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Marco Rubio’s remarks reflect Pakistan’s position on Gaza

Military
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed Pakistan’s stance on Gaza, reiterating Islamabad’s long-held position that any consideration of involvement would depend on clear protections for Gazans and clearly defined terms of engagement.

Arab leaders launch $53bn Gaza rebuild to defy Trump handover proposal

International
Arab leaders champion a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, boldly countering Trump’s displacement idea and demanding full Palestinian self-rule. Meanwhile, Israel deems the summit’s stance outdated, and uncertainties linger over peacekeeping, disarmament and funding.

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IMF board called Pakistan’s economic performance “exceptional,” officials say

Economy
The IMF board called Pakistan's performance "exceptional" in closed-door discussions and India's attempt to block the third review did not prevail. Pakistan receives $1.32 billion. Total disbursements reach $4.8 billion. Officials cited by the Express Tribune. The Thursday Times reports.
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Quetta railway blast: BLA’s Majeed Brigade claims responsibility

Newsroom
An explosion near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday injured at least 52 people. The BLA's Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility. The group is designated a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. The Thursday Times reports.
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Donald Trump: US-Iran deal “largely negotiated.” Pakistan named.

International
President Trump says a US-Iran peace agreement is "largely negotiated" and will be announced "shortly." The Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir was named personally by Trump alongside heads of state. Pakistan brokered the original ceasefire. Pakistan's army chief flew to Tehran and negotiated through the night. Less than twenty-four hours later, Trump announced the deal is largely done. The Thursday Times reports.
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Field Marshal Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation, New York Times

Analysis
The New York Times reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation and his overnight Tehran visit was an intensification of shuttle diplomacy. The Thursday Times traces how Pakistan's army chief built the trust of both Washington and Tehran, one visit at a time.
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Trump to call Arab and Muslim leaders as US-Iran deal reaches a decisive moment

International
Trump is to hold a conference call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss a draft Iran agreement. The FT reports a 60-day ceasefire deal is close. Iran says nuclear issues are excluded from the initial framework. Rubio says Iran could accept today. Trump says it is deal or strikes. The Thursday Times reports.
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