Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

SPAIN: Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case. A hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Morocco international who is to…

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Sindh announces four-day Eidul Azha holidays

The Sindh government on Friday announced four holidays on account of Eidul Azha next week. According to the notification, general holidays will be observed across the province from May 26 to May 29, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday declared public holidays. “The government of Sindh hereby declares 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th May, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday,…

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Palmer, Foden left out of Eng squad

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left out of England’s World Cup squad. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad announced on Friday. Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander Arnold was also omitted, with Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the…

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Bilawal inaugurates 39km signal-free Shahrah-e-Bhutto, launches port corridor project

PPP chairman says Shahrah-e-Bhutto reflects party’s commitment to Karachi’s infrastructure development Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses the inauguration ceremony of Shahrah-e-Bhutto in Karachi on Friday. SCREENGRAB Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre signal-free Shahrah-e-Bhutto from Qayyumabad to M-9 Motorway and laid the foundation stone of the…

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Ecnec approves nationwide development priorities under Ishaq Dar’s chairmanship

Projects include K-P irrigation, Islamabad Jinnah Hospital, Sindh flood rehabilitation, Diamer Basha Dam, ML-1 design Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chairs a meeting of the National Economic Council (Ecnec). PHOTO: X/ ISHAQ DAR Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee…

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