And now DI Khan

. Another suicide attack on the border of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan is a grim reminder of a thriving terror nexus in the two terrorism-stricken province, in particular. More than 14 civilians were killed and 36 injured as an explosives-laden vehicle was rammed into Aman Mela police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan’s Darazinda tehsil. The modus…

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Parents decry rising private school fees

Parents have voiced serious concerns over exorbitant fees charged by private schools, saying the rising cost of education has made quality schooling increasingly unaffordable for middle-class families in the twin cities. According to parents, several leading private schools and school systems have increased monthly fees by 20 to 40% without providing any clear justification for…

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Kohli powers India to a big win over West Indies

Seasoned batsman hits unbeaten 139 and skipper Shubman Gill scores 110 as India take a 1-0 series lead THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday. Kohli, who hit an unbeaten 139, put on 151…

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Bill Gates says global AI framework ‘more difficult’ to create than Cold War nuclear limitations

The tech pioneer says AI monitoring will not hamper the US race with China to develop superior technology Bill Gates arrives for a closed door interview before the House Oversight Committee investigating late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, June 10, 2026. REUTERS Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill…

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England rout Sri Lanka to seal ODI series

LONDON: ​England’s ​Tom Banton struck a first One Day International century before England’s bowlers romped through the Sri Lanka line-up to ensure a 2-1 series ‌victory, winning the deciding clash by an imposing 223 runs at The Oval on Sunday. Banton scored 126 ‌after England chose to bat ⁠and ​laid the foundation for a formidable…

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Pakistan, KSA reaffirm Makkah’s joint defence

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in Riyadh. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their commitment to continue joint efforts aimed at confronting attacks targeting Makkah Al-Mukarramah, as well as civilian and economic facilities…

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Govt not financing purchase of new PIA aircraft, says finance adviser

Govt’s involvement limited to facilitating access to international financing, tech and suppliers: Khurram Schehzad Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, clarified on Sunday that the government was not financing the purchase of any aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after its privatisation and had not issued any sovereign guarantee for loans to fund the…

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