Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry, no talks yet on extension

Agreement provides for delivery of 9.6 billion cubic metres of gas a year, but actual flows have often fallen short Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during the conference ‘Energy Security in the World and Turkey: Risks and Solutions in Critical Minerals’ at the Sabanci University Istanbul International Center for Energy and Climate…

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Ukraine says it struck oil refineries, port in Russia

Syzran, Novokuibyshevsk refineries came under the strikes, Kyiv’s drone forces commander said Ukrainian forces overnight struck two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region and Vysotsk port, which houses a Lukoil terminal, as well as an oil depot in Russia-occupied Crimea, Kyiv’s drone forces commander said. The Syzran and Novokuibyshevsk refineries came under the strikes, Robert…

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FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience

Says ‘It is not just inflation, but impacts on growth, exports, remittances and investment flows’ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 with China Global Television Network’s program “The Heat”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Finance Minister Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy remained stable amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the…

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Sarfaraz named head coach for Bangladesh Test

Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month’s two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last…

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Lampard restores Coventry reputation

Frank Lampard celebrates as Coventry City secure Premier League promotion after 25 years, completing a remarkable managerial turnaround. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, masterminding a promotion-winning campaign that rehabilitated the former Chelsea star’s managerial reputation. Lampard’s Championship…

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Russell backs Verstappen amid F1 criticism

George Russell reflects on Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One amid ongoing criticism of new regulations. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Championship favourite George Russell said he would understand if Max Verstappen walked away from Formula One in the sport’s new era and he would not be surprised either way.Speaking to reporters via a video call on…

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LHC upholds end of free electricity perk

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) upheld the government’s decision to withdraw free electricity units for Grade-17 officers of the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and power distribution companies (DISCOs), declaring the policy lawful. The LHC issued this verdict after hearing petitions filed by the GEPCO Engineers and Officers Association, which challenged the government’s…

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