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Pakistan’s poverty rate rises to 44.7% under new World Bank thresholds
Extreme poverty in Pakistan jumps to 16.5% from 4.9%, according to global lender
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Van Hunt’s proposal to Halle Berry 'still floating', while she defends 'spinning' Mother’s Day post
Halle Berry talks about relationship with Van Hunt, marriage plans and Mother's Day post controversy.
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Afghan women UN staff targeted with threats, told to ‘stay home’ in Kabul
Taliban denies UN’s claim of “gender apartheid” as criticism grows over women rights since return to power in 2021
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran, targeting 10 individuals and 27 entities
US adds two UAE firms to sanctions list over links to Iran’s tanker company, freezes any US assets they hold
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UNSC appointments validate world confidence in Pakistan’s counterterror credentials: PM
The premier said the appointments acknowledged Pakistan’s role and sacrifices as a frontline state against terrorism
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Bangladesh announces elections in April 2026, says Yunus
Hasina’s rule marked by human rights abuses, politicised courts, biased elections, and civil service control
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Grand Mosque Imam urges compassion, solidarity with Palestine in Hajj sermon
Imam urges Muslims to uphold Islam’s five pillars, virtues like patience, and avoid new practices in Islam
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Paige DeSorbo exits 'Summer House' ahead of season 10
Paige DeSorbo announces her exit after seven seasons, prioritizing her career and exciting new projects.
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PM Shehbaz lands in Saudi Arabia for two-day official visit
After reaching Jeddah, Prime Minister and the Pakistani delegation proceeded to Makkah to perform Umrah
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Pakistan says no decision yet to scrap bilateral agreements with India
Foreign Office clarification came a day after defence minister called Simla Agreement ‘dead’ document
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Israeli airstrikes kill 43 in Gaza as suspended aid operations set to resume
Israeli drone strike on Gaza hospital kills 7, including 4 journalists; 224 journalists killed since October 2023
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Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Tom Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in Broadway's Harry Potter, debuting November 11, 2025.
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NEPRA reduces electricity price for Karachi by Rs2.99 per unit
For the rest of the country, electricity rates have been increased by 93 paisa per unit
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China warns EU to ‘stop provoking trouble’ over South China Sea
China's embassy in Manila rebukes EU after Kaja Kallas criticises Beijing's "coercive activities" in South China Sea
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Shahid Afridi calls for girls’ education to propel Pakistan’s progress
Former captain urges philanthropists, businesses to support enrolling over 10,000 out-of-school children in Sindh
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Trump slaps travel ban on 12 countries, citing terror threats
The US president said the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats
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Belarus seeks PAF’s operational expertise in strengthening Air Force capabilities
Pakistan, Belarus agreed to enhance cooperation in training, technology, and operations through continuous engagement
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P&G to cut 7,000 jobs globally due to tariff uncertainty
Procter & Gamble announces plans to cut 7,000 jobs over two years due to tariff impacts and consumer uncertainty
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Massive fire breaks out on decommissioned SEPTA buses in Philadelphia
A massive fire at SEPTA’s Midvale Depot consumed multiple decommissioned buses, but no injuries have been reported
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Our grief is not justice: The rot that killed Sana Yousaf was never hiding
Another woman gone - and we are still playing the same old song and dance
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64-year old Pakistani wins Gold at Asian Indoor Rowing Championship
Mohammad Shehzad, 64, joined five other athletes as Pakistan clinched a total of 14 medals in Thailand
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World Environment Day 2025 puts plastic crisis under global spotlight
“Delays now mean more harm for both the planet and human health,” said EARTHDAY.ORG in a statement
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PM Shehbaz orders united response against India's IWT water violation
India to get a befitting response from Pakistan under the decisions taken in the April 24 NSC meeting
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Recaptured inmates from Karachi Malir jail mass jailbreak reach 126
Meanwhile efforts to recapture the remaining 90 fugitives being intensified
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Weight-loss drugs may lower oral contraceptive effectiveness.: UK's MHRA
Alert follows 40 reports of pregnancy in women taking these weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
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Japanese scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
The discovery opens doors for sustainable solutions beyond just packaging
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Indian media exposed for spreading misinformation amid Pakistan-India tensions
Indian news outlets spread false stories using images from Gaza, claiming a fake invasion of Pakistani cities
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South Asia at brink over Kashmir and Indus Water Treaty, Bilawal warns US lawmakers
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led delegation engages with a bipartisan group of US lawmakers in Washington
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WATCH: Elephant's surprise visit to convenience store in Thailand stuns shoppers
Unusual encounter of elephant delights locals and sparks social media buzz
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Between reverence and reality: The lost spirit of Eidul Azha
Everyone’s favourite festival is back, time to put our blinders on
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Mike Hesson reveals coaching philosophy and vision for Pakistan cricket
New head coach Mike Hesson spoke with Bazid Khan about maximising player talent and building team relationships
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Three Maori MPs suspended over haka protest in New Zealand parliament
The haka, often used as a challenge or ceremonial war dance, is a symbol of Maori culture and resistance
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WhatsApp latest update introduces new feature to share media directly with Meta AI
WhatsApp introduces feature for beta testers on Android to forward messages and media directly to Meta AI for analysis
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'007: First Light' trailer released by IO Interactive
The James Bond-origin game is set for release in 2026, with it running on IO Interactive's Glacier engine
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Indiana Senator demands apology from WNBA's Angel Reese after unproven racism claims
Jim Banks demands an apology from Angel Reese after WNBA investigation clears Indiana Fever fans of racism accusations
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Every major announcement from Sony's PlayStation State of Play 2025
The State of Play event revealed several big titles, including Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Silent Hill f, and Nioh 3
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Motorcyclist assaulted in Karachi's DHA pardons attacker
Despite the pardon, court refuses to grant bail to main accused Salman Farooqi
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RAW funding ‘Fitna al Hindustan’ to destabilise Pakistan: CM Balochistan
'Fitna al Hindustan has no ties to the Baloch people or Balochistan; it is purely a terrorist group,' Bugti says
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Israeli military recovers bodies of two hostages in Gaza
Efforts continue to find survivors as two bodies recovered in Gaza operation
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Ryanair flight hits turbulence, nine injured in emergency landing in Germany
Sudden turbulence created panic, but ground teams moved fast to assist
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Deadly crash at Campbell Hall in LA's Studio City claims life of 15-year-old student
The 15-year-old student was crushed between two SUVs, with Authorities confirming the incident was accidental
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SCBAP to challenge NHA’s ‘extortion’ via toll tax hikes
Bar association calls for fixing NHA inefficiencies instead of raising toll charges on the public.
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Trump halts entry of foreign students enrolled at Harvard
Students and faculty left grappling with implications of abrupt decision
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Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra with advanced features
Samsung teases the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra, promising bigger screens, improved cameras, and advanced AI integration
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Bull run continues at PSX as KSE-100 crosses 122,000 for first time
Stocks erased all gains after hitting record high during intraday trading
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Israel threatens unarmed aid flotilla as Gaza starves
Ship, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other pro-Palestine campaigners, approaches besieged Gaza
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'Wicked: For Good' trailer teases epic conclusion
The trailer for Wicked: For Good teases Elphaba’s return as the Wicked Witch of the West, set to release November 21
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Karine Jean-Pierre details 'broken' Biden White House in upcoming memoir
Karine Jean-Pierre’s upcoming memoir offers an inside look at Biden’s presidency and her shift from Democratic Party
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Florida Panthers collapse as Edmonton Oilers score OT goal, take lead in NHL playoffs
Florida Panthers suffer rare collapse in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final, losing 4-3 to Edmonton Oilers in overtime
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Ginny & Georgia season 3: What to expect in the new chapter
Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia is almost here; catch up on major plot points and get ready for more twists and drama
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Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued
DIG Sukkur says raids are under way in Katcha Karachi, Rajwani and Razi areas
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Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir
70% of militant formations from Afghanistan consist of Afghans, he said at National Ulema Conference on Dec 10
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Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop
Officials say incident caused by technical fault, lack of safety measures, which is commonly seen at such shops
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Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title
He scored 172 off 113 as the Men in Green registered a massive 191-run victory
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KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict
Faisal Karim Kundi says convictions were decided by courts and cannot be reversed through protests
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Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests
32 pickets established across city, Elite Force commandos on patrol as additional police personnel remain on standby
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NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases
Cases involve illegal occupation, disputed leases and unpaid dues across Lahore, Karachi, Mardan, Balochistan
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Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers
Rohail, Saad, and Ghori are on the selectors’ radar
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Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22
SUPARCO says moon age will exceed 35 hours by sunset on December 21
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PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances
Turkish president says warships will boost Pakistan Navy’s operational and maritime security capabilities
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Dense fog disrupts traffic, diverts flights in Karachi
Fog affected Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton early morning
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Militants attack police vehicle near Afghan refugee camp in Bannu
Camp had been used by militants as cover for multiple attacks on security forces, says DPO
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President Zardari in Iraq for talks on trade, energy, manpower
Meetings to focus on trade, energy, reconstruction and people-to-people links
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The new agriculture frontier
Can Pakistan adopt digital agriculture quickly enough?
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PMD signs deal to set up automatic weather stations
High-tech sensor-equipped AWS systems are being installed in Pakistan for the first time
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Resolving industry issues key to revival
SITE Hyderabad flags energy, infrastructure gaps; calls for gas tariff relief
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Pakistan receives $700m WB financing for tax reforms, budget transparency
'New loan package is multi-year, multi-programme initiative to support macroeconomic stability, service delivery'
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Gold moves further out of public reach as prices extend rally
Price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,300 to Rs456,162
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Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women
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ADB reviews progress on ML-I rail upgradation
Ground-breaking of Karachi-Rohri section set for July 2026; upgradation of ML-I urged
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Chaman traders raise concerns over border closures
Commerce minister says border decisions beyond ministry's mandate
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Gas utilities reject proposal to end fixed asset return
Oppose any change, as many benchmarks are linked to current pricing formula
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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Google warns US visa staff against international travel
Embassy delays up to 12 months, international travel risking extended stay outside US
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Moscow intent on pressing on in Ukraine: Putin
Moscow will seize the rest of Ukrainian land he has proclaimed as Russian by force if talks fail
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































































































