Eala sails into Madrid Open 2nd round

MADRID: Filipina star Alexandra Eala enjoyed a strong start to her Madrid Open campaign on Wednesday, moving past Russian qualifier Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-3 to reach the second round at the event for the third straight year. The 44th-ranked lefty needed one hour and 31 minutes to dismiss Pavlyuchenkova, who was a semi-finalist in the…

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PM Shehbaz orders probe into non-functional early weather warning systems in G-B

Directs more effective pre-emptive strategy by this year to address illegal encroachments along river paths Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming monsoon season. PHOTO: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the non-functional early weather warning systems in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), expressing anger over their…

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ADB increases Pakistan engagement to $3.67b in 2025

Expands focus beyond infrastructure financing to fiscal reforms, women’s economic inclusion, critical minerals   The Asian Development Bank (ADB) increased its financial commitments to Pakistan in 2025, approving $3.672 billion, which is 22 per cent higher than the $2.995 billion recorded in the previous year. The expansion reflects the bank’s growing engagement in new sectors,…

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Manchester City go top of EPL

Erling Haaland sent Manchester City top of the Premier League. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets’ third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the…

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IMF urges removal of non-tariff curbs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would review more than 2,660 non-tariff barriers that discourage imports, and many of these will be removed soon, including those restricting the import of mobile phones and cars. In yet another major concession agreed with the IMF under the $7 billion bailout package without…

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Inter ready to pounce for Serie A title

Cristian Chivu could win his first Serie A title as a coach this weekend. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Inter Milan could have their first chance to seal the Serie A title on Sunday as the champions in waiting take on Torino while Napoli and AC Milan try to push back the celebrations by at least one…

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