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Chaotic and desperate scenes among Afghans returning from Pakistan, say aid agencies

Major international aid agencies are warning of chaotic and desperate scenes among Afghans who have returned from Pakistan, where security forces are detaining and deporting undocumented or unregistered foreigners

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

NZ leave Pune sore/sorry after 3rd WC defeat in succession. Injury toll mounting; Matt Henry unlikely to feature vs Pakistan. Neesham nursing wrist injury; Ferguson Achilles injury. NZ cling to 4th place, 2 pts ahead of Pakistan. Need wins vs Pakistan/Sri Lanka for semi-finals.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

ICC World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semifinal, anyone?' - Michael Vaughan's question gets a reply from Shoaib Akhtar

While South Africa's big win over New Zealand has almost sealed the top-two positions in the points table, the third consecutive defeat for the Kiwis has opened up the third and fourth position, which might turn into a four-way fight for two spots.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023

ED conducts searches in Punjab drug trafficking case

ED searches 25 premises in Punjab in connection with major drug trafficking racket busted by NCB. Seized ₹4.5 crore, phones, laptops, papers. 14 NCB officials awarded for busting international syndicate. Network runs from Ludhiana, sources heroin from Dubai, Afghanistan, Pakistan. Arrested 19, seized 40 kg heroin, 204 bank accounts, 52…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

World Cup: Confident Pakistan keep fingers crossed

KOLKATA: Pakistan suddenly have spring in their steps and why not. Tuesday’s win against Bangladesh has not only given a new lease of life, it has also hugely boosted their confidence.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023

The best techniques for being a cricket fast bowler, according to science

Twenty years ago, Shoaib Akhtar became the first person recorded to bowl at 100mph (161km per hour) during the 2003 One-Day International Men’s World Cup match for Pakistan against England. There was an expectation afterwards that this feat would become a regular occurrence.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

Pakistan starts mass deportation of undocumented Afghans

Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day of nationwide crackdown

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

India vs Sri Lanka live stream — how to watch Cricket World Cup online 2023

The India vs Sri Lanka live stream could see India qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Here's who to watch India vs Sri Lanka online and on TV from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 1, 2023

Thousands of Afghans leave Pakistan ahead of deportation deadline

Hundreds of thousands of undocumented Afghans living in Pakistan now face arrest and deportation after the government's deadline for them to leave voluntarily expired this Wednesday, November 1. Pakistan's interior minister justified his decision, taken in early October, by the number of Afghans involved in recent terror attacks in Pakistan.…

France 24 · Nov 1, 2023

Thousands of Afghans waiting in Pakistan hotels for transfer to Britain as Islamabad starts crackdown

Around 3,000 Afghans who have been approved for refuge in Britain are stranded in UK-funded hotels in Islamabad

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023