——- Joint Arab Islamic Summit’s resolution calls upon UNSC to condemn destruction in Gaza ——- Asks to ensure immediate cessation of Israeli escalation ——- OIC countries’ envoys in Brussels also call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza ——- Hold Israel accountable for war crimes ——- Meanwhile Gaza death toll reaches 11,240 including 4,630 children By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit which was held in Riyadh on Saturday called upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution to condemn the destruction, displace-ment, and prevention of basic servi ..read more

—— Approves Law Ministry’s summary on jail trial —— Summary mentions Khan’s security concerns —— IHC to hear PTI Chief’s appeal against jail trial today Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet on Monday approved the jail trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The cabinet gave its assent to the summary by the Ministry of Law regarding the former prime minister and foreign minister’s trial in the Adiala jail due to security concerns. In its summary, the ministry wrote that it had issued a no-objection c ..read more

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad issued on Monday arrest warrants for ousted prem-ier Imran Khan in two cases pertaining to the Toshakhana gifts repository and £190m settlement with UK’s National Crime Agency. The National Accountability Court (NAB) had submitted a request for compliance with the arrest war-rants. The court accepted the request and directed the superintendent of Adiala jail, where the Paki-stan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairperson is currently incarcerated in connection with the cypher case, to en-sure the same under the law. NAB deputy prosecutor Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi ..read more

—— Defence and Interior Ministries, KP and Balochistan govts bring on board private counsels to challenge verdict By Anzal Amin ISLAMABAD: The interim federal government intends to challenge the Supreme Court (SC) judgment declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional, it emerged on Monday. The Express Tribune has learnt that different government departments have engaged separate private counsels to challenge the verdict issued by a larger bench of the apex court late October. The Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Awan will represent the federal government while the defence minist ..read more

By Ali Imran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is optimistic about the successful completion of the first International Monetary Fund (IMF) review of the $3 billion standby arrangement (SBA) as the negotiations between the two sides have entered the final round, said well-placed sources. The policy-level talks between the IMF and Pakistani authorities began today (Monday) and will con-tinue till November 15, the sources added. The Pakistani delegation was led by Interim Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar and comprised State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad, Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Malik Amjed ..read more

BEIJING: The newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan Khalil Hashmi on Monday as-sumed charge of his office. In his first official engagement, Ambassador Hashmi presented a copy of his credentials to Hong Lei, Director General of the Protocol Department of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Hashmi, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for the warm welcome accorded to him, in keeping with the long-standing tradition of both countries. Reminiscing of his pre-vious stint in Beijing from 2008-2010, he expressed his resolve to further solidify the already-robust relati ..read more

RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Monday during an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district, the military said in a statement. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the fire exchange took place on the night between Sunday and Monday during which Pakistani troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. Result-antly one terrorist was killed. However, it added that during the intense exchange of fire, 25-year-old resident of Mardan Sepoy Abdullah and 19-year-old resident of Tharparkar Sepoy Muhammad So ..read more

ISLAMABAD: The submarines equipped with the Air-Independent Propulsion, Hangor-Class, are set to be included in the Pakistan Navy next year. According to the sources, the Hangor-class submarines were reportedly manufactured by China Ship Building Industry Corporation which will be scheduled to join the Pakistan Navy after launching and completing trials next year, while the remaining seven submarines will be consecutively incorporated into the Pakistan Navy in the following years. The preparation of these Hangor-class submarines is a result of a significant defense agreement be-tween Pakistan ..read more

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry could not be indicted in contempt of Election Commission case on Monday. The four-member commission led by Sindh member Nisar Durrani conducted hearing of the contempt of ECP and chief election commissioner cases. Commission head Durrani, during proceeding, remarked if there were security fears, the four-member panel could issue notification of hearing the cases in jail. A commission member asked if law permitted them to do so. The law secretary said he would seek opinion of the law ministry in this regard. Upon i ..read more

By Hina Kiyani ISLAMABAD: The National Folk Festival (Lok Mela) was helping in promoting cultural tourism as a large number of local tourists coming from various parts of the country to enjoy amazing and mega event in the capital. Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) official said that the biggest folk festival in the country called Lok Mela continued from November 3-12 here. It was organized by the National Heritage and Culture Division at Lok Virsa, he added. He said the festival was attracting tourists massively by serving them with cultural and traditional treats, featuring a va ..read more