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Excise misses tax target by 52 per cent
Motor Branch of dept successfully met its targets in categories of new vehicle, motorcycle registrations, transfer fee
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Ex-senator surrenders in murder case
Defence counsel stated that their client had voluntarily withdrawn the bail request
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Key projects put on ice for another year
Despite plans to launch 10 major initiatives, none have started due to persistent delays
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K-P utilises Rs120b ADP budget for current fiscal
CM's advisor says province also incurred uplift expenditures exceeding Rs150b
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K-P fully met IMF targets, says CM
Gandapur reveals province's revenues stand at Rs125b
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Balochistan saves Rs16b via austerity measures
Minister Noserwani also praised the parliamentary decorum maintained in the Balochistan Assembly
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Heavy fines imposed over traffic rules' violations
Violations of route permits for three-wheelers will carry a Rs5,000 penalty, doubling for repeat offenders
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Trump demands Tehran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel-Iran air war continues
Israel says it now has control of Iranian airspace and intends to escalate the campaign in the coming days
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Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori spotted in bold look at L.A. spa
Bianca Censori stuns in bold bodysuit and furry white boots while heading to a Los Angeles spa without Kanye West.
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Ariana Grande shares that her Nonna, Marjorie Grande, has died at 99
Ariana Grande announces the passing of her grandmother Nonna Marjorie Grande, who died at age 99.
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Israeli attacks on Iran are illegal, says Russia
China's Xi calls for de-escalation "as soon as possible"
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US State Dept condemns Kyiv attack, confirms death of American citizen
Kyiv mayor says 62-year-old US citizen died in overnight airstrike; no further details shared
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Strategic communication
De-escalation of India-Pak conflict only possible when both sides military officials engage
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EWEC: linking South Asia with central and west Asia
Study is seminal contribution to academic literature on regional connectivity, economic partnership
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Is Iran really an existential threat to Israel?
Rather Israel's expansionist policies, uncritical Western backing threatens long-term peace in Middle East
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A golden throw
Featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list, Nadeem's triumph proves Pakistani youth need only right support
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High hopes on shaky ground
Budgets reliance on expanding tax net without shifting any burden onto poor is not going to inspire confidence
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Biased diplomacy
Unfortunate rather than acting as honest broker, Trump believes in showcasing bias for Israel, against Iran
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Born unwelcome
In some tribal areas, baby girls fate is sealed before she can even open her eyes
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Conor McGregor caught on camera flooring man at Ibiza club
Conor McGregor seen punching man at Ibiza’s Pacha club after partying with Katie Price and Spurs star Kevin Danso.
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Karachi fourth worst city in global livability index 2025
Karachi ranked just above Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus, as Copenhagen dethroned Vienna as most liveable city
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UN chief condemns Israel over killings of aid seekers in Gaza
Israel rejects ceasefire calls, continues Gaza offensive since Oct 2023, killing over 55,400, mostly women, children
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Influencer Duchess Dior killed by husband after chilling Facebook Live argument
Influencer Duchess Dior was shot dead by her husband after a Facebook Live fight; he later died by suicide.
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Taylor Swift shuts down Travis Kelce marriage rumors with surprise hospital visit
Taylor Swift ended Travis Kelce wedding rumors by calling him her “boyfriend” during a Florida hospital visit.
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Lack of functional local govt complicates khula cases
Lahore UCs issued over 11K khula certificates in 2021, rising yearly to 16K in 2024, govt records show
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Jerry Bruckheimer hints at Johnny Depp’s return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
The Franchise's producer confirms some original cast members will return in the upcoming film, but won’t reveal who.
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Contaminated water deepens health crisis
50,000 children and adults die every year due to water-borne diseases in Pakistan
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SIM cards linked to expired or deceased ID holders to be blocked
Interior ministry instructs PTA to act on NADRA's recommendations to curb misuse of SIMs through fake identities
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Trump says won't kill Iran supreme leader 'for now'
We know where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” US President said, demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender
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IRGC targets Mossad centre in Tel Aviv: Iranian media
Israel says it intercepted most of Iran’s new missile barrage as Tehran urges evacuation of Haifa, Tel Aviv
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Will Poulter and Amelia Dimoldenberg spotted acting suspiciously friendly at London fest
Will Poulter and Amelia Dimoldenberg spotted together at Lido Festival in London enjoying Charli XCX performance.
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NA, Senate committees reject 18% tax on solar panels
The decision came during Finance Bill 2025–26 talks, where both committees unanimously opposed the proposed tax
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K-P proposes hike in traffic fines under new budget
A separate category has been created for three-wheeled vehicles, including rickshaws and loaders
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Around 100 killed in overnight attack on Nigerian town, Amnesty says
Nigeria's emergency agency says 3,000 displaced by violence in central region where north meets Christian south
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Pakistan recalls diplomats, non-essential staff from Tehran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict
FO official clarifies that Pakistani Embassy, Consulate in Tehran will continue their operations
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China accuses Trump of 'pouring oil' on Iran, Israel conflict
Fanning flames, making threats won’t de-escalate but will intensify the conflict," says China’s foreign ministry
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Addison Rae announces dates for her first ever headlining tour
Addison Rae will kick off her debut world tour in August 2025, covering Europe and North America.
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Israeli strike directly hits underground Natanz enrichment plant, IAEA confirms
New satellite imagery indicates that the underground enrichment halls at Natanz also sustained direct impacts
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Trump seeks 'real end' to nuclear dispute with Iran
Israel warns that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could face the same fate as Iraqi President Saddam Hussein
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DG ISPR lauds students' role in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
ISPR chief assures that handful of terrorists from India won’t harm Pakistan's relationship with Balochistan
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson from Modern Family recalls awkward police encounter
Jesse reflects on a humorous story of being caught stealing an adult magazine as a teen, exploring his identity.
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Faisal Imran: A trailblazer in Pakistan’s aviation security
Faisal won a global ACI scholarship for his work in aviation safety, representing Pakistan at top international forums
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Imran Khan postpones protest movement amid regional tensions
Party founder delayed protest due to “sensitive regional circumstances” and Mideast tensions, says PTI’s Noreen Khanum
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TikToker Emilie Kiser’s husband reveals details of son Trigg’s drowning as police seek surveillance footage
Brady Kiser told police he was distracted by newborn when son Trigg drowned in family’s backyard pool in Arizona.
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Balochistan unveils record Rs1,028 billion budget
Proposed budget includes a Rs42b surplus, marking Balochistan's first trillion-rupee budget
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Golden Retrievers Wrigley and River go viral for playful bird encounter in backyard
Golden Retrievers Wrigley and River delight Instagram users with viral video showing their hilarious reaction.
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Matthew Perry’s doctor pleads guilty to supplying ketamine ahead of actor’s fatal overdose
Salvador Plasencia pleads guilty to providing ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading up to the actor’s tragic overdose.
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Demi Lovato recreates Kim Kardashian lost earring scene during honeymoon with husband Jutes
Demi Lovato and husband Jutes hilariously reenact iconic KUWTK ocean earring moment while honeymooning.
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Borderlands 4 launch price set at $70, ending speculation of price hike
Gearbox Software CEO confirmed the news on X, with the Standard Edition set to launch September 12, 2025
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Avril Lavigne reunites with ex-husband Deryck Whibley for performance at Vans Warped Tour
Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley share the stage, showcasing their enduring friendship despite past marriage.
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli








































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