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Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday confirmed the release of Saad Edhi, along with other humanitarian workers detained by Israeli security forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. On Monday, Israeli forces detained Saad along with other volunteers after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid, including medicine…

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PDMA issues heatwave alert across K-P during Eid holidays

Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday issued a heatwave alert across the province for the Eid holidays, warning of a significant rise in temperatures between May 25…

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Aston Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring in the Europa League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in…

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Privatisation wave shrinks public schools

RAWALPINDI: Following the privatisation and sale of government schools, Punjab has witnessed a record decline in the number of public educational institutions due to privatisation and public-private partnership policies, according to education sector representatives. Around three-and-a-half years ago, the province had 47,413 government primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools. The number has now dropped…

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Ex stars differ on African team WC chances

Morocco stunned Spain and Portugal en route to the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals Morocco striker Brahim Diaz (L) heads the ball past Senegal captain Sadio Mane during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Photo: AFP LONDON: Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that…

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