FM Dar, EU’s Kallas welcome progress in US-Iran talks, hope for lasting agreement

Both leaders reaffirm dialogue, diplomacy only viable means to resolve conflicts, achieve lasting peace and stability European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas holds meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative/Vice President…

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Sindh CM reviews Karachi water projects, stresses timely completion of K-IV scheme

Decision also taken to hold review meetings every 15 days to monitor progress and address hurdles KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday directed authorities to ensure the timely completion of Karachi’s strategic water infrastructure projects, describing the K-IV water supply scheme as “extremely important” for the city’s future water security in a…

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PM Shehbaz’s daughter, son-in-law granted pre-arrest bail in Saaf Paani reference

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses the groundbreaking ceremony of Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad on July 21, 2024. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: An anti-corruption court on Thursday granted interim pre-arrest bail to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s daughter Rabia Imran and her husband Ali Imran Yousaf in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Punjab…

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‘Curacao can shock Germany on World Cup debut’

HOUSTON: Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes the tiny Caribbean island can “steal some points” from four-time winners Germany on their tournament debut on Sunday. The 78-year-old Dutchman will also become the oldest coach in World Cup history and will take charge of a third different nation at a World Cup after the Netherlands and South Korea. Despite…

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Yamal stars as Barca edge Celta

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal scores the only goal from the penalty spot against Celta Vigo. Photo: AFP LONDON: Barcelona moved a step closer to winning La Liga with a tight 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but lost their goalscorer Lamine Yamal to an apparent hamstring injury. The teenage Spain star won and converted…

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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of graphic novel ‘Persepolis’, dies aged 56

She also designed nine-metre wool triptych ⁠for Paris 2024 Olympics, showing athletes competing around Eiffel Tower French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, March 12, 2024. Photo: Reuters Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, filmmaker and author of the autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis”, has died aged 56, French President…

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