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- 1Cousin marriages linked to high infant mortality in Birmingham●Kusinäktenskap bakom extrem hög spädbarnsdödlighet i Birmingham. Liknande siffror från Norge bland pakistanier som gifte
A claim circulating in Swedish-language posts states that cousin marriage is behind extremely high infant mortality in Birmingham, England, citing similar figures from Norway, where infant mortality among Pakistanis who marry their cousins is said to be twelve times higher. The figures are being shared in debates over the health consequences of consanguineous marriage.
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Imran Khan's party PTI has relaunched its long march to Islamabad after collapsed talks with the Pakistan government. Chief Minister Afridi launched the convoy from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, declaring 'we are not yes-men' as it entered Karak district. Police fired warning shots at protesters in Bara under emergency rule, and reports describe a mass pro-Khan rally building momentum across the country.
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Bangladesh and Pakistan are meeting in the first semi-final of their cricket tournament, with live ball-by-ball commentary and scores available via Cricinfo. The high-stakes knockout clash between the two South Asian rivals is drawing heavy interest from fans across the region, with many following every delivery as the teams battle for a place in the final.
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Pakistan have taken a 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka in their one-day tri-series, with opener Maaz Sadaqat returning to the ODI side and starring alongside Farhan in a thumping win. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field in the latest match, but Pakistan's batting proved too strong. The two sides also meet in a T20I series led by Sahibzada, keeping the rivalry in the spotlight.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are facing off in cricket, with Pakistan drawing attention after recent results. Pakistan beat England in an ODI tri-series that also involves Sri Lanka, staged from 18 to 31 October as preparation for the ODI World Cup. Pakistan also defeated Sri Lanka in a first T20, with half-centuries from Farhan and Sadaqat leading the side to victory.
- 6India and Israel vote against Pakistan at United Nations●INDIA AND ISRAEL VOTE AGAINST PAKISTAN | Showdown at United Nations | By Prashant Dhawan
India and Israel voted against Pakistan in a showdown at the United Nations, drawing wide attention across South Asia. Commentators are debating what the vote signals about shifting diplomatic alignments, with India and Israel aligning against Pakistan on an issue put before the UN. Details of the specific resolution and vote margin remain limited in early coverage.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Mohammad Taha among a group of uncapped players added to the Test squad for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka, alongside Aamir Jamal, according to Dawn. Taha, a domestic top-order batsman, is in line for a possible international debut as Pakistan reshapes its squad for the two-match series.
- 8Pakistani restaurant owner in Korea explains 'Indian' name●An Indian vlogger and his Korean friend visited an Indian restaurant in South Korea. VLOGGER: "The owner is Pakistani, b
An Indian vlogger and his Korean friend visited an Indian restaurant in South Korea and asked the owner, who is Pakistani, why his eatery is called Indian rather than Pakistani. The owner replied that nobody would visit if he named it a Pakistani restaurant. The exchange, shared widely from India, has sparked discussion about how South Asian food is branded abroad and perceptions of the two countries' cuisines.
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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first Twenty20, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 89 and Naseem Shah contributing with the ball. The two sides are also meeting in an ODI tri-series in Pakistan, where Pakistan slipped early in the run chase. Separately, Sri Lanka named Kusal Mendis as captain for their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, handing pacer Eshan Malinga a first call-up. Indian cricket fans are following the contests closely, with Hindi-language coverage of scores and squads trending widely.
- 10Russia and US back Pakistan's UNGA proposal; India and Israel oppose●UNGA: पाकिस्तान के प्रस्ताव का रूस, अमेरिका ने दिया साथ...भारत-इसराइल ने किया विरोध (BBC Hindi)
At the United Nations General Assembly, a proposal put forward by Pakistan received backing from both Russia and the United States, a rare instance of agreement between the two powers. India and Israel, however, opposed the measure. The unusual alignment of Washington and Moscow behind a Pakistani initiative, and New Delhi's opposition, has drawn wide attention across South Asian and international audiences.
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Cricket fans worldwide are following Pakistan against Sri Lanka as a busy stretch of matches unfolds. Sahibzada Farhan has been named Pakistan's T20I captain for the Sri Lanka series, while the PCB dropped commentators Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain from a tri-series panel after an Imran Khan interview controversy. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, pulled off a historic chase in recent action, keeping the fixture in headlines across the UK, Europe and Japan.
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The schedule for the 2025 U-19 Asia Cup has been announced, with defending champions India set to play Pakistan on 22 November. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named in India's Rising Star Asia Cup squad, with Tilak Varma as captain and Abhishek Sharma also included. The India-Pakistan fixture is drawing most attention from cricket fans.
- 13India isolated at UN as US, China, Russia back Pakistan●UN: भारत ख़िलाफ़ था, पाकिस्तान का US, चीन और रूस ने दिया साथ (BBC Hindi)
BBC Hindi reports that at the United Nations, India stood opposed while the United States, China and Russia jointly sided with Pakistan. The report highlights an unusual alignment of major powers against India's position on the issue at hand. Viewers are reacting strongly to the suggestion that New Delhi found itself diplomatically isolated, with the story drawing heavy engagement among Hindi-speaking audiences debating India's foreign policy standing.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are facing off in a Test series in 2026, with the matchup trending widely across Google in the US, UK, India and beyond. Sri Lanka have suffered a setback ahead of the contest, as opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the series through injury, with Lahiru Udara called up as his replacement.
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A former Pakistan cricketer has criticised Babar Azam, asking pointedly 'when will you score runs?' and highlighting three glaring technical weaknesses in his batting during the ongoing ODI tri-series. The remarks have sparked debate among fans about Babar's form and recent returns ahead of Pakistan's upcoming international fixtures.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka opened their ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi, with Sri Lanka winning the toss and electing to field. The series also features England, who arrive in form after wins led by Harry Brook and Will Jacks. Coverage includes live BBC commentary, while separate reports note the Pakistan board's response to the Imran Khan interview controversy.
- 17Mashreq NEO BIZ launches business banking in Pakistan●Business Banking Built Around You | Mashreq NEO BIZ Pakistan
Mashreq is promoting NEO BIZ, a digital business banking offering in Pakistan, described as business banking built around the customer. The push highlights the UAE-based bank's expansion of digital services for small and medium enterprises in the Pakistani market.
- 18125 fighter jets in hour-long dogfight over Pakistan-India border▼125 fighter jets fought for over an hour: A major dogfight broke out on the Pakistan-India border, – CNN. According to P
A large-scale aerial engagement took place along the Pakistan-India border, with CNN reporting that 125 fighter jets were involved in a dogfight lasting over an hour. Pakistani officials say at least five Indian fighter jets were shot down. Neither side reportedly crossed into the other's airspace, with the exchange carried out through missile fire.
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Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in the first semi-final of the Asian Games cricket tournament, reaching the final. Chasing Bangladesh's 111/7, Pakistan got to 112/4 in 11.3 overs, with Abdul Samad scoring 30 off 15 and Hasan Nawaz 27 off 22. Bangladesh captain Litton Das criticised his side's lack of preparation after the loss. Pakistan will now play in the gold medal match.
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Pakistan faced Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI tri-series, with England also competing ahead of a Champions Trophy-style buildup. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first in Rawalpindi, while Pakistan handed Saad Baig his ODI debut. Pakistan went on to win the match, a result the ICC described as historic, and viewers searched widely for free live streams, including in India.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh met in the first semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament. Bangladesh were bowled into trouble at 111 for 7, and Pakistan were closing in on the small target at 112 for 4 in under 12 overs, with Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad among the runs. Fans across Asia, Europe and North America are following the scorecard closely.
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Pakistan have beaten Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 international series, with Maaz Sadaqat and Imran Randhawa starring in the second match to seal the series after half-centuries from Farhan and Sadaqat in the opener. Pakistan fielded a new-look squad without Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Attention now turns to the remaining fixture and to the ODI tri-series with England starting 18 October, seen as preparation for the World Cup.
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Pakistan have announced their squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam returning as captain. Salman Ali Agha is also back in the side. The announcement, reported by Jansatta, is drawing attention from cricket fans as Pakistan prepare for the red-ball tour.
- 24New episode of Pakistani drama Nashtar draws big audience▼Nashtar Episode 27 [Eng Sub] Digitally Presented by Happilac Paints | Danish Taimoor - Anmol Baloch
Episode 27 of the Pakistani drama serial Nashtar has aired with English subtitles, starring Danish Taimoor and Anmol Baloch and presented digitally by Happilac Paints on Geo. The episode is drawing heavy viewer engagement, reflecting the serial's strong popularity among drama audiences in Pakistan and abroad.
- 25How Pakistan Built Its Nuclear Bomb●একটি পরমাণু বোমার জন্য পাকিস্তান কী কী করেছিল | আদ্যোপান্ত | Pakistan Nuclear Bomb Explained
A detailed Bengali-language explainer on how Pakistan acquired nuclear weapons is drawing large audiences this week. The piece walks through the steps Pakistan took to develop its atomic bomb, covering the scientists, programs and decisions behind the country's nuclear program. Viewers are engaging heavily with the history, which remains a subject of fascination and debate in South Asia given its enduring geopolitical consequences.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are contesting a T20I series, with Pakistan fielding a rebuilt squad under new captain Sahibzada Farhan after Salman Agha was replaced and veterans Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi left out. Pakistan powered to a thumping win built on Farhan's 89, while Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara scored half of their 182 and Mendis and Shanaka starred in a consolation T20I victory. The series is being framed as the start of Pakistan's build-up to the 2028 World Cup.
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Pakistan is in the news on several fronts. Army chief Asim Munir told Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran that Hindu-Jewish ties are directed against Muslims, and reportedly bypassed PM Sharif to deploy more military assets to Saudi Arabia. Islamabad is also chairing the SCO, though the PM's summit visit remains uncertain. In sport, India beat Pakistan in a hockey semifinal.
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Pakistan International Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, taken on wet lease, has departed London on its maiden flight to Pakistan, marking the aircraft's debut in the carrier's fleet. The addition is seen as a step toward modernising PIA's long-haul operations and improving service on UK-Pakistan routes, drawing attention from aviation watchers and the Pakistani diaspora.
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Pakistan have beaten Bangladesh in cricket, eliminating the Tigers from the tournament, with the Daily Star noting that Bangladesh once again missed out on a major prize with 'no gold this time either'. The result is drawing wide attention, with searches about the match trending in Europe, Asia and Australia, reflecting strong interest among South Asian cricket fans worldwide.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka faced off in an ODI tri-series match also featuring England, with Pakistan favoured after a strong run of results. Pakistan's new-look squad, missing Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, recently beat Sri Lanka in the first T20 behind half-centuries from Farhan and Sadaqat. Shaheen Afridi has called for unity as Pakistan's identity under his leadership, while Sri Lanka face a possible whitewash.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are meeting in a cricket fixture that has caught wide attention, with searches for the matchup trending in multiple countries including India, Singapore, Spain and Italy. Fans are following score updates and team news as the two Asian sides contest the match, keeping interest high across cricket-following audiences worldwide.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are meeting in a one-day international as part of a cricket tri-series. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. The match is drawing attention from cricket fans across multiple countries, with the fixture trending in searches in the US, UK, India and Singapore.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are meeting across a busy stretch of cricket, with an ODI tri-series match in Rawalpindi and T20 games launching Pakistan's home season under a new captain. Saad Baig has been handed his debut after Sri Lanka won the toss, while batter Lahiru Udara made headlines with a 91 in the first T20I. Pakistan also made history against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, and PCB statements reacting to an Imran Khan interview controversy are adding to the noise.
- 34Maryam Nawaz, Hamza Shahbaz Rift and Rights Concerns in Pakistan▼Maryam Nawaz Vs Hamza Shahbaz, Human Rights Abuses In Pakistan, Investigation launched against Trump
Attention is on a reported rivalry between Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shahbaz within Pakistan's political leadership, alongside claims of human rights abuses in the country. The item also references an investigation launched against Donald Trump. Commentators in Pakistan are debating the implications of the internal power struggle for governance and rights protections.
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Pakistan have beaten England by one wicket after Shadab Khan played a remarkable century to chase down the target. England players and staff were described as stunned by the collapse of their bowling attack at the death. Fans and pundits are debating how England let the match slip from a winning position.
- 36Pakistanis Turn to EVs as Petrol Prices Soar●Petrol Is Getting Expensive & Pakistanis Are Buying EVs But Is Pakistan Ready?
Petrol prices in Pakistan continue to climb, pushing many drivers to consider electric vehicles for the first time. A new discussion is examining whether the country's infrastructure — charging networks, electricity reliability and maintenance support — can actually handle a mass shift to EVs. Commenters are weighing the savings on fuel against the practical challenges of owning an electric car in Pakistan today.
- 37Madaar Episode 32 Airs on Green TV●Madaar Episode 32 (Subtitles) 5th November 2026 | Humayoun Ashraf - Sumaiyya Bukhsh | Green TV
Episode 32 of the Pakistani drama serial Madaar, starring Humayoun Ashraf and Sumaiyya Bukhsh, aired on Green TV Entertainment on 5 November with subtitles. The episode drew a large audience, with viewers engaging heavily as the serial's storyline continues to hold attention in Pakistan and among overseas drama fans.
- 38India U19 Face Pakistan U19 in U19 Asia Cup 2026 ODI▼Live: India U19 Vs Pakistan U19 ODI, U19 Asia Cup 2026 | Live Match Score Commentary | CricTalks
India's under-19 cricket team is taking on Pakistan's under-19 side in a one-day international at the U19 Asia Cup 2026, with live score and ball-by-ball commentary being followed by millions of fans. Matches between the two countries at any level are among the most-watched fixtures in cricket, and the clash is drawing heavy engagement across live streams and coverage.
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Sri Lanka have named Kusal Mendis as Test captain for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, marking his first appearance in the role in the longest format. The appointment comes as Sri Lanka prepare for the red-ball contests, and cricket fans across Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India and beyond are following the series build-up closely.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are facing off in a home white-ball series in Rawalpindi, with Pakistan winning the first T20I by four wickets thanks to captain Sahibzada Farhan's 89 and Naseem Shah's three wickets. Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara hit 91 in the loss. The teams also meet in an ODI tri-series, where Saad Baig earned a debut and Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first.