Najam Sheraz – Music with a Message

Pakistani popstar on why peace is the way forwardNAJAM Sheraz is one of Pakistan’s biggest international singers. Selling thousands of albums over a career that has spanned a phenomenal ten albums isn’t enough for this young artist. Najam is...

Curry snack a footie first!

Cousins’ snack curries favour with sports fans Two young Asian Bolton-based businessmen’s unique spicy take on Britain’s favourite food has proved a hit with catering bosses. Cousins Umar Mohammed, 21, and Ahmed Suleman, 22 have secured a contract with Bolton...

Mohammed Bhana meets Xabi Alonso

The Asian Today InterviewTHE Spaniard feels privileged to be amongst a group of accomplished professionals who grace the Melwood training ground and make an effort for the Liverpool cause. “Sami Hypia, Jamie Carragher and Stevie Gerrard, all of them have...

ECB – ‘We’ll host Pakistan Tests’

Pakistan handed opportunity over security debacleTHE England Cricket Board could offer to host Test matches for Pakistan, chairman Giles Clarke has revealed. Pakistan has seen a number of top nations refuse to play in the country this year over...

‘Monty still has the hunger’

England coach Peter Moores defends spinnerENGLAND coach Peter Moores has jumped to the defence of spinner Monty Panesar ahead of his club stint in Sri Lanka next month. The 26-year-old is set to play club cricket in Sri Lanka in...

Mushtaq uncertain over England link

Spinner would ‘prefer Pakistan role’FORMER Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has admitted he would prefer to join the coaching set-up with his native Pakistan rather than take a role with England. The ex-Sussex man has been linked with a role...

Pakistan bowling ace in new ECB role

Waqar Younis bowling coach for ECB AcademyPAKISTAN bowling ace Waqar Younis will help England’s young bowlers during their tour of India. Younis, one of Pakistan’s most successful bowlers, accepted an offer from the England Cricket Board to become a...

‘Inexperience is hurting Pakistan’

Inzamam hits out at coach, captain and managementTHE Pakistan cricket team is being held back by an inexperienced captain and coach - according to former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. Haq, who made his debut for Pakistan in 1991, hit out at captain...

‘Boxer shorts’ drug smuggler jailed

Six and a half years for Birmingham manA BIRMINGHAM painter and decorator who tried to smuggle more than £50,000 worth of heroin through Birmingham International Airport in his boxer shorts has been jailed. Zareb Hussain, 38, was arrested by...

Bollywood leads rise in Asian bodybuilding

Asian men seek better bodies to emulate film idolsHUNDREDS of young Asian men are adapting their fitness routines in the gym to include body building, as they try to mirror the image of their Bollywood screen idols. There has also...

New voice for Radio Leicester

Kamlesh Purohit returns to the airwavesACCLAIMED journalist Kamlesh Purohit will return to the airwaves in Leicester this month for a new show for the city’s Asian community. Every Thursday Kamlesh will present a blend of local news, entertaining guests...

Adnan Sami to team up with the Jacksons

Singer reveals all to BBC Asian NetworkRENOWNED singer Adnan Sami has revealed he is teaming up with the legendary Jacksons for their forthcoming album. The multi-talented singer and composer confirmed rumours of the collaboration on the BBC Asian Network's...