East Rutherford, New Jersey — Spain claimed its second World Cup title after Ferran Torres buried an extra-time winner to beat defending champions Argentina 1-0, denying Lionel Messi a fairytale send-off from the international stage. The Barcelona forward drilled home a powerful finish in the 106th minute, capping a match in which Spain dominated possession and chances while Argentina never managed to force a single shot on target across 120 minutes. More than 80,000 fans, including U.S. President Donald Trump, filled MetLife Stadium hoping to watch Messi lift a second World Cup crown at 39, in what is widely expected…
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The Counter Terrorism Department’s Dera Ismail Khan Region carried out a successful intelligence-based operation early Saturday, resulting in the death of a wanted militant known as Commander Khalid. Officials say the operation was based on verified technical intelligence gathered ahead of time. According to a CTD press release, the department had received confirmed reports that Khalid, alias Commander, son of Sadu Zai (also known as Alu Zai) and a resident of Munees Abad in Dera Ismail Khan, was hiding in the Korai area within the jurisdiction of Shorkot police station. Khalid was wanted in several cases, including the targeted killing…
The Quetta martyred policemen sit-in, staged by the families of seven fallen officers at Koyila Phatak, came to a close on Saturday after nine consecutive days of protest. The demonstration, which included the bodies of the slain policemen, ended once negotiations with the Balochistan government produced a formal agreement. Following the dispersal of protestors, authorities began transporting the martyrs’ bodies to Ziarat in a convoy of ambulances. Shahid Rind, Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Political Affairs, confirmed that special logistical arrangements had been put in place for the journey. Security Measures and Government Response Rind said security…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his commitment to the security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan, calling it a non-negotiable priority for his government as Islamabad looks to deepen economic ties with Beijing. His remarks came Friday alongside the signing of a fresh batch of Pakistan-China pharmaceutical agreements. Addressing the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business conference in Islamabad, the prime minister welcomed nine agreements signed between private firms from both countries, together worth close to $440 million. He described the deals as a meaningful step toward strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and advancing the next stage of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, commonly known…
A sudden glacier burst in the Matiltan valley of Kalam, Swat, has left a group of seven mountaineers caught in its path. Rescue officials say the climbers were making their way toward the base camp of Chhota K2 when the ice mass gave way without warning. The incident has put local rescue services on high alert in one of Swat’s most rugged and remote stretches, an area already known for its glaciers, dense forest, and difficult terrain. How the Accident Unfolded According to rescue teams, the group was moving along the route to Chhota K2’s base camp when the glacier…
Nearly two decades before Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal became opponents on soccer’s biggest stage, they shared a bathtub. Freelance photographer Joan Monfort snapped the pair in 2007 for a charity calendar, capturing a teenage Messi washing a squirming baby boy with soap-covered hands. At the time, it was just another assignment. Today, it’s arguably the most-shared image of the entire World Cup because that baby grew up to be Lamine Yamal, and this Sunday he’ll line up against Messi in the final. “I have never been a believer or thought that anything was destined to occur, but I am…
Pakistan’s security forces eliminated at least 24 militants during a major Bannu security operation conducted over the past 24 hours, the military’s media wing announced on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched in response to a wave of attacks on police personnel and a vehicle-borne suicide bombing in Bannu district. Officials say the assaults were carried out by Fitna al-Khwarij, a group Islamabad describes as an India-backed proxy network operating in the region. Intelligence-Based Raids Target Militant Networks The ISPR statement explained that the recent spike in violence against law enforcement and civilians prompted…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed relevant government departments to stay fully prepared for any fallout from ongoing regional instability, while also praising citizens for backing the state’s austerity and fuel-conservation efforts. Chairing a top-level session focused on how regional friction could ripple through the national economy, the premier said the country’s financial position remained steady for now. Still, he emphasized that authorities needed a well-defined strategy in place to respond quickly if conditions shift. Petroleum Reserves Deemed Sufficient Officials briefed the prime minister that Pakistan currently holds adequate stocks of petroleum products to cover domestic needs. Steps have…
Pakistan continues to lead all nations benefiting from the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, a status it has held since joining the programme in 2014. A newly released EU report shows the country exported €7.5 billion worth of GSP+-eligible goods to the bloc in 2024, cementing its position as the scheme’s top performer. The Pakistan EU GSP+ status translated into real financial gains last year. Islamabad saved an estimated €732 million through tariff exemptions in 2024, while the EU market absorbed 28% of Pakistan’s overall exports — a figure that highlights just how central European buyers have become…
The Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) Bannu Region, working alongside local police, carried out a successful Bannu CTD operation against militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, killing five terrorists while several others managed to escape. The raid was launched in the Gulbahar area, within the limits of Howaid police station in Bannu district, after authorities received confirmed intelligence about the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij fighters in the area. How the Operation Unfolded According to police officials, the intelligence-based operation (IBO) was carried out under a carefully coordinated plan designed to restrict the movement of the terrorists before they could regroup or flee.…
