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New Zealand win toss, opt to bat as they face India for Champions Trophy title

Black Caps face challenge of pitch adaptability unlike India who played all matches in Dubai.

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Six bakeries in Gaza’s Khan Younis shut down due to Israeli blockade

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Mumbai police say two men arrested, further investigations underway.

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Karachi endures hot day as mercury surges to 39.1°C

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Boy got stuck as avalanche struck jeep; 3 others injured.

Published 09 Mar, 2025 06:31am

Armed men set fire to Levies, police stations in Khuzdar

In another attack, assailants burn down dam machinery in Zehri.

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