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Murad Ali Shah rebukes India over 'Sindh' remark

Murad Ali Shah rebukes India over 'Sindh' remark

Sindh’s chief minister rejected Rajnath Singh’s talk of Sindh “returning to India,” calling it provocation. Pakistan’s Foreign Office also condemned the remarks and reaffirmed Islamabad’s stance on sovereignty and Kashmir.

Politics
Shehbaz pushes expert-led plan for rail links and connectivity

Shehbaz pushes expert-led plan for rail links and connectivity

PM Shehbaz called for international-standard expertise to modernise railways and improve regional links. He pressed for PPPs, faster reforms and digital upgrades. Officials briefed him on ongoing automation, security and revenue initiatives.

Politics
Opposition seeks probe into IMF-flagged 'economic irregularities'

Opposition seeks probe into IMF-flagged 'economic irregularities'

TTAP leaders asked for a formal investigation into alleged irregularities flagged by the IMF. They castigated the government for a delayed response and lack of transparency. The bloc says reform and oversight are needed to restore investor confidence.

Politics
Govt restores gold import/export, revives 2013 rules

Govt restores gold import/export, revives 2013 rules

Pakistan reversed a months-old suspension on gold trade, restoring the 2013 regime. The revised rules clarify customs procedures and enable digital passbooks. Officials say transparency and trade facilitation are the aims.

Business
EU balks at COP30 draft, climate talks hit stalemate

EU balks at COP30 draft, climate talks hit stalemate

Talks at COP30 ran long after the EU rejected a deal it deemed too weak. Disputes centred on fossil fuels and climate finance. Negotiators weighed narrow edits and even a voluntary side pact as the standoff persisted.

World
UN panel warns Afghan-backed TTP is a major threat to Pakistan

UN panel warns Afghan-backed TTP is a major threat to Pakistan

A UN sanctions panel says the Afghan-based TTP is a grave security threat to Pakistan and cites cross-border attacks. Islamabad backs the assessment and urges a depoliticised sanctions regime and zero tolerance for all extremist groups.

World