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[ ISLAMABAD: Public debt has jumped to a new record of Rs80.5 trillion by the end of June – an addition of Rs25.4 billion per day, breaching an Act of Parliament and further weakening the government’s debt-bearing capacity, revealed official statistics. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the debt bulletin for fiscal year … Read more
WASHINGTON: Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun scored to give the United States a 2-0 victory over Japan while Mexico battled South Korea to a 2-2 draw in international football friendlies on Tuesday. Zendejas scored in the 30th minute and Monaco striker Balogun added an insurance goal in the 64th minute as the Americans improved to … Read more
BUDAPEST: Joao Cancelo slotted home from the edge of the box to snatch Portugal a thrilling 3-2 win at Hungary on Tuesday, sending them top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group. Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Roberto Martinez’s side secured their second win from their two opening games against the spirited hosts, … Read more
With Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent fall from favor, his political power is significantly diminished. But it is too early to write him off.
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday pledged to transform their historic and cultural ties into a broad-based economic partnership, with both sides agreeing to enhance trade, industrial cooperation, and regional connectivity. As per an official statement, the understanding was reached during a meeting in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and … Read more
The Polish military called the incursions an “act of aggression.” It said the drones crossed the border during a wave of Russian strikes in Ukraine.
[ ISLAMABAD: A US delegation visited the Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Tuesday, where it was briefed on Pakistan’s ports, operational capacity, business models, and maritime connectivity. Federal Secretary Syed Zafar Ali Shah received the delegation, according to an official statement. The delegation was told Karachi Port operates three private container terminals, one bulk terminal, … Read more
KARACHI: Karachi was once described as one of the world’s great coastal metropolises, a city where nearly a hundred species of native birds could be found. Kingfishers perched near mangroves, sparrows flocked in backyards, and herons moved gracefully across wetlands. For older residents, these sightings were unremarkable, part of the city’s natural rhythm. But today, … Read more
TOKYO: Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lead the US medal charge at the world championships in Tokyo that get under way on Saturday while Armand Duplantis is expected to cement his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter in history. They will be followed by some of the sport’s biggest names — Faith Kipyegon, Karsten Warholm … Read more
TOKYO: Noah Lyles, Armand Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon headline the world championships in Tokyo but it is an opportunity for new stars to emerge and add a freshness to the established order. AFP Sport picks out five prospects who could achieve just that: Men Cooper Lutkenhaus (USA) A loaded 800 metres with Olympic champion Emmanuel … Read more
