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Transforming Pakistan
Pakistan’s path to prosperity hinges on overcoming economic flaws, political instability, underdeveloped sectors
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Opposition's demands
Pakistan’s political crisis deepens: protests grow over rigged elections, strikes risk alienating public support
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Gul plaza blaze
Karachi fire exposes systemic failure: years of inaction, repeated tragedies, left to burn once again
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Gaza's drawing board
Gaza peace transition plan faces key questions: who will disarm Hamas, and how will Israel's role be defined?
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Sharing space
Drug experiment reveals the disparity in quality, price, the poor bearing the brunt of unsafe medicine
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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran’s streets have been mostly quiet for a week after December protests were violently suppressed
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Gul Plaza tragedy leaves hundreds of families in despair
Daily-wage workers, salesmen stunned by building ruins, see loss of livelihoods ahead of Ramazan, Eid
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Achakzai calls for allowing Imran visits, offers support to empower NA in first speech as opp leader
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry welcomes Achakzai, calls him a reliable partner and supports dialogue on key political issues
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Leading Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Superstitious and introverted, Valentino loved chocolate, skiing, and his pugs
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Punjab braces for Feb 8 PTI protest with new riot unit
Special courts to conduct summary trials for protest-related cases, with verdicts to be delivered within 30 days
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1 dead, 2 injured as magnitude 5.8 quake jolts Gilgit-Baltistan
Damage was reported in Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar and Ghizer as mud houses collapsed
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Watch Ahmed Hussain take a breathtaking catch against Scotland
Pakistan won the game by six wickets on Monday
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India, UAE sign $3b LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders' meeting
Aim to double trade to $200b till 2032
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Punjab continues struggles with hazardous air quality as smog levels remain dangerously high
Lahore emerges as the worst-affected city, recording an average AQI of 367 — classified as ‘very unhealthy’
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Emotions flare in Sindh Assembly as opposition assails govt for ‘failed operation’ at Gul Plaza
MQM-P stages walk out; Saeed Ghani assures MPAs that the affected traders will be supported
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Three IHC ad hoc judges sworn in as permanent justices
Judges include Muhammad Azam Khan, Muhammad Asif and Inaam Ameen Minhas
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Usman stars as Pakistan beat Scotland in U19 World Cup
The Men in Green reached 190 for 4 in 43.1 overs
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Water supply in parts of Karachi to be suspended for 14 hours on Tuesday
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation begins installation of a new control gate at the Hub Canal reservoir
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Strengthening Pakistan’s industrial self-reliance: Dawlance inaugurates advanced condenser manufacturing facility
The facility facilitates the production of domestic condensers in Pakistan's appliance manufacturing ecosystem
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PTI's Ali Zafar says Senate chairman has decided on Raja Nasir Abbas as opposition leader
Says appointment process is underway; Barrister Gohar says notification to be issued today or tomorrow
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU eyes trade retaliation
EU leaders meet Thursday in Brussels to weigh options, including tariffs on 93b euros of US imports from Feb 6
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Blast in Afghan capital kills at least 7
"We do have casualties, both wounded and killed," says interior ministry
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Players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike
Auger-Aliassime was forced to end the contest after he started cramping
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Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr
He appealed for unity ahead of Real's UCL clash
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Djokovic crushes Martinez in Australian Open
He secures a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over unseeded Spaniard
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Senegal stun Morocco to win AFCON title
Brahim Diaz missed a penalty, as Gueye’s goal sealed the game in extra-time
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Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title race
Goncalo Guedes gave them a surprise 2-1 La Liga victory
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Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on
Arsenal, Bayern , PSG , Man City and Atalanta have all already qualified for knock-outs
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New Zealand register first ODI series win in India
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips guided the visitors to 337-8
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Australia announce squad for Pakistan T20Is
Cummins and Hazlewood rested for three T20Is
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Major structural reforms announced as New Era dawns upon HBL PSL
The league will transition to a Player Auction Model
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SBCA records expose safety violations at Gul Plaza
Exact cause of blaze still under investigation; official documents reveal serious building violations
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Starmer opposes US tariffs on allies, warns of 'downward spiral' over Greenland threats
British PM says historic alliances must endure, future of Greenland must be decided by its people and Denmark alone
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Empowering future global leaders: University of Bath School of Management announces up to £3 million in scholarships
Strategic scholarship investments are aimed at attracting exceptional talent from around the globe
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LHC disposes of NAB's pleas against PM Shehbaz, Punjab CM Maryam
Court disposed of the petition NAB Lahore had filed in 2020, seeking return of Shehbaz Sharif from abroad
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Gold reaches $4,670, silver surges as markets react to rising global uncertainty
Price of 24-carat gold per tola increases by Rs 7,500
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LHC dismisses daughter’s petition over denied jail meeting with Bushra Imran
Court upholds objection, says plea should have been filed at Rawalpindi bench
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IHC grants protective bail to Imaan Mazari, husband in controversial tweets case
Court bars arrest till Tuesday, orders accused to appear before trial court after IHC hearing
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Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, call election next month
Rising living costs top the public's concerns, with a new poll showing 45% of voters worried about prices
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Govt announces public and optional holidays for 2026
Exporters, export manufacturers are granted an exemption from these holidays
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Karachi’s concrete tinderboxes expose a fire safety system that fails when it matters
Gul Plaza blaze highlights weak oversight, thin resources, and a culture of safety on paper
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Russia, India invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
New Delhi yet to respond as US ties remain strained over trade tariffs; Pakistan also among 60 countries invited
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Jailed PTI leaders seek early hearings from CJP, LHC CJ in May 9 cases
Latest letter submitted by Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed
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PAF F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears Of Victory-2026’ exercise
Exercise brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, US, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan
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K-P CM vows support for Tirah displaced, questions military operations
Sohail Afridi says decisions made without consensus will not bring lasting peace
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Islamabad police arrest 16-member gang smuggling stolen phones to Afghanistan
Ringleader held as dozens of high-end mobiles, weapons and bikes recovered
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Journalist Aslam Shah to appear before Karachi court in PECA case
Journalists, lawyers and civil society groups to attend proceedings in solidarity
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Two trains collide after derailment in Spain; at least 39 killed
Officials say an Iryo train derailed near Adamuz in Cordoba and struck an oncoming Renfe service
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Death toll in Gul Plaza blaze rises to 26 as rescue work continues
Mayor says 65 missing as rescue teams shift to debris removal; Rs10m declared in compensation for each victim's family
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Syria agrees truce with Kurds after troop advance
Deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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Denmark says Greenland dispute eased, not resolved
Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'
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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over









































































































