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Asim Munir warns India that escalation would be catastrophic and India will bear full responsibility

Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir warned that there is no room for war in a nuclear environment, asserting that Pakistan will respond decisively to any provocation and that India will bear full responsibility for any escalation. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering stance on the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

A file photo is shown of the Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Hafiz Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, NI HI. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Trump and Putin hold productive call, plan Budapest summit to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin was “very productive,” announcing plans for a high-level peace summit in Budapest aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The former U.S. president claimed “great progress” was made and that he would brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Donald Trump said his phone call with Vladimir Putin was “very productive” and that both leaders agreed to pursue peace talks in Budapest to end the Russia-Ukraine war. — JORGE SILVA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
A file photo is shown of DG-ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Hamas agrees to Trump peace plan with conditions

Hamas has announced conditional agreement to President Trump’s Middle East peace proposal, pledging prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access and a transfer of Gaza administration to an independent Palestinian body.

Hamas conditionally accepts a US peace plan offering prisoner releases and a handover of Gaza administration while tying Palestinian rights to wider national consensus and international law.. — FILE
Donald Trump signed an executive order guaranteeing Qatar’s security after an Israeli air strike forced Netanyahu into a rare apology and reshaped Gulf politics. — FILE / THE WHITE HOUSE

Netanyahu Issues Rare Apology to Qatari PM Over Doha Strike While Meeting Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare formal apology to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for Israel’s attack on Doha during a telephone call from the White House, held as Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump, in a move highlighting sensitive behind-the-scenes diplomacy and growing efforts to ease regional tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologised to Qatar’s premier over the Doha attack during a White House call while meeting Donald Trump. — FILE/AFP

Shehbaz Sharif highlights Pakistan’s military success and offers India peace talks at UN

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly claimed Pakistan’s military success over India including the downing of seven jets and offered comprehensive peace talks while pledging support for a Palestinian state and calling for recognition of Pakistan’s sacrifices against terrorism presenting Pakistan as both a security bulwark and a bridge for regional peace.

Shehbaz Sharif uses UN speech to claim Pakistan’s military victory over India while pushing peace talks and backing Palestinian statehood.. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir meet President Trump at the White House for talks on Pakistan–US ties, security, peace and investment as Trump praises leaders and receives Pakistan visit invite. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir meet President Trump at the White House in a high-stakes diplomatic push focusing on US-Pakistan ties, regional security and leadership praise. — FILE
A combine photo is shown of U.S. president Donald Trump (L) and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). — THE THURSDAY TIMES
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