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FIFA’s proposed structure keeps 80% ownership and control while opening 20% to private investment. The move could generate billions for football development, but critics question whether outside financial interests may affect the sport’s long-term priorities. The real test will be transparency, governance, and how the funds are used.
TEHRAN: The Iranian military has claimed that its forces have targeted important US military strategic installations at the Ahmed Al-Jaber US Air Base in Kuwait in a drone attack. According to Iran, the operation was carried out in response to recent US attacks. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, a statement issued by the military said that the drone attacks targeted fighter aircraft hangars, satellite communication systems and military equipment warehouses. According to the statement, the attack was carried out in response to a US attack on a residential building on Qeshm Island. The Iranian military says that the…
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the venues for the 2027 One-Day World Cup. According to a statement issued by the ICC, the mega event will be hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The World Cup matches will be played at 12 grounds. The venues include 8 in South Africa, 3 in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia. It should be noted that 14 teams will participate in the mega event, while the Australian team will defend its title. The 14 teams will be divided into two groups, the top three teams from each group will make it…
KARACHI: Karachi weather is likely to remain hot during the next 24 hours. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is likely to remain partly cloudy, hot and humid during the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Department said that the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 29 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to be between 34 and 36 degrees. In addition, the humidity in the air is 75 percent and sea winds are blowing at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of drizzle at a…
London: The Environment Agency has officially declared seven areas of the United Kingdom (UK) to be affected by drought. Record low rainfall and unusually high temperatures have raised alarm bells in England, where half of the country is facing severe drought. According to foreign media, the Environment Agency has officially declared seven areas of the United Kingdom to be affected by drought, including the capital London. According to the report, the extreme heat and continued lack of rainfall have increased pressure on rivers, reservoirs and agricultural areas. Areas of the Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Devon, Cornwall, Wessex and…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has overtaken India’s Abhishek Sharma to occupy the second position in the ICC T20 International Batsmen Rankings. India won the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe 0-3, after which several important changes were revealed in the new rankings released. Sahibzada Farhan moved to second place with 848 rating points, while Abhishek Sharma, who had 819 points, moved to third place. India’s Ishan Kishan remains at the top with 910 points. Pakistan’s young batsman Saim Ayub is 41st with 560 points, former captain Babar Azam is 43rd with 555 points, while T20 captain Salman Ali Agha remains…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has postponed the repayment of Pakistan’s $5 billion loan for 3 years, the State Bank said that the rollover of $5 billion has reduced the pressure on Pakistan to make immediate payments. According to the State Bank, Pakistan has deposits of $8 billion from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan received $3 billion from Saudi Arabia in April this year, Pakistan’s external financial requirements have reduced to $21.5 billion this year. Interest payments on foreign loans have decreased by about half a billion dollars, loans of $2.2 billion have been repaid in July, refinancing of $1.3 billion commercial loan from…
Severe heat and humidity continue to prevail in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar. According to the Meteorological Department, the current temperature in Peshawar is 33 degrees Celsius, while the perceived temperature due to humidity has reached 40 degrees Celsius. Today, the sky will be mostly sunny throughout the day and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius due to severe humidity. The humidity in the air is 69 percent while the wind speed is 11 kilometers per hour. The air pressure in the atmosphere is 1000 millibars and the visibility limit is 6 kilometers. According…
Islamabad: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) handed over border management equipment and transport vehicles to Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The ceremony was held at the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, marking the culmination of a four-year project funded by the Government of Japan aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s border management capacity. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, H.E. Akamatsu Shuichi, the Chief of Mission of IOM Pakistan, Mio Sato, the Director General of FIA, Dr Usman Anwar, and representatives of the Embassy of Japan, IOM, and FIA. The handover forms part of IOM’s broader support…
Spending time on X (formerly Twitter) has now turned into income, if you regularly scroll through your timeline, you can earn thousands of dollars. According to a report, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has introduced its new financial service X Money across the US, after which premium users will now be able to use a variety of financial services, including banking and payments, without leaving the social media app. According to the company, this service will be available to all premium and premium plus subscribers in the US from July 28. The move is being described as a major…