Inquiry blames substandard construction for deadly Peshawar school collapse
A Peshawar school collapse inquiry blames substandard construction and alleged government negligence as the governor calls for legal action and safety audits.
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Is it time for Pakistan to move on from Fakhar Zaman?
The left-handed opener has managed scores of 16, 0, 10 and 5 in the four matches he played in the ongoing tri-series
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Pakistan minister invites Indian Punjab CM to Lahore cultural conference amid travel uncertainty
Pakistan’s Punjab government has invited Bhagwant Mann to the Lahore conference on November 27-29, but his travel approval from New Delhi remains uncertain
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SBP hikes policy rate to 12%: What it means for markets
SBP increases policy rate by 50 basis points as inflation outlook worsens
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UAE beach closures: Full list of beaches shut as a precaution and the reasons behind each closure
UAE beach closures now cover over 35 beaches in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain after an oil spill. See the full list and reopening status.
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Pakistan proposes 3-year jail term for unpaid petroleum levies
Amendment bill would impose late-payment penalties and allow license suspension for oil companies and refineries that fail to pay petroleum and climate support levies
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SBP doubles minimum capital requirement for banks to PKR 20 billion
Existing banks have until December 31, 2030 to comply, while statutory reserves can now count toward the revised requirement
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
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Haris Rauf fined by ICC after heated exchange during England ODI
The incident occurred after the 46th over when Rauf appealed for a wide and argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks
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Mitchell Starc claims six wickets as Australia fight back against South Africa
Starc's effectiveness with the second new ball helped Australia recover from their difficult start, allowing the visitors to dismiss the hosts before the end of the day's play
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Arsenal suffers humiliating Carabao Cup exit against fourth-tier Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood produced a disciplined performance to overcome the considerable gap between the two clubs in English football’s league system.
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Pakistan says firing from Afghanistan kills one, injures five in South Waziristan
Shelling hits homes and a market in Lower South Waziristan as border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan persist.
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