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The Thursday Times’ Pakistani news section dives into the pulse of Pakistani politics, offering sharp analysis and timely updates on the decisions and debates shaping the nation’s future, from the corridors of power to grassroots movements.

Political storm in India over Pakistan war deaths as Congress seeks Rajnath Singh’s resignation

India's opposition has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, accusing it of concealing military casualties from the 2025 war with Pakistan and demanding Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's resignation.
International

Pakistan downs four Taliban drones over Balochistan

The ISPR says Pakistan successfully intercepted four drones launched by the Afghan Taliban into Balochistan, reaffirming the country's readiness to respond decisively to any threat to its sovereignty.
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پاکستان کی جانب سے امریکا ایران معاہدے کا اعلان، عالمی منڈیوں میں تیل کی قیمتیں نیچے گِر گئیں

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کی جانب سے امریکا ایران امن معاہدے کے اعلان کے بعد عالمی منڈیوں میں تیل کی قیمتیں نیچے گِر گئیں، اِس پیش رفت کی وجہ آبنائے ہرمز دوبارہ کُھلنے کی امید ہے۔ پاکستان کا سفارتی اثر و رسوخ توانائی کی عالمی منڈیوں میں بھی محسوس کیا جا رہا ہے۔
International

Oil tumbles after Pakistan’s US-Iran breakthrough

Oil prices dropped after Shehbaz Sharif announced a US-Iran peace deal, as markets priced in lower risk around the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional supply disruption.
International

Pakistan announces US-Iran peace deal after weeks of high-stakes mediation

Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, with a signing ceremony planned in Switzerland and mediators preparing talks this week.
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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.
International

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.
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Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
International

EU formally commends Pakistan’s Iran mediation as Kallas visits Islamabad

The EU formally commended Pakistan's Iran mediation, supported Pakistan's Kashmir position, called for action against Afghan terrorist groups and backed a two-state solution for Palestine in joint communiqué. Kallas met PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.
International

UN documents Taliban rape and sexual abuse of Afghan women

ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — The United Nations Secretary-General's annual report on conflict-related sexual violence, document S/2026/321 submitted to the UN Security Council, documents...
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Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
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Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
International

Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.
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