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Pakistan’s vibrant heritage showcased at photo exhibition in Romania

BUCHAREST – The Embassy of Pakistan in Bucharest inaugurated a photographic exhibition titled “Pakistan: Pages of a Story” at the Buzau County Museum of Romania, depicting the splendid architecture, beautiful landscapes, exciting festivals, and ey…

#Romania #PhotoExhibition

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7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93

TOKYO – Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan’s convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday.

#Japan #ToshifumiSuzuki

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Australia ready to take on Pakistan’s spin menace, vows Matthew Short

LAHORE – Australian batting all-rounder Matthew Short says Australia are fully prepared to tackle Pakistan’s spin threat and are determined to end their recent struggles against the hosts ahead of the three-match ODI series starting May 30 in Rawa…

#MatthewShort #PakistanVsAustralia

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Pakistan exploring new ODI options ahead of 2027 World Cup: Mike Hesson

LAHORE – Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has clarified that Mohammad Rizwan’s omission from the ODI squad against Australia is part of Pakistan’s long-term planning for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, stressing that the management…

#MikeHesson #WorldCup2027

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Sindh and Karachi basketball bodies honour Hassan Naqvi

LAHORE – Sindh Basketball Association (SBBA) and Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) honoured Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi with the Performance Award for Services to the Martyrs of Pakistan Armed Forces in recognition of his efforts in…

#Karachi #HassanNaqvi #Basketball

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Iran to base FIFA World Cup 2026 camp in Mexico

TIJUANA – Mexico will allow Iran to be based in the country during the FIFA World Cup 2026 so its players can avoid US visa restrictions, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday.

#Iran #WorldCup2026 #Mexico

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Swiatek advances as Wawrinka exits French Open for final time

PARIS – Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek made an emphatic start to her Roland Garros campaign on Monday with a dominant straight-sets victory, while former champion Stan Wawrinka brought the curtain down on his French Open journey with a…

#Swiatek #Wawrinka #FrenchOpen

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Cantt Zone candidates pledge transparency, revival of club cricket

LAHORE – The nominated office-bearers of the Khawaja Nadeem Group for the Cantt Zone of Lahore Region Cricket Association (LRCA) have pledged to strengthen club cricket, ensure transparent governance, and promote a professional cricket culture wit…

#ClubCricket #CanttZone

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Pensioners thank PSB for releasing April pensions before Eid

ISLAMABAD – Pensioners of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) have thanked the board and the IPC Ministry after the release of delayed pension payments for April ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.

#Pension #EidulAdha

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Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka white-ball captain for West Indies tour

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka have named Kusal Mendis as their white-ball captain for the upcoming all-format tour of the West Indies.

#KusalMendis #SriLanka