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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

How France Won Its Second World Cup Title

MOSCOW — France’s first goal arrived off a Croatian’s head, and its second only after the intervention of the Argentine referee.

Arjuna Ranatunga says India vs Sri Lanka World Cup final was fixed, wants probe

Former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Friday demanded an investigation into the country’s 2011 World Cup final defeat against MS Dhoni-led India amid allegations of match fixing.

South Africa beat New Zealand in nerve breaking T20 match

South African bowler Steyn celebrating victory over New Zealand (Photo ESPN) Chittagong, Bangladesh :  South Africa achieves a sensational victory over New Zealand to stay up in the competition. Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first. South Africa scored 170/6 wickets, Duminy remained not out on 86 from 43 balls by hitting 3 sixes and 10 fours.

World Cup T20, Pakistan sets target of 192 vs Australia

Umer Akmal scored brilliant 94 runs from 54 balls Mirpur : Pakistan has scored a huge total of 191 vs Australia here after they were asked to bat first in T20 world cup match.  Australia won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first, Pakistan was troubled after they lost two of its early wickets but Akmal brothers set a brilliant partnership of 94 runs.

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