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KARACHI: Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, while acknowledging concerns over widespread visa rejections, particularly by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced that he will meet the UAE interior minister on Wednesday to discuss the matter. He expressed optimism that a solution would be found, especially considering the challenges faced by Pakistani citizens, notably the business community, which frequently travels to the Gulf Arab nation for trade and business engagements. He added that steps are also being taken to improve the global ranking of the Pakistani passport, which, he stressed, would reach a significantly…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh set to be held later this month. Pakistan’s tour will be a reciprocal one after they hosted Bangladesh for three T20Is over the last two months, all won by the home team and played in Lahore. According to a press release by the cricket board, Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the side in the T20Is. “The three-match T20Is series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played from July 20-24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka,” the statement said.…
Union Jack and French flags are are displayed down The Mall in London on July 6, 2025, ahead of a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, on July 8, 2025. Benjamin Cremel | Afp | Getty ImagesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a three-day state visit of pomp, pageantry and political showmanship in the U.K. on Tuesday — but it’s U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable global tariffs threats stateside that are likely to overshadow the red carpet.Macron and his wife Brigitte will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at…
Zeeshan Nasir is a freelance contributor. He tweets on X at @zeeshannasir972 All facts and information are the sole responsibility of the writer PUBLISHED July 08, 2025 Last month, tragedy struck the Swat Valley again. The once tranquil and verdant slopes of Fizagat and Khwaza Khela witnessed catastrophic devastation as a massive flash-flood, triggered by torrential monsoon shower and cloudburst, washed away tourists, families and livestock along the Swat River. Horrific videos circulating on the social media showed over a dozen of people including children clinging on a piece of land surrounded by water on four sides, as the water…
A woman holds a cell phone featuring the DeepSeek logo, with the Nvidia logo displayed in the background. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAs China and the U.S. compete in artificial intelligence, Southeast Asia should draw from the best of both countries while building its own technologies, panelists said at CNBC’s East Tech West 2025 conference on June 27 in Bangkok, Thailand.Julian Gorman, head of Asia-Pacific at mobile network trade organization GSMA, said it would be a negative development if Southeast Asia was forced to pick a side. “Southeast Asia is very dependent on both economies, both China and America. I…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday appointed the chief justices for all four provincial high courts, according to notifications issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The notifications, identical in content, confirmed that the appointments were made under Clause (1) of Article 193 of the Constitution, which governs the procedure for appointing high court judges. The appointments will take effect from the date the respective justices take their oath of office. Justice Sarfraz Dogar has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, while Justice Rozi Khan Barrech will serve as the Chief Justice…
HOUSTON: Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday to successfully defend their CONCACAF Gold Cup crown and capture their 10th title in a pulsating final that delivered drama from start to finish. The US went ahead just four minutes in when Sebastian Berhalter’s free-kick found Chris Richards, whose powerful header struck the underside of the crossbar and cannoned straight down, with the referee confirming the goal was good. Mexico found the equaliser through Raul Jimenez in the 27th minute after the striker converted from close range. He then dedicated the goal to the…
BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Initiated by the International Union of Railways (UIC) in 1992, the UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail has been held every two to three years since. The 12th congress is held in China’s capital city Beijing from July 8 to 11, 2025, and is set to be a powerful testament to China’s progress in and contributions to the global high-speed rail industry.China aims to expand the length of its operating high-speed rail tracks to around 60,000 km by 2030, up from 48,000 km at the end of 2024. When the People’s Republic of China was…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), rescue agencies, and authorities concerned to remain on high alert during the recent heavy rains and any potential emergency situations. The directive came as the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the NDMA said that the moisture inflow from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, combined with a strong westerly wave, is expected to result in moderate to heavy monsoon rainfall until Thursday. In anticipation of possible flooding in areas along the Indus and other rivers, the prime minister instructed the NDMA, rescue agencies,…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday unveiled a significantly revised domestic calendar for the 2025-26 season, featuring 522 matches across 12 competitions, with major changes made to the format and structure of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy and other key tournaments. In a notable shift, only eight regional sides will participate in the upcoming Quaid-i-Azam Trophy — the country’s premier first-class competition — compared to 18 in the 2024-25 season. The decision comes just a year after the PCB had introduced a new domestic structure, which was initially said to be given a constitutional cover for consistency. According to the…