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Team Rawalpindi, bought for a record PKR 2.45 billion and relocated from Multan, dropped its PSL 11 franchise name as Pindiz—a mashup of local slang 'Pindi' and a zesty 'z' to capture the city's vibrant spirit. Backer Ahsan Tahir hailed it as unapologetic, simple, and powerful, while the team splashed PKR 8.65 crore on star quick Naseem Shah at the recent auction. Fans split down the middle, with some embracing the global swagger and others calling it the worst name in PSL history amid the league's expansion to eight teams.

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A sleek video soared over Rawalpindi's streets and stadiums, flashing bold words like 'We're changing the game' before revealing the new name: Pindiz.

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The clash happened around 12:30 a.m. near border marker 151/2 in Tajikistan's southern Khatlon region, where troops spotted the men from Afghanistan's Badakhshan province during searches. The group ignored surrender orders, opened fire, and were neutralized in the response, with authorities recovering rifles, a pistol, ammo, phones, a radio, and a boat. No Tajik casualties occurred, and this fits a pattern of at least five deadly incidents since November 2025 along the 1,350-kilometer frontier, amid rising concerns over cross-border threats despite calls for Taliban action.

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In the dead of night, Tajik border guards faced down four armed intruders who crossed from Afghanistan and refused to back down.

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The 2023-2024 style guide, obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, instructs reporters to skip terms like 'terrorist,' 'Islamist,' or 'extremist' for groups such as ISIS, al Qaeda, and Boko Haram, opting instead for neutral phrases that focus on their actions and aims. It mandates calling the Srebrenica massacre a 'genocide' while using 'mass killings' for the Armenian deaths, labels Israeli settlements 'illegal,' deems Gaza 'occupied' despite the 2005 withdrawal, and describes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a 'political leader.' Critics highlighted these inconsistencies as evidence of bias at the Qatar-funded network, long accused by several Arab nations of promoting extremism.

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A leaked internal document reveals Al Jazeera's rules for describing ISIS and al Qaeda not as terrorists, but simply as armed groups or fighters.

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Ejae, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna, performers for HUNTR/X in Kpop Demon Hunters, named LNGSHOT as the underrated K-pop group they believe will achieve massive success in 2026 during a DAZED interview mentioned at the BAFTA Film Awards. They specifically praised the group's singing talent, including member Louis's voice. Discussions also highlight LNGSHOT's debut EP 'SHOT CALLERS,' produced by Jay Park, surpassing 100 million Spotify streams in 59 days.

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Fernando Mendoza, the projected top pick for the 2026 NFL Draft, announced he will skip throwing at the NFL scouting combine. He plans to showcase his arm talent on film from his undefeated national championship season where he won the Heisman Trophy.

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In 2017, London broker Varun Datta, 36, pleaded guilty to directing 4,275 tonnes of baled municipal waste to 16 unlicensed sites from Kent to Lancashire, leaving landowners with smells, flies, and massive cleanup costs. Birmingham Crown Court sentenced him on February 13 to a four-month suspended term, 200 hours of unpaid work, and financial penalties including £1.1 million in confiscated profits, £100,000 compensation, and £200,000 costs. The Environment Agency called it justice for scarred communities, while many online expressed anger over the suspended sentence and called for stricter measures.

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Varun Datta turned a tidy profit by dumping thousands of tonnes of rubbish on innocent farms and nature reserves. Now he's got three months to cough up £1.4 million—or head to prison.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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A 2020 investigation by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz found that Israel sold more than 24,000 weapons to Mexico. The weapons ended up in the hands of drug cartels.

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MP Rachael Thomas questioned leaders of the Canadian Media Producers Association in a parliamentary committee for telling Prime Minister Mark Carney 'we have your back.' She argued that this compromises media independence. Minister Marc Miller dismissed the concerns, accusing Thomas of making it up and defending CBC as ferociously independent while noting the association seeks financial support.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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Rep. Tim Burchett's No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, introduced in January 2025, aims to block U.S. aid from reaching the Taliban through foreign partners or NGOs, and it requires reports on supporting entities and cash programs. The bill passed the House last June, cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last month, and reached the Senate calendar on February 10—but Majority Leader John Thune has not scheduled a floor vote. Figures of $40-87 million weekly stem from 2024 SIGAR audits showing aid partners paying taxes and fees to the Taliban-controlled government, amid warnings of a broken aid system and diversion risks, even as direct U.S. cash flights ended after USAID cuts in January 2025.

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Podcaster Shawn Ryan's heated rant captured a raw frustration: why has it taken two years to stop sending up to $87 million weekly to the Taliban?

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Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori opened the historic Governor House in Karachi to citizens from all walks of life, including students, teachers, university faculty, scholars, and madrassa representatives, for daily Iftar throughout Ramadan. The Umeed-e-Ramzan program features a digital stage, hundreds of seats, and participation by renowned scholars and Naat reciters.

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