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Tehran 'positively reviewing' its participation in talks, despite earlier ruling them out, but no decision made yet

Gold, silver extend declines in international and domestic markets
Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes
IMF adds 11 new conditions

Ishaq Dar, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments in call

Two sides emphasise importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability

Work on Rohri-Karachi track to start in Sept

Minister says estimated cost of the project will be $2b

Four terrorists killed, one police officer martyred in separate IBOs in K-P

ISPR says one terrorist killed was 'Waheedullah', responsible for the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Gul Faraz

World powers push for Gulf de-escalation

Xi urges open Hormuz passage as China, Russia and regional leaders call for ceasefire to hold

Afridi eyes Lahore to revive PTI fortunes

Internal disconnects, external restrictions threaten to undercut momentum

Islamabad sets stage for high-stakes talks

Round 2 negotiations likely tomorrow JD Vance departs for Pakistan today Iran has yet to make a final call Trump c

Pakistan steps up efforts to salvage talks

PM, EU Council chief express hope of progress; Dar engages Iranian FM

K-P Assembly set to hold session in stadium

Move aims at bringing parliamentary proceedings closer to the people

Paper chase ends in handcuffs

Cybersecurity student used AI to 'crack' board exams, duped over 1,300 students

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