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Britain´s Jack Draper in action. —Reuters/FilePARIS: Britain´s Jack Draper proved too strong for Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca in the third round at Roland Garros on Saturday as he progressed to the last 16 in straight sets.The fifth seed produced a polished performance in seeing off the 18-year-old 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in front of a Court Suzanne Lenglen which featured an audible core of Brazilian supporters. “I played good, the conditions were quite difficult here,” said Draper after reaching the second week for the first time at the French Open.

For a city as big as Karachi, a citywide transit network is crucial for addressing the transportation needs of the low-income masses and reducing the atmospheric pollution plaguing the industrial hub. Yet progress on public transport projects like the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) has remained minimal due to persistent land disagreements between state bodies. According to information received by The Express Tribune, in 2021, on the directions of the Supreme Court, Pakistan Railways had started development work on underpasses and flyovers at various places in the city to eliminate the KCR gates. “The revival of the Karachi Circular Railway was…

Listen to article More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said as further festivities were planned on Sunday. Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time. The interior ministry’s provisional assessment on Sunday morning was that 559 people had been arrested, including 491 in Paris, which led to 320 people being placed in police custody, 254 of them in…

Listen to article Indian police have arrested scores of people for “sympathising” with Pakistan, a month after the worst conflict between the arch-rivals for decades, a top government official said Sunday. The arrests took place in the northeastern state of Assam, where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said “81 anti-nationals are now behind bars for sympathising with Pak”. Sarma, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist ruling party, said in a statement “our systems are constantly tracking anti-national posts on social media and taking actions”. One of the persons was arrested after he posted a Pakistani flag on his Instagram, Assam police…

Cruz Beckham checks on brother Brooklyn’s whereabouts amid ongoing tensionsCruz Beckham has recently sparked speculation among fans, as he is reportedly avoiding his eldest brother, Brooklyn, amid ongoing family drama. The 20-year-old musician, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has allegedly been contacting the family’s favourite hangouts to inquire about Brooklyn’s whereabouts. According to The Mail on Sunday, June 1, Cruz has been messaging venues with questions like, “Is Brooklyn there” and requesting staff to “let him know” if his estranged brother shows up. This comes on the heels of Cruz sharing a now-deleted cryptic post on Instagram.He…

Listen to article Light tremors were felt in several parts of Karachi on Sunday evening, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. The quake struck at approximately 5:30 pm and registered a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. According to the PMD, the epicentre was located near Quaidabad, at a depth of 10 kilometres. Residents in Malir, Shah Faisal, Landhi, and nearby areas reported feeling the tremors. There were no reports of casualties or damage, officials confirmed. This is not the first seismic activity reported in the city this year. A few months ago, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced nationwide protest against proposed legislation restricting underage marriages, calling the bill contrary to Islamic teachings and an attack on Pakistan’s religious identity. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar on Saturday, Fazl claimed the law is being shaped under foreign influence. “Pakistan’s identity is Islam, and that identity is under threat,” he said. He accused the government of drafting legislation based on recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and United Nations resolutions, rather than Islamic principles. “The UN’s stance is being used to pass laws against early-age marriages. The President is…

Pakistan Navy sailors demonstrate their skills during a two-day exercise focused on countering sub-conventional and asymmetric threats. — X/@dgprPaknavy/screengrabPakistan Navy has conducted a comprehensive two-day exercise focusing on countering sub-conventional and asymmetric threats across all major ports and harbours of the country, read a statement issued by the Pakistan Navy on Sunday.The exercise was aimed at validating and refining tactics, techniques and procedures to ensure robust defence of critical maritime infrastructure against asymmetric threats. In a statement, the PN’s spokesperson said that the exercise involved coordinated operations by the PN fleet units, Pakistan Marines, special service group (SSG) and naval…

Listen to article A high-level parliamentary delegation led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reached United States to represent Pakistan’s position on the recent conflict with India, Express News reported on Sunday. The high-level diplomatic visit led by Bilawal, who has also served as the country’s foreign minister, comes in the wake of India’s escalation following the Pahalgam attack. Both nuclear-armed neighbours experienced heightened military tensions, during which Pakistan shot down six Indian aircraft. A ceasefire was reached following the intervention of US President Donald Trump. According to sources, the committee headed by Bilawal will meet members of the US…

England’s Jamie Overton. — AFP/FileLONDON: England fast bowler Jamie Overton will miss the rest of the white-ball series against the West Indies after suffering a broken finger.Overton sustained the injury while dropping a catch from just his second delivery in England´s 238-run win in the first one-day international on Thursday. The 31-year-old immediately sprinted to the dressing room clutching his right hand and grimacing. After treatment, he returned to bowl five more overs, claiming career-best ODI figures of three for 22, but he is now set for a short spell on the sidelines.“Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the…