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Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, Revolutionary Guards say
Earlier, Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants if Hormuz not reopened within 48 hours
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FinMin Aurangzeb says targeted relief package for deserving segments on cards
Says govt absorbs burden of Rs69b on petroleum products, efforts underway to minimise impact on public
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Afghan Taliban carry out over 1,100 floggings, six public executions in past year
Human rights advocates term expansion of corporal punishment as reflective of wider restrictions under Taliban rule
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China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus
World's second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025
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Rajab Butt addresses backlash amid separation from Eman Fatima
Says Eman has been leveraging what he refers to as the 'woman's card' to sway public opinion
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Iran minister says US, Israeli strikes caused ‘heavy damage’ to water, energy infrastructure
Thousands of places targeted in Iran including hospitals and residential blocks amid war in the region
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Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances
This was his second straight early exit for the Spaniard
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot
Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming League 1 top spot
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
The Lakers superstar took the court for his 1,612th time
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Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction
Four of them were Qatari forces personnel, one from Qatar-Turkey joint forces, two technicians
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South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20
The visitors leveled the five-match series -2-2
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
The Russian defeated Japanese wildcard Rai Sakamoto
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
The Reds slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
They suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Everton
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session
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Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble
They could return to the top league after 25 years
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Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds dozens, WHO says
Attack on El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital occurred on Friday
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Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad
The husband, identified as Sadiq, took his own life after killing his wife
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Kane shines as Bayern sink Union
He scored 31 goals this Bundesliga campaign
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Israeli military instructed to demolish Lebanese homes in 'frontline villages', minister says
Instructed to destroy all bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, which Katz said were used for "terrorist activity"
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PPP senator Sherry Rehman’s daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35
Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Monday at 3:30pm at DHA Phase 8 in Karachi
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No Eid is complete without dessert: Classic treats reimagined from around the world
Desserts hold quiet significance on Eid, as no celebration feels complete without something sweet
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PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore
PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Babar Azam turns chef, shares Eid preparations on social media
He took a different approach this time, sharing a glimpse of his festive celebrations with fans
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Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs
Ticket prices jump up to 30% as jet fuel spikes and overseas Pakistanis return home for celebrations
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Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat
Statement comes after Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not open within 48 hours
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FIA seizes Rs2.89b in foreign currency in Karachi hawala crackdown
A suspect identified as Abdul Rehman was taken into custody
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Karachi likely to see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms
Rain with thunder is also likely in several districts of rural Sindh
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Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Taiwan, facing military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US
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China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms
No Japanese company executives were listed on the guest list on the forum's website
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
Bahrain acknowledged for the first time that a Patriot missile was involved in the explosion on Sitra Island
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Actor Fiza Ali ties the knot again, calls it a peaceful chapter
She announces her second marriage to Ejaz Khan in a heartfelt Eid post
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Shiraz, Muskan distribute Eidi to village children
Both travel back to their hometown to celebrate Eid
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Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan
Rights advocates argue that laws tied to national security are increasingly used to curb criticism
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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse
TSA officers have called in sick, shortage of security agents has disrupted travel at major airports
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Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
Araqchi told Japan news agency on Friday that he spoke to Motegi about potentially letting Japanese vessels pass
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UAE, Saudi Arabia intercept aerial threats as Middle East conflict widens
Three ballistic missiles detected near Riyadh; one intercepted, two landed in an uninhabited area
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Zardari urges India to fully restore IWT, warns against ‘weaponisation’ of water
On World Water Day, leadership highlights water scarcity, gender inequality and dam projects to secure future supplies
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Two direct impacts rip open the fronts of residential buildings and carve deep craters into the ground
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Turkiye steps in for de-escalation amid Iran's threat to fully close Hormuz if Trump targets energy sites
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger sweeping retaliation
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Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Says US nears its goals, urges others to police Hormuz shipping lane
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UAE, Bahrain join 22 countries in wanting to contribute to efforts for securing Hormuz shipping
Call for immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including fuel installations
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Govt making efforts to reduce Middle East tensions by promoting Saudi-Iran rapprochement: Rana Sanaullah
Says Pakistan has emerged as a symbol of peace and unity in the Muslim world
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European nations decry ‘increasing settler terror’ in West Bank
Over 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements, deemed illegal under international law
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In call with Bahrain king, PM Shehbaz says Pakistan continues supporting efforts to ending regional hostilities
Reiterates strong condemnation of attacks carried out against Bahrain
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Celebrities urge joy, compassion and unity as they celebrate Eid
Actors Sonya Hussain, Junaid Khan, Sameer sent Eid greetings, sharing festive cheer and warm wishes
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Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60
Authorities say one victim found on the first floor, four on the second and nine on the third.
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Record-breaking heat wave grips western United States
Rare ‘one-in-500-years’ event raises climate alarm
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Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44b takeover
Court rules Musk statements on bots misled Twitter investors
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Govt urges public to adopt further austerity measures, cooperate to conserve energy amid Mideast fuel crisis
Ministers caution that future price increases might be likely and current fuel supply should be responsibly used
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Trump highlights quick resolution of Pak-India May 2025 conflict amid protacted war with Iran
Calling the Iran conflict a shame, Trump says the only reason he is doing it is to stop death
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UK House of Lords debates Imran Khan’s detention, raise concerns over health and jail access
Labour Party member Baroness Alexander says discussion is timely given Imran's 'deteriorating welfare'
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PTI’s Gohar defends Kasim’s UNHRC speech amid government uproar
Says Kasim made no anti-Pakistan remarks, vows to carry out any efforts to secure Imran's release under Constitution
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Country has sufficient petroleum products for April and beyond, monitoring committee says amid global crisis
FM Dar reviews petroleum stocks, directs authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply and safeguard reserves
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Fourth Pakistani Killed in UAE after missile debris falls during interception
Pakistan Embassy expresses deep sorrow over loss; Indian national also killed
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‘Megaphone theatrics’: FO slams Indian FM’s 'undiplomatic' remarks on Pakistani mediation in US-Iran war
Says such rhetoric betrays the essence of frustration as Pakistan’s approach is anchored in decorum
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi, visits PPP's Sherry Rehman to condole daughter's passing
Says the sorrow of losing a young child is unbearable for parents
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Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran indirect talks: FM Dar
FM says Washington shared 15 points with Tehran; Iran denies negotiations as conflict nears fourth week
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Pakistan stresses coordinated economic, energy response amid regional tensions
Zardari-led meeting reviews oil supply risks, security outlook as Islamabad relays US-Iran messages
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Armed men rob students in college van near Karachi's New Town area
IG Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho took notice of the incident and sought details from Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan
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ECP disqualifies PTI Senator Murad Saeed
Senate’s general seat from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has been declared vacant
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Pollution levels improve across Punjab, but experts warn of factors worsening air quality
Authorities sealed several factories for violating emission standards, registered thousands of legal cases
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Mobile app-based fuel quota system on cards
Scheme to be restricted to motorcycles, rickshaws initially
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Tarar accuses PTI, Imran Khan’s sons of harming Pakistan’s economic and national interests
Information minister alleges bid to undermine GSP Plus status, says govt prevented default
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35 Pakistani universities feature in QS Subject Rankings 2026
Institutions show strength in engineering and agriculture but face gaps in global reputation and regional balance
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Weak governance undermines urban projects
Infrastructure investment gap widening to $125b by 2040, costing economy 6% of GDP
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PSDP cut by Rs100b for fuel subsidy
NHA, water sector face major cuts; Rs71b sought for OGRA claims
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Industrial tariff reform plan under review
Minister orders stakeholder consultations as indigenisation policy yields Rs12.7b local contracts
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Govt vows to maintain fertiliser market stability
Closely monitoring domestic and global situation to ensure uninterrupted supply
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SECP okays seven pension funds
Initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to shift away the traditional Defined Benefit pension system
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Railways' record earnings collide with safety fears
Derailments shake public confidence; travellers await upgraded tracks, signalling systems
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EVs face grid, land, trust deficits
Two firms plan 500 EV chargers as Pakistan eyes 3,000 by 2030
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Gold rollercoaster continues, up Rs15,200
Reaches Rs479,262/tola; safe-haven asset shifts to investment class in current condition
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PSX jumps 4,347 points on peace efforts
Investors cheer prospects of ME de-escalation and softer oil prices
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60% port dues cut to attract transshipment
3,700 containers await clearance as minister orders faster auctions, streamlined customs
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PSX jumps over 4,300 points on peace optimism
Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 2.82% as investors cheer prospects of de-escalation and softer oil prices
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Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war
Fed hike odds jump to 26% from 70% cut probability week ago as Middle East war fuels inflation fears
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NEPRA okays competitive bidding for power supply
First 800MW wheeling auction expected around June or July 2026
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Renewables in focus over oil crisis
Over the years, Chinese expertise has helped build 5,000MW clean projects
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IMF blocks move to control SOE chiefs
Report flags weak governance, 300% loss surge despite Rs2.1tr fiscal support
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Trump says he does not know if US willing to make deal with Iran
'They're great negotiators and are begging for a deal, but I don't know if we'll do that,' Trump says
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Iran allows Bangladesh-bound oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz
Move follows Iran’s position that vessels not involved in hostile actions can transit the waterway
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Chinese FM warns of 'immeasurably serious consequences' if nuclear sites targeted in Mideast
Israel hit near Iranian nuclear facilities, then Iran also attacked some places near Israel's nuclear plant
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Iran ‘coordinated’ 220 attacks against US, Israeli-linked regional sites: IRGC
Says operations spanned fronts, including Hezbollah, Iraqi groups and Iranian drone strikes
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Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed in Olympic's female events
'Even the smallest margins can be the difference between victory and defeat' IOC president says
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24 dead after bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh
A bus lost control near Daulatdia, overturned and sank 30 feet into a river, officials said Wed
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What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?
A senior Iranian official says response to US proposals is not 'positive' and is reviewed
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Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey
All 27 crew were safe, says Turkey's transport minister, adding that the coastguard had been dispatched to the vessel
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Stocks slide, oil gains with Mideast ceasefire prospects centre stage
The widening war has jolted global markets this month, sending oil prices soaring, reigniting inflation fears
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UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza
Guterres warns of widening conflict, urges halt to Israel-Hezbollah fighting
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China says 'glimmer of hope' on Iran war talks
Yi in calls with Turkey, Egypt, suggested that both Tehran, Washington were willing to return to the negotiating table
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Israeli soldiers torture baby in Gaza to force father’s confession: report
Infant allegedly abused during interrogation near Al-Maghazi camp; father remains in custody
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Trump’s Beijing trip rescheduled for May after Iran delay
Cites ongoing military operations; summit with Xi set for May 14–15
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At UN rights body, Pakistan says Kashmir a legal reality
India's brutal actions had led to the systematic curtailment of fundamental freedoms
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Libya's coast guards tow damaged Russian tanker
The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG from the Arctic port of Murmansk, has been adrift since early March
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PCB revises HBL PSL 11 schedule, reduces venues to Lahore and Karachi
Lahore will also host Eliminator 1, 2 and the final while the Qualifier will be played in Karachi
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot
Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming League 1 top spot
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
The Lakers superstar took the court for his 1,612th time
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South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20
The visitors leveled the five-match series -2-2
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
The Russian defeated Japanese wildcard Rai Sakamoto
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
The Reds slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
They suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Everton
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session
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Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble
They could return to the top league after 25 years
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Kane shines as Bayern sink Union
He scored 31 goals this Bundesliga campaign
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PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore
PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Pakistan hockey's long sunset
National game struggles with neglect, fading support, and a system failing to keep pace with a changing sport
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New Zealand dominate South Africa for 2-1 T20 series lead
The fourth T20 is in Wellington on Sunday
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England recall Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches
James Garner and Jason Steele received their first England call-ups
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Salah ruled out of Liverpool's Brighton clash
They face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on April 4























































































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