Morocco end Canada World Cup dream
HOUSTON: Morocco snuffed out co-host Canada’s World Cup dream to book their place in the…
Morocco end Canada World Cup dream
HOUSTON: Morocco snuffed out co-host Canada’s World Cup dream to book their place in the quarter-finals on Saturday as France braced for furnace-like temperatures in their last-16 clash against Paraguay. Two goals from Azzedine Ounahi and an injury-time effort from Soufiane Rahimi sealed a 3-0 victory for Morocco in Houston that sends the African champions…
The humility of greatness
. During my years in Gothenburg, Sweden, there lived a gentleman not far from my home by the name of Arvid Carlsson. He was affiliated with a medical university, while I made my daily journey to Chalmers University in connection with my own work. Our routes almost coincided. I would board the tram at one…
Mbappe stars as France beat Paraguay
PHILADELPHIA: France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco. Paraguay’s efforts to get under the skin of France’s superstars worked for three quarters of a game played in front of 68,324…
Digital health, demographic profiling reviewed
LAHORE: Punjab has become the first province in the country to digitally map the health and demographic profiles of its citizens, with a digital health census nearing completion under the Community Health Inspectors Programme. According to a statement, more than 85 per cent of the population in 18 districts has been covered. Five districts have…
World Cup 2026 fever grips Pakistani celebrities
Some back Messi, others cheer for Ronaldo as excitement extends far beyond football fans KARACHI: The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has extended far beyond football fans, with Pakistani celebrities also joining the global celebration of the sport. From celebrating memorable victories to expressing heartbreak over defeats, stars have been actively sharing their…
Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
Says that foreign and domestic policy could not be separated during BBC interview British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham’s decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds…
Opposition Congress slams Modi over Seychelles award controversy, questions authenticity
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the Guardian of the Blue Horizon award from Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, along with a trophy and certificate, at the weekend. Photo: State House Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles India’s main opposition Congress party reacted sharply to reports of an award conferred on Prime Minister…
IHC suspends NHA’s toll on non-M-Tag vehicle
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% toll from motorists using non-M-Tag vehicles or M-Tag vehicles with insufficient balance, suspending the authority’s notification until the next hearing on August 3. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the interim order after conducting a preliminary hearing on…
Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala
Alexandra Eala celebrates her shock victory over reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while “heartbroken” Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament. Kazakh second seed Elena Rybakina also crashed out, leaving the…
Govt plans annual evaluation of judges, says Azam Tarar
Under the proposed system, a Judges Evaluation Committee will review the performance of judges at the end of each year On judicial reforms, Tarar said a seven-member committee had been constituted to ensure transparency. PHOTO: ET Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Saturday said the government was committed to improving legal education, strengthening the professional…
