Pogacar breaks Alpe d’Huez record

L’ALPE D’HUEZ: Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in a record-breaking time on Alpe d’Huez amid a “crazy atmosphere” on Friday’s 19th stage as he extended his overall lead at the Tour de France. Having launched his attack with 12km left, the reigning champion finally caught Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez inside the final two kilometres….

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Pakistan-US ties based on shared interests, commitment to advancing peace: President Zardari

Emphasises that these enduring ties have been further strengthened by vibrant Pakistani-American community President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the momentous occasion of the US’ 250th anniversary, saying the relationship between the two countries was based on shared interests and commitment…

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Fatal tanker crash triggers mob violence

Driver flees as enraged crowd sets vehicle ablaze following pedestrian’s death in Gulistan-e-Johar KARACHI: A pedestrian was killed in a road accident involving a speeding water tanker near Perfume Chowk in Gulistan-e-Johar on Saturday, triggering public outrage and violent protests. According to police, the tanker ran over a man, leaving him critically injured. He was…

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‘Budget lacks export push, growth strategy’

OICCI warns informal cash economy surges 33%; BMG terms budget ‘neither good nor bad’ KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed parts of the Federal Budget 2026-27 but raised serious concerns over the expanding informal economy and policy gaps, while other business bodies criticised the lack of a clear export-led…

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Can AI really pick juiciest watermelon?

While, experts have not dismissed the idea, but they remain cautious about fully relying on AI for fruit selection. Listen to article As watermelon season kicks off, consumers once again face the age-old challenge of selecting the ripest and juiciest fruit. A growing trend on social media, meanwhile, suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve the…

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Petroleum minister holds energy investment meetings

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik held separate meetings with representatives of leading international energy companies to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy and critical minerals sectors, according to a statement on Friday. Malik met Morgan Hughes Energy President Gregory Bloom and Tejara Capital CEO Ahmad Waleed to discuss expanding US investment in Pakistan’s energy…

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Israeli army withdraws from Qalandia refugee camp after raid injures 51 Palestinians

More than 60 Palestinians detained or questioned during nearly two-day military operation The Israeli army withdrew from the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem late Thursday after a nearly two-day military raid that left 51 Palestinians injured, Palestinian authorities said. The Jerusalem Governorate said Israeli forces pulled out after an operation involving widespread…

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LHC to hear PTI plea for rally

. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the scheduling for hearing of a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for permission to organise a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on August 5. Justice Mirza Waqas Rauf issued the order after removing an objection of the registrar’s office over the petition filed by Lahore PTI…

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