First group of pilgrims returns home

ISLAMABAD: The first post-Hajj flight carrying Pakistani pilgrims arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, marking the beginning of the return phase of this year’s Hajj operation, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The inaugural return flight, PK-742, landed at Islamabad Airport at 7:15 pm, bringing 165 pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia. The arrival…

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US, Iran form four working groups in Switzerland talks

WASHINGTON/ ZURICH: The US and Iran have agreed to establish four working groups on sanctions termination, nuclear issues, reconstruction and economic development for monitoring and implementation following their high-level technical talks in Switzerland. According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led the Iranian delegation, said the parties had…

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Man to beat at clay

The four-time Grand Slam winner’s progression will continue this week in Madrid Italy’s Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID: Jannik Sinner was once viewed as an explosive talent custom-built for hardcourt tennis but the four-times ​Grand Slam champion’s assiduous work on his patience and control has…

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Three injured in gas leak explosion in Rawalpindi

Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that…

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Ferrari tipped to end Antonelli’s run

Charles Leclerc will try to put an end to Kimi Antonelli’s winning run in Monaco. Photo: AFP MONACO: Local hero Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari’s long winless streak and finish Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli’s record streak in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc, who this week agreed a contract extension with Ferrari, won…

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Bilawal campaigns in Shigar on G-B election trail

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses an election rally in Shigar district of G-B. PHOTO: APP SHIGAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday launched his party’s election campaign in Shigar, pledging to secure constitutional, political and economic rights for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-‘B) and calling for greater local control over the region’s affairs and resources….

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Zardari Confers Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on PACCC President Naveed Anwar Chaudhry

President awards civil honour to US-based business leader at Islamabad ceremony on PM’s recommendation President Asif Ali Zardari confers the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan American Chicago Land Chamber of Commerce (PACCC) President Naveed Anwar Chaudhry for his efforts in promoting Pakistani exports during a ceremony at the Presidency on Wednesday. Photo: Express President Asif Ali Zardari…

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