US launches new strikes against Iranian targets

US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold a bilateral meeting, ahead of their participation in a NATO summit, in Ankara. Photo: REUTERS WASHINGTON/ANKARA: The US military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early on Wednesday hours after revoking a temporary sanctions waiver for oil export, following three tankers were struck…

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Cargo plane disappears at sea near Karachi

Five crew members were on board; PAF aircraft, PN ATR take part in search operation ISLAMABAD: A cargo aircraft en route to Karachi from Sharjah reportedly disappeared over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after developing a technical fault, prompting a major search and rescue operation involving the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and other agencies….

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Cabinet approves 4-year Hajj policy

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Hajj policy and plan (20272-2030), directing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure “better” facilities for pilgrims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet, where the participants were given a detailed briefing on the latest long-term Hajj policy. The…

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Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo

ARLINGTON: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front…

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15 Khawarij neutralised as forces avenge 9 cops

Terrorists ambush police in Kach Mangi area of Ziarat Two SHOs, ATF in-charge among martyrs Police, FC and CTD QUETTA: Security forces killed 15 terrorists belonging to the banned Fitna-al-Khawarij in a major intelligence-based operation in the rugged mountains of Ziarat, hours after nine policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack, police said on Tuesday….

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Argentina fightback to beat Egypt

ATLANTA: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty…

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FCC curbs registrar’s powers on petitions

Says deciding maintainability of constitutional petition requires interpretation of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that a court registrar has no authority to determine the maintainability of constitutional petitions or appeals, declaring that such questions can only be decided by the court through judicial determination. In a detailed 16-page order authored by…

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Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France victory

Kylian Mbappé slams Paraguayan senator as ‘despicable’ after a racist tirade following France’s World Cup win Photo: France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match between Paraguay v France – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia/Reuters France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, ​describing her as a “despicable woman” on Monday after she launched a racist…

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Over 200 private schools face sealing

LAHORE: The Lahore District Education Authority has recommended the sealing of 213 private schools operating without registration. The move comes as part of a drive to ensure compliance with education laws, improve student safety and regulate the rapidly expanding private education sector across the provincial capital. According to sources, the authority has forwarded a summary…

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FIFA backs referee after Trump criticism

MIAMI: FIFA threw its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity on Monday ​following the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun ‌that sparked a controversy at the World Cup. Balogun was sent off by Claus after a VAR check in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina…

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