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World leaders ring Islamabad after Pakistan brokers US-Iran ceasefire

Seven foreign leaders phoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within 24 hours, publicly praising Pakistan’s role in securing the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and signalling a rare burst of direct diplomatic recognition for Islamabad.

Shashi Tharoor urges India to applaud Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire

Senior Indian Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said India should welcome, not resent, Pakistan’s role in helping secure a US–Iran ceasefire, arguing that peace in the region is not a zero-sum outcome.

امریکی تنظیم ’’سِکھ فار جسٹس‘‘ نے فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر کو امن کے نوبل انعام کیلئے نامزد کر دیا

امریکی سِکھ راہنما گُرپتونت سنگھ پنّوں اور اُن کی تنظیم ’’سِکھ فار جسٹس‘‘ نے پاکستانی آرمی چیف فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر اور امریکی نائب صدر جے ڈی وینس کو امن کے نوبل انعام 2027 کیلئے نامزد کر دیا۔ ناروے کی نوبل کمیٹی کو باضابطہ درخواست جمع کروا دی گئی۔

Sikhs for Justice nominates Asim Munir for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by U.S.-based advocacy group Sikhs for Justice, crediting him with containing escalation during the recent U.S.-Iran crisis.

India’s Congress welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, says BJP handed Pakistan diplomatic opening

India’s Congress has welcomed the West Asia ceasefire but says BJP blunders weakened New Delhi and opened diplomatic space for Pakistan to emerge as a mediator. The statement is a rare public sign that Pakistan’s regional role is now being debated inside India itself.

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India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد سے رابطہ، سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان سے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ۔ بحیرۂ احمر میں سعودی آئل ٹینکرز پر حوثی حملوں کی شدید مذمت، پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ مکمل یکجہتی کا اعادہ۔ فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر اور پوری پاکستانی قوم اس نازک وقت میں سعودی قیادت اور برادر عوام کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے کھڑے ہیں۔

Pakistan requests $10bn US exchange stabilisation facility, Reuters

Pakistan has formally requested a rare $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from the United States, according to Reuters. The proposed arrangement could strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves, support the rupee and mark a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

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