Two elderly men of the Suleman Khel tribe were killed in a vehicle shoot‑out at Darozanda, Lower South Waziristan, on Sunday, after unidentified gunmen opened fire.
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Karachi police have reshaped the probe into the death of 25‑year‑old businessman Mir Raza Ali, adding a murder section to the case filed by his father and deploying a five‑member team to review new evidence after a second post‑mortem contradicting the first.
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Fast‑bowler Kagiso Rabada says hosting the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa will feel like freedom and a chance to defend home conditions, aiming for the country’s first men’s 50‑over title.
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Arshad Nadeem, the Pakistani javelin champion, finished ninth at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, far below his Olympic gold performance. Coach Salman Butt said the athlete will return to the gym and plans will be announced soon.
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Police say a constable was killed and another seriously wounded while on patrol near Saeedkhel graveyard in Lakki Marwat. The incident prompted a search operation and highlights rising attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 10‑day high‑performance camp in Islamabad starting on October 7. The camp will bring together players from Under‑15 to senior levels, with Dutch coach Richard Snaijer guiding the program and setting the stage for a year‑long development effort.
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Pakistani gamer Muhammad Zubair became the new world champion of Tekken 8 after sweeping South Korean competitor LowHigh with a 5-0 victory at the Esports World Cup in Paris. He earned a $250,000 prize.
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Karachi’s meals are the heart of social life. The article explains the city’s dining habits and offers clear tips for guests to show respect and consideration at every gathering.
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Ashas Rahim spends Rs68,000‑76,000 a month on gym, food, gear and supplements, while Kabir Hussain estimates Rs40,000‑50,000.
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A new family film, The Sheep Detectives, blends live‑action and animation to follow a group of sheep who investigate their shepherd’s mysterious murder. Directed by Kyle Balda and based on Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full, the movie offers mystery, humor, and heart with a cast that includes Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and a roster of voice actors.
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Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is still a key economic hub yet struggles with water shortages and stalled infrastructure projects. The city supplies only about 650 million gallons of water daily while needing 1.2 billion gallons. Major water, transport, sewage, waste, and security projects remain incomplete or delayed, keeping the city low in global livability rankings.
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The war in Iran, promoted by the Trump administration as a necessary security measure, has pushed U.S. fuel prices higher, sparking a debate over the war’s domestic impact and congressional authority to authorize it.
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The essay argues Christopher Nolan’s adaptation exposes the Trojan Horse as a violation of a sacred hospitality law, linking the ancient breach to modern conflicts such as the wars in Israel and Gaza.
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Climate activist Bill McKibben sat down with the Express Tribune to explain why the Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels and to highlight Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar power.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Egypt could become part of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement that unites Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once unresolved technical matters are settled.
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In Karachi, police arrested 33 suspects during a violent anti‑encroachment operation at Shafiq Mor. Several officers were injured, roads were blocked, and about 100 people gathered after a hotel owner resisted.
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Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) announced a multi‑day march to Islamabad on September 27, following consultations with allied parties.
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An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.
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