Morocco head to WC with big ambitions

Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi are at the heart of Morocco’s World Cup challenge. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few…

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Barcelona must live without Yamal

Barcelona will be without Lamine Yamal for the rest of the season and Hansi Flick’s side must find a way to deal with it. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: With teenage star Lamine Yamal out injured for the rest of the season Barcelona visit Getafe on Saturday in La Liga looking for ways to cope without him…

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The Style Edit

December 13, 2022 2 min read Winter’s almost here and it’s that time of the year to elevate your style game with oversized blazers since 2022 is all about big blazer energy. The more slouchy and looser the fit, the better the silhouette. Though this piece could be worn throughout the year, winter is the…

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World’s first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO

Decent Work platform economy convention seeks labour protections for millions in app-based jobs and services The convention applies to “all digital labour platforms” and “all digital platform workers… whether they are in the formal or informal economy”, according to the text adopted by ILO members. PHOTO: PEXELS The first-ever international agreement on safeguarding digital platform…

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Work on floating jetty begins with Rs120m cost

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced that construction work has begun on an environmentally efficient floating jetty at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour at a cost of Rs120 million to facilitate the offloading of export-quality fish catch. The minister was chairing a meeting of the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority…

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Zardari greets Iraq’s new president

. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as president of the Republic of Iraq, conveying his best wishes for success in the new role, Radio Pakistan reported. In his message, the president expressed confidence that “under President Amidi’s leadership, Iraq would continue its efforts towards stability, progress and…

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Focus shifts to technical-level talks

. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved what officials laud as a diplomatic breakthrough few believed possible, helping steer the United States and Iran away from a deepening crisis and laying down a structured framework for reconciliation and implementation of their emerging agreement. With the accord now formally in effect and implementation underway following electronic signatures, the…

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FM Dar reaffirms commitment to advancing Pak-China iron-clad partnership

Chinese envoy congratulates foreign minister on Pakistan’s success on the anniversary of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong congratulated FM dar on Pakistan’s decisive success on the anniversary of ‘Marka e Haq’. PHOTO: APP Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further advancing the iron-clad all-weather strategic…

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