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Today’s big sports headlines at a glance

The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool

Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza

Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout

New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges

Strong monsoon to hit province; PMD forecasts moderate rain Monday, heavy downpours and thunderstorms on Tuesday

Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed

Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage

Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control

From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre

Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact

Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual

Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers

US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples

Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats

The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say

Eyewitnesses saw no commotion near journalist’s car; high-level committee formed to probe mysterious death

Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday

Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline

Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France

Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season

Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley

Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season

The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury

The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds

Prices will likely see only small dip in near term

KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment

Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways

Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat

Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul

Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors

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Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training

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Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies

The order bars residents from leaving their homes or moving on roads during the period

61,000 Palestinians killed since October

US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit

Dispels misperceptions about security forces' operations

Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage

Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities

Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation

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Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants

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political pressure, sanctions to be considered

Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine

Alcaraz survives Rublev scare to reach semis

Jota remembered in the Premier League opener

Both leaders discuss budget, Sindh projects and political matters during meeting in Islamabad

In July 2019, the US State Department designated the BLA as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)

Says government has made every possible effort to provide relief to the public through the budget

Demands apology, calls on scholar to remove all content within stipulated period or face legal consequences

Her recent calligraphic series blends colors of Shanghai’s urban landscape with script of traditional Urdu calligraphy

Predicts thunderstorms and heavy showers in the northern districts of Sindh

Authorities recover three Kalashnikov rifles, other firearms and hand grenades from their possession

New format features simplified design with billing amounts, due dates, and consumption details presented clearly

Says reforms created space for tax cuts, housing incentives & support for exporters, farmers and low-income households

Says Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation

Meeting reviews cooperation in counter-terrorism, illegal migration, institutional collaboration, and police training

Opp terms remarks alarming as lawmakers trade barbs

Solarisation in Gilgit, Diamer divisions to be completed by December 2026

Prize is considered oldest, one of most prestigious international honours awarded to lawyer

Rs5.9tr surplus budget unveiled, current spending reduced by 3.1% under fiscal consolidation push, salaries

Investment minister's protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding

Brent crude futures dip 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel

Loader vehicle taxes triple; sales tax input claims capped at 12 instalments

Internationally gold surges 1% to $4,346

KSE-100 index extends winning streak over economic optimism, lower oil prices

Pencils, books remain taxed; import age limit lifted for cars meeting standards

Petroleum Division seeks higher price for diversion of local gas from CNG stations to LNG plants

Aurangzeb plans bilateral to commercial debt swap

Green tractors, Kissan Card, livestock get major funding in FY27 budget

Brent crude futures fell $4.25, or 5.1%, to $78.92 a barrel

It comes following US-Iran agreement on ending war, easing oil price uncertainty

KSE-100 Index extends winning rally, settles at 180,392.98 as optimism over economic outlook

Qaiser Sheikh terms 30-year extension without bidding illegal; cabinet referred matter back

Brent crude futures fell $4.11, or 4.71%, to $83.22 a barrel by 1730 GMT, US WTI was at $80.54, down $4.34, or 5.11%

Surges Rs10,800 to Rs455,136 per tola; rupee inches up

Draft defers many of the most difficult issues, including how Iran's nuclear programme is dismantled

Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war

Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic

says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region

Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support

'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth

'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism

Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat

A look at Iran's missile capacity, power projection, nuclear program, domestic and regional power

Wang Yi emphasises 'concrete action' to improve global governance amid turbulence, transformation

Paris pours more than €1bn into making waters clean enough for 2024 Olympics

Talks on final US-Iran settlement to end conflict begin Friday

Negotiations on final deal start immediately after Swiss signing ceremony and continue during 60-day window

US lifts Iran blockade ahead of MoU signing

Beijing sees tougher US-Iran talks ahead

The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs

Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam

He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club

They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar

Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw

Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran

The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday

She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022

The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up

Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'

A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches

The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs

Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter

Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship