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New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

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New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

Kiwis boost semi-final chances after dominant Super Eight victory in Colombo

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

Power distribution losses cost national exchequer Rs472bn in one year: Nepra

Power distribution losses cost national exchequer Rs472bn in one year: Nepra

PM Shehbaz assures full support for Sindh projects

PM Shehbaz assures full support for Sindh projects

Golden moments at the Winter Olympics

Golden moments at the Winter Olympics

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Winter storm spreads across United States

Winter storm spreads across United States

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

‘Exquisite’ fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs found in Argentina

‘Exquisite’ fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs found in Argentina

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan

Germany seeks to enlist AI, modernise security bodies in fight against organised crime

Germany seeks to enlist AI, modernise security bodies in fight against organised crime

Life & Style

‘Exquisite’ fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs found in Argentina

‘Exquisite’ fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs found in Argentina

40,000-year-old German artifacts may display written language precursor

40,000-year-old German artifacts may display written language precursor

Anderson .Paak makes directorial debut with ‘K-Pops!’

Anderson .Paak makes directorial debut with ‘K-Pops!’

Robert Carradine, star of “Revenge of the Nerds,” dies at 71

Robert Carradine, star of “Revenge of the Nerds,” dies at 71

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Star Wars’, movie memorabilia on offer in Propstore auction

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Star Wars’, movie memorabilia on offer in Propstore auction

Beyoncé returns as co-chair for Met Gala 2026

Beyoncé returns as co-chair for Met Gala 2026

Rawalpindi groom, 60, hits back at critics over marriage

Rawalpindi groom, 60, hits back at critics over marriage

Sports

New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

New Zealand knock Sri Lanka out with 61-run win; Pakistan’s semis hopes dented

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

Tickets go on sale for T20 World Cup semifinals, final

Tickets go on sale for T20 World Cup semifinals, final

Technology

Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Google disrupts Chinese-linked hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction takes the stand at trial

Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction takes the stand at trial

Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says

Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says

Business

Power distribution losses cost national exchequer Rs472bn in one year: Nepra

Power distribution losses cost national exchequer Rs472bn in one year: Nepra

Aurangzeb stresses stronger federal oversight as World Bank backs reform push

Aurangzeb stresses stronger federal oversight as World Bank backs reform push

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan

World

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

Iran sees ‘good outlook’ for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva

Iran sees ‘good outlook’ for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva

Gaza firm to build UAE-backed housing in Israeli-held south, sources say

Gaza firm to build UAE-backed housing in Israeli-held south, sources say

Health

Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug falls short against Eli Lilly’s in trial

Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug falls short against Eli Lilly’s in trial

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

Crime & Court

Security forces kill 34 terrorists in KP, Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

Security forces kill 34 terrorists in KP, Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

PTI moves SC for Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa Hospital

PTI moves SC for Imran Khan’s transfer to Shifa Hospital

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

After NZ win, what are Pakistan’s last hopes for T20 World Cup semis?

IHC fixes hearing on early pleas in £190m case

IHC fixes hearing on early pleas in £190m case

Environment

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

PM launches PSDP data portal to boost transparency, reform drive

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

Four policemen martyred in Bajaur attack during patrol

Aleema Khan slams PTI leadership over Imran Khan’s health

Aleema Khan slams PTI leadership over Imran Khan’s health

Dar reaffirms commitment to peaceful dispute resolution

Dar reaffirms commitment to peaceful dispute resolution

Opinion

Building the right tech stack for a digital-first world

Building the right tech stack for a digital-first world

Smart grids offer new hope for Pakistan’s energy crisis

Smart grids offer new hope for Pakistan’s energy crisis

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

How reliability became the measure of trust

How reliability became the measure of trust

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

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