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A year after Pakistan's floods, 44% of children have stunted growth. What can be done about it?

The extensive flooding in Pakistan in August 2022 submerged one-third of the country. This affected 33 million people, half of them children. Some 9.4 million acres of crops were destroyed, and more than 1.1 million farm animals perished.

The Conversation

World Cup: Team India peaking early or choking late?

Why did India have an off day in the final after a 10-game winning streak? And what explains this repeated tendency to freeze in the knockouts?

The Times of India

'No matter how big a player...': Wahab Riaz issues stern warning as Haris Rauf pulls out of Australia tour

NEW DELHI: As pacer Haris Rauf pulled out of Pakistan's upcoming tour of Australia, citing workload issues, chief selector Wahab Riaz issued a stern warning to players to put national duties above everything else.

The Times of India

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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Australia Test series

NEW DELHI: Express fast bowler Haris Rauf withdrew from the Pakistan team for the upcoming Test tour of Australia, leading to the inclusion of three uncapped players in the 18-member squad.

The Times of India

More than 400,000 Afghans have returned home from Pakistan following crackdown on migrants

Pakistani officials say more than 400,000 Afghans returned to their home country following the ongoing crackdown on illegal foreigners in the country

The Independent UK

Malnutrition in Pakistan: Over 40% of children under five suffer from stunted growth

According to a recent World Bank report, more than 40 percent of children under the age of five in Pakistan suffer from stunted growth. The situation is especially worrying for some villages in Sindh province, where 66 percent of under-fives are affected. Stunting is closely linked to brain development and…

France 24

Generational shift evident as India reflect on World Cup loss

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India's heart-wrenching loss in the World Cup final, a composed Virat Kohli exchanged a brief handshake and hug with Shubman Gill, marking a poignant moment that encapsulated the imminent generational shift in Indian cricket. The night, filled with tears, underscored the need for a…

The Times of India

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'They played better cricket...': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Australia for their sixth World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, congratulated Australia on their record sixth ODI World Cup victory and shared a sweet message with the Indian squad.

The Times of India

India's top World Cup moments: From making it 8-0 vs Pakistan to most wins in a single edition

NEW DELHI: As Australia claimed a record-extending sixth World Cup title beating India in the final on Sunday at the world's largest cricket venue, the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, the defeat pushed the entire nation of over 1.4 billion people into gut-wrenching agony.

The Times of India

Tens of thousands of religious party supporters rally in Pakistan against Israel's bombing in Gaza

Tens of thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main religious political party have rallied in the eastern city of Lahore against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza and what it says is the world’s failure to protect Gazans

The Independent UK

Pakistan military says four fighters killed near Afghanistan border

Troops are continuing to search the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district for fighters in hiding.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of Afghans evacuated from Pakistan ‘dumped’ in military bases as UK scrambles to find them homes

Exclusive: Some refugees said it was hard to leave bases and that they had been given little help to claim benefits or find a GP

The Independent UK

Watch: Shan Masood avoids serious injury ahead of Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's new Test captain Shan Masood on Friday escaped a serious injury after an on-field collision with teammate Sarfaraz Ahmed during a domestic match.

The Times of India

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.

The Times of India

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$1 million teacher prize goes to Sister Zeph. Her philosophy: 'Love is the language'

The Pakistani educator has won the largest annual prize for teachers from the Varkey Foundation. She says her teaching reflects her belief that "Love is the language that everybody can understand."

The Independent UK

More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers

About 1.3 million Afghans are expected to return to their country of origin from Pakistan, the U.N. health agency warned, weeks after authorities began expelling foreigners living in the country illegally

The Times of India

Wahab Riaz named Pakistan's new chief selector

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday appointed former pacer Wahab Riaz as the new chief selector after Inzamam-ul-Haq stepped down from the post following allegations of a conflict of interests.

The Hindu

Pakistan Cricket Board names Wahab Riaz as new chief selector

The Pakistan Cricket Board named the country’s former fast bowler Wahab Riaz as their new chief selector

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The Independent UK

Indian troops kill 5 suspected rebels in Kashmir fighting, police say

Police in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir say government forces have killed five suspected militants in a gunbattle

Al Jazeera

Sport Weekly: India’s Cricket World Cup approaches its climax

Even if India somehow manage to lose Cricket World Cup final, there’s no doubt where the power in global cricket lies.

The Times of India

'Babar Azam can do it...': Kamran Akmal backs ex-Pakistan captain to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has expressed his belief that Pakistan's Babar Azam and Indian opener Shubman Gill have the potential to challenge Virat Kohli's record of 50 ODI centuries.

Al Jazeera

‘In tents again’: Life comes full circle for Afghans expelled from Pakistan

Many Afghans fled to Pakistan after Soviet invasion in 1970s – only to be forcefully returned to a homeland in crisis.

The Times of India

Teammates a divided lot after Babar Azam quits Pakistan captaincy

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's recent announcement to step down from the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team has stirred a diverse response among his teammates.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan and IMF reach deal for releasing $700m from $3bn bailout package

The much-awaited deal with the global lender is meant to save the cash-strapped country from default.

The Times of India

Together we will strive for excellence, says Mohammad Hafeez after being appointed Pakistan's Team Director

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed Pakistan Team Director Mohammad Hafeez on Friday vowed to work collaboratively with the coaching staff and players and asserted they together will strive for excellence.

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