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Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
Qatar halted production at 77 mtpa LNG facility last week, issued force majeure and informed customers of no LNG sales
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Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices; HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow
Dubai's status as a financial hub under threat as Iran threatens US and Israeli banks in Gulf region
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Iranian strikes damage at least 17 US sites across Middle East: report
Report says the intensity of retaliatory strikes has signalled that Iran was more prepared for war than anticipated
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As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
Pentagon says number of Iranian strikes has fallen sharply since the start of the war
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OPEC confirms big Saudi oil production hike ahead of Iran war, holds forecasts steady
OPEC says geopolitical developments need close monitoring, no forecast changes yet
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US at fault in deadly strike on Iran school that killed dozens of girls, says inquiry
Findings also contradict claims by Trump, suggesting Iran itself may be responsible for the strike
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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi announces jobs, medical support for national hockey team
PCB chairman meets national hockey team, congratulates them on qualifying for Hockey World Cup 2026
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Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’ as there is ‘practically nothing left to target’
'Any time I want it to end, it will end,' US president was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios
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UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats in parliament upper chamber
House of Lords passes the Hereditary Peers Bill, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago
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'We only think of enemy's complete surrender,' says Iran's IRGC
Force vows to continue striking Israeli and US bases across Middle East until war threat ends
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Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in
Turkiye had offered to mediate between the sides before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began 12 days ago
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Spain's PM calls for end to UNSC veto power, criticises US over global conflicts
Pedro Sanchez also urges reforms to the United Nations system
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Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban
Cirium data shows Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of 1,230 flights to ME, Europe, N America in last 10 days
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SUPARCO predicts Eidul Fitr likely on March 21
Says chances of sighting the Shawwal crescent on March 19 considered very low
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HEC announces 4-day work week, online classes in universities amid austerity drive
Institutions to operate from Monday to Thursday, with up to 50pc staff and faculty working remotely on alternate days
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Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Trump has threatened to ramp up US attacks on Iran if it continues to obstruct the strait
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PCB unveils 'Infinity Trophy' ahead of HBL PSL XI
Ceremony took place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi
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Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI series opener
Hosts chase target of 115 runs in just 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters
They crush Atalanta 6-1 in the last 16 first leg
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Iran footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Seven members of the women's football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia
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Spain permanently withdraws ambassador to Israel
Madrid recalled its ambassador last September over a ban on weapons shipments to Israel amid Gaza offensive
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka
The world number one sets up the Indian Wells quarter final clash with Mboko
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Over 600 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues Ghazab Lil Haq strikes: Tarar
Tarar says total of 219 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns were destroyed during the ongoing operation
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca
The Italian will face Learner Tien of the United States
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Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
Mojtaba Khamenei, previously low-profile, became Iran’s leader after his father was killed in a US-Israeli air strike
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US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price
Resentment mounts in Gulf states as Iran strikes hit key infrastructure, causing economic and military strain: sources
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Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
Bahrain moves Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternative airports to maintain safe and efficient operations
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Italy won’t join US-Israeli attacks on Iran, says PM Meloni
Prime minister says expanding Middle East conflict is part of a broader ‘crisis of international law’
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Dar continues Mideast deliberations with Bangladeshi, Kuwaiti FMs
DPM conveys Pakistan's solidarity with leadership and people of Kuwait following attacks
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'No question': Pakistan vows support to Saudi Arabia 'no matter what' amid Middle East tensions
Mosharraf Zaidi says Pakistan-Saudi ties are long-standing, built on mutual support and cooperation
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US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target any ship trying to pass through key waterway
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PM Shehbaz, Iranian president reaffirm bilateral cooperation amid Mideast conflict
Leaders discuss regional developments, stressing stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination
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EU threatens to pull Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return
Italian events have repeatedly tried to feature Russian artists but withdrew each time due to public backlash
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California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers
Artists with autism at Exceptional Minds create visual effects for Hollywood films like Gladiator II
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Local gold prices rise following gains in global market
Price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs3,172 to Rs465,759
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PSX falls slightly in range-bound trading as KSE-100 loses 318 points
Investors cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty; global cues remained mixed, influencing local market direction
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CSOs, health advocates concerned over reports of nicotine being labelled ‘recreational’
Experts say nicotine is a highly addictive and harmful substance; normalisation could lead to use among adolescents
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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s husband hits out at Fiza Ali, calls her ‘devil’ in Ramazan show dispute
Haris Khokhar slams Fiza Ali's remarks about his marriage, saying private matters shouldn’t be discussed publicly
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IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 over prosecutor’s absence in £190m case hearing
Court issues notices on sentence suspension pleas of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi, adjourns hearing
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Middle East conflict may trigger inflation, export pressure in Pakistan: FPCCI official
Business leader urges govt to use contingency fund as rising fuel prices threaten economy and industry costs
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Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir’s Rs2 million podcast fee
Hefty podcast fee sparks online debate with critics pointing to double standards
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Mahmood Aslam, 65, is not acting his age and the internet loves it
Mahmood 'Sahab' has been going viral on social media
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Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says
Warship, IRIS Dena, was hit by torpedo from US submarine while it was returning from naval exercise organised by India
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UK police ban pro-Iranian London march due to 'extreme tensions'
Al Quds march, organised annually by the Islamic Human Rights Commission; police said supportive of Iranian regime
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Trump announces new US refinery backed by India's Reliance
Reliance signs 20-year offtake deal as analysts question need for new Gulf Coast refinery
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OGRA denies LPG price hike 'rumours'
'Instances of overcharging or price manipulation should be reported for immediate action'
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Malaysia's JDT reach ACL quarter-finals
They defeated Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-2 on aggregate
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Two brothers killed in Karachi trailer accident while heading to collect Eid clothes
Teenagers’ deaths near Karimabad spark grief and renewed outrage over heavy vehicle safety in the city
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NA imposes austerity measures amid Middle East crisis, MNAs’ pay cut by 25%
Vehicles grounded, overseas trips suspended and staff shifted online as govt expands cost-cutting drive
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Karachi counts the cost of Rs55 fuel hike as fares rise, incomes fall short
Online fares up 5-10% as motorcycle fuel costs rise 15-20%, ambulance charges climb by up to 30%
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Gas pipeline explosion in K-P's Haripur leaves 8 dead, 5 injured: officials
Deceased include women and children trapped in fire at gas pipeline in Hattar Industrial Estate
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Pakistan, UK launch initiative to strengthen geoscientific capacity, mineral sector
British HC Jane Marriott says Pakistan's geological potential requires trustworthy data collated via modern methods
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Iran's envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on last leg of 3-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf
CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say
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Pakistan says Iran-US 'agreement is reachable'
Foreign Office said talks continue, no deal reached yet, but process remains intact and ongoing
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Saudi Arabia announces $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
Riyadh says move aims to support Pakistan’s economy and strengthen resilience
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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges
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Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot
Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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UN General Assembly debates Strait of Hormuz closure after China, Russia veto draft resolution
Iran's UN envoy calls US maritime blockade 'clear act of aggression'
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US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report
US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas negotiator in Cairo, joined by Nickolay Mladenov, CNN says
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Invites Israeli PM and Lebanon’s president to White House, calling it first meaningful talks between two countries
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Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs, bite attack cases in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue
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Over 60 organisations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
'People of Palestine and Lebanon deserve action and accountability, not concerns and condolences,' says joint letter
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges 'decisive change of course'
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Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route
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Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Fires burn in parts of capital with firefighters working to control multiple blazes
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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel
EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, officials familiar with proposals say
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Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran
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Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
Foreign ministry spokesperson tells Russian media Tehran calls US-Israeli attacks ‘war crimes’
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US-Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel reliance
Pakistan has not made any spot LNG purchases after reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels to 25% from 32%
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid US-Israel war on Iran
Country depends on imports for 80% of fuel needs
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Chinese FM backs ceasefire momentum in call with Iranian counterpart
'Current situation has reached critical stage between war and peace, and a window for peace is opening,' says Wang Yi
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US confirms loss of $238m surveillance drone during Iran war
MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction












































































































