Britain’s Fery stuns Dimitrov
Arthur Fery became only the sixth British man to reach the quarter-finals in the Open…
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…
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…
Viral image of Imran Khan in wheelchair at Pims is AI-generated
AI checks found a distorted shadow on the guard’s uniform and blurry name tags, signs of possible AI-generated visuals The viral image shows Imran Khan being taken away in a wheelchair by law enforcement officials at Pims is false. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple users, a majority of whom appear to be PTI supporters, have been…
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…
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,…
Argentina’s gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni is concerned about a lack of rest for his side. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending champions face a gruelling schedule in the knockout phases. Should Argentina progress to the final, they face five games in 17…
PAF leadership, citizens attend funeral of PAF officer to honour his exceptional courage
Air chief says sacrifice ‘epitomises the finest traditions of the Pakistan Air Force and the Armed Forces of Pakistan’ PAF Group Captain Asim Tariq. Photo APP The funeral prayers of Pakistan Air Force’s Group Captain Asim Tariq, who was shot dead after intervening to protect a woman in Islamabad, were offered on Tuesday as he…
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…
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to strengthen bilateral ties, economic cooperation and regional connectivity
President Zardari urges to further deepen cooperation by increasing trade, exploring new avenues of collaboration President Asif Ali Zardari (L) at the “Rukh Ordo” Cultural Complex in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan along with Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadir Japarov. Photo: X President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral…
JI announces nationwide protests on July 10 against petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. Photo file Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, rising fuel prices, inflation, and what he termed the government’s ineffective economic policies. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Rehman said the demonstrations would continue until the government provided…
