Marseille downed by Lille in Ligue 1 as Lyon’s struggles continue

Olivier Giroud (C) headed home to complete the comeback for fifth-placed Lille. Photo: AFP MARSEILLE: Olivier Giroud came off the bench for Lille to condemn Marseille to a 2-1 home defeat on Sunday as fellow European contenders Lyon’s woes continued with another defeat. Ethan Nwaneri’s first-half goal seemed to have put Marseille on course for … Read more

CTD busts terrorists involved in track attacks

. KARACHI: Sindh’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in a joint operation with intelligence agencies, arrested five terrorists belonging to a banned terrorist outfit — the Baloch Republican Guard (BRG) — foiling a planned series of attacks on railway tracks, officials said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference at the CTD headquarters in Karachi, DIG CTD Captain … Read more

Markets before institutions

Public financial management (PFM) reforms. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: A common critique of market economics, especially in the developing world, is that it needs perfect institutions to work. These market imperfections, such as monopolies, dominance of firms, state capture by interest groups, weak rule of law, and information asymmetry, pose structural problems for markets to function, … Read more

Living on borrowed dollars

KARACHI: Pakistan’s external sector is once again under scrutiny as the country prepares to meet a $1 billion Eurobond repayment due shortly after Eid, a development that has reignited concerns about foreign exchange reserves, debt sustainability, and continued reliance on multilateral support. While policymakers project confidence in meeting the obligation, the repayment highlights the persistent … Read more

Rain brings a pleasant start to Eid

KARACHI: Karachi woke up to an unexpected twist on the first morning of Eid-ul-Fitr, as rain showers swept across the city, turning festive streets into waterlogged patches and adding a refreshing chill to the air. The rainfall began early in the morning and continued for nearly one to one-and-a-half hours, catching many residents by surprise … Read more

Missing teen ‘married’ to adult man

. RAWALPINDI: A 16-year-old girl, who had mysteriously gone missing from her home in February this year, has reportedly been married to a 25-year-old man. Ratta Amral Police have registered a case under the Child Marriage Act, along with charges of abetment, following a complaint lodged by the girl’s mother. According to the police, Shamim … Read more

PM Shehbaz, Indonesian president call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Middle East crisis

Both leaders pray for peace and harmony for the people of both countries, as well as for the Ummah Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Photos: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday exchanged views on Middle East tensions, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and … Read more