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					<title><![CDATA[We Changed The Eleven, Not The Board]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan has been experimenting with governance models and structures for seventy-nine years.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Saqib Ali Khan]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Citizens' Voice, Cricket, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Saqib Ali Khan]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:08:58 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Recycled Talent Sans Craft – The Tragic Reality Of Pakistan Cricket]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[For decades, Pakistan cricket draped its technical shortcomings in the romantic myth of "unpredictability.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ikram El Hak]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Cricket, Editor's Picks, Features, Sport, SPOTLIGHT]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Ikram El Hak]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:35:15 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Eleventh Is Not A Destination: The Long, Fragile Road To Rebuild Pakistan Hockey]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[For eight years, Pakistan was absent from the Hockey World Cup.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mazz Bin Akmal]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Mazz Bin Akmal]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:48:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[This Is Neither Cricket Nor Your Cup Of Tea, Mr. Top Honcho!]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[There are far more pressing issues globally and in Pakistan than a cricketing loss to a far superior England team, albeit in their home conditions.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Mujtaba Quadri]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Dr. Mujtaba Quadri]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:47 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[A System Without Champions]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s greatest sporting tragedy is not the absence of talent.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shahid Sattar]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Analysis, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Shahid Sattar]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:11:18 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Arshad Nadeem And The Missing System]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The disappointment over Arshad Nadeem's performance at the Commonwealth Games is understandable.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Omar Quraishi]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Features, Legacy, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Omar Quraishi]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:29:13 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The VIP Lounges Of Apartheid]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup was pitched to us as the ultimate planetary jamboree&mdash;a joyous, borderless festival of football where nations gather under the benevolent, tax-exempt gaze of multinational corporate sponsors to kick an inflated sphere around a manicured lawn.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prof. Akram Saqib]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Prof. Akram Saqib]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:54:40 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Most Political FIFA World Cup in Modern History]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[International sport has never existed in a vacuum, but this FIFA World Cup has pushed the boundary between athletics and geopolitics more than any tournament in recent decades.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anas A. Khan]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Features, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Anas A. Khan]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:02:05 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Forgotten Architect of Pehlwani: Reclaiming The Legend Of Lahore’s Ustad Noor-ud-Din Pehlwan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[If you walk into the Taxali Gate of the Walled City of Lahore today, navigating the sensory overload of aroma of dishes from the eateries nearby and engine exhaust, and find your way to the ancient Akhara of Shahia Pehlwan, you will step into a time capsule.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Syed Hassan Haadi]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Culture, Editor's Picks, Features, Heritage, History, Legacy, Sport, SPOTLIGHT]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Syed Hassan Haadi]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:25:24 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Ali: Great American, Great Muslim II – Philosopher And Fighter Against Injustice]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Click here for the first part of this article.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti, Frankie Martin]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti, Frankie Martin]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:31:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[How Cricket In Pakistan Went From Elite Pastime To National Obsession]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/05-Dec-2025/cricket-pakistan-went-elite-pastime-national-obsession]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[In the heart of every Pakistani lies a love for cricket that transcends boundaries, uniting the nation.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Faaiz Gilani]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Cricket, Editor's Picks, Features, History, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Faaiz Gilani]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:41:55 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Ali: Great American, Great Muslim I —The Champ’s Secret Diplomacy]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/27-Nov-2025/ali-great-american-great-muslim-champ-s-secret-diplomacy]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[In 2010, my office received an urgent call.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti, Frankie Martin]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Editor's Picks, Features, History, Legacy, Sport, SPOTLIGHT]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Akbar Ahmed, Amineh Hoti, Frankie Martin]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:41:16 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[When Security Becomes Insecurity: Rethinking Pakistan’s Approach To Hosting International Cricket]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/16-Nov-2025/security-becomes-insecurity-rethinking-pakistan-s-approach-hosting-international-cricket]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[The return of international cricket to Pakistan was not just a sporting revival &mdash; it was a symbolic milestone loaded with pride, hope and emotional rehabilitation.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zalmay Azad]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Cricket, Editor's Picks, Features, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Zalmay Azad]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:52:06 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[One Ball That Conquered A Sport: Peshawar Has The Soul Of An Ancient City - VII]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to tell the story of Peshawar &mdash; the city of caravanserais, resistance, and resilience.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pervez Akhtar Khan]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Editor's Picks, Features, History, Legacy, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Pervez Akhtar Khan]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:17:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[How Diverse Was Karachi's Cricketing Golden Age?]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/17-Sep-2025/how-diverse-was-karachi-s-cricketing-golden-age]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[A remarkable book has been added to cricket annals, and though a slim collection, its wealth and compilation of information makes it an important book not just for cricket fans, but those interested in the history of Karachi.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Saeed Husain]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Book Review, Books, Cricket, Editor's Picks, Features, Heritage, History, Review, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Saeed Husain]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:05:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Revving In The Dark: Pakistan’s Neglect of Motorsport]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/30-Jul-2025/revving-in-the-dark-pakistan-s-neglect-of-motorsport]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[In Pakistan, passion for cars runs deeper than aesthetics or luxury&mdash;it is about performance, precision, and purpose.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taha Ahmed]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Editor's Picks, Features, Sport, SPOTLIGHT]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Taha Ahmed]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:47:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Ramadan Nights And The Padel Obsession: Will The Burgers Play On After The Holy Month?]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/25-Mar-2025/ramadan-nights-and-the-padel-obsession-will-the-burgers-play-on-after-the-holy-month]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Ramadan in Pakistan has always been about sacred traditions&mdash;grand iftar feasts, late-night drives, chai dhabas overflowing with post-taraweeh debates, and of course, the classic sehri struggle: should I eat another paratha or regret my life choices?
But this year, a new tradition has emerged, one that is as farz for the elite as fasting.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Areej Fatima]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Culture, Diary, Editor's Picks, Features, Perspective, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Areej Fatima]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:08:01 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Gears Up For Historic Cricket Comeback]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In just less than one week, Pakistan will etch its name in history books as it hosts an ICC event after a gap of nearly three decades.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Arslan Syed]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Analysis, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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					<pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:37:30 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Kalam’s 13th Snow Jeep Race Boosts Winter Tourism With Record Participation]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[A female jeep racer excelled as the thrilling 13th Kalam Snow Jeep Race concluded at the Shahi Ground here on Sunday.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shahzad Naveed]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Shahzad Naveed]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:01:04 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Karachi Marathon 2025: A Global Celebration of Athleticism and Unity]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The World Comes to Karachi: Karachi Marathon 2025 Hosts More Than 4000 Runners from Different  Countries in a Spectacular Display of Athleticism
Karachi, Pakistan &ndash; January 5th, 2025: The Karachi Marathon 2025, a certified annual marathon event in Pakistan, successfully concluded with an impressive turnout of over 4,000 participants.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:03:48 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Defensive Lapses, Missed Chances Lead To Pakistan’s Defeat In Asia Cup Final]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan's junior hockey team's hopes of clinching the Asia Cup title were dashed in a closely contested final against India.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ikram El Hak]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Ikram El Hak]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:35:07 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Farewell To The Chairman Of The Society Of Fritterers: Remembering Munir Attaullah (1940 – 2024)]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Munir Attaullah, a remarkable intellectual, writer, journalist, athlete and beloved figure in Pakistan&rsquo;s social and cultural landscape.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taimur Ali Ahmed]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Culture, Editor's Picks, Features, In memoriam, Memoir, Sport, Main Slider]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Taimur Ali Ahmed]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:07:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Sirbaz Khan Makes History As First Pakistani To Summit All 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Metres]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan on Friday etched his name in the annals of mountaineering history by becoming the first Pakistani to conquer all 14 of the world&rsquo;s peaks that soar above 8,000 metres.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:40:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[A New Spotlight On The Life Of Hockey Olympian Richard John Carr]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Information and photographs about the Australian life of British Indian hockey Olympian Richard John Carr (21 January 1911 &mdash; 25 April 2000) have come to surface.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Muhammad Afsar Khan]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Features, Legacy, Sport, Main Slider]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Muhammad Afsar Khan]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:19:45 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Aquatic Sports And Visionary Leadership Of Husain AHZ Al-Musallam]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have elevated aquatic sports to new heights, largely due to the visionary leadership of Husain AHZ Al-Musallam, President of World Aquatics.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:39:34 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Sports And Recreation In An Australian Town]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[My first visit to Griffith in the Australian state of NSW was in 2007.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Parvez Mahmood]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Parvez Mahmood]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:35:40 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Jewel Of Mian Chunnu]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[As a young man hailing from the small village of Mian Channu in the Khanewal District of Punjab stood draped in green on the podium in Paris as the tune of the national anthem played over the speakers, it was not just a moment of individual triumph but one where the entire nation stood proud to applaud.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahmad Malick]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Citizens' Voice, Main Slider, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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											<author><![CDATA[Ahmad Malick]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:22:50 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[How Failing At Cricket Proved To Be A Blessing For Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to use the glass half-full analogy when there is no water left in the glass.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Usman Ali Virk]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Usman Ali Virk]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:09:36 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Rise And Fall of Pakistan's Olympic Dreams]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Olympics, a symbol of global unity and athletic excellence, have been a stage for countless stories of triumph and determination.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:59:25 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[SL Benfica Becomes Official Partner Of Pakistan Football League ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Portugal&rsquo;s national football club, SL Benfica, has announced a partnership with the Pakistan Football League (PFL) Pearl Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing professional football in Pakistan with the objective of mobilizing a new sports economy in the country's football industry.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:39:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia Postpones T20 Int’l Series Against Afghanistan ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia (CA) has postponed the three-match men's T20 international series against Afghanistan scheduled for August this year.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:21:15 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PFF Names Squad For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) named a final squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Round 2 matches against Jordan, scheduled to be held at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, on March 21, followed by an away game in Jordan on March 26.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:39:13 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers: PFF Announces Probables For Pakistan-Jordan Home-Away Leg]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the list of probables for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Jordan.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:41:42 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bodybrics Redefines Active Wear For Modern Athletes]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In the realm of activewear, where performance meets fashion, Bodybrics emerged as a standout brand in Pakistan, captivating the attention of athletes and fashion enthusiasts alike.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[News Desk]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:28:52 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PFF Unveils Voters List For District Football Association Elections]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) Normalization Committee (NC) has reached a crucial phase in its election process as the voter list for the District Football Association's (DFA) elections has been released on PFF's official website.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:45:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PSL 9: Peshawar Zalmi Win Toss, Elect to Bowl first Against Quetta Gladiators]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Peshawar Zalmi won the toss on Sunday and sent the Quetta Gladiators to bat first in the second match of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:19:38 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Second Test: England Announce Squad Against India]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[England has unveiled their playing XI for the second Test against India, which begins on February 2 at Vizag, Andhra Pradesh.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Cricket, Sport]]></category><language>en</language>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:35:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Karachi Hosts Int’l Marathon Event, Drawing Over 1000 Athletes Across All Categories]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The lively city of Karachi recently hosted its first World Athletics-approved marathon, which drew over 1,000 athletes across all categories.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:00:37 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[England Forced To Leave Bowler Shoaib Bashir Mid Way To India Due To Visa Issues]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[England began Test preparations in Hyderabad without Shoaib Bashir, who was left stranded in the UAE due to visa issues.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:40:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Australian Cricketer David Warner Announces Retirement From ODI ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Australia batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international (ODI) cricket in the lead-up to his final Test match.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:01:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Muhammad Ali’s Legacy In The Ring And Beyond]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/27-Dec-2023/muhammad-ali-s-legacy-in-the-ring-and-beyond]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Few figures in the annals of sports history stand as tall or resonate as profoundly as Muhammad Ali.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Saad Fareed]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Features, History, Legacy, Sport, Main Slider]]></category><language>en</language>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:11:47 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FIFA Women’s World Ranking: Spain Seizes Top Spot From Sweden]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.thefridaytimes.com/15-Dec-2023/fifa-women-s-world-ranking-spain-seizes-top-spot-from-sweden]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Four months have passed since the last FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Ranking was published in August; during that time, over 400 international matches have taken place.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:07:20 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Fatima Sana Named Captain For Next ODI Against New Zealand ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In the ODI international format, Fatima Sana has been named the new captain of Pakistan's women's cricket side.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:02:59 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan vs Australia: Courage, Intent, A Good Plan And A Prayer!]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan team will kick off their tour to Australia in Perth on Thursday in the first of three test match series.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></dc:creator>
					<category><![CDATA[Analysis, Sport, Main Slider]]></category><language>en</language>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:55:43 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Fully Prepared For four-Day Clash With Australia In Canberra: Sarfaraz Ahmed]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Sarfaraz Ahmed, the seasoned Pakistani cricketer, is ready to face the challenges that lay ahead in the upcoming four-day game against PM XI.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:41:41 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[T20I: Pakistan Women's Cricket Team Defeats New Zealand ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan women's cricket team made history by defeating New Zealand for the first time in the first match of a three-match T20I series.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:53:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan Test Squad To Reach Australia Tomorrow]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Test squad is set to arrive in Sydney early tomorrow morning (1st December).]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:24:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Drop-In Pitches Installed At Perth Stadium Ahead Of Matches Between Pakistan And Australia ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The World Cup and ICC World Test Champion Australians will take on Pakistan from December 14&ndash;18 at Perth Stadium, showcasing Western Australia to the world.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:31:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PFF NC, Saudi Federation Join Hands In Pursuit Of Football Excellence]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Haroon Malik, Chairman of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yasser Al Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:45:01 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Cricket: PM's XI Squad Named To Face Pakistan In Canberra]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia&rsquo;s National Selection Panel (NSP) have named the men&rsquo;s squad for the Prime Minister&rsquo;s XI match against Pakistan in Canberra.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zeeshan Nawaz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:50:38 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[How To Silence A Packed Stadium And Win The World Cup]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Cricket World Cup 2023, arguably the cricketing event of the year, has finally concluded.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:35:49 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Cricketer Imam-ul-Haq's Wedding Festivities Commence In Norway]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The wedding celebrations of Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq began on Tuesday with a mehndi ceremony in Norway.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:11:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[A Single Off A Fumble]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[India just lost the World Cup Cricket Championship.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rinku Dutta]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:24:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Cricketer Shakib Formally Joins Politics]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladeshi cricket sensation, has formally entered politics, seeking a candidature from the ruling Bangladesh Awami League for the next general election on January 7.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:19:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pugilist Pride Of Pakistan: Boxing Legend Asghar Ali Changezi]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[From humble beginnings to international glory, Asghar Ali Changezi has had an inspirational journey in the ring and beyond.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ogedai Khan]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:30:33 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf Gets Three-Month Extension]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Zaka Ashraf's term as the chief of the PCB Management Committee was extended by the federal government on Saturday for an additional three months.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:26:16 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ICC Rankings: Shaheen Afridi Becomes No. 1 ODI Bowler, Babar Retains Top Spot]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Shaheen Shah Afridi, the outstanding pacer from Pakistan, has emerged as the top bowler in one-day internationals (ODIs) after an outstanding showing in the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:24:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan Keep Alive A Faint Hope Of Qualifying For Semifinals]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[It was back to business as usual at probably one of the Pakistan cricket team&rsquo;s preferred settings in India &ndash; Kolkata&rsquo;s Eden Gardens.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashis Ray]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:41:42 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Cup 2023: Pakistan In Trouble After Losing To Afghanistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Afghanistan on Monday shook off their "minnows" moniker and put in a complete performance to shock Pakistan with a comprehensive eight-wicket win in Chennai.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:58:56 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Cup 2023: Pakistani Cricketers Express Solidarity With Gaza]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[While Israel continues its indiscriminate bombardment, Pakistani cricket players, who are in India for the ICC Men's World Cup, have voiced sympathy with the people of Gaza.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:25:47 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Abdullah Shafique Skips Training Session Due To Flu Symptoms]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Abdullah Shafique, the Pakistani opener, is staying away from people since he has the illness.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:39:48 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Afghanistan World Cup Masterpiece: A Victory Worth An Exhibition For The World]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Cricket World Cup 2023 in India has finally come alive for me.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:42:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IOC Approves Cricket, Four Other Sports For LA 2028 Olympics ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Cricket, along with baseball/softball, flag football, squash, and lacrosse, was authorized by a vote of the International Olympic Committee's session in Mumbai.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:48:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[When India-Pakistan Anthems Played On Ahmedabad Cricket Pitch And The Game Showed The Way]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The journey to watch the India-Pakistan match at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad this weekend began with conversations with an elderly auto-driver and a young taxi-driver taking me to Motera, who complained about the unique brain-freeze (&ldquo;magaz-maari&rdquo;) that comes upon the city when there&rsquo;s anything to do with Pakistan.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jyoti Malhotra]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:09:37 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Despite India's Best Efforts, Some Pakistani Fans Sneak Into Narendra Modi Stadium]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, some 120,000 people packed the Narendra Modi Stadium in the Indian prime minister's home state of Gujarat for one of cricket and possibly sports biggest clash, India versus Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:02:55 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket Match: A Reunion Like No Other]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The air was thick with anticipation.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rohinee Singh]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:12:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ICC World Cup 2023: A Confidence Boost At The Right Time]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan pulled off the highest-ever successful run chase in Cricket World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in match eight of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad earlier in the week.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ikram El Hak]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:10:45 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Nida Dar To Lead Pakistan Women's Cricket Team In Upcoming Bangladesh Tour]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan on Thursday unveiled its 15-member national women's team, which will be captained by Nida Dar, in preparation for their upcoming visit to Bangladesh.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:19:55 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Zainab Abbas Case: Diplomacy Failure Stuns The World Cup]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[As the world turns its eyes towards India once again for one of the most-watched sporting spectacle on Earth, the Cricket World Cup, it has been jolted by the reality of a new India.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:21:27 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Cup Record: Rizwan, Shafique Help Pakistan Pull Off Unlikely Victory Over Sri Lanka]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[A career-best century from Mohammad Rizwan and a statement of intent from opener Abdullah Shafique ensured Pakistan broke a World Cup record to secure a second successive victory in the tournament.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:53:02 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Turkey All Set To Host Euro 2032]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Turkey is finally expected to receive the hosting rights for Euro 2032, a significant international football event, after four previous unsuccessful attempts.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:24:40 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistani Presenter Zainab Abbas Forced To Leave India Over 'Safety Concerns']]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistani sports presenter Zainab Abbas, who was covering the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, has been forced to leave India citing 'safety concerns'.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:25:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PCB, Middlesex County Ink MoU To Mutually Launch T10 League]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In order to jointly develop a T10 league, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Middlesex County Cricket Club signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday.]]></description>

					
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					<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:35:07 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[New Zealand To Face England As ICC World Cup 2023 Begins Today]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[As the reigning champions, England, take on New Zealand on Thursday (today), cricket fever is rife among fans ahead of the opening of the Cricket World Cup in India.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:50:41 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Cup 2023: Australia Defeat Pakistan In Warm-Up Match]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Australia defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in a thrilling ICC Men's ODI World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, India.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:30:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Women's Cricket Match Halted in Swat Over ‘Security Issues']]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[A women's cricket match in Swat's Charbagh area was halted on Sunday after officials cited "security concerns" and objections from people who thought women playing in open settings "goes against cultural traditions.]]></description>

					
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					<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:48:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Protecting The Holy Grail In Cricket]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, following the conclusion of the Ashes and the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka series, it appears that the essence of the game, its dignity and quality, has diminished &ndash; as all we see is meaningless leagues, three or four of them happening at the same time throughout the world.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:26:46 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Asian Games: Pakistan Outplays India To Grab Fifth Spot In Volleyball]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In a men's volleyball match on Tuesday, Pakistan defeated India 3-0 to take fifth place overall in the tournament at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:34:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Uncertainty Ended: India Issues Visas To Pakistan Cricket Team For WC 2023]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that India has finally granted the Pakistan team visas, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's participation in the much anticipated ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:27:50 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Asian Games: Pakistan Team Trounces Singapore 11-0 In Hockey Match]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In their debut game on Sunday at the Asian Games 2023 being hosted in Hangzhou, China, the Pakistan hockey team defeated Singapore with a score of 11-0.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:56:09 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Asian Games 2023 Begins In China With Glitzy Opening Ceremony]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[An extravagant grand opening ceremony for the Asian Games 2023 took place on Saturday at the Chinese city of Hangzhou's Olympic Sports Centre.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:28:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2023: India Beat Sri Lanka By 41 Runs ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs on Tuesday to secure a victory in their second Super 4 encounter of the current Asia Cup 2023.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:31:52 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Asia Cup: India Defeat Pakistan By 228 Runs ]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[India defeated the Men in Green in an embarrassing defeat on Monday at the R.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:36:45 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe Cricketer Heath Streak Passes Away At 49]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In her blog post, Nadine Streak said, "In the early hours of this morning, Sunday, September 3, the greatest love of my life and the father of my lovely children, was brought to be with the angels from his house, where he desired to spend his final days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:03:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Of Turkish Delights And Istanbul Football]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[We have been discovering Istanbul this month.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Momina Aijazuddin]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:02:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PCB Releases ‘Rectified’ Version Of WC Video Featuring Imran Khan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which received harsh criticism for leaving famous all-rounder Imran Khan out of the initial movie, posted a "rectified" version of the ICC World Cup 2023 video on Wednesday.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:28:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[A Call To Depoliticise And Stabilise The Pakistan Cricket Board]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Every time I think I have fully conquered the meandering roads of life and that this is a horse I can ride with confidence, enter Pakistan cricket and then I say to myself: “No madam, you’ve still haven’t seen everything in life.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Leena Moin Aziz]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:01:33 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Norway Cup: Pakistani Street Child Football Team Reaches Oslo]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Norwegian Pakistani community has given the Pakistani Street Child Football Team a warm welcome as they arrive in Oslo to compete in the famous Norway Cup.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:48:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[English county cricket club punished over racism against Pakistani player]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[An English country cricket club, which was put under the spotlight for racism against a Pakistan-born cricketer, has been penalised by a disciplinary commission.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:10:38 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hamza Khan Catapults Pakistan To Top Of World Junior Squash After 37 Years]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[After a 37 year-wait, Pakistan has reclaimed its position at the top of Squash at the global level, thanks to the heroics of 17-year-old Hamza Khan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:43:07 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Shoaib Akhtar Condemns Babar Azam’s Absence From WC Promo]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Former Pakistani Test cricketer Shoaib Akhtar lambasted those responsible for leaving out Pakistan and Babar Azam's major role in the World Cup (WC) 2023 promo.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:55:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ICC World Cup Video Is An India Fest With Pakistan The Loser]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[An official video for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday was a cause for celebration for cricket fans the world over.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gibran Ashraf]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Gibran Ashraf]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:31:37 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Fakhar Shah Is On A Mission To Bring Baseball To Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview with TFT-ND, Syed Fakhar Ali Shah says that he was born on 2 July 1985 in Jhang district of Punjab province.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Waseem Shabbir Arain]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[Waseem Shabbir Arain]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:14:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Couples Warned To Not Use Wimbledon’s Quiet Room For Intimacy]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Wimbledon officials have advised couples looking for intimacy to avoid using a silent area intended for prayer and meditation.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:05:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Shoaib Akhtar Accuses Fawad Chaudhry Of Attempting Legal Action Against His On-Air Resignation From PTV]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Former Pakistan fast bowler and cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar has accused former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry of making legal cases against him, after he resigned from Pakistan Television (PTV) on-air in October 2021.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:48:24 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[LHC Permits Holding Of Polls For PCB Chairman Position]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Lahore High Court (LHC) has revoked its stay order and permitted elections for the position of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:45:34 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[On Top Of The World: Naila Kiani, Samina Baig Make History Atop Nanga Parbat]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Two Pakistani women made history on Sunday, becoming the first and second female nationals to scale the ninth tallest mountain in the world, Nanga Parbat.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 16:24:49 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[India Vs Pakistan: Let The Ego World Cup Begin]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Imagine a cricket match between India and Pakistan… two captains come onto the pitch, call the coin toss and get the game going.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alefia T Hussain]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:05:58 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Shandur's Diminishing Glory - And How To Restore It]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The indomitable spirit of human athleticism, since times immemorial, has kindled a kaleidoscope of sporting spectacles, ceaselessly enthralling successive generations with an inexhaustible wellspring of entertainment and inspiration.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sher Ilyas]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:32:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan To Approach ICC Over World Cup Schedule, Venues]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received the schedule for the Cricket World Cup 2023, and it would approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) in this regard.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:58:00 +0500</pubDate>

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