WI beat Pakistan by 90 runs

West Indies bowler Jayden Seales (L) celebrates after dismissing Mohammad Abbas of Pakistan to end the first Test. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Pakistan crumbled for the second consecutive day to the West Indies pace attack, losing the first Test of a two-match series by 90 runs on the fourth day in Trinidad on Tuesday. Set a…

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Private schools win key policy relief

Annual teaching days fixed; reforms target learning losses from extended holidays RAWALPINDI: The Punjab School Education Department and the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) have reached a broad consensus on a comprehensive package of education reforms aimed at improving academic management, easing regulatory challenges and creating a more supportive environment for private educational…

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Bilawal proclaims ruling coalition intact, while highlighting AJK election irregularities

Claims that vote theft is an assault on the people’s mandate, will not remain silent as party workers are targeted PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a PPP workers’ convention in Muzaffarabad on July 29—PPP Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said his criticism of alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections could…

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De Snijjer to lead Pakistan Women’s Hockey

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed renowned Dutch coach Richard de Snijjer as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s national hockey team as part of its long-term strategy to revive and strengthen women’s hockey in the country. According to a PHF press release issued on Tuesday, De Snijjer brings more than two decades of…

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FIFA’s plans to sell $4.2bn stake

LONDON: CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticisingFIFA’s controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. World football’s governing body said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) but hoped to raise $4.2 billion…

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Indian hockey back on ‘road to gold’

Hardik Singh (left) trains with the India squad in Bengaluru. “Every nation has a time and I believe India has arrived,” says the 27-year-old. Photo: AFP INDIA: Under the gaze of men’s coach Craig Fulton, India’s hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training camp in Bengaluru. Once the undisputed kings of…

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Mancini returns as Italy coach

Roberto Mancini had been coaching Qatari club Al-Sadd. Photo: AFP/File MILAN: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Paolo Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was…

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Punjab’s traffic accidents expose gaps in road safety planning

Review finds speeding, poor infrastructure and traffic violations behind rising road deaths across province The growing number of traffic accidents in Punjab has once again raised serious concerns over public safety, road planning and traffic management. Rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle ownership and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure have contributed to a steady increase in road fatalities and…

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