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Red tape, not bad luck, hits capital
Businessmen demand action against officials trying to slow investment pace
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MoU inked with Changfa Group for agri-machinery
Delegation tour StarCharge Group, a global leader in EV charging and smart energy technology in more than 60 countries
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IMF board calls performance 'exceptional'
Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty
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Tola budget proposes rupee at 250 per dollar
Rs10 remittance bonus could boost inflows, reduce inflation by up to 6%, economist says
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Govt sticks to coal despite solar growth
Research says Pakistan on 'front line' of global struggle to exit coal agreements
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AI chip race, taxes hurt mobile output
Cellphone production drops 35% in April amid rising costs, 18% GST
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‘NAPA Repertory Festival’ concludes with musical finale
Blend of theatre, classical piano, contemporary music brings curtain down on event
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22 films vie for Cannes Film Festival’s top prize
Russian war drama heads list of favourites as event heads towards its close
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Pakistan-Russia: friendship or relevance?
Russia sees South Asia through an Indian lens, Pakistan must offer strategic relevance
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Marka-e-Haq - implications and insights
One year after Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan's military credibility has risen, but its economic vulnerability remains a threat
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Emergence of fluid security structures
Fluid security structures born from necessity can quickly become ungovernable if the state fails to regulate them
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Dog culling ban
Islamabad High Court has permanently banned the poisoning and shooting of stray dogs in favour of a humane alternative
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Formalising labour
A bill that protects domestic workers only works if those workers feel safe enough to actually use it
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Energy security
Pakistan's economy was nearly derailed in days by an energy shock that a well-managed reserve could have absorbed
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An antiphrasis republic?
In Pakistan today, the surest way to find the truth is to take what power says and read it in reverse
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Iran deal largely negotiated, to be announced shortly: Trump
'Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed,' says in post on Truth Social
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CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM Shehbaz visits China
Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years
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Saad Edhi welcomed at Karachi airport after release from flotilla detention
Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israel custody
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US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
WHO raises risk of Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak to 'very high', declares emergency in DRC and Uganda
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Muslim Conference, Muttahida Ulema Council forge alliance for AJK polls
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says political activity has intensified in AJK ahead of upcoming elections
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9 suspected terrorists killed, four CTD officials martyred in Balochistan gunbattle
CTD-led intelligence operation in Kuchlak, Nohsar targets militant hideouts
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Fact-check: Punjab govt has so far not restored pre-partition street, locality names in Lahore
Renaming is under deliberation but no formal action taken
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
The-38-year-old is struggling with a hamstring injury
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time
They had never previously won the French Cup despite reaching the final three times
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Litton Das’ Taunts
Tempers flare between Litton and Rizwan in Sylhet
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N Korean women crowned Asian champions
They beat Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final
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Pressure on Sundowns coach Cardoso
Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the second leg
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Spurs sweat over EPL survival
They must avoid defeat against Everton to stay in the Premier League
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France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Israel drew criticism after video showed Gaza flotilla activists detained with hands bound at sea
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Banned ex-100m champ Kerley to compete clean at Enhanced Games
The athlete said he had chosen not to take any of the banned substances
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Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports
The 71-year-old sustained a minor head injury during the attack
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli
He claimed pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race
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Two Pakistani astronauts undergoing training in China
Training equips Pakistani astronauts with hands-on skills needed to fully execute mission in space
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Talha Anjum revisits Indian flag controversy, reflects on fame and hip-hop’s rise
Talha Anjum opens up on controversy, creativity and the emotional journey behind becoming one of the biggest rap stars
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Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Saudi Arabia says 1,518,153 foreign pilgrims have arrived for this year's Haj by Friday
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'Encouraging progress' made towards final understanding after CDF Munir's 'highly productive' Iran visit: ISPR
Pakistan’s mediation efforts with Iran saw 'positive and constructive' talks as CDF Munir met Iranian leadership
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Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir welcome their second baby
Couple shares joyful news with fans in heartfelt Instagram post
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Indian premier, top US diplomat discuss deepening bilateral ties in New Delhi meeting
Rubio on four-day India visit, to attend Quad summit with Japan, Australia and Indian counterparts
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Iranian embassies using humour and satire to respond to Trump's threats
Rather than official diplomatic protests, the embassies resorted to memes and jokes
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Turkiye captures 10 ISIS suspects in Syria, including figure linked to Ankara train station attack
Among those seized was the man Turkish intelligence identifies as ISIS's intelligence chief for all of Turkey
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UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement
Guterres says the NPT Review Conference fell short at precisely the moment the world needed it most
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Punjab approves Rs50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste during Eidul Azha
Over 176,000 sanitary workers, 40,000 vehicles to be deployed across Punjab to ensure cleanliness
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Sanam Saeed says Pakistani artists need identity beyond 'South Asian' label
Calls Cannes appearance 'breakthrough moment' for Pakistan
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Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks
Araghchi says despite deep mistrust toward US, Iran has re-entered the diplomatic process
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Eight terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in K-P's Bannu
IGP says an officer martyred, another sustained injuries during intense exhange of fire
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Boat approaches tanker near Yemen, retreats after armed team deployed, says UK maritime agency
Armed security on a tanker near Socotra turned away a five-person small craft within 100 metres of the vessel
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New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon
Warplanes also damaged a large number of adjacent houses and infrastructure
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Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency
Health minister orders screening protocols to prevent possible spread of virus
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Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Analysts suggest that war could make Iran more likely to ramp up efforts to develop a nuclear weapon for defence
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K-P announces four-day public holidays for Eidul Azha
Says all offices, educational institutions, and businesses will remain closed on the notified dates
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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











































































































