Turkish Petroleum to soon begin offshore drilling in Pakistan: Ali Pervaiz Malik

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik. Photo: Reuters/ File Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Sunday that Turkish Petroleum would soon begin offshore drilling operations in Pakistan’s territorial waters, a development he said could pave the way for significant foreign investment in the energy sector. Addressing a press conference, the minister…

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Jamal Syed sets ultra-running record

Pakistani ultra-runner Jamal Syed has completed a gruelling 275 kilometre run from K2 base camp to Skardu in 74 hours, setting a national record and highlighting the country’s potential for adventure sports and sports tourism. Jamal, a Backyard Ultra Asia Champion and three-time Pakistan national champion, completed the demanding journey in a single continuous effort,…

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Gallants clinch maiden LPL title

Galle Gallants produced a disciplined bowling performance before completing a composed chase to beat Jaffna Kings by five wickets and claim their maiden Lanka Premier League (LPL) title at the R Premadasa Stadium. The low-scoring final saw Gallants dismiss Jaffna for 123 before reaching their target with 25 balls to spare. Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga were the architects of the victory,…

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Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls after migration row

Spanish national police officers check the documents of travellers arriving from Italy, after Spain’s government said it would establish border controls for flights and ships from Italy until September 7, in a dispute over irregular migration, at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, August 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Spain checked around 200 travellers arriving from Italy at the country’s six largest…

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Arshad eyes comeback after Glasgow setback

Arshad Nadeem is set to return to training as he targets a strong comeback in his upcoming events. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Salman Butt, coach of Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, is hopeful his pupil will bounce back from his disappointing performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. “I hope he will stage a comeback,” Butt told The…

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