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QUETTA: At least 14 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the brutal public killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan, authorities said on Monday, a day after a video of the execution went viral on social media. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti confirmed the arrests of 11 people in a statement and later told a press conference that all those involved would be brought to justice. He assured that action would be taken in accordance with the law. The news of the arrests came as Balochistan High Court (BHC) Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech took…

A 12-pack of Coca-Cola is displayed on a counter in a 7-Eleven convenient store in Austin, Texas, on July 17, 2025.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesCoca-Cola is expected to report its second-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday.Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report:Earnings per share: 83 cents expectedRevenue: $12.54 billion expectedLast quarter, Coke executives warned that the company would face tough comparisons in the second quarter to last year’s results, given the year-ago period was the company’s strongest in 2024. However, analysts are optimistic about the company — and its stock — because…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raised concerns over India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters on Monday. Dar emphasised that India’s actions posed a serious threat to regional stability and urged the UN to play its role in ensuring adherence to international agreements. He also highlighted other critical national and regional issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and “externally sponsored terrorism” in Pakistan. The foreign minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering and resolute” commitment to multilateralism and the UN’s…

ZURICH: FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered the governing body’s support to England defender Jess Carter after she revealed she has been the target of racist abuse during Euro 2025. Carter, who is Black, on Sunday announced she is stepping away from social media for the duration of the tournament. The 27-year-old has started all four of England’s games, but struggled in their quarter-final win over Sweden on Thursday as the Lionesses conceded two first-half goals. Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham condemned the abuse, and said the FA has been in contact with UK police, who are in touch with the…

ISLAMABAD: Senators on Monday strongly denounced a brutal incident of honour killing in Balochistan, where a man and a woman were reportedly shot dead. While debating a motion moved by Senator Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur to highlight the need for policy-level intervention by the government to eliminate gender discrimination and promote women’s participation in economic activities nationwide, lawmakers condemned the practice as “barbaric and inhumane,” affirming that no civilized society can tolerate such atrocities. They demanded swift and decisive action against the perpetrators and stressed the need for justice. Senator Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui urged the House not only to condemn the barbaric…

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House during an event on “Investing in America” on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesThe China-U.S. trade war in the first Donald Trump administration saw Apple CEO Tim Cook go on a charm offensive with the president while maintaining strong relations with Beijing.  Apple avoided U.S. tariffs and continued to grow in China, while Cook earned the reputation as a skilled policy navigator and prominent American business envoy to Beijing.But, in Trump 2.0, not only has Apple…

KARACHI: Asad Zaman, Taimoor Ansari, Hassan Usmani, Ruhab Faisal, Muzammil Bhand, Nabeel Qayum and Ansarullah progressed into the Under-18 quarter-finals of the first Sohail University National Tennis Championship here at the DA Creek Club on Monday. Meanwhile, in the men’s last-16 fixtures, Ahtesham Humiyoon — who recently won the men’s and U-18 title last week — maintained his brilliant form as he edged past Jabir Ali 8-6 while Raahim Veqar trounced M. Zakir 8-0. Ismail Aftab and Saqib Zia also advanced following convincing wins over Talha Ali and Laraib Shamsi, respectively. Results (pre-quarters): Boys Under-18: Asad Zaman bt Zayd Ali…

ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition has secured a two-thirds majority in the Senate, with the PPP emerging as the largest party, followed by the PTI and the PML-N. According to Express News, the PPP has secured 26 seats in the upper house; followed by the PTI, which has 16 senators of its own and the support of six independent lawmakers as well. The PML-N now has 20 seats; BAP has four seats while the MQM and the ANP have three senators each. The JUI-F now also has a total of 7 senators. The PTI secured six of the 11 Senate seats…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Under-16 volleyball squad, which made history by winning the Asian title in Thailand, received a grand welcome upon its return here on Sunday night. The team was warmly greeted at the airport by Punjab Sports Board director general Khizar Afzal Chaudhry, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob, PVF president Suhail Khawar Mir and a large number of fans. Pakistan won the continental title, beating Iran 3-2 in the final. After losing the first two sets, Pakistan staged a glorious comeback to win the remaining three sets in a row. Talking to media, Pakistan team captain Mohammad…

A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team performing during a parade show on the ancient street of Nanzhao in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)KUNMING, July 22 (Xinhua) — At his guesthouse in southwest China’s Kunming, Zhang Cheng wiped down the counter in preparation for the next wave of arrivals, as the country’s highland summer migration unfolded, a seasonal drift measured not in days but in months.”Since summer began, we’ve had almost no vacancies,” he said. A steady stream of guests from the…