Argentina fightback to beat Egypt

ATLANTA: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty…

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FCC curbs registrar’s powers on petitions

Says deciding maintainability of constitutional petition requires interpretation of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that a court registrar has no authority to determine the maintainability of constitutional petitions or appeals, declaring that such questions can only be decided by the court through judicial determination. In a detailed 16-page order authored by…

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Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France victory

Kylian Mbappé slams Paraguayan senator as ‘despicable’ after a racist tirade following France’s World Cup win Photo: France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match between Paraguay v France – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia/Reuters France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, ​describing her as a “despicable woman” on Monday after she launched a racist…

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Over 200 private schools face sealing

LAHORE: The Lahore District Education Authority has recommended the sealing of 213 private schools operating without registration. The move comes as part of a drive to ensure compliance with education laws, improve student safety and regulate the rapidly expanding private education sector across the provincial capital. According to sources, the authority has forwarded a summary…

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FIFA backs referee after Trump criticism

MIAMI: FIFA threw its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity on Monday ​following the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun ‌that sparked a controversy at the World Cup. Balogun was sent off by Claus after a VAR check in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina…

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Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models, sources say

China’s AI talks follow moves to keep homegrown technology at home, treating advanced AI as a national asset Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month ​about potentially restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said….

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Suspension axe falls on two doctors at Valika hospital

Departmental action begins after 78 children test HIV-positive; show-cause notices issued to 37 doctors Suspension axe falls on two doctors at Karachi’s Valika hospital after HIV outbreak KARACHI: The Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) has initiated departmental action over the HIV outbreak among children at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital, suspending two doctors, removing a…

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