Araghchi says US-Iran talks go on through Pakistan and Qatar
Iran says talks with Washington continue via Pakistan and Qatar, while Tehran told Field Marshal Munir no enriched nuclear material will leave the country.
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Rubio defends US ties with Pakistan during India visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington must keep a relationship with nuclear-armed Pakistan, citing geography, in an interview in India.
Pakistan will not accept strategic imbalance, Kidwai warns India
NCA adviser Khalid Kidwai said Pakistan could review its deployments after India's reported nuclear submarine patrols, which he called a first-strike posture.
Mir Raza inquiry calls police investigation an 'epic failure'
The commission on Mir Raza Ali's death found the police probe negligent, could not rule out a cover-up and urged a JIT including the ISI and Rangers.
IMF urges Pakistan to look beyond fiscal targets to boost growth
IMF director Jihad Azour said Pakistan's fiscal policy must go beyond primary balance targets to fund investment, as Zardari pledged more reforms.
Karachi hospital sealed after newborn catches mpox from circumcision tools
Sindh's healthcare commission sealed a Malir hospital after a newborn caught mpox from contaminated tools, as Karachi confirmed a new polio case.
Makkah pact text says attack on one is attack on all
The Makkah defence pact text commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to defend each other; a Pakistani will be its first secretary-general.
Sindh to make Mir Raza murder inquiry report public
Sindh's cabinet will publish the judicial report on Mir Raza Ali's murder probe, raised the CCE age limit to 33 and approved a $150m tax programme.
Dar tells SCO Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan
At the SCO heads of government meeting in Dushanbe, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan's one demand of the Taliban is that Afghan soil is not used for terror against it.
PM ready to build consensus on counterterrorism, Sanaullah tells Senate
Rana Sanaullah told the Senate PM Shehbaz Sharif is ready to invite all parties to agree on counterterrorism if the opposition sets other demands aside.
Suspect in Multan orphan's killing dies in alleged police encounter
The main suspect in the killing of orphan Waseem Abbas, 15, in Multan was shot dead in an alleged encounter near Bahawalpur after escaping custody.
Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediation
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks on Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of new targets around Hormuz.
PHC issues notices on petitions against KP emergency and governor's rule
The Peshawar High Court issued notices to the federal and KP governments on petitions against the emergency and governor's rule, and adjourned to November 10.