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Fred Senevirathne: Sri Lanka climbing global rankings in governance and integrity
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Senevirathne, speaks to Centreline, Daily Islamabad Post, and Diplomatic News Agency. In an extensive conversation, High Commissioner Fred Senevirathne highlighted the deep-rooted Pakistan–Sri Lanka ties and shared his vision for strengthening them further. Here is the text of his interview. By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti 1: Bilateral ties: How would you describe the current state of Sri Lanka–Pakistan relations, especially in defense and strategic cooperation? Allow me to start by expressing my sincere thanks to Centreline Magazine for granting me this platform. IRead More
FIFA World Cup round of 16: Messi magic rescues Argentina in 3-2 thriller against Egypt
MIAMI, JUL 7 /DNA/ – In a contest that will be etched into World Cup folklore, Argentina came back from the dead to defeat a heroic Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 at Hard Rock Stadium. Lionel Messi, at 39 years old, produced a second-half masterclass of dribbling wizardry and unrivalled vision to overturn a two-goal deficit and keep the defending champions’ hopes alive in what is already being called the match of the tournament. Egypt, roared on by a deafening contingent of travelling fans, stunned the Albiceleste withRead More
Lifetime passports for KP MPs and their spouses
However, the three laws have remained under wraps since the governor’s assent. The Acts and the gazette notifications have yet to be uploaded to the KP Assembly website Bureau Report PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday enacted a law expanding provincial assembly members’ powers and immunities, including the issuance of lifetime official passports to them and their spouses. The KP Assembly passed the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, on April 30. On the same day, it also passed two other laws: the KP Province SpeakerRead More
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
MEXICO CITY, JUL 7: Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit US striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card. Balogun was shown a red card during the US victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1, which normally would make him ineligible to play in team’s next game, but FIFA lifted his suspension for a match on Monday after US President Donald Trump intervened with Infantino on behalfRead More
Harry Kane calls for calm after England’s World Cup epic against Mexico
LOS ANGLESES, JUL 7: Harry Kane said England need to “calm down” after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals. Thomas Tuchel’s 10-man team won 3-2 on Sunday after a memorable backs-to-the-wall performance against the co-hosts in Estadio Azteca. England, back at their training base in Kansas City, are enjoying some downtime ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Erling Haaland’s Norway in Miami. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. “Into the next round. IncredibleRead More
India to sell missiles to Indonesia
DNA JAKARTA: India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta. Indian sources earlier told Reuters that the deal, worth around $630 million, would likely be signed during Modi’s visit. Indonesia would be the third country to sign an agreement to buy the missiles, which are manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. The deal would mark a major expansion of India’s defence exports and deepen strategic tiesRead More