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[ The International Monetary Fund has asked Pakistan to submit detailed proposals aimed at curbing electricity theft, reducing line losses, and cutting capacity charges, as talks between the two sides continue under the second economic review of the ongoing bailout programme. The discussions are part of efforts to secure the release of a $1 billion tranche … Read more
FARMINGDALE: Europe spoiled the party and took a big step toward retaining the Ryder Cup on foreign soil by grabbing a 5-1/2 to 2-1/2 lead over the U.S. on Friday at Bethpage Black where President Donald Trump paid a visit to support the home team. The party atmosphere that many American fans showed up early … Read more
TOKYO: Taylor Fritz said Friday he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to continue dominating Grand Slams but he “can’t count on them not being there” if he wants to win one. World number one Alcaraz and number two Sinner have contested every Grand Slam final this year, with American Fritz the last player to … Read more
BEIJING: Alexander Zverev saw off Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-3 with a dominant second set at the China Open on Friday as Coco Gauff launched her bid for a repeat crown. World number three Zverev, the second seed in Beijing, next faces France’s Corentin Moutet. The German and Sonego went toe-to-toe for 50 minutes before Zverev … Read more
MOTEGI: Title-chasing Marc Marquez on Saturday qualified third on the grid for the Japan MotoGP sprint and grand prix, with Francesco Bagnaia claiming pole position. Marquez is on the verge of his seventh world championship crown and can seal the deal if he finishes the weekend at Motegi with three more points than his brother … Read more
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that a Pakistani-manned LPG tanker and its 27-member crew remained safe after Israeli attack off Yemen’s coast. Taking to his X handle, the interior minister revealed the vessel — carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, two Sri Lankans, and one Nepali — was attacked by an Israeli drone while … Read more
US military leaders deployed around the world have started to prepare to travel to Virginia for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week, which some officials on Friday billed as a gathering focused on the “warrior ethos.” Hegseth has summoned US generals and admirals from around the world to a meeting in Quantico, … Read more
A district and sessions court in Islamabad indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati in a case pertaining to controversial tweets allegedly targeting the country’s sensitive institutions, including the military. The indictment was handed down by Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka on Saturday, who dismissed the senator’s application for acquittal. Swati, during … Read more
United Nations sanctions on Iran are set to be reimposed on Saturday, Britain’s UN envoy said on Friday after a Russian and Chinese Security Council resolution to delay them failed, prompting Tehran to warn that the West bore responsibility for any consequences. The decision to restore sanctions by Western powers is likely to exacerbate tensions … Read more
The State Department called President Gustavo Petro of Colombia reckless after he called for U.S. soldiers to disobey President Trump at a pro-Palestinian rally.
