Despite an agreement between Iran and Oman, new security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday highlighted ongoing risks for regional shipping, while the US naval blockade remains in place, according to Dawn.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, has announced an expansion of its routes to Pakistan, with daily flights to Riyadh set to begin on August 14.
Pakistan plans to overhaul its policing system with reforms inspired by international law enforcement models, including a new Law Enforcement Investigation Centre in Islamabad, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The Peshawar High Court dismissed pleas from a former Afghan general and a special agent, along with their families, who sought protection from arrest and deportation, fearing persecution by the Taliban.
