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K-P plans major police budget increase
Cabinet approves digital reforms, Levies merger, welfare measures
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Global hit 'Emily in Paris' heads for its finale
Sixth season to conclude story that reshaped escapist television
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Jon Voight seeks tax relief for Hollywood
Proposal aims to stem production flight overseas amid growing competition from Britain and Canada
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Stephen Colbert signs off for good
'The Late Show' ends as CBS faces scrutiny over Trump ties
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AI starts chanting for the World Cup
Fan-generated music trends explode online, blurring lines between creativity, imitation and machine production
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Sins of elites and high energy costs
A 0.3 cent per unit tariff dispute in 2004 killed a Thar coal project that could have solved Pakistan's energy crisis
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Bonds and roads
From Bogra's assurances to Zhou Enlai in 1955 to CPEC in 2015, the Pakistan-China relationship has been strategic
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4% of GDP: the promise Pakistan still refuses to meet
Pakistan spends as little as 0.8% of GDP on education while more than 25 million children remain out of school
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Nishtar hospital again
Nishtar Hospital had an HIV outbreak less than two years ago and has already repeated the same mistake
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Proud at 75
"Second to none and truly unique" — Pakistan and China mark 75 years of all-weather partnership
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India's Agni-VI and the world's new nuclear nightmare
Hindutva ideology spreads into a nuclear-armed military with demonstrated safety failures
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Govt extends Fawad Asadullah Khan’s tenure as IB chief
PM Shehbaz approves four-year extension for Fawad, appoints him as DG
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs6.80
Petrol price cut by Rs6 to Rs402.98 per litre, while diesel now costs Rs403.58 after latest revision
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22 killed as deadly clashes erupt between TTP, JuA factions in K-P's Kurram
Jirga in Kurram turns violent, TTP infighting kills 19 JuA fighters and three TTP members
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Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official
As a congresswoman, Gabbard had in particular expressed opposition to going to war against Iran
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Fact-check: Viral video does not show rats roaming inside Civil Hospital Quetta; it's from India
Reverse image search found the video shared by Times of India, showing rats in Gonda Medical College
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Fact check: North Korea's Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict
The claim that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un threatened a nuclear missile attack on Israel is false
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Punjab CM Maryam warns against harassment, misuse of influence in actor–MPA case
Warns of uncompromising action over alleged threats and misuse of personal content
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Fact-check: Yes, Pakistan’s north is experiencing summer snowfall. Here’s why
Pakistan’s northern areas saw unusual summer snowfall; rain and snow disrupted life in KP, GB and AJK in March–April
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India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record
India’s peak power deficit late Thursday evening was about 2.57 gigawatts, said Grid-India regulator
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Sindh announces four-day Eidul Azha holidays
Notifies Eidul Azha holidays for government, semi-government institutions
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US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files
One of 222 files released Friday includes 116 pages on reported sightings and investigations at Sandia, New Mexico
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Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days
Stormy weather has brought rain across Afghanistan since late March, triggering floods, landslides, and damages
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WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
WHO Africa director warns underestimating Ebola risk is dangerous; one case could spread beyond DRC and Uganda
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CDF Asim Munir arrives in Tehran for ongoing mediation efforts: ISPR
Received and welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni
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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Allegations of abuse add to pressure on Israeli authorities to explain the treatment of the detainees
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Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end
They will face Stuttgart in the German Cup final
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Bilawal inaugurates 39km signal-free Shahrah-e-Bhutto, launches port corridor project
PPP chairman says Shahrah-e-Bhutto reflects party’s commitment to Karachi’s infrastructure development
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Haaland, Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes
They reached the global tournament for the first time since 1998
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Palmer, Foden left out of Eng squad
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander Arnold was also omitted
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Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool
The striker is leaving the Reds after nine years
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Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
The footballer will appeal at the Versailles court
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Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead
Josh Hart led the Knicks with a career playoff high 26 points
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Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
Aston Villa's visit to the Etihad on Sunday will be his final match
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Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr lift SPL
He struck brace in 4-1 win over Damac to end his long wait for domestic silverware
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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
Adviser to president says region needs a political solution, warning more military conflict would worsen matters
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Pakistan name squad for Australia ODIs
Babar Azam returns for the three-match series
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PSX down 670 points on profit-taking ahead of Eid
KSE-100 closes at 167,844 points on muted volumes amid global caution
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Lilly Singh says being 37 and unmarried is just part of the journey
Indian-Canadian host reflects on fame, purpose, and rejecting pressure around marriage and success in her 30s
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EU expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions
Imposes travel bans and asset freezes on listed people and entities globally
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Ahsan Khan on relationships, longevity and choosing depth over fame
Criticises social media pressure, obsession with youth in showbiz
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Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during Haj
Saudi authorities use AI crowd analysis to predict congestion and to check unauthorised entries
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Pakistan, Turkiye deepen defence, aerospace cooperation during air chief marshal’s visit: ISPR
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu meets Turkish air force chief, defence minister, Baykar Technologies CTO
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China’s top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week
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German hospitals targeted in massive cyberattack
Data belonging to tens of thousands of patients stolen in cyberattack targeting external hospital service provider
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Ecnec approves nationwide development priorities under DPM Dar’s chairmanship
Projects include K-P irrigation, Islamabad Jinnah Hospital, Sindh flood rehabilitation, Diamer Basha Dam, ML-1 design
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Varun Dhawan reportedly in talks for Hollywood debut
Actor connected with 'Mortal Kombat' producer Lawrence Kasanoff, negotiations said to be progressing steadily
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Court sends drug queenpin Pinky on judicial remand in all cases
Directs investigating officers to submit charge sheets upon completion of investigations within two weeks
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Grand welcome in Gilgit as Prince Rahim Aga Khan V arrives on visit
Spiritual leader of the Ismaili community greeted by senior officials, community representatives, residents
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Hania Aamir latest celebrity to take plunge into pixie cut trend
Actor joins Sajal Aly, Saheefa Jabbar in debuting look that is dominating celebrity circles this summer
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PM Shehbaz, MBS hail US-Iran deal, urge vigilance against attempts to derail peace talks
PM expresses satisfaction over 'excellent state of bilateral relations' between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
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Balochistan govt to send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor to US for special treatment
Says preparations for her further treatment in US have now been finalised
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Opposition slams Punjab Rs5.9tr budget, calls it political branding over welfare
Opposition leader says provincial govt has failed to deliver tangible relief despite spending 'billions of rupees'
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NA lauds Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran peace agreement
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Iran to enter new era of prosperity, credits Field Marshal Asim Munir for global peace deal
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PPP, IPP hold consultations on G-B govt formation
Leaders reaffirm commitment to playing a positive role in promoting political stability, advancing public welfare
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs74, diesel by Rs67 per litre
PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times
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LHC disposes of plea seeking judicial probe into killing of Pakistani-Australian girl
Directs FIA director general to decide pending application seeking investigation in accordance with the law
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Govt moves to fully digitise passport issuance system
Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon
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Indian Sikh pilgrims laud Pakistan’s hospitality, seek reopening of Kartarpur Corridor
Guru Arjan Dev Ji's 420th martyrdom anniversary was jointly observed by Pakistani, Indian Sikh pilgrims after 14 years
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Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban-linked claims of cross-border drone strikes
Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan
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Dar writes to UNSC seeking action over India's attempts to alter river flows
Letter warns Chenab projects aim to divert water, threaten Pakistan's water, food, economic security
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US-Iran deal shifts to crucial next phase
Technical talks set to begin in Switzerland
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Massoud's inclusion in EU talks angers Taliban
Europe pushes ahead with Afghan migrant return plans
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Pakistan's climate fight faces funding cuts
Rs2.478b for next fiscal termed peanuts
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8.6 million children trapped in labour
NCHR report urges urgent policy action as over 6.6m engaged in hazardous work
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PSX sheds nearly 2,500 points on profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes at 178,922 points as investors opt to book profits following a strong rally in previous sessions
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Gold drops below Rs440,000 per tola after steep global sell-off
Price of silver per tola falls by Rs413 in Pakistani market
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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Brent crude futures fall 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel
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'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
PIDE dialogue calls for proactive climate risk management
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PSX surges 887 points as oil slides
KSE-100 crosses 181,400 as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bull run
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Industry urges targeted policy over tariff model
Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire
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Rs419b uplift projects recommended to ECNEC
CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives
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Govt eyes deeper agri ties with Germany
Minister says agriculture contributes nearly 25% to Pakistan's GDP, but low crop yields remain a major challenge
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Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ
Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease
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Forex reserves rise to $22.7b
Rupee steady at 278.27 while gold drops Rs2,300/tola on hawkish Fed signals, ceasefire
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Foreign firms take home $2b in profits
Repatriation rises 8.66% to $2.0007b as UK, China top list; power sector leads outflows
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NA body defers PIA tax exemption
Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines
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PSX hits fresh recent highs with 887-point
Benchmark climbs to 181,398 on geopolitical easing, on oil relief
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Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market
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US intelligence warns Israel could undermine Iran peace deal: report
Assessment says Netanyahu may continue Lebanon attacks despite terms of this week's agreement
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At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Deaths could not be confirmed as families in Congo's Kigonze camp refused Ebola testing
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EU urges Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity
Earlier, EU foreign policy chief urged the bloc to ban goods and services originating from Israeli settlements
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Iran parliament, IRGC, army back leadership's conditions in US deal, warn against violations
Iran's chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'
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FM Dar, Iran's Araghchi express 'serious concerns' over ceasefire violations by Israel in Lebanon
Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact
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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he is cancelling planned visit to the United States next week
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‘Godzilla’ El Nino: scientific warning or media hype?
WMO says 80% chance El Nino develops by August, while US forecasters see 63% chance of 'very strong' event
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting Friday, US official says
Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
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Fact check: UK did not warn Israel it would push global action over future Iran strikes
False social media posts claimed the UK warned Israel against further strikes on Iran, but no such warning was issued
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‘No one can tell us what to do,’ Israeli defence minister says amid US criticism
Israel never asked US to fight alongside Tel Aviv, and 'will not move from the security zones,' Katz says
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US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Trump insists his deal with Iran is superior to Obama's, while critics say he has gotten much less, given up much more
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Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban
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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing
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Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match
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Wallaby Slipper set for shock comeback
The 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup
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Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing
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Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match
The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad
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Mandhana stars as India rout of Netherlands
Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn World Cup point
Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
They drew 1-1 against Morocco in the opener
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Blundell, Phillips lead NZ recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win
A field of 156 players tees off Thursday at the 7,440-yard Long Island layout
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Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout
The Mexican side eased past South Africa in the opening fixture
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Kane stars as England beat Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored in 4-2 victory
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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NZ on brink of Women's T20 World Cup exit
The White Ferns suffered a surprise defeat against Sri Lanka











































































































