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Telecom sector looks for strategic proposals
Consultancy firm crafting framework for allocation of 5G spectrum
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K-Electric solar projects achieve record low bids
Receives eight bids for 50 MW Winder project, seven bids for 100 MW Bela project despite challenges in attracting bid
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Banking sector ADR rises to 47.8%
Jumps 944bps in 3 months; market concerned about steps banks are taking
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Business confidence rises 9%
BCI survey highlights cautious optimism despite persistent hurdles
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ADB raises Pakistan's growth forecast to 3%
Lowers inflation projection as industrial activity recovers; major macroeconomic targets yet to be achieved
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Gold jumps by Rs3,100; rupee weakens
Gold prices rise for third day to Rs280,500 per tola, driven by global trends and US inflation data.
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Pak-EU forum set up to enhance trade
FPCCI announces Pakistan-EU Forum to boost trade, investment, and economic ties with EU member states.
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Pakistan, Russia eye energy projects
Ink protocol for executing mega schemes, exploring oil and gas deposits
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US, China to hold key talks ahead of Trump's White House return
Economic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have continued to flare during Biden’s time in office
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Netflix actor José de la Torre dies at 37 after battling serious illness
Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for his role in Top Boy, dies at 37 following illness battle.
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UN appeals for $4.07b in aid for Gaza and West Bank, warns more is needed
Aim is to provide assistance to 2.1 million people of Gaza, 900,000 people in the West Bank: UN's humanitarian agency
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Blue Ivy Carter cast in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' director says Beyoncé and Jay-Z weren’t involved
Director Barry Jenkins confirms Blue Ivy Carter's casting as Kiara in Mufasa Lion King was purely talent-based.
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate by 50 bps, signals slower future easing
Governor says possibility that new US govt might impose tariffs on Canadian exports represents “major new uncertainty”
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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord
Misinformation threatens governance and democracy, demanding global action to preserve public trust and stability.
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Kurram - coexistence and cooption
Addressing Kurram's sectarian conflict requires state intervention, population relocation, and de-weaponisation
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Heinous crime of human trafficking
Pakistan's human trafficking crisis persists, with few convictions and systemic government failure to act.
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Dismal state of education
Only 5% of Pakistani children receive quality education, with millions out of school, hindering progress.
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Out in the cold
Gaza is in ruins, suffering from airstrikes and winter cold, with the international community failing to act.
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Faiz's trial
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling and espionage, setting a precedent for military.
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In corporations we trust
Corporate greed and systemic corruption in US politics fuel violence, like the recent shooting of a CEO.
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect
The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor
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Global Meta outage disrupts WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook services
The outage left users unable to send or receive messages, make calls or access WhatsApp Web
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Khawaja Asif questions Imran Khan's commitment to talks, criticises PTI's double standards
Defence minister criticises PTI for ignoring sacrifices of Rangers and police, calling their actions hypocritical
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Indian woman sells newborn for INR 150,000 to settle husband's debts
The woman's husband had filed a police complain as he suspected his wife's involvement in the child's disappearance
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Young Thug requests probation modification to visit family in metro Atlanta
Young Thug is seeking a change to his probation terms to allow visits to his Atlanta home for holidays.
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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NEPRA approves increase in electricity tariff nationwide
Notification for the price hike was issued by NEPRA, confirming adjustment for first quarter of current fiscal year
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Lifebuoy Shampoo and The Citizens Foundation reunite to empower Pakistan’s girl child via education
An annual endowment fund has been set up by the two entities to support the education of 7,000 out-of-school girls
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Faiz Hameed approached Asif Zardari for army chief appointment: PPP's Shehla Raza
PPP leader claims former spy master, in collaboration with others, planned for prolonged governance
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Urban sprawl strains city’s aging drainage system
The city’s sewerage and drainage system are approximately 40 years old
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LHC orders immediate halt to dog culling in Punjab
In the petition, an activist urges court to compel the govt to establish a national policy for protection of animals
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Google releases first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models
With Flash model, Google also introduced a new research prototype, Project Mariner, from its DeepMind division
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PTI's Asad Qaiser contacts Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to initiate talks with govt
During conversation, two leaders deliberated on composition of government’s negotiating committee
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Spain, Portugal, Morocco to host 2030 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2034
The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had only a single bid and both were confirmed by acclamation
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Seven terrorists killed, soldier martyred in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
In two IBOs, security forces killed seven terrorists; Lance Naik Muhammad Amin was martyred in combat, ISPR confirms
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Seven-day polio drive to begin in Sindh from Dec 16
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah discusses strategy to vaccinate over 10 million children
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Luigi Mangione’s trucker jacket selling fast for $80
The green trucker jacket similar to the one worn by Luigi Mangione during Brian Thompson’s murder sparks online frenzy
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Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he skipped Moana 2 and shares insights on Mufasa
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains his absence from Moana 2, praises new composers, and discusses creating music for Mufasa.
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Rohit Sharma's batting struggles affecting his captaincy, say former teammates
Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 test innings, which include eight single-digit scores
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'Return 2018 electoral mandate in exchange for 2024 elections', Dar offers PTI
DPM suggests that if there are any issues regarding February 8 elections, courts would be available to address them
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Luigi Mangione’s notebook reveals Manhattan bombing plan before UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione’s spiral notebook detailed a potential Manhattan bombing, later dismissed
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to governance reforms across all sectors
PM emphasized that country’s future hinges on adoption of digitisation, automation, and streamlined decision-making
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Hafez al-Assad's tomb set ablaze in rebel attack in Qardaha
Video footage shows parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed
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Finance minister rules out proposal to lower retirement age to 55
Aurangzeb was addressing Senate's Standing Committee on Finance
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FIA cyber crime wing given authority to tackle social media offences
National Cyber Crime Agency will now be established through parliamentary act, notifies Ministry of Interior
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Randy Moss’ son responds to Brett Favre over father’s liver cancer rumors
Thaddeus Moss denies claims of Randy Moss having liver cancer and responds to Brett Favre’s support.
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Andrew Garfield praises Chappell Roan as rising pop star gains celebrity fans
Andrew Garfield joins Elton John, Emma Stone, and Saoirse Ronan in praising Chappell Roan’s hit debut album.
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Sara Sharif’s parents found guilty of her murder after harrowing trial
The family fled to Pakistan after Sara's death, before being arrested in September 2023 at London's Gatwick airport
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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CDF Munir hails ‘unprecedented success’ in Marka-e-Haq, calls it ideological victory
Says Pakistan’s defence is now 'completely impregnable' against external aggression
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Four policemen martyred in Bannu suicide bombing
Four policemen martyred in Bannu suicide bombing
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Pakistan, Bangladesh to combat drug trafficking
Naqvi signed on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, while Ahmed signed on behalf of the Bangladeshi government
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India misread Islamabad's peace intentions: envoy
Pak mission in US marks Marka-e-Haq anniversary
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India’s Baneful Blunder - A Year On!
The India-Pakistan showdown revealed how quickly perception battles can spiral into strategic instability
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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More tribute than biopic
It thrills, it dazzles, it remembers—but does it truly reveal Michael Jackson?
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The quiet power of saying less
In a culture that demands explanations, learning to stop justifying yourself can be liberating and reclaim your peace
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Priced out at checkout
As inflation climbs, grocery lists are shrinking, another item you can’t afford this week -- sounds familiar?
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Hormuz: the chokehold that shook the world
Iran’s grip on the Strait exposes the limits of US power and the fragility of global energy flows
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PML-N unveils candidates for 19 G-B seats
PPP intensifies electoral push ahead of next month's polls
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Dower disputes: SC directs changes in Nikahnama
Any person who consents to settlement of dower property should affix their signature over relevant entry
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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Pakistan raises red flag over illegal settlements in West Bank, calls for Israel accountability
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state
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Israel committed 'brutal violations' against aid flotilla activists: ICBSG
A total of 177 activists were detained and reportedly subjected to ill-treatment
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1


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