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OpenAI Exodus: Tech giant experiences mass talent departure like CTO Mira Murati and more
The news has sparked social media memes and industry speculation about the company's future direction.
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48 cocaine capsules found in foreign national's stomach at Multan airport
A foreign national was arrested at Multan Airport for attempting to smuggle 624g of cocaine in 48 capsules.
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'Sarfaraz not getting any younger, we will need to start exploring': Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie
Gillespie emphasises the need to inject youth into the squad, signalling Sarfaraz Ahmed’s potential exit.
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US, France, allies call for 21-day ceasefire on Israel-Lebanon border
This ceasefire, which will apply to the "Blue Line" demarcation between the two countries, aims to halt hostilities
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British adventurer sets new world record for highest-altitude bike ride on Nepalese Peak
Neil Laughton sets new Guinness World Record after cycling at 7,246 metres, beating the 2009 record
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World leaders call for UN reforms, citing failures in addressing conflicts and inequality
Leaders including Guterres, Erdogan, Modi, Macron and Ramaphosa urging more inclusive global representation and action
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Shehbaz demands arms, trade embargo on Israel for genocidal acts against Palestinians, Lebanon
PM wants UNSC to address Kashmir’s dispute, halt rights violations, and counter terrorism from Afghanistan
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Frosty ties thaw with NY rendezvous
Islamabad, Dhaka agree to expand ties
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Afrasiab challenges Practice and Procedure ordinance
Petition in SC argues law undermines judiciary's independence
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SC registrar submits reply on Sept 14 'order'
Sources maintain no cause list has been issued for ECP and PTI petitions
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Nawaz may depart on London trip
Punjab CM Maryam likely to accompany her father
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PM calls for support to combat debt traps
Shehbaz urges developed world to assist nations hit by climate change disasters
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MDCAT paper leak allegations dismissed
The Sindh Health Department has rebutted allegations from YDA concerning a leak of the MDCAT 2024 paper.
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Over $9.81b received in foreign loans in five years
Pakistan shelled out $889m in interest on foreign loans during the period
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Govt's borrowing from banks tops Rs400b
Islamic banks face scrutiny over high rates, lower profits
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'Renewal of subsidy Punjab's prerogative'
Minister hopes need for IPPs' forensic audit won't arrive
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Stocks hit record high on IMF optimism
KSE-100 index surges 764.28 points, settles at 82,247.92
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OECD raises 2024 growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.1%
The OECD forecasts global growth at 3.2% for 2024, boosted by lower inflation and expected interest rate cuts.
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Senate panel approves amendments to SBP Act amid opposition
Requires banks to lend 60% of local deposits despite opposition from SBP, finance ministry
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Phygital system gains popularity
Attracts underbanked population as Buy-Now-Pay-Later option offers affordability
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Ministers clash over sugar export
Cabinet committee head calls for halting shipments as retail price exceeds benchmark
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Rupee sees minor dip on IMF uncertainty
The Pakistani rupee dipped to Rs277.85 against the dollar, while gold prices hit a record high of Rs275,500
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APL to expand EV charging, oil storage networks
Firm also plans to switch to on-grid solar systems to embrace green energy solutions
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FPCCI chief labels FBR tax target unrealistic
FPCCI opposes heavy tax methods, saying FBR's targets are unrealistic given limited business growth opportunities.
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Rising tensions endanger reforms
ADB says govt faces challenges due to political, institutional tensions
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A woman's inheritance
SC ruling favors widow’s property rights, highlighting challenges women face in inheritance laws in Pakistan
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Closure of industrial units
Sindh's closure of 81 industrial units due to power issues reveals government failures
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Pledges of cooperation
Pakistan seeks a $7 billion IMF deal while strengthening ties with China and Turkey for economic revival.
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Trudeau survives confidence vote, extends Liberal Party's nine-year rule in Canada
However, challenges loom as Bloc Quebecois leader vows to bring down the government if demands aren't met swiftly
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Erdogan urges swift international action to halt Israeli aggression in Lebanon
Turkish president has previously condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, called for steps to stop war in Gaza
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Streamer MoonMoon accused of affair with GTA RP partner in cheating scandal
MoonMoon faces accusations of cheating on his wife with his GTA RP partner, sparking controversy in Twitch community.
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Constitutional amendments should be based on consensus, not personal interests: Fazl
‘An extension should be granted on basis of need, not interests. We support establishment of constitutional court’
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Four UAE soldiers killed, nine injured in on-duty accident
Deceased were buried on Wednesday after Isha prayer, with mourning beginning on Thursday for three days
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Orion: Meta unveils first AR glasses prototype at Connect conference
The company's shares were up nearly 2% on the day of the announcement
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Girls sweep top three positions in Karachi intermediate pre-medical exams
Out of 29, total candidates, 14,948 passed, resulting in a success rate of 52.57%
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US Muslim advocacy group endorses Democratic candidate VP Kamala Harris for Nov 5 election
Emgage Action warns Donald Trump’s plan to reinstate Muslim travel ban poses a significant threat to the community
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Putin warns Russia may use nuclear weapons if attacked, cites threat of joint strikes
Russian president hints at potential changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine during meeting with top security officials
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Trump promises U.S. manufacturing revival in North Carolina speech
Donald Trump criticized Kamala Harris’ manufacturing plan and promised a U.S. revival at his North Carolina rally.
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‘Green miracle’ by Shendong Coal in China wows foreign media
Delegation also immerse themselves in Northwestern China’s Yulin culture
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Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF on advancing $2.9bn bailout
Dissanayake's intentions to slash taxes in a country already facing economic hardships
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Pakistan advises nationals to leave Lebanon amid escalating conflict with Israel
FO advisory encourages Pakistanis still in Lebanon to leave using commercial flights, which are currently operational
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Qatar becomes first Arab nation to receive visa-free access to US
Qatar cleared the “stringent security requirements” to become the 42nd member of the visa waiver program
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Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins shares history, future collaboration with Pakistan
Hawkins also terms climate change a national security issue, aligning Australia's stance with Pakistan's concerns
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Popcorn frenzy: Google Doodle celebrates with a poppin' game you can't resist!
The game has already broken records, achieving the highest number of simultaneous players in a Google Doodle match
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IMF approves $7 billion EFF programme for Pakistan
PM Shehbaz reiterates that this will be country's last IMF programme
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Trump claims Iran issued 'big threats' on his life, warns US military is 'watching and waiting'
He says moves already made by Iran that didn’t work, but they will try again
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xQc criticizes Marques Brownlee's wallpaper app thats set at $50 annual fee
xQc's criticism of Marques Brownlee’s $50-per-year wallpaper app fuels widespread online backlash and discussion.
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Youtuber Marques Brownlee gets canceled for selling wallpaper app set at $50 per year to fans
Marques Brownlee faces backlash over his $50-per-year Panels wallpaper app, with users criticizing its value.
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Coke faces Christian boycott over custom ‘Jesus’ cans controversy
Coca-Cola can customization machines are allegedly rejecting the word ‘Jesus’, sparking boycott calls from Christians.
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Chinese envoy meets Nawaz and Maryam, invites Punjab CM for China visit
Nawaz Sharif praises China as a ‘trusted friend’ and expresses pride in Pakistan’s relationship with the nation
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World's first AI-powered physician assistant
AI powered Hami is currently being deployed across hospitals in Pakistan, with plans to expand globally
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Pakistan to launch remote sensing satellite from China today
Will help in flood, landslide and glacier melt surveillance, and support national development initiatives like CPEC
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Pakistan removes hurdle in trade deal with US
Pakistan exempts US from 5% tax on foreign tech firms supplying digitally ordered goods and services
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Security forces are our guests, any attempt to harm them will not be tolerated: K-P CM
Gandapur urges unity in fight against terror, calls on people of K-P to recognise those spreading harmful narratives
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Panel approves global hunt for HEC head
Nadeem Mahbub assumes charge as higher education regulator’s acting chairman
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Opposition faces suspensions inside, raids outside Punjab Assembly
MPA Khalid Dogar, Sheikh Imtiaz suspended; Opposition slams police raids, alleged harassment ahead of August 5 protest
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Cabinet approves national AI policy, targets 1m professionals by 2030
Hajj policy for 2026, which includes 70% government quota and 30% private sector quota, also approved
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Capital's first model jail to become operational in 3 phases
Pilot phase to begin in August with complete functionality expected by January 2026
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Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on August 2
This will mark President Pezeshkian’s first visit to Pakistan and second by an Iranian president in the past two years
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Pakistan reach WCL final after India refuse to play semi-final
WCL confirms India’s withdrawal from semi-final, Pakistan Champions advance to Aug 2 final
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Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
German mountaineer was confirmed dead after being hit by falling rocks on Pakistani mountain
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep