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Fresh US sanctions biased: Pakistan

Pakistan’s government said on Thursday US sanctions imposed on state-owned and private companies over its long-range ballistic missile programme were ‘biased’ and had ‘dangerous implications’ for regional stability...

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Aid reaches Pak valley hit by sectarian clashes

Aid flights landed in a remote Pakistan valley on Tuesday where thousands of people are stranded because of sectarian clashes that have killed more than 200 people since July.

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Victory Day after July revolution

BANGLADESH’S 2024 national Victory Day (16 December) is significantly different from all such days in its past. It is an outstanding moment of national achievement and celebration; it is a critical point for political learning and truth-telling; finally, it is an occasion for nurturing wisdom, unity and courage in the face of what is happening across...

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A Bangladesh free of discrimination

AN IMPORTANT factor in the liberation war of 1971 was the sharp economic disparity between the then West Pakistan and East Pakistan. The proclamation of the liberation war, therefore, spoke about the desire to establish equality, human dignity and social justice. The country gained independence through the liberation war, but even after 53 years of...

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Reclaiming independence from corruption

VICTORY DAY is etched in the heart of every Bangladeshi as a symbol of triumph over oppression, injustice and exploitation. It commemorates the hard-fought victory of 1971 when the people of this land, united in their resolve, broke free from the shackles of Pakistan’s exploitative rule. The liberation war was a fight not only for independence but also...

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Victory Day: time for reflections of all concerned

BANGLADESH practically emerged independent this day, 53 years ago, after a nine-month war of national liberation against the occupation forces of Pakistan. The Bangladesh war, politically presided over by the Awami League with the help of neighbouring India, was won when the Pakistan forces surrendered to the joint forces of Bangladesh and India in...

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No deal yet for cricket's Champions Trophy format

The saga of next year's cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed ‘hybrid’ format allowing India to play their matches outside host nation Pakistan.

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Miller and Linde take South Africa to win over Pakistan

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20 international century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday.

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India, Pakistan share climate challenges

Choking smog, scorching heat and ravaging floods—arch-rivals India and Pakistan share the same environmental challenges, offering a rare but unrealised opportunity for collaboration, according to experts.

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Pakistan recall Babar Azam for South Africa tour

Pakistan recalled former skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday for the away Test series and white-ball matches against South Africa starting next week, but there was no place for spinner Sajid Khan.

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Chief adviser congratulates Bangladesh blind cricket team

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday congratulated the Bangladesh blind cricket team for becoming runners-up in T20 Blind Cricket World Cup held between  November 21 and December 3 in Pakistan, says a press release.

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13 more killed in Pakistan sectarian clash

Sectarian feuding in northwest Pakistan killed 13 more people, a local government official said Saturday, as warring Sunnis and Shiites defied repeated ceasefire orders in recent conflict claiming 124 lives.

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Pak journalist probing protest deaths arrested

A Pakistani journalist investigating alleged fatalities during protests in support of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested under anti-terror laws, his lawyer said on Thursday.

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1,000 Pakistan protesters arrested in Imran Khan capital march

Pakistan police said on Wednesday that they had arrested nearly 1,000 protesters who marched on the capital demanding the release of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, after crowds were evicted from the city centre in a sweeping security crackdown...

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Ayub century helps Pakistan crush Zimbabwe

Saim Ayub struck an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday to level a one-day international series with one match to come.

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Four killed as Imran followers force way into Islamabad

Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members of the nation’s security forces, the government said, as the crowds defied police and closed in on the capital’s centre...

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Bushra Bibi demands Imran’s release

Former prime minister Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi, in a brief address to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally participants, reiterated her call for the party founder’s release as the convoy from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa entered Islamabad’s limits on Monday, reports DAWN.com...

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Shia-Sunni clash kills 32 in Pakistan

At least 32 people were killed and 47 wounded in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, an official told AFP on Saturday, two days after attacks on Shia passenger convoys killed 43.

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Tigers face uphill challenge 

When Bangladesh secured a historic series win over Pakistan back in August-September, there were some mathematical calculations on how they could reach the ICC World Test Championship final. 

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