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Pakistan Clinch T20I Tri-Nation Series Title After Dominant Win Over Sri Lanka

Pakistan lifted the 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri-Nation Series trophy today after defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in an impressive final at Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka, batting first, struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined spin attack and were bowled out for 114 runs. The Pakistani bowlers kept tight control throughout the innings, not allowing Sri Lankan batters to…

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Field Marshal Asim Munir Assumes Dual Role as Chief of Defence Forces

In a landmark transformation of Pakistan’s military command, Field Marshal Asim Munir has officially taken on an additional role as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), while retaining his existing position as Chief of Army Staff (COAS).  The shift follows the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment and accompanying Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, which abolishes…

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U.S. Halts Afghan Visa Processing After Shooting Near White House

The U.S. government announced on Thursday that it has indefinitely suspended all immigration and visa processing for Afghan nationals, following a shooting just blocks from the White House.  The halt, ordered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), affects visa applications, asylum requests and other immigration pathways for Afghan citizens. Officials described the pause as…

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UK Budget 2025 – Big Picture So Far

The Rachel Reeves-led Government has revealed the first significant policy changes in its Autumn Budget, as it grapples with what officials describe as a roughly £20 billion to £30 billion fiscal gap.  Key Announcements Reeves and her team are under pressure. Their fiscal rules commit them to ensuring debt falls as a share of GDP…

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