Merino’s late goal sends Spain into WC semis
LOS ANGELES: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a…
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…
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s general directions that imposed restrictions on land conversion in Karachi and ordered the demolition of illegal constructions, including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…
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…
On Wimbledon’s lawns, Czech excellence blooms again
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic reacts during her match against Coco Gauff of the United States on day 11 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Whoever prevails, it will be the third time in four years that a Czech woman has held aloft the Venus Rosewater Dish following the…
$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…
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…
Viral clips don’t show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup
Viral videos do not show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris; they are old clips from unrelated incidents The viral videos are old from two different incidents and do not show Moroccan fans rioting. Screen grab Multiple users, including Indian propaganda accounts, have been sharing multiple visuals on social media platforms X and Facebook since July…
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…
PM calls for restraint, regional peace in in calls with Iranian president, Qatari emir
Urges all parties to avoid steps that could undermine recent peace gains. PM Shehbaz calls for restraint, regional peace in in calls with Iranian president, Qatari emir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged restraint and called for the immediate restoration of peace and stability in the region during separate telephone conversations with Iranian President…
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs13.18, high-speed diesel by Rs13.80
Petrol will now cost Rs310.71 per litre, while high-speed diesel has been priced at Rs323.30 per litre The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs13.18 and Rs13.80 per litre, respectively, for the next week, as global oil markets remain volatile following the recent escalation between the United…
