As Communities Unite Against Europe’s Wildfires, Politicians Trade Blows
Spain’s center-left accused conservatives of underfunding the disaster response, while critics of France’s government decried delays.
Masood leads Pakistan fightback against WI
Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with an unbeaten 88. Photo: AFP TAROUBA: Shan Masood anchored a strong reply by Pakistan with the visitors reaching 199 for three in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 311 at the close of the second day of the first Test at the Brian … Read more
Provincial budget faces tough balancing act
Barely 58 per cent of the Rs5.903 trillion budget is available for development spending LAHORE: The provincial budget faces mounting pressure as the province seeks to fund development priorities while meeting strict IMF requirements. With a Rs910 billion surplus target and a Rs546 billion transfer to the federal government, concerns are growing over the resources … Read more
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs1, increases HSD price by Rs3.37 for July 28
[ Latest change in prices takes petrol to Rs334.18 per litre and HSD to Rs386.83 under the new system People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File The federal government on Monday decreased the price of petrol by Re1 while increasing the price of high-speed diesel … Read more
Shots Fired Outside U.S. Consulate in Canada for Second Time This Year
The police said that it was too early to say if the episode was linked to a shooting that targeted the diplomatic post in March.
Nvidia Forms Alliance to Back Open-Source A.I. Amid Debate Over Safety
The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology.
In France, Some of Europe’s Aerospace Leaders Are in the Path of the Fire
The area around Bordeaux has many plants that work with sophisticated technologies and hazardous materials.
‘Good energy’ at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was “good energy” at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club’s fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard officially began the job on July … Read more
Evening shift launched for consular services at Foreign Office
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) had introduced an evening shift for consular services, extending working hours to facilitate citizens. According to an official announcement posted by FM Dar on X, consular services would now be available from 8am to 8pm, Monday through … Read more
Julie Masino, Cracker Barrel CEO Who Oversaw Logo Change, Steps Down
[Julie Masino faced backlash online when the company tried to shed its old-timey image. David Deno, a former chief of Bloomin’ Brands, will take over.