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Rashid Malik’s decades of tennis excellence earn high praise

LAHORE – Pakistan’s top ITF senior tennis player and former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik was honoured at a special ceremony in recognition of receiving the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of the country’s highest civil awards, for his outstanding co…

#RashidMalik #Tennis

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Hosts Mexico face Proteas under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

MEXICO CITY- Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.

#Mexico #WorldCup

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Old Ravians clinch 14th Prof Mukhtar Ahmad Butt Memorial T20 title

LAHORE – Old Ravians emerged champions of the 14th Prof Mukhtar Ahmad Butt Memorial T20 Cup 2026 after defeating Sardar Group by 54 runs in the final at the Ittefaq Cricket Ground, Arfa Karim Tower, Model Town.

#OldRavians #T20

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ICC rates Gaddafi Stadium and Lord’s pitches ‘unsatisfactory’

LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Lord’s Cricket Ground in London as “unsatisfactory”, awarding one demerit point to each venue under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

#GaddafiStadium #Lahore #London

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Sports Dept to recruit new TSOs through PPSC

LAHORE – The Punjab Sports Department has announced the recruitment of new Tehsil Sports Officers (TSOs) through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) as part of its efforts to strengthen sports administration and promote grassroots developm…

#PPSC #SportsDept

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Gold prices increase by Rs2,830 per tola

ISLAMABAD – The prices of gold registered an increase in the local market on Tuesday, with 24 karat gold per tola gaining Rs2,830 to settle at Rs455,063 compared to Rs452,233 on the previous trading day, according to rates issued by the All Pakist…

#Economy #PKR

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Drying Namal Lake forces flamingoes to relocate

ISLAMABAD – The drying of Namal Lake in Mianwali district has forced migratory flamingoes to seek alternative habitats at Jhlar Lake in the Soon Valley that has drawn attention to the growing threats facing Pakistan’s wetlands and the urgent need …

#NamalLake #Environment

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Six FC personnel martyred in terrorist attack near Peshawar

PESHAWAR- At least six Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom while bravely confronting terrorists in the Hassan Khel area, FC spokesman said late Tuesday.

#Terrorism #Peshawar

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Lahore CCPO orders foolproof security plan for Muharram

Lahore – Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed police officers to ensure foolproof security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, emphasizing that the maintenance of peace and religious harmony will be ensured.

#LawEnforcement #Lahore #Muharram

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DC urges religious scholars to play role in promoting tolerance

Muzaffargarh – In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to promote inter-sect harmony, religious tolerance, peace, and stability, the “Istehkam-e-Pakistan Ulema & Mashaikh Peace Conference” was organised at the District…

#Tolerance #CivilAdministration