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SECP okays plan for Islamic financing
SECP approves a Strategic Action Plan to foster Islamic finance growth and eliminate Riba by 2028.
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Remittances soar 29% to $2.9b
Surge driven by narrowing gap between official and unofficial channels
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Kohat demands oil and gas royalties
PTI MPAs walk out of assembly in show of dissent
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The grave reality of violence against women in Pakistan
Gender-based violence persists in Pakistan; systemic change and legal reform are urgently needed.
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Sino-Russian partnership: depth and fault lines
The future of the Sino-Russian partnership is uncertain post-Putin and Xi.
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Why do we read books?
Books enrich our minds, challenge views, and connect us with the wisdom of the past.
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A humane directive
Islamabad's new directive prohibits hospitals from withholding bodies over unpaid bills, prioritizing empathy.
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Human rights?
Pakistan's human rights record remains concerning, marked by censorship, violence, and persecution.
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Post-Alawite Syria
Assad's regime collapses; Syria's future depends on peace, unity, and protecting minorities.
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The momentary concern
The Syrian conflict has caused immense suffering, but we must focus on humanity and support healing efforts.
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Zalmi Women League ends in Peshawar
Peshawar All Stars beat Hazara Daffodils in the final
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Napoli hand Serie A lead to Atalanta
They concede top spot in Serie A after 1-0 defeat
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Chelsea rise to 2nd spot after seven-goal thriller
Cole Palmer scores two penalties in 4-3 victory against Spurs
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Conway to miss final Test against England
The batter awaits the birth of his first child
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Griezmann seals superb Atletico comeback
The French striker scores a 94th-minute winner against Sevilla
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SA overpower SL to sweep series
They secure a 109-run victory at St George's Park
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Shami in contention as pace partner for Bumrah
The 34-year-old pacer has been on sidelines due to his ankle injury
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Pak-SA lock horns in first T20 today
Pakistan hold a slight edge with 12 wins while the Proteas have won 10 T20s
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Mizkif demands apology from Ludwig after winning defamation lawsuit
Mizkif wins defamation lawsuit, calls Ludwig's video false and demands an apology for the damage it caused.
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Jay-Z demands accuser reveal identity in legal response to rape allegations
Jay-Z denies rape allegations, calling them "extortionate," and demands his accuser’s identity be revealed in court.
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Chris Rock storms out during comedy set at billionaire’s Christmas party
Chris Rock stormed out mid-set at Anthony Pratt's party after seeing something that upset him.
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Pakistan's Alexandrine parrot faces growing threat of extinction
Habitat alteration, pollution, poaching and illegal trade as major factors behind the decline in the bird’s population
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Who is Luigi Mangione? Ivy League graduate linked to CEO murder investigation
Luigi Mangione, 26, a tech graduate, is identified as a person of interest in Brian Thompson's targeted killing.
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Man arrested over murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
The suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Israeli takeover of Syrian border buffer zone 'temporary': FM Gideon Saar
PM Netanyahu announced he had ordered the army to “take control” of the zone after fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad
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Sanjay Malhotra named new RBI governor in unexpected move
Malhotra's appointment, announced on Monday, comes as term of current governor, Shaktikanta Das, set to end on Tuesday
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Sabrina Carpenter reveals breakup song is based on ‘real-life events’
Sabrina Carpenter discusses her hit single ‘Please Please Please,’ breakup with Barry Keoghan, and songwriting process
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'Polarisation' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Word saw significant rise in searches on Merriam-Webster website, with usage spiking during US presidential election
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Man questioned in Altoona in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death
A man is under investigation in Altoona for a possible link to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing.
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PM Shehbaz orders urgent plan for safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria
The safety of Pakistanis’ lives and their property in Syria is our top priority: PM Shehbaz
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Daniel Penny found not guilty in death of Jordan Neely on New York subway
Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely on a subway.
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Cold spell in Karachi expected to continue for another week
The recent cold spell sweeping across Pakistan has brought a sharp drop in temperatures
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PCB seeks written assurance from ICC on hybrid model for future events
Hybrid model will see India's matches played in Dubai while rest of the Champions Trophy to take place in Pakistan
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UK, Germany, Austria pause asylum process for Syrians following Assad's overthrow
Germany is home of the largest Syrian population outside the Middle East and 47,000 applications are still pending
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Rapper Fat Joe addresses name change debate following weight loss
Fat Joe opens up about his weight loss journey and addresses speculation about a possible name change.
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Damaged water pipeline on Karachi's University Road repaired
With repair work complete, KW&SC assured that the water supply to the affected areas would be restored in full
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At least 184 killed in Haiti in brutal gang attack over witchcraft allegations
The killings took place in the Cite Soleil area, a densely populated and violent slum on the edge of the capital
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Golden Globe nominations 2025 spotlight Wicked, The Bear, and Emilia Pérez
Golden Globes 2025 honor Wicked, The Bear, Emilia Pérez, Viola Davis, and Ted Danson.
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US invites Pakistani firms to SelectUSA investment summit
SelectUSA Summit seen as an invaluable opportunity for companies seeking to expand their operations into US market
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Ronnie 2K rumored to be fired amid growing fan criticism of NBA 2K25
Rumors swirl about Ronnie 2K’s firing following fan backlash over NBA 2K25’s release and ongoing criticism.
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Zartaj Gul demands answers on Nov 26 shooting, targeting of Pashtuns in Islamabad
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry denies claims of Pashtuns being targeted, stating arrests included people from various regions
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Filmmaker Atlee expresses gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan for making his Bollywood dream come true
Khan was present in Atlee’s new movie, ‘Baby John’ trailer launch , starring Varun Dhawan and Wamiqa Gabbi
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Brad Pitt films F1 movie during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sparking fan reactions
Brad Pitt films F1 movie at Abu Dhabi GP as Ferrari bids farewell, McLaren wins title, and fans react online.
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No charges framed in Toshakhana 2.0 case, Bushra Bibi's warrants suspended
Court defers indictment until December 12, provides FIA with copies of investigation report at the defendants' request
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K-P govt announces memorial ceremony for deceased PTI workers at Minar-e-Pakistan on Dec 25
Sohail Afridi challenges PML-N to hold rally on Dec 25, promising to resign if PTI's turnout isn't bigger than PML-N's
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Nvidia faces probe in China as AI battle between US, China intensifies
The US government fears that China could use advancements in AI for military purposes
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Omar Ayub says PTI ready for talks, threatens civil disobedience if demands not met
Opposition leader reveals a negotiating committee was formed after meeting Imran Khan on December 5
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PM Shehbaz orders swift action against Islamabad rioters
Premier stressed importance of ensuring that only rioters are apprehended, and innocent individuals are not detained
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Song Joong Ki returns to variety show after nine years on ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’
Song Joong Ki is set to appear on ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ season 2 after nearly nine years.
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FBR to ban items over $1,200 for passengers arriving from abroad
FBR has drafted amendments to the Baggage Rules 2006 and is currently seeking feedback from stakeholders
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PM Shehbaz, Starmer seek ‘lasting peace’ as US, Iran set for Islamabad talks
Emphasise ensuring the ceasefire remains in place and creates conditions for lasting peace
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PM Shehbaz hails kingdom's 'longstanding economic support' in meeting with Saudi finance minister
Says it has played a vital role in stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation
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Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members after distress call in Arabian Sea
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care
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‘No Plan B’: Bilawal warns of fallout if US-Iran talks fail
Says the international community doesn’t have a plan B so plan A needs to achieve a peaceful resolution
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PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment
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Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit key sites including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib
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JD Vance hopeful of 'positive' outcome as he departs for US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Says President Trump has given some pretty clear guidelines
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Sindh CTD arrests suspected target killer linked to banned outfit in Karachi
Says he was involved in multiple terrorist activities in the past
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Judge expresses anger over missing evidence in Rajab Butt case, orders statement recording
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Pakistan growth seen at 4.5% in FY2027: ADB
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions
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Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions
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Dar, French FM discuss Lebanon violations, reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Pakistan, France stress ceasefire adherence, diplomatic path for peace
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Pakistan, Vietnam reaffirm ties as Zardari congratulates Vietnamese president
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old
Video from February 17, 2019, unrelated to current peace talks, shows Pakistani jets greeting MBS on his visit
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KSE-100 closes near 168,000 points on US-Iran peace optimism
Benchmark index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX
KSE-100 index falls 0.18%; market cools off after 9% spike a day ago
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Urea smuggling risk alarms minister
Closing stock at 800,000 tonnes for Kharif as concerns raised over buffer adequacy at peak demand
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Gas industry calls for ramping up production
Following the ceasefire, Pakistan has successfully averted energy shortages
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Gujranwala industrial expo opens in Karachi
Three-day event to showcase diversity, competitiveness as economy shows cautious optimism
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FinMin seeks input for budget
Chambers propose lower policy rates, abolition of Section 7E, regional linkages
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Oil pares gains torise about 1%
Israel's peace talks plan with Lebanon erased 5% early gains
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Chinese tyre firm to invest $120m
Service Long March targets $100m exports as Pakistan becomes fifth-largest tyre exporter to US
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Pakistan, Ethiopia envisage trilateral maritime alliance
Plan to sign deal, also involving Djibouti, to boost Asia-Africa trade
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SBP reserves rise $19m to $16.4b
Gold tumbles despite global gains; rupee edges higher
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World Bank cuts GDP forecast to 3%
CAD may widen to $4.9b on higher energy imports, lower remittances amid war
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PSX closes above 165,000 points amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Trading activity remained robust, with volumes reaching 456 million shares
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Gold prices in Pakistan fall amid decline in global market
The price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500 in the local market
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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops
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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Cites the ongoing security situation in the region to delay the trial, which is about to resume on Sunday
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Both sides face Trump pressure to end fighting, a key Iranian demand ahead of Pakistan talks
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Trump, Netanyahu held 'tense' phone call before Israel sought ceasefire talks with Lebanon: report
The conversation came shortly before Israel announced it would seek direct ceasefire talks with Lebanon
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Closure barred five Friday prayers in March-April; worship resumed on sixth Friday, April 10
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Trump says US loading warships with ‘best weapons’ if no deal reached with Iran
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf demands Lebanon ceasefire before talks
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Only UAE, Morocco and US paid funds among 10 nations pledging support for peace board
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From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks
Vance faces major test in Islamabad talks, a key moment for 2028 hopeful amid challenges ahead
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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Putin envoy Dmitriev meets Trump officials in US on peace talks and economic cooperation efforts
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to US-Iran war
'What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis; becoming a food security crisis,' says WFP country director
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Israeli military chief says army is ‘still in state of war’ in Lebanon
‘In Iran, we are in a ceasefire, but we can return to operating there at any moment,’ says army chief
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Fact check: Viral video does not show new US troop deployment to Middle East
Video from June 6, 2023, unrelated to US-Iran war, shows a US military ceremony in California
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Asian stocks set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
Gains driven by easing Middle East tensions as investors eye reopening of Hormuz shipping route
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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Says both sides of strait belong to 'one China' as KMT chief calls for institutionalised mechanisms for dialogue
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Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Nielsen underlined the importance of maintaining the post-war geopolitical order
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Britain must take a new path, says Starmer
Britain's PM said crisis, which has already pushed up fuel prices in Britain, is expected to drive further inflation
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico
















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