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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi addressed a room full of court associates at the start of the new judicial year, highlighting not only the areas needing improvement but also the steps already taken by the Supreme Court, which are now being formalised. There was emphasis on digitalisation and how to use the available technology in order to make the judicial system even more efficient. The order of the day was how to make the judiciary more efficient and to address the “functioning” of the courts and the “administrative side” of things. The top judge put forth five pillars that would…
LONDON: Two of the four Olympic sprint titles may have evaded the United States in Paris last year but the sport’s superpower is targeting a clean sweep at the Athletics World Championships, with Noah Lyles and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden leading the charge. The US dominated global sprinting for decades but endured an uncomfortable period in the shadows as Jamaica took command on the men’s and women’s sides. Now, as the Caribbean island’s depth has fallen away, the Americans are reasserting their dominance and are hoping for their first world championship sweep for 20 years. Lyles, of course, is the leading light…
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the media after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025.Yves Herman | ReutersFrance was thrown into further political chaos this week by the ousting of yet another prime minister after continued budget deadlock.Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and his centrist minority government lost a confidence vote Monday, with a total of 364 lawmakers voting against the government and only 194 in favor.The latest government collapse was widely expected…
Tourists buy souvenirs in Liuxing block of Yining, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 8, 2025.Liuxing block in Yining is named for its hexagonal alleys where people of multiple ethnic groups live together. In recent years, Yining has been constantly improving the living environment of the residents in Liuxing block, better leveraging the advantages of its diverse culture and distinctive landscape, and promoting cultural and tourism integration. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)A vendor arranges goods on a shelf in Liuxing block of Yining, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 8, 2025.Liuxing block in…
RAWALPINDI: Defence lawyers on Monday cross-examined three witnesses during the hearing of a case filed against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi for allegedly misusing state gift repository rules to obtain a jewellery set presented to them during Imran’s term as PM. A special court heard the caseknown as Toshakhana-IIin a courtroom inside Adiala Jail, where the couple is detained. During the jail hearing, presided over by Special Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, the statement of the former PM’s personal secretary, Inam Shah, was recorded, while cross-examination of three other witnesses was also completed. Imran and Bushra were…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Monday announced the squad for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, which will be played later this month in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in a major international futsal competition. The national team has begun a training camp here at the Liaquat Gymnasium within the Jinnah Sports Complex, led by head coach Sakhawat Ali. Pakistan were drawn into Group ‘D’ of the qualifiers alongside Iraq, Chinese Taipei and host nation Saudi Arabia. The team will begin their campaign against Iraq on Sept 20, followed by a match against Saudi…
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro in Beijing on Tuesday.Xi said in recent years, the two countries have achieved fruitful outcomes in cooperation across various fields, setting a model of mutual respect and mutual benefit for countries with different social systems and national conditions.Noting that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership, Xi said China…
QUETTA: Police in Quetta and several other districts of Balochistan detained more than 200 opposition party workers and leaders on Monday in a day-long crackdown linked to recent protest demonstrations. In Quetta alone, over 100 people were taken into custody from Sariab, Brewery, Airport Road, Bypass, and other parts of the city. Those detained included senior figures from different parties, such as Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party’s Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal and Qahar Khan Wadan, Balochistan National Party’s Malik Naseer Shahwani and Tahir Shahwani and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Syed Agha. Similar actions were reported across several districts. In Sorab, BNP district president…
Mistral AI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen.Anadolu | Getty ImagesNvidia-backed Mistral AI clinched a 11.7 billion-euro ($13.8 billion) valuation in a in a Series C funding round that saw Dutch chip equipment maker ASML secure a major stake in the French firm.ASML pumped 1.3 billion euros in Mistral AI’s 1.7 billion-euro funding round as lead investor, gaining a 11% shareholding in the French company on a fully diluted basis.The investment round, which was previously reported by Reuters, more than doubles Mistral’s 5.8-billion-euro valuation achieved during a 600-million-euro funding round last year, as swathes of cash continue to…
It was not until the end of July that the Asian Cricket Council announced the schedule for this month’s men’s T20 Asia Cup. The tournament had remained under a cloud of uncertainty following a four-day aerial war between Pakistan and India in May, and it was only after a conclave of the heads of the ACC that the organisation’s president, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson, announced that the continental championship would be played. Despite the announcement of a detailed schedule the next day, doubts remained. There had been calls in India to boycott matches against Pakistan…