Kane hails England preparation

England captain Harry Kane arrives with the squad in Kansas City. Photo: AFP KANSAS CITY: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in…

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BENEATH THE SOIL: OUR NEXT ECONOMIC FRONTIER

PUBLISHED June 14, 2026 Beneath the rugged plains of Balochistan lies a ‘sleeping giant’—an incredible belt of gold and copper reserves estimated at $8 trillion. Yet, for decades, this immense wealth has remained buried, not by geological mystery, but by the weight of systemic instability. From policy U-turns and political infighting to international legal battles,…

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Tehran’s final decision on framework agreement with US still under review: Iranian media

Israeli finance minister renews demand to destroy 10 Beirut buildings for every rocket fired at Israel Iran’s final decision on a possible memorandum of understanding with the US is “under consideration,” a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. “Iran has not yet announced its final decision on the proposed memorandum of understanding,” the…

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A Zen mastermind

PUBLISHED June 14, 2026 The first season of Murder Mindfully introduced us to an unusual protagonist: Björn Diemel, a stressed lawyer discovers mindfulness techniques and somehow manages to use them as a framework for organised crime, murder, and personal fulfillment. It was a premise so absurd that it should never have worked and this thought…

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Minor girl killed in alleged CCD firing

. CHAKWAL: A tragic incident in Chakwal has raised serious questions about law enforcement procedures after a nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in firing by personnel of the Crime Control Department (CCD), while her father and brother sustained critical injuries. Following the incident, a CCD official has been taken into custody. According to police, Australian…

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Excise dept misses property tax target

. RAWALPINDI: The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has failed to achieve its property tax collection target for the outgoing fiscal year 2025-26 despite expanding the tax net and increasing property valuation rates notified by deputy commissioners. The Director General Excise and Taxation has directed all officers and field staff to remain in the…

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Painting exhibition visualises collective memory

Mughal’s artwork leans into cultural, folkloristic imagery to depict shared heritage The “Tales from the Inner Kingdom” exhibition at Gallery 6, Islamabad, offers viewers an opportunity to experience a deeply personal yet universally resonant body of work that celebrates imagination, cultural memory and creative freedom. PHOTOs: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Lahore-based contemporary artist Imran Mughal’s solo exhibition…

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Cops demoted over assault, bribery charges

. HARIPUR: Two police havaldars have been demoted to the rank of constable after allegations of assaulting a citizen and accepting a bribe were found to be true. The action was taken after a citizen publicly appealed for justice on social media, alleging misconduct by police officials of Tareen Abad police post and Kot Najibullah…

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