Aggressive FIA crackdown cuts illegal migration by 47%
Two Libya operations bring home over 200 Pakistanis from detention centres and trafficking networks File…
Aggressive FIA crackdown cuts illegal migration by 47%
Two Libya operations bring home over 200 Pakistanis from detention centres and trafficking networks File image of migrant boat. PHOTO: REUTERS Driven by the pursuit of better economic opportunities, thousands of Pakistani citizens fall prey every year to organised criminal networks operating hazardous, unauthorised international land and sea routes. Popularly known as the “Dunki” route,…
England face defensive questions
Croatia twice breached England’s defence in their World Cup opener. Photo: AFP/File MIAMI: England’s much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears linger as they attempt to seal a place in the knockouts on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel’s men were twice pegged back in the first half in Arlington, Texas, before…
Fire at training centre in India’s Lucknow kills 15
LUCKNOW, INDIA: At least 15 people, mostly students, were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow in northern India on Monday, authorities said. Local media said the fire erupted in the Aliganj area of the city, trapping several people inside the building. Television footage of the aftermath showed emergency responders and…
A city dug up and left thirsting
Major pipeline was ruptured on Friday night during ongoing Red Line construction activities KARACHI: For residents of Gulshan-e-Iqbal and several adjoining neighbourhoods, development projects meant to modernise the city have become a source of daily hardship. As excavation work for the Red Line BRT, K-IV project and road upgrades continues along University Road, repeated ruptures…
Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
Wyndham Clark holds trophy aloft after winning the 126th US Open at Shinnecock for his second US Open title in four years. Photo: AFP SOUTHAMTON: Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock. Clark, whose other major crown came…
Qatari PM urges caution, says ‘external circumstances’ may affect US-Iran talks
Says MoU requires the US and Iran to ‘meet regularly’ to resolve outstanding issues Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Monday for caution amid the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, warning that “external circumstances” could still affect negotiations despite the “will” on both sides. “We must be cautious,…
Transport strike called off
Public transport returns to roads as transporters end four-day wheel-jam strike after talks with authorities KARACHI: For four days, Karachi’s roads echoed with absence. Office workers scrambled for costly alternatives, students struggled to reach universities and bus stops overflowed with stranded commuters. However, the city finally received a measure of relief as the transport strike…
Mbappe ready for ‘special’ 100th cap
Kylian Mbappe at a press conference in Philadelphia on Sunday — he is set to win his 100th cap for France in Monday’s World Cup clash with Iraq. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year’s World Cup by becoming his country’s all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit…
Yamal stars as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored Spain’s first goal of the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Lamine Yamal’s return sparked Spain’s World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Making his first start in two months after a hamstring injury, Yamal ended La Roja’s long wait for a World Cup goal…
Newly elected G-B Assembly members sworn in
Pakistan Peoples Party emerged as the largest party with 11 seats, followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz with six GILGIT: The newly elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly were sworn in on Monday during the inaugural session held at the Assembly Hall in Gilgit, formally marking the start of a new five-year legislative term. G-B…
