Using Strait of Hormuz as ‘pressure tool’ will deepen crisis, Qatari PM tells Iran

Two sides review efforts aimed at achieving peace, enhancing security and stability in the region A combination of photos featuring Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Photo: AFP/ File Qatar’s prime minister told Iran’s foreign minister that using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure…

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Inter thump Lazio in cup final warm up

ROME: Inter Milan celebrated the Serie A title by winning 3-0 at Lazio on Saturday, in a match which was also a warm up for next week’s Italian Cup final. Lautaro Martinez, Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan netted for the champions who have a chance to complete for a league and cup double at the…

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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes

KARACHI: The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) has planned to launch 20,000 online training programmes in artificial intelligence (AI) across the country for fresh graduates, government officials, professionals from various sectors, teachers and freelancers through an advanced learning management system (LMS). The training programmes, spanning six to twelve months, will be introduced under the…

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Mehidy’s five-for gives Bangladesh slim lead

Debutant Azan Awais marked his arrival in international cricket with a memorable century, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced a superb five-wicket haul to keep narrowly ahead of on an absorbing third day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Bangladesh closed the day on 7-0 in their second innings, stretching…

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Fitzpatrick storms into lead

WASHINGTON: England’s Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career. Fitzpatrick drained eight birdies and one bogey to finish the third round on 14-under at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, one shot clear of…

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IMF budget talks begin next week

The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure approval for next year’s budget before its presentation in the National Assembly are set to begin on Wednesday,…

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Hearts held to offer Celtic hope

GLASGOW: Hearts stumbled in their pursuit of a first league title in 66 years as a 1-1 draw at Motherwell kept Celtic and Rangers in the hunt before the Old Firm face off on Sunday. Aiming to become the first side apart from the Glasgow giants to win the Scottish league since Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen…

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Kachehri Chowk corridor opens for traffic

Two flyovers, three underpasses completed in 187 days to allow signal-free traffic RAWALPINDI: The state-of-the-art District Courts Chowk underpasses and overhead bridges project has formally been completed, with all inauguration arrangements now finalised ahead of the official opening scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The mega infrastructure development, officially designated “Marka-e-Haq Square”, comprises two flyovers, three underpasses,…

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