ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered that lawyer Salman Safdar be allowed to meet former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Adiala jail at 2pm today (Wednesday) in connection with the ₹190 million case. A division bench, comprising IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, heard appeals filed by […]
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Terms of corps commanders conference call ‘unnecessary escalation’, spoiling mediation efforts Drone view of people gathered at the site of damage in a residential neighborhood following Iranian missile barrages in central Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS RAWALPINDI: Top military brass on Tuesday strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial complexes, calling them an
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ISLAMABAD: Tuesday’s National Assembly session saw a second straight day of heated debate over rising oil prices amid the Gulf war, with Treasury and opposition members trading sharp criticism over economic policies and governance. The session, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, began with prayers for the martyrs of terrorist incidents in Bannu and other
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Pakistan tried until the last moment to create space for meaningful engagement, but the situation deteriorated further Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENSHOT Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent escalation in the Middle East, saying Pakistan’s efforts to create space for dialogue had been undermined by new
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PM Shehbaz warns of strict measures against oil hoarders at austerity review meeting The Islamabad administration has started implementing the federal government’s directive to close shopping malls and markets from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, as part of a nationwide austerity drive aimed at conserving energy and stabilizing the economy. The move follows a decision taken
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Smoke rises over Azadi Square following a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran in Tehran on April 6. Photo: Reuters Efforts are underway to facilitate negotiations between the United States and Iran, two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the discussions said. Reuters Tuesday, as U.S. strikes against Iran intensified and President Donald Trump’s deadline
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He states that Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia, just as it supports Pakistan through thick and thin. Prime Minister Shehbaz and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Photos: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering solidarity and support” with Saudi Arabia following the Iranian attack on a petrochemical complex in Jubail. The
Warns that such unjustified aggression could undermine ongoing peace efforts and an environment conducive to dialogue Military leaders on Tuesday strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial complexes, calling them an “unnecessary escalation” that threatens to spoil mediation efforts aimed at ending the Middle East crisis. Iran previously attacked a petrochemical
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The injured were immediately transferred to a nearby hospital, where they received medical treatment. A police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on patrol. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least five policemen were injured when a police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) while on
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FO calls strikes dangerous escalation as Pakistani mediation between US and Iran enters ‘critical and sensitive’ phase Smoke rises over Azadi Square following a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran in Tehran on April 6. Photo: Reuters The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed “deep concern and unequivocal condemnation” of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
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