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Opposition in tatters
The government should rope the opposition PTI back into talking terms.
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Shepherd of the Afghans — indispensable, yet ineffective
Neither the Afghans nor the Pakistanis decided the role that Islamabad played for more than four decades.
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Lil Uzi Vert hospitalized in NYC after sudden illness at Manhattan hotel
Lil Uzi Vert hospitalized in NYC after falling ill at a Manhattan hotel; rushed to ER, remains under medical care.
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PPP can topple govt but chooses restraint to avoid crisis, warns Murad
Sindh CM says Centre has begun talks with protesters after 72-hour ultimatum.
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IPL 2025: DC thrash LSG by 8 wickets in clinical run chase
Delhi Capitals cruised to an 8-wicket win over LSG with Rahul’s unbeaten 57 guiding smooth chase of 160 in 17.5 overs
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Sophie Nyweide, child star from Mammoth, dies at 24 with probable cause revealed in family statement
Sophie Nyweide’s family reveals she struggled with trauma and self-medication, leading to her tragic death at 24.
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Pakistan, Russia agree to boost cooperation on terrorism threats in Afghanistan
Pakistan and Russia meet in Moscow for the 11th Joint Working Group session to discuss evolving terrorism threats.
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Karachi turns into a simmering cauldron
Lack of long-term plans for greenery, water, and transport leaves Karachi residents exposed to rising heat each year
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Watch: Trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel out now – franchise returns after 19 years
I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel trailer released with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Indian cricketers' 2025 salaries revealed under new contracts
BCCI announced revised central contracts, boosting the earnings of India's elite cricketers.
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Saudi Arabia warns visitors of jail time for overstaying visas
Authorities reiterate visit visa holders are not permitted to perform Hajj.
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Taxes and tariffs you pay on mobile, cellular services
PTA says 19.5% GST applies to all bundles and services for both prepaid and postpaid mobile users across Pakistan.
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US aims to boost energy and defence sales to India: JD Vance
India seeks an early trade deal with the US, its largest trading partner, before the 90-day tariff pause ends
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Salman Ali Agha shares what HBL PSL needs to compete globally
No league grows without local stars; Pakistan players must become superstars for PSL to thrive, says the T20 captain.
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Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for ceasefire talks as Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza
At least 1,890 people have been killed in Gaza, bringing the total death toll since the war to 51,266
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Intermediate exams postponed for three weeks in Balochistan
Students voice strong concerns over postponement, warning that delays could disrupt timelines for admissions.
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Ten health benefits of one teaspoon of honey
Naturally rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and essential nutrients, honey is gaining popularity as simple morning remedy
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Gold-melting ATM becomes sensation in China as users cash in on soaring prices
Gold ATM melts and tests items over 3g, paying users via live rates; one 40g necklace earned over 36,000 yuan
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Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday as global media and leaders prepare to attend
Pope Francis' funeral will take place Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, followed by a conclave to elect his successor.
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Lahore’s rapid urbanization worsens heat crisis
City expansion and rising temperatures are making survival increasingly difficult for the growing population
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Armed gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in IIOJK
The attack also left more than three dozen people wounded, many of whom remain in critical condition.
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PPP walks out of Senate session in protest over canal project
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says govt is open to dialogue, no decision will be made without proper consultation.
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IG Sindh warns motorcyclists in Karachi over helmet violations
Ghulam Nabi shares police officers involved in criminal activities are being prosecuted.
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Sindh CM vows to block canal project, urges protesters to remain peaceful
Murad Ali Shah warns of political fallout, says PPP won't allow Indus water diversion without Sindh's consent.
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Cornell University pressured to drop Kehlani from Slope Day over outspoken Palestinian support
Cornell faces criticism for booking Kehlani, whose pro-Palestinian views spark opposition from students and parents.
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HBL PSL X: Multan Sultans end losing streak with high-scoring win over Lahore Qalandars
Yasir’s 87 and Iftikhar’s 40 lift Sultans to 228/5 as Qalandars fall short at 195/9, handing Multan a 33-run win.
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Met Dept issues rain forecast for parts of Pakistan
Authorities advise residents, particularly in southern K-P, to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity.
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Mohammad Amir reveals why he retired from international cricket
Fast bowler expressed his disappointment at the way he was treated following the T20 World Cup..
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Pakistan, Turkiye call for Gaza ceasefire and joint anti-terror push
PM Shehbaz praises Erdogan's transformation of Turkiye into a strong economy and a significant diplomatic force.
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Who will be the new head coach of Pakistan's cricket team? Name revealed
Head coach position has been vacant since Gary Kirsten stepped down, after which Aaqib Javed served as interim coach
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Pakistan’s most advanced road completed in Lahore, produces electricity
Route 47, a 4.5-km road through Kalma Chowk, links key arteries like Ferozepur Rd, Gulberg Blvd, and Walton Rd.
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FBR offers incentives to Grade 17+ Customs officers
FBR to give performance-based financial rewards to Pakistan Customs officers in Grade 17 and above.
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Enola Holmes 3 officially starts production with Adolescence director taking the helm
Enola Holmes 3 production begins with Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and returning cast members
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Leopard attacks homes, kills livestock in Haripur village
Residents report that wild animals are descending from nearby forests into human settlements due to food shortages.
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Watch: Lahore Qalandars gift gold-plated iPhone to captain Shaheen Afridi
Team owner Sameen Rana handed over the luxurious gift to Afridi in a small ceremony.
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Joe Exotic marries fellow prison inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado amid ongoing appeal
Joe Exotic confirms marriage to fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado as he continues appeal.
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Pakistan needs both establishment and PTI for unity: Imran Khan
The statement was conveyed by Imran’s legal representative, Advocate Faisal Chaudhry.
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Watch: Karol G's 'Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful' documentary trailer released
Karol G documentary Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful is set to premiere on Netflix on May 8.
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WrestleMania 41 breaks WWE records with historic revenue and 141% viewership surge from 2024
Cody lost the title, Becky returned, and WrestleMania just made WWE history, twice.
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Leonardo DiCaprio remembers Pope Francis as transformational leader in heartfelt tribute
DiCaprio honors Pope Francis, praising his environmental leadership and impactful work on climate change activism.
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Punjab launches first-ever wildlife survey in collaboration with IUCN
The agreement for the wildlife survey was recently signed between Punjab Wildlife and IUCN.
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"I felt Chadwick around me": Michael B. Jordan reflects on how late Chadwick Boseman helped his 'Sinners' performance
“What would Chad be doing right now?”
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Tom Hanks confirms Toy Story 5 recording has begun with behind-the-scenes photo
Tom Hanks shares behind-the-scenes photo from Toy Story 5 recording session.
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Pakistan seeks to boost US imports amid Trump tariffs
The move is part of Pakistan's broader strategy to ease tensions over high tariffs
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Larry David mocks Bill Maher’s Trump dinner in satirical NYT essay titled 'My Dinner with Adolf'
Larry David parodies Bill Maher’s meeting with Donald Trump, sparking debate over satire and political commentary.
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'Sleeping prince' of Saudi Arabia: Who is Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled?
Prince Al-Waleed’s 36th birthday marks nearly two decades of life support and family prayers.
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IMF asks Pakistan to drop Rs1.1 trillion provincial projects from federal budget
Federal government expected to exclude 168 provincial development schemes from the upcoming budget.
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Heartstopper to end with Netflix movie based on Alice Oseman’s final volume
Netflix confirms Heartstopper will conclude with a movie adaptation of Alice Oseman’s upcoming final volume.
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ICE denies Mahmoud Khalil's plea to attend son's birth
His wife gave birth in New York while Khalil remained in a detention facility more than 1,600 kilometres away
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Fuel shortage feared in Sindh, Punjab
OCAC warned that if situation persists, petrol and diesel shortages could hit several cities across Sindh and Punjab.
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Police oppose FIR against Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over PPP rally depiction
Applicant failed to verify allegations, registration of case not warranted, police tell court
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal


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