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Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban

JAKARTA: Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an “active role” in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts. The International Olympic Committee’s executive board said Wednesday it would “recommend to all international federations not to host any international sports events or meetings in Indonesia” … Read more

Missing Balochistan police officer found dead in Mastung

DSP Yousuf Reki’s abduction and murder highlight renewed threats to law enforcement amid rising militant violence DSP Yousuf Reki, a police officer from Noshki who had been missing for several days, was found dead near Kardgap in Mastung, Balochistan. Authorities confirmed that he had been abducted and shot dead. Reki was last seen traveling alone … Read more

Industrial backbone weakens

[ While others deepened economic integration and opened their markets, Pakistan missed a crucial opportunity to align its economy with the rapidly growing neighbour – China. photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan’s industrial base, the lifeblood of sustainable economic growth, appears to be losing its strength, with large-scale manufacturing (LSM) continuing to show worrying signs of stagnation. … Read more

Ducky Bhai’s wife Aroob Jatoi’s gambling app case takes new turn

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Aroob Jatoi, the wife of famous YouTuber Saad Rehman, alias Ducky Bhai, has had her interim bail extended in the case concerning the promotion of an illegal online gambling app. Aroob appeared before the court after the expiry of her interim bail period. During the hearing, the court extended her bail until November 6 and directed the … Read more

Harmer stars as South Africa beat Pakistan to draw series

The 36-year-old off-spinner finished with 6-50, taking his 1,000th first-class wicket in the process RAWALPINDI: South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday to draw the series 1-1 with Simon Harmer taking a maiden five-wicket haul. The 36-year-old off-spinner finished with 6-50, taking his 1,000th first-class wicket in … Read more