  may become the first man in history after 1969 to hold four major titles at one time. The Serb already hold the Wimbledon, US Open and the Australian Open titles. Wining the the French title will him seond man after Rod Laver who held four records in 1969.

Who would be the king? Well as predicted by World No.2 Roger Federer, Nadal stands better chances that the Serb for his mastery over the red clay. So it is going to be a better of giants this year with big names like Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray trying to outscore each other.

Who wins, will be the King.

The draws are already out - so remain glued to your big TV screens from 27th May 2012 onward or come to Jaho Jalal for Free Live Streaming of some of the important matches. You will have links available here for these matches, specially the important quarters, semis and the finals.

While for other qualifying rounds matches please find your favourite players playing the Ronald Garros at the Movin' Sports.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

60 Years of Pakistan - China friendship

The Pakistan - China friendship dates back to 21 May 1051 when Pakistan became one of the first group of countries to recognize China as an independent state. Since then, China and Pakistan have witnessed smooth development of friendly and neighbourly relations as well as mutually beneficial cooperation. These sixty years between 1951-2011 have shown the resolve between the two great countries to cement their ties more stronger every day that passes by.
Pakistan's President Ayub Khan with the Chinese premier Zhou Enlai on the Great Wall of China - 1964

The hallmark visit of President Ayub Khan to China in December 1964 opened a new era of friendship and long term partnership between the two countries. President Ayub was so warmly received by the Chinese that people still remember that warmth even today.

China today is the major trade partner and contributor of defence equipment to Pakistan. The recent joint venture of JF-17 Thunder multi-role jet aircraft has further cemented the ties between the two countries.

Commemorating the 60 years of long and tested friendship, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued a Rs.20 commemorative coin (above top) with effect from 21 May 2011 to celebrate year 2011 as the Pakistan-China friendship year. The coin has a diameter of 30 mm and weigh 9.5 grams. The obverse of the coin shows the waxing crescent and a five-pointed star facing northwest in rising position. The words - 2011, YEAR OF PAK CHINA FRIENDSHIP - in English is written on the top of coin.

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Originally posted at: Hobby Shobbys