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Pakistan have qualified for the SAFF Championship 2026 semifinals after India’s 1-0 win over the Maldives, confirming them in the top two of Group B.

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Dhananjaya de Silva and captain Kusal Mendis shared an unbroken 249-run stand to take Sri Lanka to 404/4 at stumps on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

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Fakhar Zaman has taken a playful dig at Desert Vipers bowling coach Azhar Mahmood in a conversation the franchise shared on social media.

Details: https://t.co/nXwJ6WYVKI

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Police in Lahore say a 30-year-old man from the Kahna area, who was reported to be kidnapped, turned out to be the mastermind of his own kidnapping.

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Actress Meera has thanked Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz for helping arrange the final rites of her younger sister Shaista Abbas, who died of cancer in London.

Details: https://t.co/83d6XDWj94

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Indian police have advised prominent Bollywood actors to skip large gatherings, avoid public places and stay away from fans in crowded areas, Indian media reported on Tuesday.

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Norwegian singer William Gamborg has released a full cover of the popular Pakistani song “Heer” on his YouTube channel.

Details: https://t.co/AyAAq22a7f

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Lamine Yamal has kept his World Cup promise by handing out Beats headphones to fans around Barcelona and filming the day for his YouTube channel.

Details: https://t.co/x0RY77e2bT

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Actor Amar Khan has praised her Mitti De Baway co-star Wahaj Ali for his portrayal of Iqbal, aka Baala, saying that no other actor could have played the role better.

Details: https://t.co/qVddVtyXpd

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Only 1 Day to Go!

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) brings important discussions on ‘Pakistan: The Next Critical Minerals Destination'.

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Indian actress Ananya Panday has praised Pakistani singers Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib for their smash hit song Alfaaz.

Details: https://t.co/J8CgWPTLJt

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Fast bowler Naseem Shah took a playful dig at Usman Tariq’s slow bowling action during a press conference at the Abu Dhabi T10, and the Pakistan spinner answered with a joke of his own.

Details: https://t.co/qtp7AN7bEz

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Lahore police stopped the rukhsati ceremony of a 13-year-old girl after receiving a report through the police emergency helpline 15, arresting the groom and five other people.

Details: https://t.co/wWA2Rwk9ZK

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Pakistan have declared their first innings at 434/9 in 106.3 overs on the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

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Fans of Dar-e-Nijaat are divided after the 29th episode showing Zaryab deciding not to wear a sleeveless dress to her sister’s baby shower.

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IMRAN KHAN'S BLOOD PRESSURE OUT OF CONTROL

PTI lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar has said that jailed party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan's eye condition has improved, however, his blood pressure is out of control and it is putting him at risk of brain haemorrhage.

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Two men killed in Lahore over marriage proposal dispute, five suspects including women arrested

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Pakistani actress Hina Altaf has shared a video of a male passenger repeatedly staring at her during a flight, saying his behaviour made her uncomfortable.

Details: https://t.co/DE9A3uJMBM

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President of US Donald Trump has said that further American attacks on Iran were “highly unlikely”.

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CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s response to an assault on a salesgirl in Faisalabad has drawn praise on social media, with users backing her stance against violence towards women and calling for action against those who target vulnerable citizens.

Details: https://t.co/K60pf8VtMR