Beleaguered opposition’s political dilemma

ISLAMABAD: “We should be informed within three days…first, when a meeting with Imran Khan will take place and second, when he will be allowed, with his family’s consent, to seek medical treatment of his choice. Otherwise, if this Assembly does not function from Monday onward, we will not be responsible.” These were the remarks of…

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NEPRA clears extra Iran power imports

ISLAMABAD: Amid the Iran-US conflict, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved additional electricity import from Iran to meet demand in Balochistan. Under a formula Pakistan will have to pay 9.2 US cents for every unit (kWh) of electricity to Iran if the price remains below $100 per barrel. The per-unit cost could…

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Talal rejects rumours about Imran’s health

He further stated that the PTI founder underwent multiple eye treatments at PIMS Islamabad Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking to reporters outside Parliament House in Islamabad on October 9, 2025. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry has strongly rejected what he described as “misleading and baseless propaganda” regarding the…

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Marri clarifies viral clip of Bilawal, says exchange ‘cannot be viewed in isolation’

Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media A day after a clip showing perceived brusqueness by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari towards party MNA Shazia Marri went viral on social media, PPP spokesperson herself on Friday termed it a one-off interaction that could not be viewed…

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Death penalty upheld in Wajeeha Swati case

LHC dismisses appeal of man convicted of US citizen’s killing over property dispute RAWALPINDI: A division bench of the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal of Rizwan Habib, convicted of brutally murdering his former wife, US citizen Wajeeha Swati, over possession of valuable property and other assets worth around Rs1 billion…

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PM Shehbaz meets Chinese business delegation to discuss digital economy cooperation

He appreciates IBI Group’s decision to establish its ‘Pakistan digital economy headquarters’ in Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, founder, president and controlling shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology, at the prime minister’s house. According to the statement by the prime minister’s office…

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Naqvi, US official discuss strengthening Pakistan-US cooperation on security

‘foolproof security’ ensured for US companies working on the Reko Diq mining project, says Naqvi Meeting in Islamabad between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur. SCREENGRAB Pakistan and the United States on Friday discussed expanding cooperation in security, counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics efforts…

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PM hails growing ties with Azerbaijan

Justice Minister of Azerbaijan Farid Turab Oglu Ahmadov calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: PPI ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan were brotherly countries and their bilateral ties were growing stronger with every passing day. The prime minister, in a meeting with Justice Minister of Azerbaijan…

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President Zardari confers 47 military awards

3 personnel, including 1 officer, 2 jawans who embraced martyrdom, awarded Sitara-i-Basalat for acts of sacrifice ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday conferred 47 military awards upon distinguished officers and soldiers to recognise their exceptional bravery, leadership and meritorious services rendered for the defence of the country. The awards were conferred at the Investiture…

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