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He hopes Bayern’s visit will provide the spark for his side to save their season Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in action. Photo: AFP/File DORTMUND: With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich’s high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side … Read more
The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
[ ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal conceded on Thursday that the provincial National Finance Commission (NFC) share of 57.5% was untouchable due to reservations by the federating units, as Punjab’s readiness to share defence spending failed to win support from the other provinces. The concluding session of the two-day Pakistan Governance Conference revealed the positions … Read more
Actor Hiba Bukhari has confirmed her presence in an old clip from state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) musical programme that created a storm on social media and prompted speculation about her age and identity for some time. The vintage footage, taken from a musical night aired on PTV, shows a young girl in the audience who … Read more
Eberechi Eze scored twice in Arsenal’s win at Tottenham. Photo: AFP LONDON: Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead … Read more
[ LAHORE: Pakistan’s economy has shown cautious signs of stabilisation during the October-December quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, although persistent fiscal and external pressures continue to weigh on the overall growth outlook. According to the latest “Economic Infographics: A Snapshot of Pakistan’s Economy”, released by the Research and Publications Department of the Institute of Cost … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division on Thursday signed petroleum concession agreements and granted exploration licences for 11 onshore blocks, marking a significant step forward in advancing oil and gas exploration activities across the country. The signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was also present. The awarded blocks … Read more
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.
[ Mission chief stresses phased growth as firms flag taxes, energy costs and export slowdown The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top conglomerates on Thursday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure predictability … Read more
Werner Herzog’s new documentary about the hunt for elephants in Angola focuses less on the animals and more on the pursuers.
