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Faiz Hameed found guilty on four counts; Involvement in political unrest during investigation; The convicted person can appeal Former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented development in Pakistan’s civil-military history, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed was convicted on Thursday and sentenced to 14 […]

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned Norway’s ambassador to lodge a strong protest after he attended Supreme Court proceedings in the case of human rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari, a move that Islamabad said amounted to “unwarranted intrusion” into the country’s internal legal affairs. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign

. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is greeted by local customs upon his arrival in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Photo: ONLINE ACHEGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan and discussed issues of common interest. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister congratulated the Turkmen President on the 30th anniversary of

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday cautiously welcomed a statement issued by more than 1,000 Afghan ulama in Kabul, noting that its effectiveness will depend on written assurances from Afghan Taliban leaders, something Islamabad has repeatedly requested but has yet to obtain. At his weekly press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad had taken “positive

. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi discussed measures to curb illegal immigration, combat human trafficking and strengthen bilateral cooperation with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Brussels. During the meeting, Commissioner Brunner spoke highly of Pakistan’s efforts, noting a 47% reduction in attempts to reach Europe via illegal routes over

. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Abdulmuhsen Al-Khalaf, Deputy Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, the two ministers exchanged views on the positive macroeconomic trends in Pakistan’s economy and their shared determination to further strengthen the economy, a press release from the Ministry of Finance said. Aurangzeb

Information Minister Says Verdict Shows Army’s Self-Responsibility System Remains Extremely Strong Former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. PHOTO: FILE Top political leaders and journalists on Thursday hailed the military court’s verdict against former ISI Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed as a “historic” development, terming it a clear affirmation that illegal activities would no