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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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EU warns Meta it must open up WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
The EU sent Meta a formal antitrust warning, giving the company a chance to respond and defend itself
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PTI plans long march after Eid to secure Imran Khan’s release
Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released
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NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
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Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England
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Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
'I have decided to stand down to allow a new No.10 team to be built,' says communications chief Tim Allan
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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
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Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony
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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
Latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484
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Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Joint statement warns annexation bid undermines two-state solution, urges global action
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Former IHC judge Tariq Jahangiri challenges removal in FCC
Seeks to nullify Dec 18 de-notification over invalid law degree, says legal requirements were not fulfilled
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Pakistan announces Fitrana, Fidyah amounts for Ramazan 2026
Minimum amount of Sadaqatul-Fitr, Fidyah has been fixed at Rs300 per person
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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince William arrives in Saudi Arabia for visit overshadowed by Epstein scandal
Before William’s Riyadh trip, Kensington Palace voiced concern over Andrew’s Epstein links
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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From screen to shaadi: Maryam Raza stuns in Mahira Khan’s Ho Man Jahaan look for her Nikkah
Maryam’s wedding in Karachi this week turns into glamorous affair, attended by top industry names
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Pakistan sends 100 tonnes of tents, tarpaulins to Gaza
NDMA says consignment is 28th relief flight as total aid reaches 2,727 tonnes
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Kites in the sky, stories on screen: Basant in Punjabi cinema and music
How Lahore’s iconic kite festival lives on through films and music, preserving its colours and memories
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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PECA amendment cannot be suspended by injunction, IHC observes
Court adjourns journalists’ petitions against law until March 6
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Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi
Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Court indicts Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi in gambling app case
Magistrate has summoned prosecution witnesses for February 23
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Talha Anjum of Young Stunners announces engagement to Zoeia Karim
Images from ceremony circulated widely on social media, drawing congratulatory messages from fans, fellow artists
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub declared proclaimed offenders in 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' cases
Senior civil judge cites repeated non-appearance, orders arrest in two Bara Kahu FIRs
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to govt
Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous
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Shahid Khaqan, Miftah Ismail to join sit-in over Imran Khan’s health outside Parliament
Protest follows report saying PTI founder has only 15% vision remaining in his right eye
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Citywide security boosted in Rawalpindi
Picketing activated on highways and link roads, with strict checking and snap checks at all city entry and exit points
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Mosques, markets prioritised as Punjab outlines Ramazan security plan
Plan mandates strict city checks, biometric screening, increased patrols, and CCTV, walk-through gates, searchlights
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Bomb-laden pickup defused in Kohat
Separately, security forces kill at least three terrorists during a search operation in Dera Ismail Khan
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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar
Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan experienced tremors, says PMD
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Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism, Pakistan tells UN
UN Security Council unanimously renews Taliban sanctions Monitoring Team mandate for another 12 months
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Govt under fire in NA over net-metering
PPP calls solar policy 'broad daylight robbery and fraud'
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Over 90% buildings in Sindh lack fire safety
Inspections carried out at 3,633 buildings; 889 buildings been declared high risk due to serious violations
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Sindh University pro-VC suspended
Viral videos show Prof Azhar Shah 'drunk' on campus; govt says formal inquiry pending
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Man falls from 6th floorafter 'holding woman hostage'
Case has been registered against deceased on complaint of Juma Bibi
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Fire engulfs 8-storey building
No casualties as more than 100 people safely evacuated from the high-rise
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Woman's gang-rape, murder: two suspects held, 11 at large
Saleswoman disappeared on Feb 1; SHO suspended for facilitating suspects
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
Muhammad Ubaidur Rahman sentenced for rape of 8-year-old girl in October 2023
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PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye
Says two countries can play key role in global food value chain
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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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SBP reserves inch up to $16.18b
Central bank deposits rise $21m; bullion steady over global cues
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Risk-averse capital drives hybrid deals
Startup funding hits $74m as debt-equity financing rises to 89%
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IFAD reviews rural transformation
Rana Tanveer held a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario to review progress on IFAD-funded projects
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PAVE Scheme rolls out EV subsidies, easy financing
Rs9b earmarked as govt begins transfers to 41,000 electric bike, rickshaw recipients
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PSX dives 2,537 points on blue-chip selling
Engro Fert results come in below expectations, triggering market rout
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PHMA seeks fast-track immigration counters
Exporters complain about prolonged delays in name of security checks
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Carmaker fails to refund millions in customer deposits
PM aide prods company to either deliver cars or return money
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PSX tumbles 2,537 points as selling pressure mounts
KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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BNP's manifesto priorities after landslide election victory
Two-thirds majority win expected to stabilise nation after months of tumult following ex-PM's ouster
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Turkiye detains 16 in OnlyFans probe, seizes $6.9m in assets
Probe targets 25 suspects across eight provinces for alleged money laundering through content on banned platform
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
The first aircraft carrier along with several guided-missile destroyers, arrived in the Middle East in January
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
















































































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