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ISLAMABAD - The Superintendent of Adiala Jail on Tuesday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the X account of the founder of PTI is not being operated from the jail.

ISLAMABAD - The results of by-polls for 13 constituencies of national and provincial assemblies point to political blunder, flawed strategy and weak decision-making by the beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Iran yesterday reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, as senior leadership from both countries held wide-ranging talks in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the need for a mutually workable solution on the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline, noting Pakistan’s growing energy needs.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously devel-oped ship launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Army on Tuesday rejected Taliban accusations that its forces carried out over-night airstrikes inside Afghanistan’s Khost province, after an explosion killed 10 civilians, including nine children.

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iran’s top security advisor Ali Ardeshir Larijani discuss regional, international developments in Islamabad meeting PM orders top-quality execution of Jinnah Medical Complex n Reiterates Pakistan’s proposal for joint investment company with Azerbaijan.

Peshawar - A delegation of elders from Baizai, district Mohmand, called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi at the Chief Minister House on Tuesday and discussed administrative challenges, law & order challenges and development priorities of the merged tribal districts.

Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday assured the jewellers’ community of full support and prompt resolution of their longstanding issues, emphasizing that the government stands firmly with business owners operating under challenging circumstances.

Peshawar - Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (SACM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, on Tuesday strongly reacted to the recent statement of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saying that criticizing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on the day of the suicide attack at the Peshawar Federal.

ISLAMABAD - First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that no society can progress if its women live in fear or silence.

ISLAMABAD - Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Dr Ali Larijani on Tuesday called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the Parliament House.

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PTI founder and ex-premier Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, is continuing a sit-in near Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail after she was again denied a meeting with her incarcerated brother on Tuesday. Earlier tonight, Islamabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) (Investigations) Rana Tanveer arrived at the scene to negotiate with Aleema and her sisters to disperse the protesters. However, negotiations between the police and the party supporters failed, with the PTI adamant on continuing the sit-in. They are expected to continue the demonstration overnight. A livestream by the PTI from earlier this evening showed a massive crowd sloganeering, with riot police present in the area. Aleema and her sisters — Noreen Niazi and Dr Uzma Khan — were stopped at Factory Naka by police, upon which PTI supporters started sloganeering and staged a sit-in. Majlis Wahdaat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas also joined the demonstration. At Factory Naka, Aleema told reporters that she would stay at the sit-in site un...

The PTI has decided to release a white paper which will “disclose” evidence of the government’s alleged role in rigging the recent by-elections, corruption, the poor law and order situation in the country, malintent in recent legislation and the economic meltdown in Pakistan. Party stalwart and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser told Dawn he was hopeful that the white paper would be released next month, as different teams would be working on it and all the findings would be compiled. He alleged that the recent rigging in the by-elections, especially in Haripur, once again proved that the incumbent government had failed and become unpopular. “The white paper will cover all issues, including economic conditions, corruption, election rigging, law and order situation, etc,” Qaiser said. “Moreover, we will also give the comparison of the performance of the incumbent government with the tenure of PTI.” Replying to a question, Qaiser said that the legal team headed by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raj...

Barrick Mining Corp remains committed to its Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan, one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits of the metal, its interim CEO said on Tuesday after reports of a possible withdrawal. The $7 billion project in Balochistan is held in an equal partnership between the company and the government and is expected to start production by the end of 2028. Barrick’s board had raised the possibility of splitting the company’s assets, which could include an outright sale of the Reko Diq mine and the company’s African assets, Reuters reported this month, citing sources familiar with the company’s thinking. “Barrick remains committed to the Reko Diq project and to Pakistan,” Mark Hill told Reuters. Security, scale, stake Balochistan suffers frequent attacks by terrorists, making security a major concern for the mine. The project also requires a railway line upgrade to transport copper concentrate to Karachi for processing abroad. Lenders, including the International Finance Corporation and the ...