Govt mulls bypassing Zardari’s assent for judges’ appointment – Pakistan
• President has yet to approve summary for JCP-recommended hirings• Govt reviewing possibility of issuing notifications under Article 48(1)• Presidency sources warn bypassing procedure may lead to complications• IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of plea challenging delay in notifying appointments ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering notifying the appointment and confirmation of high court judges […]
Hormuz shipping prospects remain uncertain – World
• Tanker reports fresh explosions in strait; US naval blockade remains in place• US imports of Middle East crude set to cross 0.6m barrels per day• Vance, Ghalibaf trade barbs over ‘messy negotiations’ WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: Despite an understanding between Iran and Oman, fresh security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday highlighted the […]
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor’s new signing Mohamed Salah. Photo: REUTERS TURKEY: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea […]
10 terrorists killed in two engagements in K-P: ISPR
Security forces pictured during a patrol. — FILE PHOTO Security forces killed 10 terrorists belonging to Fitna-Al-Khawarij in two separate engagements in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on August 6, the military’s media wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first encounter, a group of khawarij belonging to the “Indian Proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij” […]
England fast bowler John Turner retires from professional cricket at 25
The Hampshire pacer stepped away from professional cricket after spending more than a year sidelined by injury John Turner retired at 25 due to injury concerns and a long-term back stress fracture. Photo: AFP England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25, bringing an early end […]
Europe’s heatwave rages on
DESTROYED CROP: Italian farmer Mattia Marengo inspects his sunflower field damaged by the heat in the countryside in Bene Vagienna, near Cuneo, north-western Italy. PHOTO: AFP ROME/ BUDAPEST: Italy took the unprecedented step of putting all its major cities on the top level of health alert due to high temperatures on Thursday, while Hungary turned […]
Hormuz central to ending US-Iran war: FO
Says Pakistan stays engaged in diplomacy Lauds Oman’s role in promoting peace, stability Rejects India’s criti Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it was part of regional diplomatic efforts to resolve standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the crisis as key to easing wider tensions between Iran and the US. The […]
Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries once again condemn Israeli violations in Gaza Strip: FO – Pakistan
Eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have once again condemned Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, terming them violations of international humanitarian law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that foreign ministries of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in a joint statement, […]