Pakistan

KARACHI: The body of the man who drowned himself and his two minor children at Do Darya near Seaview on Thursday afternoon was recovered on Saturday, police and rescue officials said. An Edhi spokesperson added that when their lifeguards resumed the search operation on Saturday morning, they found the body of Aurangzeb Alam floating at sea near China Port. The bodies of the two minor children — Ahmed and Ayat — were found at Seaview on Friday morning. The man with his minor son and daughter had jumped into the sea near a waterfront high-rise building. South DIG Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that the children’s maternal uncle Rameez Husain in a written statement told the police that his brother-in-law Alam and his sister along with their children had appeared before a court on July 31 over a petition (No 3290/2024) for custody of the children. He claimed that the custody issue was ‘amicably’ settled between the couple. Later, Alam, along with his wife and children, went to the food street at Burns Road for a lunch....

LARKANA: The Grand Democratic Alliance’s senior leader Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi has advised Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Junior to form his own party and join hands with the opposition to launch a joint struggle for clean, honest and corruption-free leadership in Sindh. Jatoi was talking to journalists outside the court of the first additional sessions judge Larkana on Saturday where he appeared in connection with a case, accusing him of obstructing official duty. The court adjourned the hearing to Aug 18. He said the case was registered at Badah police station. It was initially heard in Dokri court and was then transferred to the district and sessions court from where it was subsequently assigned to the first additional sessions judge Larkana. He said the hearing did not proceed and was put off to Aug 18. “God willing, truth will prevail, and falsehood will be exposed,” he said. He said that a similar case was registered in Ranipur but later his and his colleagues’ names were struck off the case, and they were acquitted....

ISLAMABAD: After failing to obtain permission from the district administration to hold a workers’ convention on August 5, the Islamabad chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced it will begin an unarmed but political “guerrilla struggle” from Sunday (today). PTI Islamabad chapter head Aamir Mughal said that, under the “guerrilla struggle,” they would block various main roads and share the message of Imran Khan. “However, workers will disperse before the arrival of police. Our goal is to record the protest and protect our workers from arrest and police torture. We know that torture is the only weapon of the ruling elite,” Mr Mughal said. He vowed to expand this new strategy from Islamabad to the rest of the country. It is worth mentioning that PTI has called for a protest on August 5, the day marking two years of Imran Khan’s incarceration. Imran Khan will lead the protest from jail. Earlier this week, PTI submitted a request to the capital administration to hold a workers’ convention (jalsa) at ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally announced its decision to withdraw from all future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), citing political interference, biased conduct, and inconsistent tournament rules.

In a significant show of unity, tribal elders from North Waziristan have pledged full support for the Pakistan Army’s ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorism from the region, particularly in light of an operation launched against India-sponsored terrorist elements.

PESHAWAR: The federal government’s decision to expel Afghan nationals with Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, the last category of refugees legally living in the country without visas, has left those over one million people in panic. The interior ministry on Thursday issued a special regulatory order (SRO), saying PoR cards expired on June 30 this year, rendering their holders’ stay in the country unlawful. It empowered district administration, police, prosecution, prisons and all other authorities to take appropriate measures for the arrest and detention, whether in jails or other suitable premises, and repatriation of all such illegal foreigners. “Federal Government is pleased to invoke the provisions of sub-sections (I), (2)(c), (2)(e)(i) and (2)(g) of Section 3 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, in relation to PoR card holders forthwith,” the SRO read. Following the issuance of SRO, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa home and tribal affairs department on Friday made a public announcement regarding the deportation of Afghan...

BAJAUR: Terrorists in Bajaur district have conditionally agreed to vacate civilian areas, but would not leave the district completely, sources said on Saturday. The second round of talks between Bajaur Aman (peace) Jirga members and local terrorist leaders aimed at convincing them to leave the region ended on Saturday, said the sources. They told Dawn that talks between the 50-member peace jirga and terrorist leaders were held in the Lowi Mamund tehsil. The terrorists had requested a day’s time at the Friday meeting to consult their leadership over the jirga’s two-point demands — either to return to Afghanistan or retreat to the mountains if they wanted to fight the security forces, as their presence posed a serious threat to locals. However, the sources said that no significant development took place in this crucial meeting, meant to convince the terrorist to leave the region peacefully. The details of the meeting, which started at around 3pm and ended late on Saturday evening, have yet to be formally disclo...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added textile sector has raised alarms over the United States’ recent imposition of a 19 per cent tariff on Pakistani exports, warning that it could neutralise any potential gains in market access. The new tariff, added on top of existing duties, is seen as significantly higher than expected, undermining hopes for improved trade relations and market share, particularly in comparison to regional competitors such as Vietnam and Bangladesh. Industry leaders argue that the new tariff structure, combined with rising domestic production costs, makes it increasingly difficult to compete. One exporter noted that the higher tariffs, along with Pakistan’s growing production costs, could result in a decline in export volumes. “The deal is neutral at best,” the exporter said, pointing out that regional players like Vietnam and Bangladesh, with their lower production costs, remain better positioned. Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Jawed Bilwani told Dawn that Pakistan’...

ISLAMABAD - Aleema Khan, the sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, on Saturday clarified that Imran’s sons have applied both for their national identity cards for overseas Pakistanis (Nicops) as well as visas to visit Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD - The federal government has decided to establish separate immigration counters for for-eign passengers at all international airports in the country.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Iran on Saturday reaffirmed commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and promote peace and stability in the region.

Karachi - First Lady and Member of the National Assembly, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, on Saturday, said that today is a day of pride for all of us.

Rawalpindi - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has filed a complaint under anti-money laundering laws with an accountability court here on Saturday against property tycoon Malik Riaz, his family and key officials of Bahria Town housing society.

ISLAMABAD - In the world of politics, timing is not just important; it is considered everything.

On the special directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, province-wide celebrations for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day have commenced with fervour, dignity, and national pride.

Witnesses firepower demonstration by newly-inducted Z-10ME helicopters at Muzaffargarh Field Firing Ranges.

PESHAWAR - The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Saturday initiated a series of regional jirgas following an All Parties Conference (APC) hosted by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur.

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday said that the government was heavily prioritising major infrastructure development in Pakistan Railways, particularly the ML1 Railway corridor.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Saturday met with Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi here and discussed matters of mutual interest.

Islamabad - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit is highly significant and will give a boost not only to Pak-Iran trade but entire gamut of bilateral relations.