Switzerland sweep past Algeria

VANCOUVER: Switzerland’s Breel Embolo struck early and Dan Ndoye added a second after the break as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Algeria ​on Thursday and into the last 16 at the World Cup, where they will meet Colombia or Ghana back in Vancouver next week. The victory was ‌Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and they…

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Substandard syringe ban

. The Prime Minister has finally taken notice of a public health crisis that has for far too long been allowed to fester behind hospital walls. His decision to personally intervene on the growing spread of HIV and hepatitis through unsafe medical practices and his directives to ban substandard syringes along with prosecuting those responsible…

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Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama

Portugal players celebrate Ronaldo’s equalizer against Croatia. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after Croatia were dramatically denied an equalizer by VAR. Ramos settled a classic World Cup game when he connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute…

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IHC restrains NHA from collecting 50pc additional toll on M-Tag violations

Court halts additional toll until Aug 3, seeks replies from NHA and communications ministry The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% from motorists travelling without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, suspending the authority’s notification until the next hearing on August 3. The court…

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Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job

Jurgen Klopp is in negotiations to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation, the German FA (DFB) confirmed on Friday. Photo: AFP BERLIN: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a…

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Hazara tourism gets fresh govt push

Afridi orders the identification and development of new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi directed authorities on Friday to identify and develop new tourist destinations in Kolai-Palas and Allai to unlock the immense tourism potential of Hazara Division. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, CM Afridi reviewed…

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ETPB rejects social media claims of Gurdwara Singh Sabha demolition in Sheikhupura

District officials halted unauthorised work near Sheikhupura gurdwara, sealed site and began legal action A gurdwara in Punjab. PHOTO: The Evacuee Trust Property Board website The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) on Friday rejected reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged demolition of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sheikhupura, clarifying that the historic gurdwara remains…

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