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LOS ANGELE: France started their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion as Kylian Mbappe inspired them to a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half on Thursday. Captain Mbappe, showing no sign of the knee problems that had troubled him in recent weeks, opened … Read more
[Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.
. According to Express News, the bodies were found near the Mai Kolachi Road Phatak. PHOTO: PEXELS QUETTA: A brutal shooting incident triggered by a family marriage dispute has claimed three lives, including a woman, and left another woman seriously injured in the Yaro area of Pishin district, Balochistan. According to police and local sources, … Read more
The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.
[ Says activity will be slowed due to security concerns but remain under active management The IFC loan represents its first mining investment in Pakistan, helping to lay the foundation for further investment in mining and to support resilience in a fragile economic region. Photo (file) BENGALURU: Barrick Mining is extending its review of the … Read more
Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse civilians in July 2025.
[ ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday formally approved the transfer of Rs100 billion worth of development budget to the Prime Minister’s Austerity Fund and also cleared a plan to procure one million metric tons of wheat by reversing an earlier decision to exit the commodity market. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet took … Read more
Another star-studded celebration as Iffat Omar’s daughter weds Gavin, closing the week with a glamorous wedding finale This week, Lahore played host to yet another celebrity wedding, as Iffat Omar’s daughter tied the knot with Gavin in a beautiful, star-filled celebration. The festivities began over the weekend with a dholki, setting a cheerful tone that … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka shakes hands with Elena Rybakina after beating her in the semi-finals of the women’s singles at the Miami Open. Photo: REUTERS/FILE MIAMI: World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco Gauff. Sabalenka, who fell … Read more
‘I think history is in making. Pakistan’s leadership and the hybrid system … is delivering,’ defence minister says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APP/ File Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan was playing a very “pivotal role” in ending the war between the United States and Israel. Speaking in an interview on … Read more