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Hasan Nawaz is finding his feet, and Pakistan could reap the rewards
Pakistan have spent much of the past few years searching for stability in their middle order. The problem has been particularly pronounced at number six, where the ability to rebuild an innings must go hand in hand with the capacity to accelerate at short notice. Finding a…
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PTI retains 'missing' Junaid Akbar as KP president, rules out organisational changes
PTI KP President and MNA Junaid Akbar speaks during a National Assembly session on April 3, 2026. — Facebook/NationalAssemblyOfPakistan PTI KP chapter to continue to function under Akbar’s leadership. Ali Asghar to chair meetings of...
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Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
Tilak Varma struck a brutal half-century as India powered to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 on Saturday for a 2-0 series lead. The tourists scored 68 runs from the last 4.5 overs in Christchurch to clinch victory with a ball to spare, having…
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Jordan king orders 'iron fist' response to deadly church attack
Jordan’s King Abdullah ordered security forces on Saturday to respond with an “iron fist” as authorities searched for gunmen who opened fire and killed nine people during a church funeral service. The assailants fired for several minutes in broad daylight at the church in Karak…
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CM Maryam 'sad' over bail for man accused of assaulting female scooty rider in Lahore
CCTV footage captures a man allegedly assaulting a female scooty rider in Lahore. — Screengrab via X/@MurtazaViews LAHORE: The Punjab chief executive has expressed displeasure after a Lahore court granted bail to a man accused of assaulting a female scooty rider, describing…
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'Good headache to have that everyone is performing,' says Shaheen ahead of tri-series clash against England
Ahead of Pakistan’s second fixture against England in the ongoing tri-nation series and questions about whether the team will field a modified XI, captain Shaheed Afridi thinks that having multiple players performing well is a “good headache to have”. With opener Saim Ayub going…
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Israeli forces displace families, demolish buildings in occupied West Bank's Hebron
Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly attack on soldiers . The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel…
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Former skipper Shan Masood axed as Pakistan turn to youth for Sri Lanka Tests
Pakistan have dropped former Test captain Shan Masood as selectors turn to youth and domestic performers for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam retaining the captaincy of a revamped 14-member squad announced by the country’s…
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FinMin Aurangzeb urges business reforms, higher productivity to compete globally
FinMin says IMF programme set to conclude in October 2027.Adds Pakistan's credit rating improved thrice since April 2025.Pakistan expects $44 billion in remittances this fiscal year. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Pakistani businesses to reform their...
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British-Indian £90m fraud mastermind traced in Dubai despite 20-year UK jail sentence
British-Indian businessman Arif Patel, convicted in a £90 million fraud case, poses for a photo. — BBC/File LONDON: British-Indian businessman and convicted £90 million fraud mastermind Arif Patel, who led a criminal network that attempted to defraud the British...
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Aurangzeb rules out consumption-led growth, says tariff reforms will continue
LAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has ruled out pursuing liquidity-fuelled, consumption-led economic growth, saying Pakistan must prioritise sustainable, export-led expansion and continue with tariff reforms to improve the competitiveness of its industries. The finance…
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Three uncapped players included as Pakistan announce Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas celebrates taking a wicket with teammates during the fourth day of their second Test against England at Lord's in London on August 30, 2026. — ReutersBabar Azam to continue leading Pakistan’s Test side.Two fast bowlers to join squad after...
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