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Fashion goes low-risk as 'Paris Men's Fashion Week' wraps up
Uncertain economic conditions continue to affect many labels following several years of weak sales, notably in China
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Lula, Trump discuss 'Board of Peace', agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
Lula accused Trump of seeking a “new UN” he alone would control with his proposed “Board of Peace"
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Punjab approves Rs47b Ramazan relief package for low-income families
Eligible families to receive Rs10,000 in cash through 'Ramazan Nighaban Card'
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Regional realignments: Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghan factor
Shared threats from Afghanistan make Pakistan–Uzbekistan cooperation vital for regional stability
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Imam Ali and the courage to be just
Imam Ali’s life joined faith with justice, authority with an uncompromising moral conscience
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Are we misunderstanding our students?
Students crave intellectual depth; it may be teachers who are choosing the easy way out
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Domestic violence
While the Domestic Violence Act is well-intended, vague language risks misuse
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Unprecedented winters
Unusually harsh winter exposes Pakistan’s climate unpreparedness, demanding long-term planning
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Taliban 2.0's dilemma
Factional rifts, broken Doha pledges expose Taliban 2.0’s failure to govern
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Time to respect and empower the conscience of Pakistanis
Poverty, brain drain signal the urgent need for a people-driven social contract
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Subsadised flour hits Peshawar markets
Wheat released from reserves; food dept supervises distribution to ensure fair access
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K-P CM warns of rising terrorism threats
Afridi urges unified policy and political consensus; criticises flawed decisions; calls for peace strategies
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Peshawar launches desk to end blood feuds
Enmity Resolution Desk aims to curb gun culture, inherited rivalries
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Canada’s Carney links Trump’s new tariff threat to North American trade deal review
Says North American free trade deal is up for review this year and 'the president is a strong negotiator'
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Rs12.5m in gold stolen in Karachi robbery
Criminals fled with 25 tola of gold, Rs360,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and other household items
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Karachi reports first rabies case of 2026
8-year-old girl was given inadequate treatment at govt hospital after stray dog bit her six weeks ago
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UAE will not allow attacks on Iran from its soil: foreign ministry
Says dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law are best way to address 'current crises'
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CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'
CM Sohail Afridi flags constitutional breach as federal funds for K-P remain unpaid
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Saudi Arabia wants 'strong, positive' relationship with UAE after Yemen row: FM
Says UAE has decided to leave Yemen and if that indeed is the case, Saudi Arabia 'will take responsibility'
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Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, military says
The military said the identified remains of police officer Ran Gvili will be returned for burial
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Two terrorists killed after attack on police van in K-P's Bannu
Arms recovered, entire area near Company Road cordoned off
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Basant celebrations restricted to Lahore only, Punjab govt informs LHC
Walled city has been declared a red zone, while areas such as Harbanspura fall into yellow zones
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PHC seeks replies on petitions related to missing persons
Chief justice warns of action against negligent police officers regardless of ranks
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‘Here people and cats live side by side’: Istanbul’s feline love affair lives on
Istanbul has over 160,000 street cats, regularly fed and fussed over by the city’s 16 million residents
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Bangladesh court sentences ex-police chief, 2 others to death for 2024 protest crackdown
Verdict comes before Feb 12 polls, the first since Hasina’s August 2024 overthrow in nation of 170m
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Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
At least 20 states and capital Washington have declared states of emergency
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Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says
Jakarta, France’s top arms buyer in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets plus frigates and subs
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Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets
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Roads to Karachi Press Club blocked as protesters demonstrate against Imaan, Hadi conviction
Lawyer Jibran Nasir criticises Sindh govt for blocking protest, KPC President calls it violation of democratic rights
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Musk’s X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
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Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits
South DIG directs team to utilise all available resources to identify, apprehend those responsible for the incident
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President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
Gives assent to six other bills
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EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US
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PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern
KSE-100 index drops 579 points as investors weigh developments affecting macroeconomic direction
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TikToker Alina Amir urges CM Maryam to act against circulating deepfake video
Announces cash reward for anyone who provides information about the suspect behind the video
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State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%
Announces inflation outlook will stay between 5-7%; industry says stance disconnected from economic realities
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Lawyer’s request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied
Judge says such celebrations on court premises could pose serious security risks
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T20 World Cup: Naqvi says final decision on 'ICC matter' soon amid reports of boycotting India clash
PCB chief says PM Shehbaz directed him to resolve issue while 'keeping all options on the table'
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Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao
He starred in a 3-1 win over Palace
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Two children injured in Karachi fires as warehouse blaze causes major losses
CM orders inquiry after school fire; no casualties in Landhi warehouse incident
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans
She swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu
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Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
He breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi
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Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne
The Italian eased past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4
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Yamal stars as Barca beat Oviedo
They reclaimed top spot on the LaLiga table
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula stunned the defending champion 6-3, 6-4
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Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli
AC Milan were held by spirited Roma
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Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
The Red Devils staged a stunning comeback to snatch a 3-2 victory
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Gold hits $5,097 an ounce as bullion markets surge
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs9,345
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Smew duck spotted for first time at Head Marala in Sialkot
Smew is typically found in colder regions of Europe, northern Asia, migrates south in limited numbers during winter
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Taiwan monitors 'abnormal' changes in China's military leadership amid heightened threat
Taiwan’s defence minister vows to maintain high alert, citing daily military activities
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Traders reject early market closures
Businessmen call for markets to remain open till 10pm, restaurants till midnight
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates urge govt to form committee for their release
Father of one of hostages says he was going from place to place in distress in search of his son's safe recovery
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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Iranian crew members from seized MV Touska return home, state media says
Dar says Pakistan expresses its appreciation to US, Iran and remains committed to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy
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HRCP flags shrinking civic space, judicial concerns in annual report
Report highlights use of legal and institutional mechanisms to curb dissent, including cybercrime and anti-terror laws
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10 found dead in Karachi due to intense heat
CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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16 Pakistani entrepreneurs, business leaders join SelectUSA Investment Summit
US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US
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IHC issues detailed verdict in One Constitution Avenue case, rules buyers have no legal claim to ownership
Court directs investors to seek redress from the appropriate forum
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Fact check: Videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran during HBL PSL 11 final are old, doctored
Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip
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£190m case: IHC disposes of Imran, Bushra's sentence suspension appeals, sets May 7 for main appeals
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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FBR shortfall puts budget targets under question
Business leaders suggest policies must reflect ground realities to achieve tangible outcomes
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Refinery output up 10.7%, OMC sales down 7%
Diesel production jumps 15.1% as retail demand drops on higher fuel prices
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PSX holds gains in choppy trade
Index ends up 955 points as early rally fades on geopolitical jitters
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Cement despatches rise 11.14% in April
Local sales up 20.17% as exports decline 18.22%, data shows
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UAE owes it to investors to produce without restrictions, energy minister says
UAE move seen as weakening OPEC's clout over oil markets, could initiate output boom, fall in crude prices
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KSE-100 index gains over 900 points amid geopolitical tensions, profit-taking
The index hit 167,245.54 intraday, then fell to 163,417.84 as profit-taking set in later on the day
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Oil up as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at 0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in US injures 10, more feared
No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9pm at a party at Arcadia Lake
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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
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Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted
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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli











































































































