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Work in progress!
While Sindh government daydreams infrastructure, Karachi citizens face the city's urban, political collapse every day
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Good hegemon, bad hegemon
Political restructuring, multipolarity at Davos' WEF annual meeting 2026
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The politics of delay
Colonisation was also enforced through bureaucratic, judicial slowness, dampening sparks of revolt
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Gul Plaza probe
Fires do not claim at least 73 lives simply because a match is struck
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Ignoring brain drain
Officials can tout record $38.5 billion remittances as an economic triumph, does not make the claim true
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Adiala to PIMS
Khan, in solitary confinement, denied audience for more than 100 days, is unbecoming of democracy
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The global development crisis
Reducing international aid signals a collapse in the idea that wealthy states owe it to help vulnerable countries
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You can burn Karachi, but not its spirit
When tragedy hits, the metropolis comes to life with good samaritans as first responders in officials' absence
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Investigation reveals how Gul Plaza fire became a death trap
Report exposes severe lapses by the mall administration and rescue services that led the blaze to escalate
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Trump says Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv during cold snap
Ukraine forecasts temperatures dropping to minus 30C as officials rush to restore damaged services
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Govt downplays 'non-issue' as PTI writes to rights organisations on Imran's condition
Barrister Aqeel calls eye situation 'non-issue blown out of proportion', accuses PTI of trying to politicise it
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UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power ‘calling the shots’
Guterres spoke a week after Trump launched his Peace Board, sparking concern over its broader global role
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Overall risk of Nipah outbreak in Pakistan remains low, NIH informs high-level meeting
NIH confirms that Pakistan has adequate laboratory capacity, diagnostic kits to test suspected cases
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PHC stays K-P Assembly probe in May 9 case
Defers hearing petitions challenging sentences awarded by military courts to five individuals till Feb 12
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K-P CM announces overnight sit-in as PTI leaders again denied access to Imran Khan
Sohail Afridi questions secrecy over PTI founder’s hospital transfer and lack of family, doctor notification
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EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation in policy shift
Also adopts sanctions targeting 15 individuals and six entities
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'I am a knight': Paris' last newspaper hawker gets top French award
Pakistan-born newspaper vendor Ali Akbar Akbar has been homeless, experienced extreme poverty
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Sialkot Stallionz appoint Tim Paine as Head Coach
He brings vast experience as a strategist, mentor, and high-performance leader
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CM Maryam orders arrests over mother, infant daughter's deaths in Lahore manhole
Punab CM orders contractor to pay Rs10m compensation to family of woman who died in Lahore manhole incident
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Sindh govt orders judicial probe into Gul Plaza tragedy
Sharjeel Memon says Sindh High Court will be requested to appoint a serving judge to review and decide the matter
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Pakistan moves to defuse US-Iran tension as PM Shehbaz speaks to Pezeshkian
FO says stance on Palestine unchanged as joining Board of Peace unrelated to Abraham Accords
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PM Shehbaz hails transparency as PIA privatisation concludes with signing of transaction documents
Hopes for return of airline's former glory; Arif Habib says people will be foremost beneficiaries
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All-round Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run win over Australia in first T20I
Batting first, Pakistan managed only 168 for 8, Ayub and Abrar restricted Australia to 146 in the series opener
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PSX plummets by 6,000 points on Middle East tensions
KSE-100 closes at 182,338 after institutional sell-off; support breached
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Rybakina survives Pegula in Australian Open semi
She will face Sabalenka in the final
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Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour
They barred their cricket team from visiting the country
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Djokovic eyes semi-final nemesis Sinner
He is eyeing one more major crown to move past Margaret Court
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PSB announces daily allowance for player
They national squad would receive $115 per day
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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off
They suffered a 4-2 defeat against Benfica
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GSP+ in spotlight as PM Shehbaz affirms commitment to EU cooperation on trade ventures
Emphasises critical role of the GSP Plus scheme in enhancing trade between Pakistan and EU
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Palestinian-founded UpScrolled, draws users as TikTok faces scrutiny
App says it provides censorship-free space in the wake of free speech restrictions across other social media platforms
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Gold prices hit historic high for second consecutive day
Price per 10 grams also rises by Rs18,175
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FO rebuffs EU criticism over 'domestic affair' of Imaan, Hadi convictions
Says while Pakistan remains engaged with EU on all issues, 'we do make a distinction about our domestic affairs'
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Five terrorists killed, seven injured in Bannu operation
Separate attack on a govt check-post under construction in South Waziristan left two labourers injured, four abducted
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Tear gas fired at protestors demanding release of 5-year-old detainee in Texas
Demonstrators demand release of Liam Conejo Ramos from Minneapolis, detained under Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Another 12 Gul Plaza fire victims identified using geo-tagging: Sindh Police
Medico-legal teams are striving to identify remains of at least 37 confirmed deceased despite intensity of burns
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Pakistan alarmed by renewed Iran-US tensions
Dar speaks to Iran FM, calls for dialouge
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Biman Airlines plane lands in Pakistan after Karachi-Dhaka flights resume following 14-year hiatus
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori welcomes first flight of Bangladeshi carrier
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LHC seeks NAB reply on Maryam Nawaz’s Rs70m refund in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case
NAB’s counsel informed the court that the case has been closed by NAB, declaring it 'baseless'
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Imran Khan taken to hospital for minor eye procedure, confirms Tarar
Information minister dismisses health rumours, says former PM is ‘absolutely healthy’
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Taiwan drill simulates repelling Chinese amphibious assault
Military integrates missiles, drones, patrol boats in combat exercise amid rising tensions with Beijing
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Fuel prices likely to rise from Feb 1 amid inflation pressures
Price of high-speed diesel may increase by Rs9.47 per litre
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Has India's dominance in ICC revenue model factored in Bangladesh's dismissal from World Cup?
Bangladesh’s ejection from the T20 World Cup raises questions about ICC neutrality, BCCI power
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IHC Bar rejects lawyers' role in Imaan Mazari, husband's arrests
'The Bar not only prevented their arrest for two days but also stood firmly with them'
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China vows to launch space tourism within five years amid US rivalry
State space contractor outlines suborbital flights and deep space ambitions
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Driver arrested after car crashes into New York Synagogue
No injuries were reported from the incident at the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, police say
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Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60bn investment in OpenAI: report
Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft preparing funding round as AI costs surge, competition with Google intensifies
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‘Living on a target’: Afghan evacuees stranded at US base amid Iran-US tensions
Around 800 Afghan refugees are currently housed at Camp As Sayliyah, a US military base near Doha
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Britain's Starmer seeks fresh economic start with China
During his China visit, the first by a UK PM in eight years, Starmer held talks with Xi before lunch
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Field Marshal Munir says Pakistan Army shifting to tech-led, multi-domain warfare
Army chief highlights drones, electronic warfare and digital skills during Bahawalpur visit
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Power minister defends move to abolish net metering as in line with law amid Senate fury
Says it's in favour of low-income consumers; senators protest live-stream censorship
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Karachi Central Jail official booked in torture, illegal detention case
Prisons IG removes accused from his post after FIR lodged over abuse of power, threats and extortion allegations
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PTI cries foul on advocate Ali Zaman's alleged abduction from Rawalpindi
Salman Akram Raja says abduction is attack on justice and citizens’ safety; protest in Peshawar for release
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'Networks of organised crime in Karachi alarmingly strong'
City police chief says mafias enjoy political backing which makes it difficult to take action against them
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Imran Khan's health 'fine', Salman Safdar says after SC-mandated meeting
SC bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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UNSC report endorses Pakistan's claims of increased TTP attacks from Afghan soil
UN report describes Pakistan's actions against TTP as major setback for group
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Pakistan, Indonesia target CEPA upgrade by 2027 to deepen trade ties
Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation
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K-P maps security transition to civilian forces
High-level meeting promises financial, jobs relief for affected areas, PSL matches in Peshawar
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Pakistani-born players shine for other nations – talent surplus or system failure?
What's clear at the T20 World Cup '26 is that Pakistan’s cricketing footprint extends far beyond its own national team
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Fire in building near Karachi's Jodia Bazaar brought under control: police
No casualties reported
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PM Shehbaz hails grant of licence to Raqami Islamic Digital Bank as milestone for Pak–Kuwait ties
Kuwaiti envoy hails licence as proof of deep-rooted Pakistan-Kuwait ties
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CM Maryam announces Rs10b aid for Balochistan, vows support against terrorism
Both chief ministers agree that ending terrorism only possible through national unity, mutual cooperation
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Ticket prices to Sri Lanka surge after govt gives go ahead for Pakistan–India T20 World Cup clash
All flights from Lahore to Sri Lanka are now fully booked, business class tickets on same route have also sold out
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
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Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force
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South Korea to start reviewing US investment projects ahead of enacting bill
South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill
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Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit
Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit
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New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
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Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan to bat first after US win toss
The match is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
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Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
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Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
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What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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What next for Vonn after the painful end to Olympic dream?
Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event
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'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead
Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff
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Australia forward Goodwin suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup
Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
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Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England








































































































