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Handshake with Indian FM Jaishankar was ‘surprising’, Sadiq tells PM Shehbaz

NA speaker briefs PM Shehbaz Sharif on interaction with Jaishankar. Sadiq provides detailed account of his Dhaka trip to PM Shehbaz. Indian FM’s gesture was “well-prepared, carefully planned”: Sadiq. ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has described his recent handshake with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as “surprising”, while briefing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…

Pakistan, China vow to boost counter-terrorism cooperation, advance CPEC in ‘secure manner’

Pakistan, China hold seventh strategic dialogue in Beijing. Two sides coordinate on Afghanistan, Bangladesh mechanisms. Countries advance CPEC 2.0, trade and regional peace cooperation. Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, pledging to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism and security and to work jointly to ensure the safe and smooth advancement of China-Pakistan…

Main protesters ‘announced end’ of lawful protests: Iranian Embassy

Govt dialogue addressed shopkeepers’ concerns: embassy. Security forces swiftly contained scattered illegal protests. Internet restored nationwide amid cybersecurity monitoring. The Iranian Embassy in Islamabad on Monday said that the main group of protesters, largely comprising shopkeepers and trade guilds, had officially announced the conclusion of their lawful protests following government engagement and confidence-building measures. The…

Karachi man sentenced to 10 years for raping daughter

Court finds prosecution proved rape charge beyond doubt. Victim’s testimony termed credible, natural and unbiased. Sentence includes fine, victim compensation under APA. KARACHI: An additional district and sessions judge in Karachi sentenced a man to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment after convicting him of raping his 18-year-old daughter in the Korangi Industrial Area. Additional District and…

PTI reiterates demand for Achakzai’s appointment as opposition leader

PTI insists all objections to nomination resolved. Omar Ayub Khan’s cases withdrawn, says Dogar. Speaker vows process strictly under Constitution. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Whip Aamir Dogar on Monday reiterated the party’s demand for the immediate appointment of Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, saying all objections raised…