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Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day

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Nearly 1,600 aftershocks recorded as death toll from Saturday’s disaster reaches 53 Soldiers work to move medical supplies out of a damaged hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, August 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Rescuers in eastern Indonesia will comb through collapsed buildings on Monday to find anyone who might still be trapped under rubble after … Read more

PSL owners should be patient

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Franchise owners knew the financial model before bidding aggressively, but complaints will achieve little KARACHI: If someone showed a businessman this picture before he invested, the apartment is excellent, all facilities are available, but the rent is extremely high; no matter how long you stay, you remain a tenant and never acquire ownership rights. You … Read more

Smith targets revival against Pakistan after challenging year

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England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith says the upcoming Test series against Pakistan offers him the ideal opportunity to rediscover his best form after enduring the most difficult period of his international career. The 26-year-old enjoyed a remarkable start to life in Test cricket, quickly establishing himself as England’s first-choice wicketkeeper and one of the team’s most … Read more

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

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Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, … Read more

time to live, not just survive

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[ Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers KARACHI: As Pakistan marks its 79th Independence Day, it is worth pausing to recall that the country was born of a civilian movement. Our forefathers secured a homeland through political struggle, not conquest. The real question is whether … Read more

Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass

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Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy as he celebrates with team-mates after winning the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Photo: REUTERS CARDIF: Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence. Mikel Arteta’s … Read more

Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea

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US Army soldiers take part in a US-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarised zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea, citing … Read more

Pakistan’s crypto gamble

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[ State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships LAHORE: Pakistan’s renewed embrace of cryptocurrency is being presented as technological progress. Official statements describe blockchain, tokenisation and virtual assets as instruments capable of attracting investment, modernising financial services and positioning Pakistan within the emerging digital economy. Few would dispute … Read more