Hormuz fees unacceptable in any Iran deal: Trump

• Iran says deal to end war ‘declaration of US defeat’ • US president clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol vi WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that any final agreement with Iran that included fees on shipping or maritime transit would be “unacceptable” to the US. Speaking to reporters during a meeting…

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Widow gets land after 56 years

. MUZAFFARGARH: A 90-year-old widow received justice after a struggle spanning 56 years when the local administration retrieved her illegally occupied land and restored it to her possession. The incident took place in Bait Qaim Wala, Basti Gaadi, Kot Addu district, where the elderly woman’s close relatives Jahangir and Muhammad Rashid had allegedly been occupying her…

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Lyari resettlement plan faces corruption allegations

Affectees have been deprived of their rightful land amid fraud, weak oversight in housing scheme A section of the Lyari Expressway near Civic Centre and Essa Nagri. PHOTO: AYSHA SALEEM/EXPRESS The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated an investigation into alleged corruption worth millions of rupees in the Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project, which was launched…

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China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to step up mediation efforts and contribute to properly addressing issues related to opening the Strait of Hormuz, reports China’s State-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. Wang made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar a day earlier….

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Massive blunder! Broadcasters show India scorecard during Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test; meme fest erupts | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: There have been several broadcasting blunders over the years, but the one during the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will surely stand out. During the opening Test in Dhaka, broadcasters mistakenly displayed India’s scorecard instead of Pakistan’s Playing XI.The error occurred after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field at the…

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Saudi investors eye Chinioti furniture

$8.27b Saudi market offers major opening as PFC delegation explores joint ventures LAHORE: Saudi investors are showing keen interest in Pakistan’s handmade carved furniture and are actively exploring avenues for joint ventures, investment and technology collaboration with local manufacturers, Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said on Tuesday. Ashfaq, who is…

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PTI, opp bloc agree on joint strategy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the grand opposition alliance on Monday agreed to formulate a joint strategy concerning national issues and enhance coordination between them. The decision was reached at a high-level huddle attended by leaders of the opposition in the Senate and National Assembly, as well as senior PTI figures, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief…

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Price eyes legacy bout

LONDON: Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA ‌and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face…

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Sindh Rangers, CTD arrest most-wanted SRA terrorist Abdul Jabbar Sarki

He was arrested at a Rangers check post near Raees Goth on Hub River Road while travelling from Quetta to Karachi Personnel of Sindh Rangers. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE KARACHI: A most-wanted terrorist affiliated with the banned Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) was arrested during a joint intelligence-based operation conducted by the Sindh Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department…

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