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Iran and the US
Iran's economy, in a dire state due to sanctions, corruption, has taken more blows since the popular uprising
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A teacher's expectations of his student
Regularly attending classes, submitting assignments shows discipline
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Hockey qualification
The context of this qualification cannot be separated from the chaos that preceded it
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No to power subsidies
Rs990 billion in subsidies is not an investment but the price tag of institutional failure
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Operation Epstein Diversion
"Bombing a country on the other side of the globe won't make the Epstein files go away," says Massie
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A gamble in the Gulf
Trump might have believed that if regime change could be attempted elsewhere, such as in Venezuela, why not in Iran?
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Sindh govt distributes 300 pink e-scooters on women's day
Sharjeel Memon says initiative aims to cut travel difficulties and petrol costs for women, promoting empowerment
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US embassy in Islamabad suspends visa services from March 9–13 amid Middle East tensions
Applicants affected will receive email instructions on rescheduling their appointment
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American Jewish Committee condemns settlers attack on Palestinians in West Bank
Calling settlers 'extremists', AJC says five killed in a week, including two in Abu Faleh village attack
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Pakistani national convicted in US over alleged Trump assassination plot
Asif Merchant admitted joining Iran plot reluctantly to protect family; accused of US recruitment vs Trump
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Iran prepares to name new supreme leader as fuel dumps burn
Clerical body chose Khamenei’s successor after his death, but has not yet announced the new leader
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PM Shehbaz to unveil austerity plan tomorrow amid fuel crisis
Sharif says govt closely monitoring situation, will take all necessary decisions to ensure economic stability
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Lebanon says nearly 400 killed, over 1,110 injured in ongoing Israeli attacks
Despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah since Nov 2024, Israel’s near-daily violations have left hundreds dead
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Samson, Bumrah star as India beat New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup
Samson, Sharma and Kishan fifties help India post 255/5 in Final; New Zealand crumble in chase, lose by 96 runs
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China steps in to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong holds talks with Taliban govt acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul
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Pakistan Kyokushin Karate team denies human smuggling allegations, calls for probe
Says all members returned after participating in Nations Cup Karate Tournament in Moscow
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Two Israeli soldiers killed as it targets Iranian commanders in Beirut
Israeli source says strike targeted five senior Quds Force members, including intelligence and finance officials
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Islamabad Police arrest 14 during Aurat March rally over Section 144 violation
Organisers strongly condemn arrests, demand immediate release of those detained
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OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with Pentagon
In an X post, Kalinowski said OpenAI rushed deploying AI models on Pentagon classified cloud networks
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Three petrol cargoes expected on Monday: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Aurangzeb warns oil price surge could raise Pakistan’s monthly import bill by up to $600m, pressuring external account
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Gwadar fisherman killed after boat struck by Israeli missile debris in Iranian waters
DC says missile was likely intended for fishing vessels in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan coastal region
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Pakistan sets up 24/7 helplines, airport teams in Saudi Arabia as Gulf crisis disrupts flights
Officials say situation for Pakistani pilgrims, travellers in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah remains stable
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Sinner sets up Fonseca clash
Zverev defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-4 at Indian Wells
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White House UFC event to be headlined by Topuria-Gaethje
The lightweight championship clash will top a bill of six fights
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Fine the selectors too
The Pakistan team was fined for below par show in the T20 World Cup
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583 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues strikes under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Tarar says forces destroyed 242 checkposts, hit 64 locations across Afghanistan in air strikes
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Leclerc 'positively surprised' by Ferrari
The Monaco driver started fourth on the grid
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K-P to bear fuel price hike for motorcycles, keep BRT fares unchanged: CM Afridi
Also announces introduction of 10 pink buses in BRT fleet for women, provision of solar systems to 130,000 households
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Russell takes pop at rival Norris over 'worst F1 cars' claim
The defending champion launched a scathing attack on changes to engine
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Billion hopes as India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
The final is set to take place at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium
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Como boost UCL bid, Juve back to winning ways
A third straight victory for Cesc Fabregas's side keeps the pressure on Roma
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Man City hand Newcastle brutal FA Cup lesson
Chelsea survive scare against spirited Wrexham
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Yamal bends Barca past Bilbao
Atletico edge Real Sociedad in a thrilling contest
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America’s war of choice: The emperor is relishing his nakedness
US-Israeli war on Iran exposes an empire that no longer bothers to hide
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Women in Pakistan’s law enforcement carve space in a male-dominated field
Sub-Inspector from Peshawar Zone says courage, dedication transcend gender; calls for equal opportunities for women
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Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders
First Israeli strike in central Beirut since hostilities resumed; 10 wounded, including displaced children
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PM Shehbaz mourns deaths of two Pakistanis in Dubai
The two citizens died from missile debris during the interception of Iranian missiles
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Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
US president lashes out at Starmer over bases row, vows to 'remember' Britain's hesitation in Iran conflict
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255 staff at three Rawalpindi govt hospitals unpaid days before Eid
Workers at Holy Family, RTH and Benazir Bhutto hospitals warn of protests over delayed salaries
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Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader
Assembly of Experts closes in on successor as US-Israeli strikes on Iran enter second week
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13 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations across K-P, military says
ISPR says terrorists linked to ‘Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij’ killed in five engagements in Bajaur, Bannu, DI Khan
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Kiwi cricketer makes history with five wickets in five balls
Also becomes first bowler to claim six wickets in eight deliveries
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China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
'The world cannot return to the law of the jungle; Resorting to force at every turn does not prove one's might'
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Second Pakistani killed in UAE as falling debris from aerial interception hits vehicle in Dubai
Driver dies in Al Barsha incident amid expanding Iran-US-Israel war; UAE condemns attacks on civilians
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Two killed, 12 injured as projectile hits residential area in Saudi Arabia
Iran FM says country will not agree to Middle East ceasefire, calls strikes on US bases ‘self‑defence’
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Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke
Blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m.
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Kerosene, light diesel prices also increased
A petroleum levy of Rs20.36 per litre has been imposed on kerosene oil
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Govt vehicle fuel bill of Rs70b increased by 25%
Annual expenditure on official transport expected to jump
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Dar expresses solidarity with UAE
Both sides underscored the importance of de-escalation and emphasised dialogue
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Opposition blasts 'inflation bomb'
Political parties demands reversal of fuel price hike
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Selling pressure grips PSX as stocks swing amid regional uncertainty
KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading
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Leaking fountainhead, dry pond
An honest picture of one of Pakistan's deepest puzzles: why our banks, awash with deposits, struggle to lend to firms
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Pakistan dangerously dependent on imported oil
Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable
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$32b deficit reflects policy failure
Energy procurement blunder, missed export opportunities worsen imbalance
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Economic gains derailed by ME war
Austerity, EV buses and widening tax base are now critical, not optional
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From corridors to competitiveness: can CPEC deliver Phase II?
SEZs become critical, yet despite years of policy focus, most of these zones have not reached meaningful operational s
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
















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