Balochistan transporters suspend mineral loading over security, extortion concerns

Association cites massive losses from burned trucks and forced bribes; demands probe Trucks transporting Afghan nationals, who were expelled from Pakistan, are parked as refugees wait for registration at the Omari refugee camp in Mohmand Dara, Torkham border, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 15, 2025 Photo: Reuters The Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association announced on Tuesday…

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Neymar included in Brazil’s WC squad

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos’ Neymar in his squad during the press conference. Photo: REUTERS BRAZIL: Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time…

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Two FIA officers removed after Sarafa Bazaar incident

Investigation agency says case registered against ‘private individual’ for ‘slapping’ a citizen Two FIA officers suspended over altercation with jewellery store owner in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took disciplinary action against two officers on Tuesday following an incident involving alleged violent behaviour in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar. The incident took place on…

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Sabalenka seeks to set down marker

Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Italian Open against Sorana Cirstea in the third round. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros, her dominance of the women’s game has…

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Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

LONDON: Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday. The match at Besiktas Park is the Black Forest side’s second major final – after losing the 2022 German Cup final to Leipzig on…

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Pakistan hosts first FIFA World Cup launch event at U.S. Embassy

ISLAMABAD: A prestigious launch event related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held at the U.S Embassy in Islamabad, bringing together prominent figures from sports, government, and various sectors of society. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, President of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Mohsen Gilani, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood…

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