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AUCKLAND – Hosts New Zealand have powered to a 46 run victory over Pakistan in the first of five T20 internationals in Auckland, with Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson both scoring half centuries. The visitors were bowled out for 180 runs in their chase at Eden Park, which is the highest total they have conceded against New Zealand in the T20 format.

A suicide bomber has attacked a mosque inside a police compound in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 100 people and wounding many others, officials say. The blast caused part of the building’s roof to collapse.

The Latest News Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has seen a buying spree for a second consecutive session on the back of the International Monetary Fund’s latest board review. The PSX is currently up nearly seven percent this year and is one of the top performing markets in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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KARACHI – Cricket is more than just a sport in Pakistan, it’s a way of life. The country has a large number of dedicated fans, who follow the game with unparalleled passion. As such, there’s a lot of excitement around the upcoming cricket season. This year, Pakistan is gearing up for the ICC World Cup, which begins on June 14 and will be hosted in England. The tournament will see a total of 48 teams compete for the trophy.

Several players have already made headlines this season. Shahid Afridi, who captained the team at last year’s ICC Champions Trophy, has returned to the side and is looking to lead the side to success. Afridi has already a couple of big wins under his belt in the domestic league and is set to play a key role for Pakistan in the upcoming tournament.

Another player who has been attracting a lot of attention in the domestic league is Umar Akmal. The left-handed batsman has been in great form and is one of the top scorers in the first three matches of the Pakistan Super League. He has scored 249 runs at an average of 83. He has also scored two fifties and a fifty in the four matches he has played so far.

A top judge has suspended an arrest warrant against former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, giving him a reprieve from having to face corruption charges in Islamabad. The case centers on an alleged deal to sell off state-owned assets in the 1990s.

Hundreds of women in Pakistan are the victims of so-called honour killings, carried out by relatives who profess to be protecting their families’ honor. The case of Pakistani mother Bushra Bibi is a rare case in which the victims’ family have decided to take legal action against the perpetrators. The decision comes as more and more families begin to turn against honour killings.