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VANCOUVER: Canada produced a stunning performance in the FIFA World Cup as they secured their first-ever victory in the tournament with a dominant 6–0 win over Qatar. Playing in Vancouver, Canada took control of the match from the opening…

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to the Lebanese group Hezbollah, intensifying pressure on the Iran-backed organisation’s financial and political networks.…

CHITRAL: Serious concerns have been raised over the transparency of the recruitment process for a DSS position at Government Girls Primary School Kor Broz in Lower Chitral, with allegations of irregularities in the merit list prompting…

WASHINGTON/ZURICH: Switzerland said U.S. talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, while Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel there, fuelling uncertainty whether a…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all theatres across the province from the 1st to the 13th of Muharram, with the Punjab Arts Council issuing a formal notification in this regard. According to the notification, no…

ISLAMABAD: A new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to begin today in Switzerland following the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, marking a significant step toward de-escalation. According…

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over claims that it misled customers about artificial intelligence features promoted with its latest iPhones. If approved by a federal court,…

LAHORE: In the Punjab Budget 2026–27, the government has proposed an allocation of Rs1.2 billion for various development projects of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore, according to official budget documents. The budget…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved four important bills, along with the appointment of a new member to the Federal Public Service Commission, according to an official statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday. The…

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has welcomed the reported US-Iran peace agreement, acknowledging Pakistan’s role in facilitating diplomatic efforts that contributed to the breakthrough. During a two-day visit to Pakistan, the UK Minister for…