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Shaheen Afridi reportedly left out of Pakistan’s future Test plans

Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has reportedly been excluded from Pakistan’s Test setup as part of a broader restructuring plan by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

#ShaheenAfridi

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Pakistan issues visas to 737 Sikh pilgrims for religious festival

Pakistan has issued visas to 737 Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in an annual religious festival scheduled from June 10 to June 19.

#SikhPilgrims

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Punjab to launch 10,000 electric bike rental scheme in Lahore

The Punjab government has announced a large-scale electric bike rental initiative aimed at reducing air pollution and promoting affordable, eco-friendly transport in Lahore.

#Punjab #ElectricBike #Lahore

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Pakistan Railways to outsource 15 more trains

Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource 15 additional trains as part of its ongoing efforts to increase private sector participation in railway operations and improve service efficiency.

#PakistanRailways #GovtEmployees

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Le Monde warns Indus Waters Treaty row poses regional security risk

French newspaper Le Monde has described the growing dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty as a dangerous turning point for water security in South Asia, warning that tensions between India and Pakistan could have wider regional consequences.

#LeMonde #IndusWatersTreaty #India

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$80bn World Cup: Football’s biggest business showcase

The 2026 FIFA World Cup stands as the most expansive tournament in history, generating an estimated $80 billion in gross economic output across the US, Canada, and Mexico — although independent economists warn the real-world effect may fall short …

#WorldCup #FifaWorldCup2026

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi warns Pakistan could risk losing EU GSP+ status

Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has cautioned that Pakistan could face the possibility of losing its European Union GSP+ trade status if meaningful progress is not made in the areas of human rights, labour rights and governance reforms.

#ShahMahmoodQureshi #GSPPlus

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Punjab seeks Army, Rangers deployment for Muharram security

The Punjab government has requested the deployment of Pakistan Army and Rangers personnel to strengthen security arrangements across the province during Muharramul Haram.

#Punjab #PakArmy #Muharram

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LHC seeks report on garbage burning

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a report from the Director General of Rescue 1122 regarding pollution caused by the burning of garbage near a private housing society while hearing petitions related to smog control and environmental protection.

#LHC #Environment

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Four security personnel martyred in Rawalakot unrest

Four security personnel were martyred and three members of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were killed during violent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), as law enforcement agencies cleared the siege of Combined Military Hos…

#Rawalakot #Martyrs