The misdeed of seeking ‘intervention’

The misdeed of using shortcuts instead of arduous path of good governance to assume power The writer is a public policy analyst based in Lahore. She can be reached at durdananajam1@gmail.com Imran Khan wants to talk to the establishment. What is the establishment in Pakistan’s political parlance? Is it the Pakistan army? But why does…

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Piastri focused on closing gap

LONDON: Oscar Piastri knows as well as anyone on the Formula One grid how quickly dominance can dissipate and is approaching his unexpected early-season furlough with some confidence that McLaren can challenge Mercedes when the racing ‌resumes.The Australian had a calamitous start to the season, crashing on his way to the grid in his home…

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PM Shehbaz holds talks with Iranian president on US-Iran ceasefire

Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz PM Shehbaz (right) holds talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (left) on US-Iran ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday on the ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister’s Office said…

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SC reserves order in women narco relief case

. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a significant constitutional petition seeking that women convicted in narcotics cases be sent home on probation instead of being imprisoned. A three-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, concluded the hearing after extensive legal…

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LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales

Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. LOS ANGELES: Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said ‌was a record-setting first week of local presales, underscoring strong early demand for a Games that must rely heavily on private revenue.LA28 said it sold more tickets…

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EU warns against investment delay

On January 1, 2025, 21 states increased their minimum wage rates. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: A European Union (EU) official on Wednesday urged Pakistan to make a decision about a $1 billion investment offer by Maersk before the window closes, as the 27-nation bloc is set to host European investors in Islamabad to explore more investment…

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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate

Napoli and Como cancel each other out in a frustrating stalemate. Photo: AFP/FILE MILAN: Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in the…

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Auto policy draws flak over import reliance

Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace The three Japanese carmakers lacked innovation and competitiveness, despite the incentives offered to them in the previous policies, said government officials as they announced the auto policy. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: In the last two auto policies, the government aimed to increase…

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ILT20 Season 5 to kick off on Nov 22

Fifth edition of the second-most watched T20 league in the world scheduled to commence on Sunday, 22 November. Final to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 20 December 2026“We are pleased to confirm the DP World International League T20 Season 5 window. The biggest cricketing spectacle in the Gulf region will be…

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Two Pakistani astronauts selected as candidates for China space programme

One will be selected payload specialist, becoming first foreign astronaut to visit Chinese space station SUPARCO introduces space bus to reach out to students in remote areas. PHOTO: FILE China has ​selected two Pakistani ‌astronauts as candidates for ​its manned ​space programme, ⁠CCTV ​reported on Wednesday. The candidates are Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud….

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