UN chief calls for respecting ceasefire

. WASHINGTON: The UN chief on Monday called for continued diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran, while urging all parties to respect an existing ceasefire and ensure compliance with international law, including maritime freedom of navigation. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pressing for talks to continue “constructively” in…

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Two workers rescued

. LAHORE: Two maintenance workers were rescued after falling unconscious inside a sewer manhole in DHA. According to Rescue 1122, the Emergency Command and Control Centre received information that the workers had collapsed inside a manhole in X Block due to toxic gases. Rescue teams reached the site. Officials said one worker had gone into…

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McIlroy wins Masters title

AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy waited 17 years for his first Green Jacket and then on Sunday did what only three golfers before him had managed by winning a second Masters in a row.The world number two, who let a record six-shot advantage slide on Saturday, capped a closing one-under-par 71 with a ‌bogey that left him…

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Digital surveillance

. The initiative on the part of Sindh Police to opt for digitisation to improve the law and order situation, and to monitor crime, mobs and traffic through electronic surveillance is worth appreciating. Such a concept in today’s modern urbanisation is known as ‘safe cities’, and is a highly recommended aspect in governance affairs. It…

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No player is bigger than the game

PSL trophy symbolises cricket’s enduring values as discipline and respect remain central to success. Photo: PSL/FILE KARACHI: Whether it’s cricket or any other sport, sports bring players respect, wealth, and fame. But the moment you start neglecting the game itself and begin to consider yourself bigger than it, the same game can turn ruthless. Past…

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UN urges US, Iran to continue dialogue, says no military solution to Middle East conflict

Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric on Monday called on the United States and Iran to continue engaging constructively to reach an agreement, saying there was no military solution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, Dujarric said, “After weeks of destruction and distress, it is clear that there is…

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Pak journalist honoured with AIPS membership

Amjad Aziz Malik has become the first Pakistani sports journalist to receive this honour PESHAWAR: President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, Amjad Aziz Malik, has been elected as a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).The prestigious honour was conferred on him during the 88th AIPS Congress held in Lausanne, Switzerland,…

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Armed muggers run riot on Shah Faisal bridge

Gangs barricade Korangi artery, loot stranded commuters as viral videos spark outrage over policing failure Kohat police on duty. Photo: Online (file) KARACHI: The Shah Faisal Colony bridge in Korangi has turned into a crime hotspot, with armed muggers setting up a makeshift checkpoint and looting dozens of commuters at gunpoint on Saturday night According…

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