Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home

In this file photo, a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force takes off from Mushaf base in Sargodha, north Pakistan, on June 7, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel…

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Marquez snatches Spanish GP

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA: Ducati’s Marc Marquez secured his first pole position of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, using his experience in the tricky wet conditions at Jerez to snatch top spot from seasoned veteran Johann Zarco of LCR Honda. Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez clocked one minute and 48.087 seconds to…

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Pakistan must turn diplomacy into economic success

Islamabad well positioned to deepen energy & trade ties, establish rail & road transit corridor with Iran LAHORE: When Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted a carefully worded appeal on X in the early hours of Wednesday, requesting President Trump to extend his deadline by two weeks and simultaneously urging Iran to open the Strait…

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Inter’s title charge hits bump in road

Nikola Vlasic gave Torino a point from the penalty spot against Inter Milan on Sunday. Photo: AFP MILAN: Inter Milan’s charge to the Serie A title was held up on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead to only draw 2-2 at Torino, while a goalless draw between AC Milan and Juventus left the…

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Boat building cost surges amid fuel price hike

KARACHI: A sharp rise in fuel prices has significantly increased the cost of boat building in coastal areas of Karachi, including Ibrahim Hyderi, placing additional financial strain on the community. According to local boat makers, the cost of constructing a standard fishing launch has jumped from Rs500,000 to Rs700,000, while the cost of medium-sized boats…

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Shuttle diplomacy

. Pakistan’s mediation efforts to broker perpetual peace between the United States and Iran are now universally acknowledged. It is a marvelous achievement to influence the arch-rivals to get to the table after a destructive onslaught of 40 days that pushed the Middle East to the brink of a disaster, and threatened a global food…

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