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Cape Verde stun Spain on World Cup bow: 5 reasons why underdogs spark viral buzz
Cape Verde has sent soccer fans into a frenzy after a stunning performance on Monday, June 15, in their opener against Spain. The European champions missed the chance to start the campaign with a win as the opener ended 0-0. Though the Spanish showed some glimpses of brilliance, they couldn’t find the net. For context, the Red Tide have never been able to clinch a victory in their openers in World Cup campaigns. They conceded defeat in their debut game in 20410, then won the competition. In 2014, the RedRead More
Jailed PTI leaders reject PM’s call for ‘Charter of Economy’, seek ‘Charter of Pakistan’ instead
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mahmood-ur-Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and Omar Sarfraz Cheema have called for a “Charter of Pakistan” instead of a “Charter of Economy”, arguing that constitutional supremacy and political stability must precede any meaningful economic reform. In a letter communicated through their lawyer Rana Mudassir, the PTI leaders reacted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement offering a “Charter of Economy”. They said that while Pakistan undoubtedly needs a charter to emerge from its current difficulties, “Pakistan needsRead More
Tunisia fires Sabri Lamouchi, hires Herve Renard—first coaching casualty of World Cup
Tunisia has appointed Herve Renard, two-time African Cup of Nations winner, as their head coach amid World Cup to see the remaining run. Lamouchi, who became the first coaching casualty with just four days in to the biggest extravaganza of sporting world. Lamouchi signed a three year contract in January but was shown the door by the Tunisian Football Federation after crushing defeat of 5-1 by Sweden in the opener. Tunisia has two games left in the World Cup against Japan and the Dutch. The FTF issued a statement sayingRead More
Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US
TEHRAN, JUN 16: Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the signing in Switzerland of the deal ending the war with the United States, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday. “Switzerland will be the venue for the signing, but the exact location has not yet been determined. The next round of negotiations will begin immediately after the signing,” said Majid Takht-Ravanchi, according to state television. He said US Vice President JD Vance will represent Washington, while “from Iran, it will be Mr Ghalibaf.”
Academicians from Bangladesh visit Sindh varsities
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – A delegation of distinguished academicians from Bangladesh has commenced its visit to Pakistan under an initiative aimed at strengthening academic cooperation and fostering institutional linkages between the higher education sectors of Pakistan and Bangladesh. During the first two days of their visit, the delegates travelled to Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro; Iqra University, Karachi; NED University of Engineering & Technology; the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi; and the HEJ International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), Karachi. On itsRead More
UK commits £8m to tackle illegal migration
Welcomes the landmark peace deal between the United States and Iran, acknowledging Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the agreement Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The UK has welcomed the landmark peace deal between the United States and Iran, acknowledging Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the agreement. On a two‑day ministerial visit to Islamabad, Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, for Pakistan’s leadership in facilitating negotiations. Falconer emphasized the UK’s commitment to supporting stability in theRead More