KARACHI, Sept 23, 2008 (AFP) - Pakistan cricket authorities said Tuesday that controversial paceman Shoaib Akhtar can play in a domestic cricket tournament -- just one week after barring him from the same event.

LAHORE, Pakistan, Sept 16, 2008 (AFP) - Troubled fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will remain barred from all Pakistani cricket until he pays an outstanding fine, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) legal adviser said on Tuesday.

LONDON, September 9, 2008 (AFP) - Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar took a wicket for Surrey on his debut for the county but southern rivals Hampshire had the better of a rain-affected first day at The Oval here Tuesday.

LAHORE, September 9, 2008 (AFP) - A hearing on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's appeal against an 18-month ban was postponed Tuesday because the judge was not available, a lawyer for the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

The 33-year-old paceman is appealing the ban and a fine of seven million rupees (100,000 dollars).

KARACHI, September 4, 2008 (AFP) - Pakistan's fast bowling ace Shoaib Akhtar was heading home on Thursday after a visa glitch stymied his plans to launch a comeback with English county side Surrey, the player told AFP.

KARACHI, September 2, 2008 (AFP) - Fit-again Shoaib Akhtar vowed Tuesday to use a short stint with Surrey to mount a comeback at international level, saying he would do his best to help the English county side avoid relegation.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said Saturday that Shoaib Akhtar can only play in next month`s Champions ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board said Saturday that Shoaib Akhtar can only play in next month`s Champions ...

LAHORE, July 19, 2008 (AFP) - Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar Saturday moved to dispel any suggestion he was running away from dope tests ahead of the Champions Trophy, saying he will be the first to give a sample.

LAHORE, July 4, 2008 (AFP) - A Pakistani court on Friday suspended an 18-month ban imposed on paceman Shoaib Akhtar by the country's cricket authorities for indiscipline.

A judge at Lahore High Court ruled that the 32-year-old Akthar should be allowed to play cricket until his appeal against the ban is heard, most likely in September.