Eid Milad-un-Nabi to fall on Aug 26 as Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Aug 15 as the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal after moon is not sighted Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Photo: APP The moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted across the country, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug 26, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad…

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In Independence Day message, German envoy hails ‘enduring friendship’ with Pakistan

Thomas E Schultze says Pakistan’s future will be shaped not only by its institutions but also by its women A picture of German Consul General Thomas E Schultze. — PHOTO HANDOUT KARACHI: German Consul General Thomas E Schultze on Thursday congratulated the people of Pakistan on the country’s 79th Independence Day, highlighting the “enduring friendship”…

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DISCOs buyers eye dollar returns

ISLAMABAD: Prospective buyers of Pakistan’s three power distribution companies have set out demands for a return on their investments in foreign currency, sought sovereign guarantees that their deals would not be reopened in future, and they will not be required to buy expensive electricity. Some of the demands, which the local and foreign investors have…

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Shelton reaches Montreal final

MONTREAL: Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday. Shelton, who won the title in Toronto last year in the ATP Masters 1000 event that alternates between cities, will try to double…

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Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana

Tests will ​screen for substances and medications prohibited under ​aviation regulations Air India has been under heightened scrutiny since a June 12 crash involving a Boeing Dreamliner that killed 260 people. PHOTO: PIXABAY Air India will begin mandatory substance testing for all pilots on ​Thursday, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements days ‌after a pilot involved…

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Pakistan, Belarus to deepen cooperation

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz to discuss bilateral economic relations, trade and investment, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The minister welcomed the Belarusian delegation and highlighted the importance of expanding commercial ties and investment flows….

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Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978

Xavi Hernandez’s last coaching job was with Barcelona from 2021-24. Photo: AFP LONDON: Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country’s football association announced on Wednesday. The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World…

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Police, terrorists trade heavy fire as clash continues in Upper Dir

Clash in Barikot Dubando enters second day; residents block road demanding hostage release Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police. File A clash between police and terrorists that erupted on Wednesday night in the mountainous Barikot Dubando area of Upper Dir district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province continued into Thursday, with security forces and armed men taking positions at various points across…

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