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The Grand Iftars are currently underway in Gaza and Syria and have been carried out across Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

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92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

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Noore Hira

Adult learner success: Noore’s GCSEs put childcare within reach

Check out the latest South Asian releases at Vue Blackburn this January

There’s plenty for fans of South Asian film to enjoy at Vue Blackburn this month

Sara Sharif's father Urfan Sharif and her stepmother Beinash Batool were arrested on suspicion of her murder at Gatwick Airport.

Watch: Police storm plane and arrest Sara Sharif’s dad and stepmum

Polio is still endemic in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Polio symptoms to be aware of as cases surge in Pakistan

Andrew (Freddie) Flintoff, Coach of England looks on during a net session ahead of the 3rd Vitality IT20 at Sophia Gardens on May 27, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Pictures reveal update on Freddie Flintoff's Top Gear crash injuries

Garstang pro Imran Butt

Pakistan batsman Imran Butt can make a huge difference for Garstang

Josie Clark, 32, pictured with her dog Buddy, is using her voice as a platform to urge other sexually abused survivors not to suffer in silence.

I was groomed by a paedophile ring when I was in care & no one helped

(TOP L-R) Hilton Mhasvi, Benedict Larbi, Danesh Hussain (MIDDLE L-R) Abid Hussain, Wahid Hussain, Sandrah Mhasvi (BOTTOM L-R) Nabid Uddin, Raihan Miah

Eight jailed after trying to pervert course of justice

The cast of Heer Ranjha, an adapted stage play version of Pakistan’s Waris Shah's famous love story, equivalent to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Stage play makes history in Burnley

Eight people have been rescued after being trapped inside a cable car in Pakistan

Pakistan: Rescuers save eight people trapped in cable car

Data from the ONS shows a continuing trend of fewer people giving birth in England and Wales (Credit: Lisa Fotios)

Preston and South Ribble record fewer births in 2022

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Man smuggled £1.5m of heroin in balloons and gloves
A man who smuggled £1.5m worth of heroin from Pakistan to Blackburn by hiding it in balloons and gloves has been jailed.
Sean Gleaves

PC Sharon Beshenivsky was killed while on duty in Bradford in 2005. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PA Wire

Man extradited from Pakistan charged with murder of PC in 2005

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

Burnley's James Anderson, left, and his England captain Ben Stokes have been named in the team of the year by the ICC

Legendary England bowler James Anderson has been named in the Test team of the 2...

Emirates’ Airbus A3800-800 airliner approaches Heathrow international airport, where Border Force agents discovered a package contaminated with uranium in December

Scotland Yard continue investigations in uranium contaminated package

James Anderson of England talks to media during a Nets Session ahead of the first Test match in Pakistan

Burnley Express James Anderson all set for first Test appearance in Pakistan

Some of the boys taking part in the project

Preston teenagers journey into the past to discover a sense of belonging

Leyland Cricket Club captain David Makinson

Pakistan pro Nasir Nawaz could make the difference for Leyland

His Excellency Muhammad Tariq Wazir, Consul General of Pakistan paid a diplomatic visit to UCLan where he met Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin, and Pakistani students, Romesa Kamran (left) and Muhammed Siddiqi (right).

UCLan boosts links with Pakistan as the country's Consul General pays a visit

Pakistan's Hassan Ali has joined Lancashire

Hassan’s six-game deal for Red Rose

Amber list scrapped as Grant Shapps eases international travel rules - here's wh...

More than 20 countries are expected to come off the red list after this week’s review (Photo: Getty Images)

All the green, amber and red list travel changes expected this week Claire Schofield

Boohoo's operations centre in Widdow Hill Road, Burnley

Preston fashion boss caught up in Boohoo controversy is "shocked" by Pakistan sw...

England’s James Anderson (second right) celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Azhar Ali, his Test 600th wicket

‘600 club’ member James Anderson targeting another Ashes bid

James Anderson celebrates his 600th Test wicket

James Anderson becomes first pace bowler to reach 600 Test wickets

People hold national flags as they gather during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi (Getty Images)

Pakistan is celebrating Independence Day today - here's how the country was form...

Lancashire's Richard Gleeson

Lancashire bowler is happy to be back in training

Dr Bilal Patel, a consultant cardiologist at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Preston doctor warns about the heart-breaking impact of ignoring social distanci...

Maria (left) and Nadia Rehman (picture Instagram)

Preston sisters die in suspected gas leak in Pakistan

Sofia Kamran, of Fulwood, who donated a kidney to her mum Jabeen Ahktar who was suffering from renal failure

Daughter's life saving gift for Preston mum

Jason Roy celebrates hitting a century

England captain Eoin Morgan hails hero Jason Roy

Alex Hales hit 147 for England

Morgan targets ODI 500 after Trent Bridge heroics

Anderson is suffering with a shoulder problem

Lancs bowler Jimmy Anderson faces six weeks on sidelines

Englandcaptain Joe Root walks off with his team-mates at Lord's

England have to do better says Root

England's Jos Buttler during a nets session at Lord's

Tests are still best says Jos Buttler ahead of England return against Pakistan

Jos Buttler

Lancashire's Jos Buttler returns as England name squad for first Pakistan Test m...

Old Trafford

Lancashire announce 92% increase in profits

Councillor Jim Marsh

Councillor suspended over alleged anti-Islamic '˜slur'

Lancashire expect Junaid Khan to be available for Friday's T20 Roses clash at Old Trafford

Junaid can spark a Red Rose Blast bid

Readers' letters - February 27

Junaid - back in business at Old Trafford

Khan signs up for Lancashire T-20 campaign

Rt Rev Geoff Pearson, Bishop of Lancaster

Column: Recognise and celebrate all of the positives refugees bring

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What is love? Here's the science '¦

The Pakistan team walk around the ground after winning the match on day four of the fourth Test at The Oval

Top-order batting a concern for Cook

Anderson on five of the third Test match

Jimmy: My reign at top will be short

Anderson - apologetic

Anderson could face rap for outburst

England batsman Moeen Ali walks past Steven Finn (right) after he was out for 63 to Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir

Ballance and Moeen shine on tricky day

England's Stuart Broad is bowled out by Pakistan's Mohammad Amir

England fail in Lord's run chase

Anderson - surpirse return

Anderson in shock Lancs return

Preston boxer Stuart Maddox in Pakistan with Amir Khan

City boxer goes toe-to-toe with poverty in Pakistan

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