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Zidane Iqbal has become the first footballer of Pakistani heritage to play in a FIFA World Cup.
The Manchester-born midfielder made history after coming on for Iraq at FIFA World Cup 2026.
Full story https://t.co/KYxZnCT8cI

#ZidaneIqbal #Pakistan #WorldCup2026 #Football

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FIFA has suspended Nepal from international football with immediate effect.
The ban follows governance and third-party interference concerns, meaning Nepal cannot compete in FIFA or AFC events until further notice.
Read more: https://t.co/KYxZnCT8cI

#FIFA #Nepal #Football

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PIA has launched direct flights from Islamabad & Lahore to London Heathrow Airport.
The new route will make travel easier for thousands of Pakistanis living in the UK and improve international connectivity.
Full story https://t.co/KYxZnCT8cI
#PIA #London #Heathrow #Pakistan

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Pakistan's passport has improved from 103rd to 98th in the Henley Passport Index 2026.
Pakistanis can now access 31 destinations without applying for a traditional visa before travel.
See the full list of countries https://t.co/Nj4wBAxp0o
#PakistanPassport #VisaFree #Pakistan

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GTA 6 price is official!
Standard: $79.99 (£69.99)
Ultimate: $99.99 (£89.99)
Biggest surprise? The physical edition comes with a digital download code instead of a disc.

Would you pay $80 for GTA 6?

#GTA6 #RockstarGames #Gaming #PS5 #Xbox #GamingNews #UpdatePK

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Pakistan plans to train and send up to 400,000 workers for Saudi Arabia's FIFA World Cup 2034 projects.
Jobs could be created in construction, tourism, aviation, hospitality, and infrastructure sectors.

#Pakistan #FIFAWorldCup2034 #SaudiArabia #Jobs #Football #BreakingNews

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Human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2024 Gwadar rally killing case.
The verdict has sparked debate across Pakistan, with rights groups criticizing the decision while authorities defend the conviction.

#MahrangBaloch #Balochistan

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Pakistan's Got Talent announces its judges!
Ali Zafar
Mehwish Hayat
Tabish Hashmi
The country's biggest talent competition is officially underway.

#PakistansGotTalent #AliZafar #MehwishHayat #TabishHashmi #PakistanEntertainment #TrendingPakistan

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner Could Earn $50 Million!
The biggest prize in football history may be waiting for the next World Cup champion.
48 teams. 3 host nations. Billions watching worldwide.

#FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup2026 #FootballNews #Argentina #Brazil #France #England

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Eating French fries regularly may increase Type 2 diabetes risk by 20%.
Researchers followed 205,000+ people for nearly 40 years and found fries were linked to higher risk, while boiled and baked potatoes were not.
#Diabetes #HealthNews #FrenchFries #Nutrition #MedicalResearch

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7 people killed and 3 injured in twin bomb blasts in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The second explosion reportedly occurred while victims from the first blast were being transported for treatment.

#BannuBlast #PakistanNews #BreakingNews #KPNews #Terrorism #Pakistan

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A toilet dispute in a government office has turned into one of Pakistan's most viral political stories.
Hafizabad DPO transferred after alleged argument with an MPA’s son over washroom use.

#PakistanNews #Hafizabad #PunjabPolice #BreakingNews #ViralNews #PakistanPolitics

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Doctors warn that one of the biggest sleep mistakes is using your phone before bed.
Blue light may disrupt melatonin production and make it harder to fall asleep.
Better sleep = Better health.
Do you use your phone before sleeping?

#SleepHealth #HealthNews #SleepTips

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WhatsApp may soon launch Threaded Replies for group chats.
Users will be able to reply directly to specific messages, making conversations cleaner and easier to follow.
Could this be WhatsApp's biggest update of 2026?

#WhatsApp #WhatsAppUpdate #TechNews #Technology #GroupChats

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Rumored Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro could be Apple's best-looking iPhone in years!
The deep red finish changes shades depending on the lighting and is already trending among Apple fans.

Would you buy it?

❤️ Yes
🔁 No
#iPhone18Pro #Apple #TechNews #iPhoneRumors #DarkCherry

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Pakistan hosts its first-ever Dragon Boat Festival on the Kabul River in Charsadda!
Thousands attended the historic event celebrating sports, culture, tourism, and 75 years of Pakistan-China friendship.
#Pakistan #DragonBoatFestival #Charsadda #TourismPakistan #ChinaPakistan

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A 9-year-old Australian girl was killed after police allegedly mistook her family's car for a suspect vehicle in Chakwal, Pakistan.
Her father and brother were injured. An investigation is now underway.

#BreakingNews #Pakistan #Australia #Chakwal #PunjabPolice #WorldNews

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Chinese company Dongjin Group will invest $15 million in a new battery manufacturing plant in Faisalabad.
The project is expected to create jobs and support Pakistan's growing solar energy and EV sectors.

#Pakistan #Faisalabad #SolarEnergy #EV #BusinessNews #ChinaPakistan

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YouTube is bringing back private messaging after 7 years!
Users can now share videos and chat directly inside the app through invitation-only conversations. The feature is rolling out globally for users aged 18+.
#YouTube #TechNews #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #BreakingNews

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Karachi reports a new #Mpox case.
Officials say the 40-year-old patient had no travel history, raising concerns about possible local transmission.
Health authorities have launched contact tracing and increased monitoring efforts.
Read more on UpdatePK.
#Monkeypox #Karachi