NATIONALIshaq Dar says the next phase of US-Iran negotiations may be harder, but a final agreement remains possible. Pakistan and Qatar say the two sides have agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a deal.
PoliticsPTI leaders, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Salman Akram Raja, have sought a meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala jail. Separately, jail authorities and defence counsel remain at odds over power of attorney documents, while Bushra Bibi’s daughter has complained of mistreatment.
SportsKylian Mbappe scored twice in his 100th match for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 at the World Cup in Philadelphia. The game was delayed for more than two hours at half-time because of a severe storm.
SportsErling Haaland struck twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday to reach the World Cup last 32. The win sent Norway through with a game to spare and left Senegal needing a result against Iraq.
NATIONALThe government is considering restructuring the World Bank-funded Peshawar-Torkham Motorway after years of delay and a steep rise in projected costs. A revised plan drops the Southern Link Road and splits the expressway into three construction lots.
WorldSenior Indian, Iranian and Chinese officials met in New Delhi during a BRICS security gathering. The talks focused on the Middle East situation, bilateral ties and wider non-traditional security challenges.
NATIONALMPA Abdul Ghani Afridi has demanded that authorities announce a return plan for Tirah’s displaced families within two weeks. He also warned of moving a resolution and boycotting the provincial assembly over the issue.
WorldAirlines are poised to save billions as jet fuel prices fall after the interim US-Iran peace deal, but passengers may not see quick fare cuts. Tight capacity and pressure to rebuild margins are allowing carriers to keep prices firm.
WorldAstronomers say interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be up to 12 billion years old, making it far older than the Solar System. New telescope data suggests it formed in an extremely cold environment and is unlike known Solar System objects.
CITYIslamabad authorities closed bus terminals and sealed the Red Zone ahead of the Iranian president’s arrival on Tuesday. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, with further transport curbs likely in the High Security Zone.
NATIONALJAAC activists camped near Rawalakot are expected to announce their next move on Tuesday. AJK authorities say protesters will not be allowed into curfew-hit Rawalakot and also described a march towards Muzaffarabad as difficult.
NATIONALA Judicial Service Tribunal of the IHC is set to hear around 50 appeals by nearly 30 judges from Islamabad’s subordinate judiciary. The cases concern promotions, adverse ACRs and alleged supersession dating back to the 2021 promotion process.
