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. ISLAMABAD: In a historic development for regional air travel, Iran Air’s inaugural Flight 826 (A319), operating on the route Mashhad-Zahedan-Quetta, touched down at Quetta International Airport late night on Wednesday to a ceremonial Water Cannon Salute, marking the airline’s first-ever operation to the capital of Balochistan. According to official details, Iran Air Flight 826 will now operate once weekly, every Wednesday, arriving in Quetta at 9:30 PM. On its maiden journey, the flight carried 30 passengers on arrival and 120 passengers on departure, reflecting keen public interest in the new route.

A missing official of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA),who was reportedly abducted from Islamabad earlier this month, has turned out to be in the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Last week, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had granted the Islamabad Police one more week to trace NCCIA Deputy Director Muhammad Usman. In a petition filed for his recovery, Usman’s wife Rozina had alleged that four armed individuals had abducted her husband on October 14. However, according to an October 29 short order from Lahore Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, Usman was in the FIA’s custody and remanded…

. KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully passed the European Union’s cargo audit, marking a highly positive development for Pakistan’s aviation industry. The audit was carried out by OGADA, the organization responsible for inspecting and validating cargo operations in the European Union. The OGADA validation team carried out audits at Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad airports. Following the successful completion of the audit, it renewed PIA’s cargo license. The EU officially issued the updated license and formally informed PIA CEO Amir Hayat and the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the development. With the renewal of…

. ISLAMABAD: DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the availability and prices of sugar across the country. The meeting discussed measures to ensure stable prices and sufficient market supply so that consumers are protected from artificially inflated rates due to hoarding or profiteering, a DPM’s Office news release said. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review Pakistan’s overall strategy for economic diplomacy and enhancing trade.

.Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during a global interfaith gathering, his Media Office stated on Thursday. The meeting, which included religious scholars, clerics, and leaders from various faiths, focused on promoting global peace and interfaith harmony. on the occasion, Maulana Khabir Azad, who is also the Khateeb of Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque and an Ambassador of Peace, emphasised that interfaith harmony is an urgent necessity. “Through dialogue, we can lead the world toward peace,” he…

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Khadim Hussian Soomro has remarked that only the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is authorized to take action against a judge of the superior court and a bench cannot pass an order against a sitting brother judge. “There is only one body authorized to take action against a sitting judge or chief justice — the SJC. How can a contempt petition be filed against a sitting judge?” Justice Soomro asked while hearing a contempt plea filed against IHC judge Saman Raffat Imtiaz on Thursday. Petitioner Kulsoom Khaliq, appearing in person, told the court that her…

. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Oman’s Royal Minister, General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, in Muscat on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The two leaders reviewed the state of Pakistan-Oman relations, with a particular focus on addressing visa-related challenges faced by Pakistani nationals living and working in the Sultanate. They also exchanged views on the regional situation. Naqvi stressed that facilitating visa procedures would open more opportunities for skilled Pakistani professionals seeking employment in Oman.

SEOUL: A South Korean court ruled on Thursday against popular K-pop group NewJeans, whose members had sought to cut contractual ties with their label ADOR over what they called “mistreatment” by the agency. The five-member girl group made headlines in November by announcing the decision to leave ADOR, whose parent company HYBE is also behind K-pop sensation BTS. The label then filed for an injunction, requesting the court to prohibit the group’s members from engaging in independent commercial activities and allowing it to remain NewJeans’ managing agency. The Seoul Central District Court in Thursday’s decision, its second in favour of…

Falak Shabir. photo:file Singer Falak Shabir has thrown his weight behind emerging musicians, offering unconditional permission for contestants of the musical reality show ‘Pakistan Idol’ to perform his songs — a gesture seen as a symbolic stand for creative freedom in the country’s entertainment industry. The announcement followed veteran singer Sajjad Ali’s public criticism of the show’s organisers, whom he accused of failing to acquire rights to perform his songs and those of other artists. Speaking at a press conference in Canada, Sajjad Ali had said that many contestants wanted to sing his hits but were legally barred due to unresolved…

.CM Murad Ali Shah visits a stall at the Diplomatic Bazaar. Photo: NNI KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, inaugurating the first ‘Diplomatic Bazaar’ on Thursday, described the event as a unique celebration of culture, creativity, cooperation, and true diplomacy — reflecting friendship, openness, and shared humanity. The event organized by the Foreign Affairs Liaison Office in Karachi attracted many provincial ministers, diplomats, and industrialists, symbolizing Pakistan’s hospitality, unity, and commitment to peaceful, global partnership, a statement issued here said. As he toured the bazaar, Shah admired the vibrant display of Pakistan’s culture shown through Sindhi biryani, mangoes, textiles, and…