Hesson backs new central contracts

Mike Hesson is optimistic about Pakistan chances at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2027. Photo: AFP/File KARACHI: Mike Hesson has backed the newly introduced central contracts system that would help players perform better in all formats.  In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, Mike Hessonstated that the new central contracts allow players to focus on the formats they want to play…

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WB backs cuts in provincial NFC

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said on Wednesday that only the two largest provinces allocated Rs806 billion in grants for the Centre, recommending that Pakistan review the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula to permanently address fiscal imbalances, including backing deductions from provincial shares for seven national public goods services. The Rs806 billion grant is Rs229 billion,…

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Sinner, Sabalenka into Wimbledon third round

Italy’s Jannik Sinner saw off Portugal’s Nuno Borges in the Wimbledon second round. Photo: AFP LONDON: Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit and world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through. Sinner wasn’t at his best again but the world number one did just enough to…

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PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders’ detention

Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Thursday criticised the federal government over what he described as worsening economic conditions, poor governance and the continued detention of the party’s leadership. Speaking at a press conference alongside PTI Lahore…

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Govt achieves inflation goal, but consumers suffer

ISLAMABAD: The government has achieved the annual average inflation target of 7.5% for the just-ended fiscal year despite the impact of Middle East conflict but consumers suffered from a one-third increase in petrol prices and a 25% spike in the cost of electricity. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the average increase in…

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Spurs agree record deal for Tonali

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are poised to sign Sandro Tonali after agreeing a club-record £100 million ($133 million) fee for the Newcastle midfielder, several British media reports said Wednesday. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi appears set to win the race for the services of his fellow Italian despite interest in the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Arsenal, the club’s arch north London rivals,…

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