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Fazl says US airbases in Gulf pose risks, urges reassessment of security arrangements

JUI-F chief warns shifting global rivalries could push world towards wider conflict; calls for Imran Khan’s release JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman meets senior journalists at his Lahore residence to discuss regional and domestic political developments. Photo: Express Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday urged Gulf states to reassess their security arrangements,…

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Timberwolves stun Nuggets in playoffs

Anthony Edwards’s 30-point performance helped the Minnesota Timberwolves to an upset of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs. Photo: AFP LONDON: Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs on Monday.A titanic duel in Denver saw…

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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’

The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity’s future was at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of…

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Sindh announces major relief for farmers

Abolishes five bags per acre limit, says govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced major relief measures for small farmers announcing the abolition of five bags per acre limits and said, registered small growers can now sell wheat to the government without quantity restrictions. The…

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Record premium paid on oil imports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has imported petroleum products at hefty premiums to meet the country’s needs, but this high cost will put an additional burden on oil consumers, who are already reeling from exorbitant fuel prices. Amid US-Israel and Iran war, which has choked the Strait of Hormuz – a critical waterway for oil…

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Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top honours

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz poses on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Tennis ruled the red carpet in Madrid on Monday as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at ​the Laureus Awards.The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them ‌finish atop…

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PM Shehbaz approves streamlining of P3A to expedite development projects

Says PPP-based projects should be made part of the key performance indicators of ministries, departments PM Shehbaz chairs a high-level meeting in Islamabad to accelerate development projects through public-private partnerships. PHOTO: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to further integrate and strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) and its related framework…

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