Civic issues worsen in cantonment areas

RAWALPINDI: Residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment areas are facing increasing difficulties in accessing basic civic facilities due to the absence of elected representatives and a caretaker setup. Issues related to water supply, sanitation and damaged roads have intensified. According to a report compiled by The Express Tribune, visits to posh and densely populated areas – including…

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Spurs relegation battle worsens

Tottenham Hotspur held as Brighton snatch late equaliser. PHOTO: AFP/FILE LONDON: Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side are “not finished yet” despite a bitterly disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday to leave them mired in the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs twice took the lead in front of passionate home fans and…

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Enrique predicts more thrills

Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 semi-final first-leg win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday will go down as one of the greatest Champions League games. Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted his team will likely need to score several more goals away to Bayern Munich next week to be sure of reaching another Champions League…

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Pragmatism takes center stage at China’s ‘two sessions’

Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int’l issues China finds itself amidst a pivotal week in its national political calendar as the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic coincides with the convening of the National People’s Congress, an annual gathering that serves as the premier platform for…

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Shalimar Express derails again

Official say coaches numbered 4, 5, 6 and 7 went off track when train was being diverted LAHORE: The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed once again on Friday, just two days after a similar incident near Shahdadpur, raising fresh concerns over railway safety. According to railway officials, one coach of the train went off the track…

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Viral video of Italian PM Meloni ignoring Netanyahu at UNGA session is AI-generated

Video shows several discrepancies, signs of digital manipulation; AI detection tools also label it as suspicious Multiple users on social media platforms X and YouTube were sharing a video since April 29, 2026, claiming it shows Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ignoring her Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during a United Nations General Assembly session. However, the…

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US, Iran fight verbal duel as truce teeters on brink

• Pezeshkian touts ‘iron unity’ after Trump’s criticism • US president threatens to shoot boats laying mines • I TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran and the US appeared locked in a prolonged war of attrition, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued near-identical statements on Thursday asserting national unity following US President…

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Pakistan’s envoy to US says Islamabad acting as facilitator in US-Iran talks, outcome depends on parties

Says Pakistan wish them well, bring good intentions of the entire international community In a recent interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Rizwan Saeed Shaikh highlighted the key diplomatic efforts surrounding the Pakistan-Iran dispute. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday expressed hope for…

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Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence

KOKO TECH to tap into consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to KOKO TECH Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned…

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