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High taxes lead to 25.68% drop in cement sales
Decline in dispatches impacts domestic, export markets; industry calls for urgent review
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Chinese lenders agree on daily SOFR
NEPRA proceedings discuss transition from LIBOR to Secured Overnight Financing Rate
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Foreign exchange reserves reach 26-month high
Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $9.43bn, boosting the rupee’s value amid growing remittances and export earnings.
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Experts urge reforms in ports and shipping policies
Highlight steep increases in costs that have severely impacted country's blue economy
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FM pushes for more Chinese investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges Pak China Investment Company to expand joint ventures and boost exports.
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Low oil prices to help cut imports
With 20% fall in crude, govt can build forex reserves and repay debt on time
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Barack Obama responds to criticism over Charli XCX song on his playlist
Barack Obama responds to claims he hasn’t listened to Charli XCX’s “365” on his playlist.
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DPM Ishaq Dar meets UK counterpart, focuses on climate action and trade
FM underscores importance of a strong Pakistan-UK partnership to promote shared regional and international interests
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WB and AFD pledge $600m to address Kampala's infrastructure and waste crisis
Funding comes after growing concerns over waste management and poor roads by a deadly landslide in Uganda’s capital
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Prada Beauty names Sabrina Carpenter as their first celebrity global partner
Prada Beauty has named Sabrina Carpenter as its first global beauty partner.
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Pope Francis urges world to build bridges of peace as 80,000 attend Jakarta mass
Papal’s visit sparks hope among Indonesia's transgender community, calling for greater acceptance and inclusivity
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Jagmeet Singh signals early election likely after breaking agreement with Justin Trudeau
NDP leader withdrew support for the Canadian PM, forcing him to seek new alliances before the 2025 election deadline
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Pakistan reacts to Taliban’s new ‘moral code’
FO affirms women’s right to education in line with Islamic principles
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Child injured in collision with wrong-way police vehicle in Karachi
Angry bystanders surrounded the police mobile, questioning officers about driving against traffic
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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at 34
Rich Homie Quan, known for hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” has passed away at 34.
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Hunter Biden offers guilty plea on tax charges without admitting wrongdoing
US president's son was charged in December as part of a wide-ranging probe of his finances and business dealings
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Monsoon rains trigger foul odour from decaying marine plants in Karachi
Phenomenon occurs annually as large quantities of aquatic plants die off post-monsoon
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DR Congo receives first batch of mpox vaccines
Country is the epicentre of the outbreak, which has spread to neighbouring countries and elsewhere
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UK prosecutors drop indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein
They concluded there was no realistic chance of securing a conviction
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Tim Walz’s mom breaks silence in brotherly feud over Donald Trump
Darlene Walz remains neutral as her sons, one supporting Trump and the other a VP candidate, clash over politics.
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MQM stages protest at K-Electric headquarters, demands end to power outages
Farooq Sattar warns the power distribution company of a larger public outcry if situation persists
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Russian missile strike on Ukrainian military institute in Poltava claims 55 lives
Moscow's troops hit the educational facility with two extremely hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles
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US charges five Russian intelligence officials over cyberattacks against Ukraine
US Justice Dept reveals Russian military cyber unit began large-scale operations in 2020
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Police launch search for Brazilian actress missing in São Paulo
Brazilian actress Maidê Mahl, known for her roles in HBO and Star+ series, has gone missing in São Paulo.
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Family tensions ease as Chaudhry Shujaat, Pervez Elahi reconcile
Meeting focused solely on improving family relations, with both sides avoiding any political discussions
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Putin claims Russia now backs Kamala Harris after Biden's exit from US election
Republican candidate Donald Trump has had friendlier relations with the Russian president than either Biden or Harris
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Cabinet grants special powers to security forces in Balochistan
Federal cabinet has approved an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997
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Ravindra Jadeja steps into politics, joins Narendra Modi's BJP
Wife announces news on X, sharing images of the couple holding their new membership cards
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Meta oversight board rules phrase 'From the River to the Sea' not hate speech
Critics call the phrase antisemitic while supporters see it as a valid expression of Palestinian rights advocacy
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Tenet Media accused of funneling millions from Russia to right-wing influencers
Tenet Media allegedly received millions from RT to pay right-wing influencers for promoting Kremlin-backed narratives.
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Karachi roads crumble after rains, causing severe traffic disruptions, health hazards
Local residents have called on the Sindh government to undertake urgent repairs across the affected areas
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Trump pledges to create efficiency commission led by Elon Musk if elected
Musk had said on an August 19 podcast that he discussed the commission with Trump and is interested in joining
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Thousands of students rally in Bangladesh to mark one month since fall of ex-PM Hasina
Students, teachers and families of those killed in the unrest joined "March for Martyrs" carrying the national flag
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DG ISPR hints at Imran Khan’s military trial
Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says army has no political agenda
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SA's Ramaphosa dismisses 'debt trap' concerns, hails Chinese investments as mutually beneficial
South African president spoke at a China-Africa summit in Beijing with delegates from over 50 African nations present
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Sindh govt ‘clarifies’ purchase of luxury vehicles for ACs amid backlash
Govt argues that purchasing new vehicles would reduce significant maintenance costs on ‘outdated vehicles’
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China's Xi pledges $51b support for Africa, promises one million jobs
China ready to step up cooperation with Africa in industry, agriculture, infrastructure, trade and investment, says Xi
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Conor McGregor hints at 2025 Irish presidential run
UFC icon suggests a 2025 Irish presidential run, vowing to hold politicians accountable and dissolve the Dáil.
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Macron appoints former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister
Barnier is the oldest PM in French modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest
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Youtuber Rosanna Pansino shares concerns over MrBeast’s work environment in latest video
Rosanna Pansino reveals details from interviews with MrBeast contestants, crew, and ex-employees.
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Sindh govt’s decision to purchase expensive vehicles sparks debate in assembly
PTI submits resolution in Sindh Assembly opposing purchase of 138 luxury double-cabin vehicles amid flood crisis
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German police fatally shoot Austrian gunman near Israeli consulate in Munich
Incident occurs on the anniversary of 1972 attack at the Munich Olympics in which 11 Israeli athletes were killed
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Prince Harry’s ex welcomes second child and launches new jewellery collection
Chelsy Davy announces the birth of her second child, Chloe, while launching her new jewellery collection, Aya Jewels.
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President Zardari vows to continue efforts against terrorism ‘until the end’
Visits family of Capt Ali Qureshi, who was martyred in Balochistan on the night of August 25-26
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Ben Affleck frustrated by romance rumours with Kick Kennedy amid Jennifer Lopez divorce
Ben Affleck denies romance rumours with Kick Kennedy as he navigates his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
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Google launches initiative to produce 500,000 Chromebooks in Pakistan
Google's regional director shares opportunities for freelancers to thrive and contribute to country’s progress
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PM lauds Pakistan Army's role in maintaining regional stability
Shehbaz commends army’s innovative strategies and structural reforms aimed at strengthening deterrence capabilities
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Rod Wave announces Last Lap Tour with special guests across North America
Rod Wave’s Last Lap Tour kicks off in October, featuring supporting acts Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, and more.
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'True Blood' star Alexander Skarsgård stars in Calvin Klein’s sultry fall 2024 campaign
Calvin Klein's Fall 2024 campaign stars Alexander Skarsgård, blending relaxed style and sophistication
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia talks on Reko Diq mining project near completion: Petroleum minister
Saudi's Manara Minerals Investment Company to invest $1 billion in the project by acquiring a minority stake
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First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation ahead of nationwide polio campaign's rollout
Says years of sustained efforts have brought the country closer to eradication
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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Trump thanks Pakistan for hosting talks, announces US Navy blockade of Hormuz
IRGC threatens to trap enemies in ‘deadly whirlpools’ of Hormuz as Iranian adviser claims firm control over strait
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
The Iranian delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, also departs from Pakistan after holding talks
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The art of the table: Pakistan’s history of making adversaries talk
Fifty years of brokering peace for others, can the 'Islamabad Talks' mark a turning point for Pakistan’s diplomacy?
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Two dead, three injured as unidentified gunmen open fire in Quetta
CM Bugti condemns the attack, seeks a report of the incident
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction







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