Huzaifa, Huzaima clinch Padel Ranking Cup

The Pakistan Padel Ranking Cup 2026, organized by the Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF) under the auspices of the International Padel Federation (FIP), concluded successfully at Sport On, Clifton, Karachi, after three days of exciting competition from July 3 to 5, 2026. The championship featured Pakistan’s leading padel players competing in the Men’s, Women’s and Junior categories for official national ranking points, selection for…

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MQM-P slams govt over ‘concealment’ of Gul Plaza inquiry report

Information Commission orders disclosure after party alleges cover-up in deadly blaze investigation Fire at the Gul Plaza. PHOTO: XINHUA The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday criticised the Sindh government over what it termed as deliberate concealment of the Gul Plaza fire inquiry report, following an interim order by the Sindh Information Commission. In a…

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Britain’s Fery stuns Dimitrov

Arthur Fery became only the sixth British man to reach the quarter-finals in the Open era. Photo: AFP LONDON: Britain’s Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrovin a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, after Jasmine Paolini halted Alexandra Eala’srun in the last 16. French Open champion Alexander Zverev can seal his first Wimbledon quarter-final appearance when he takes on…

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Federal Cabinet approves Hajj Policy and Plan 2027-2030 with focus on incorporating digitisation

Also approves the introduction of a Shariah-compliant Haj savings scheme to help citizens bear the cost of the ritual Federal Cabinet approves Haj Policy and Plan 2027-2030 with focus on incorporating digitisation The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Haj policy and plan, instructing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure…

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FinMin Aurangzeb says tax notices to be issued through AI-led system

Believes that foreign exchange reserves will close at about $18.4b for this fiscal year Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that the newly approved tax administration model would rely on artificial intelligence and technology to minimise human intervention in dealings between tax officials and taxpayers, and now…

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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream

Charles De Ketelaere scored a double for Belgium to sink the hosts’ World Cup hopes. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere’s brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun’s ban. Victory means the Belgians face Spain in the quarter-finals,…

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Close to tears and on his own

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the field after defeat to Spain in the final World Cup match of his career. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The…

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