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[ KAMALIA: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that Pakistan has been in close contact with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the global lender has shown understanding on the ongoing crisis, triggered by the recent floods. During a visit to Kamalia tehsil in Toba Tek Singh, one of the worst-hit areas, the minister … Read more
The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against arch-rivals India in a high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have opted to retain their winning combinations from their previous matches, entering the encounter with momentum on their side. Defending champions India cruised to a nine-wicket victory … Read more
Authorities in Nepal have raised the death toll from last week’s unrest to 72 as search teams recover bodies from government offices, houses and other buildings set on fire during the anti-corruption protests, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. In the deadliest outbreak of political violence in Nepal for decades, mainly young Nepalis took to … Read more
Meet R1: the shrimp-slinging rival of Tesla’s Optimus Forget Wall Street, Ant Group’s latest flex isn’t financial, it’s R1, a humanoid robot that made its debut by cooking shrimp, reportedly, at IFA 2025 tech show in Berlin. While Tesla’s Optimus dreams of factory work, R1 is already auditioning for Iron Chef. Picture credits: The Verge … Read more
Since the US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in a brazen display of violence, President Donald Trump has embraced the role of spokesman in an extraordinary way. Trump was first to confirm the news to a country in shock that Kirk was dead and first to announce that the latest suspect was in custody. … Read more
LONDON: Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, Britain’s Press Association news agency reported Sunday. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesman said: “Officers were called by a member of the public to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The United States has delivered flood relief assistance to Pakistan following weeks of catastrophic floods and torrential rains that have displaced millions and destroyed homes and farmland. In a statement issued by the US Department of State on Sunday, it said the United States stands with the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted … Read more
Ukraine may intentionally reduce mobile communication quality during Russian drone attacks in an effort to stop the networks being used to coordinate strikes, Chief of the General Staff Andryi Hnatov was quoted as saying on Sunday. Russia has ramped up drone attacks on Ukraine in recent months, enhancing its technology and increasing the number of drones … Read more
LAS VEGAS: Terence Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight world boxing crown on Saturday, becoming the first man to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions. In a fight of razor-thin margins, Crawford poured it on in the closing rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory, improving his … Read more
