Infantino slams World Cup critics
Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of FIFA and his leadership. Photo: AFP LONDON:…
Infantino slams World Cup critics
Gianni Infantino has lashed out against criticism of FIFA and his leadership. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect,…
Majority of Americans see Iran war as tougher than expected: poll
Survey shows conflict sentiment remains unsettled, with 58% uncertain, 57% frustrated and 36% pessimistic A woman walks near a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump on a building in Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2026. Wana via Reuters A majority of Americans believe the ongoing war with Iran has proven more difficult than initially anticipated by…
Evening shift launched for consular services at Foreign Office
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) had introduced an evening shift for consular services, extending working hours to facilitate citizens. According to an official announcement posted by FM Dar on X, consular services would now be available from 8am to 8pm, Monday through…
Howe uncertain about Guimaraes’ future
LONDON: Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted on Saturday he does not know if Bruno Guimaraes will stay with his club amid interest from Premier League champions Arsenal. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes is reportedly the subject of a £70 million ($93 million) offer from Arsenal. Guimaraes is currently on holiday after Brazil’s World Cup last 16 defeat…
Laxman hails ‘very mature’ Sooryavanshi
HARARE: Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the 15-year-old’s 81 off 49 balls helped India complete a Twenty20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi’s second half-century in four days steered India to 192-5 before Zimbabwe were restricted to 157-7 to complete a 3-0 series win on Sunday. “Very mature. And that’s what I really appreciate…
General Syed Aamer Raza assumes office as the first Commander National Strategic Command
General Syed Aamer Raza took charge as the first Commander National Strategic Command (CNSC) on Monday and held a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. A press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said CNSC Raza was presented a guard of honour upon…
Govt to present recommendations in week to resolve issues of oil tanker association
Petroleum minister assures that govt’s foremost priority is to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, facilitate public Oil tankers are seen parked, following the protest by the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association, demanding the hike in fares, expansion of quota in onshore white pipeline transportation and permit to use old vehicles, in Karachi on September 19,…
Miura scores his first goal for four years
TOKYO: The 59-year-old former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in almost four years when his Fukushima United side strolled to a 7-0 win at the weekend. In his 41st professional season, the grey-haired veteran nicknamed “King Kazu” netted Japan third division side Fukushima’s fifth in an Emperor’s Cup qualifier against Iwaki Furukawa…
Pirlo confirms he will not be taking Italy job
LONDON: Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate. The 47-year-old had, to many Italian fans’ surprise, become the favourite to be tasked with reviving the national side’s fortunes after they failed for the third successive…
US lawmakers acknowledge Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability in meeting with CDF Munir
ISPR says meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defence cooperation United States lawmakers on Monday acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promoting regional stability and economic resilience in a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the military’s media wing. According…
