Pakistan

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said he had received “elements” of a US proposal for a potential nuclear deal following five rounds of talks mediated by Oman, making the remarks the same day a report by the International Atomic Energy agency (IAEA) exposed Tehran’s nuclear activity. Tensions between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog have repeatedly flared since a 2015 deal curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief fell apart. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi “paid a short visit to Tehran today to present elements of a US proposal which will be appropriately responded to in line with the principles, national interests and rights of the people of Iran,” Araghchi said on X. Iran stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium in recent months, said a confidential report by the watchdog, seen by AFP earlier on Saturday. It said in its quarterly report that it is of “serious concern” that Iran has an estimated amount of 408.6 kilogrammes enriched to up to 60 p...

Three different institutions addressing cases of harassment, women seeking justice are often denied timely redress

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CM orders steps for regularisation of illegal societies

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Khabeki Lake dries up, Kanhatti Bagh at risk

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At least two people lost their lives and seven others were injured in a powerful explosion near the Killi Mangla area of Quetta on Saturday, in what police believe was a targeted attack.

Three people lost their lives in separate road accidents in Karachi on Saturday, according to police officials. The city has lately witnessed a rise in traffic accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles, including dumpers and water tankers, which killed nearly 500 people and injured 4,879 in 2024, according to hospital data. A motorbike rider was killed in the Defence Housing Authority when a vehicle hit him early Saturday morning, Deputy Inspector General South Syed Asad Raza told Dawn.com. He said, “The Bykea [hail-riding service] rider was passing through Khayaban-i-Nishat crossing when the an sport utility vehicle hit him. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) where he succumbed to his injuries.” The police have impounded the vehicle and arrested the driver, he added. Darakshan Station House Officer (SHO) Shahid Taj said that the victim’s heirs and the suspect had reached an out-of-court settlement and they told the police that they did not...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the Balochistan Grand Jirga, strongly condemned terrorist elements, stating they are “thirsty for blood” and actively working against Pakistan’s peace, progress, and stability.