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ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has accused the federal government of violating the Constitution by allegedly favouring Punjab in the disbursement of net hydel profits (NHP), despite K-P accounting for the bulk of Pakistan’s hydropower generation. The provincial government claimed that Punjab received around Rs161 billion in hydel profits over the past three years, compared with only Rs88 billion paid to K-P. The Power Division, however, rejected the figures and said K-P had actually received more than Punjab in NHP payments during the last fiscal year. The dispute centres on…

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ISLAMABAD: In a major diplomatic and legal setback for India and a significant victory for Pakistan, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 remains fully in force, rejecting India’s unilateral decision to place the agreement in “abeyance”. The PCA on Monday issued its Award on Treaty Status along with a binding Order on Interim Measures. In a unanimous decision, the tribunal affirmed the continued validity of the treaty and directed India to comply with its obligations under the…

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TEHRAN: Iran has warned that any new US attack on its territory would trigger a “much heavier” response, saying it would target any site or facility used to launch attacks against Iran. The warning was issued on Monday in a joint statement by Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. The two military bodies accused Washington of continuing to use the territory, airspace and facilities of regional countries to conduct military operations against Iran. Iran said it respected the sovereignty of neighbouring states but would “never…

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ISLAMABAD: A remotely operated car crashed into a police van at D-Chowk, Islamabad, after an apparent technical failure caused by an internet connectivity disruption, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. The video, shared by journalist Muhammad Aalijah, shows him sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle while explaining its automated-driving features. As the car moves forward, its remotely controlled steering system suddenly appears to malfunction, causing the vehicle to veer towards a police van parked nearby. Aalijah can be seen attempting to stop…

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