Sinner salutes ‘true inspiration’ Djokovic

LONDON: Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a “true inspiration” as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival’s title bid on Friday. Sinner produced one of his best performances this year to rout Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a one-sided Centre Court semi-final. The world number one…

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AJK seeks additional federal forces

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has sought additional security forces from the federal government, citing the prevailing law and order situation and ongoing protest activities by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (Jaac). The AJK Home Department has sent a formal request to Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, seeking the immediate deployment of…

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Merino’s late goal sends Spain into WC semis

LOS ANGELES: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian…

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FCC sets aside SC’s Nasla Tower order

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s general directions that imposed restrictions on land conversion in Karachi and ordered the demolition of illegal constructions, including the orders that led to the demolition of Nasla Tower. It ruled that regulating buildings and enforcing construction laws fall primarily within the jurisdiction of the…

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Convictions of Libya deportees rise to 64

GUJRAT: The number of deportees from Libya and Greece convicted for attempting illegal migration has climbed to 64 after a local court on Thursday sentenced another man from Gujranwala, as authorities pressed ahead with a sweeping crackdown on human trafficking networks across central Punjab. A Special Judge Central in Gujranwala convicted a deportee under Section…

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$750m Eurobond deal questioned

ISLAMABAD: A member of the National Assembly has raised questions about whether any competitive process was followed to borrow $750 million against Eurobonds, as details show the finance ministry had also received an offer for a $1 billion loan at a 0.2% higher rate but with a five-year maturity period. The government took a $750…

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BISP staffing anomaly under scrutiny

ISLAMBAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has yet to approve its service structure despite being in operation for 18 years, with employees ranging from directors to drivers still serving on deputation, officials informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety on Thursday. The committee directed BISP to submit a summary…

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Ziarat martyrs’ heirs get Rs11.1m each

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has issued release orders for the payment of Rs1.11 crore in compensation to the legal heirs of each police personnel martyred in Ziarat. This was announced by Shahid Rind, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Balochistan for Information and Political Affairs, in a statement issued on Friday. Rind said all…

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