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India begins counting its population in historic census
India has begun counting its around 1.4 billion population in the world’s largest census, its first since 2011.
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Pakistan cricketer Fakhar Zaman handed two-match PSL ban for ball tampering
Lahore Qalandars batter was found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in the match against Karachi Kings.
Pakistan cricketer Shah’s post on Chief Minister Nawaz costs him $71,000
Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister’s presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.
IPL: 15‑year‑old Sooryavanshi tears apart Chennai with 15‑ball fifty
Indian teenage prodigy smashes his third IPL half century as Rajasthan routs Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
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Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US ceasefire demands
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.
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Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
At least 28 people are killed in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan after heavy rainfall causes severe flooding.
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
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US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks
While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.
Cricket: Pakistan board charges national player Zaman with ball‑tampering
Pakistan Super League has been jolted by ball-tampering accusation against Zaman, which allegedly occurred on Sunday.
Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion
Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.
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Pakistan maintains ‘delicate balancing act’ as it hosts Iran talks
Foreign ministers meet in Islamabad, seeking to de-escalate the US-Israel war on Iran.
