Karachi to get dedicated heavy transport terminal at Northern Bypass

Officials also approve construction of a dedicated heavy vehicle track linking Karachi Port to the proposed terminal Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon chairs a meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority board. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday approved plans to establish a modern terminal for trucks, trailers, and heavy transport vehicles outside Karachi…

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Mavericks part ways with Kidd

LONDON: The Dallas Mavericks are “parting ways” with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd,” an article posted on the team’s website said. “The organization will immediately…

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PM reaffirms support for China’s core interests, CPEC expansion as he meets NPC delegation

A group photo of Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress Cai Dafeng with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the delegation in Islamabad on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Photo: X/ PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s full support for China’s core interests and reaffirmed the…

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Govt invites bids for privatisation of three Discos

ISLAMABAD: The government has formally invited expressions of interest from local and international investors for the privatisation of three major electricity distribution companies(DISCOs): Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), according to a statement on Tuesday. Investors can acquire between 51% and 100% shareholding with management…

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Djokovic trying to hold back time

Novak Djokovic comes to Paris having played just one match on clay this year. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Novak Djokovic arrives at Roland Garros this year facing a familiar opponent, but one that cannot be outmanoeuvred even by the record 24-time Grand Slam champion: time. The Serbian, who turns 39 this week, is no longer the…

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Punjab’s school enrolment crisis continues to deepen  

Experts believe weak administration, teacher absenteeism, political interference worsening the situation LAHORE: Despite Punjab being considered the educational hub of Pakistan, millions of children in the province are still out of school. Government and international reports show that poverty, inflation, shortage of teachers, lack of basic facilities, and financial difficulties faced by parents have become…

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Pakistan reopens offshore exploration frontier after two decades

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik witnesses the signing ceremony of Production Sharing Agreements and Exploration Licences for offshore exploration blocks awarded under the Offshore Bid Round 2025, on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook Pakistan formally reopened its offshore exploration frontier after nearly two decades on Wednesday as the government signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences…

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Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk

LONDON: Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City’s hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended his team’s hopes of winning the Premier League. The result at the Vitality Stadium confirmed Arsenal as English champions after a 22-year wait. City are four points behind their rivals with just one game…

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