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Iran’s chief of staff killed in Tehran strikes, claims Israel

Iran’s chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed in strikes on Tehran, claims Israel’s military. The IDF also says it targeted additional senior security figures and commanders in the capital.

Trump wants Pakistan on his Gaza Peace Board. Here’s why that matters

Pakistan has been invited onto a US-backed Gaza peace board, a development that elevates its diplomatic profile and raises expectations on ceasefire, aid access and civilian protection.

غزہ پیس بورڈ سے متعلق فیصلہ پارلیمنٹ کے ذریعے ہوگا، پاکستان کا تعمیری کردار ادا کرنے کا عندیہ

پاکستان کے مجوزہ غزہ پیس بورڈ میں کردار سے متعلق کوئی بھی فیصلہ سیاسی قیادت اور پارلیمنٹ کے ذریعے اجتماعی طور پر کیا جائے گا، جبکہ شمولیت کی صورت میں امن کے قیام اور انسانی امدادی کوششوں میں تعمیری کردار ادا کیا جائے گا۔

Pakistan says Gaza peace board decision will go through parliament, signals constructive role

Pakistan has said any decision on joining the proposed Gaza Peace Board will be taken through its political leadership and Parliament, stressing that if included it could play a constructive and stabilising role in peace efforts and humanitarian relief in Gaza.

ترکی سعودی عرب اور پاکستان دفاعی اتحاد میں شمولیت کا خواہاں ہے، جریدہ بلومبرگ

ترکی سعودی عرب اور جوہری صلاحیت رکھنے والے پاکستان کے درمیان قائم دفاعی اتحاد میں شمولیت کے لیے اعلیٰ سطحی مذاکرات کر رہا ہے۔ یہ معاہدہ، جس میں کسی ایک رکن پر حملے کو سب پر حملہ تصور کیا جاتا ہے، نیٹو کے آرٹیکل فائیو سے مشابہ ہے اور اس میں ترکی کی شمولیت مشرقِ وسطیٰ اور جنوبی ایشیا میں طاقت کے توازن کو نمایاں طور پر بدل سکتی ہے۔

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China formally acknowledges Pakistan’s role in brokering US-Iran ceasefire

China has formally acknowledged Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire for the first time in a joint statement issued in Beijing. The statement also reaffirms Kashmir UN resolutions, names TTP and announces a Pakistani astronaut for China's Space Station. The Thursday Times reports.

US-Iran deal “close to being reached,” Field Marshal Munir tells China’s Wang Yi

Field Marshal Munir told China's Wang Yi in Beijing that a US-Iran agreement is close to being reached and Pakistan will continue all-out efforts. Wang Yi called Pakistan a trustworthy mediator. Source: Xinhua. The Thursday Times reports.

Indians arrested in Canada, police dismantle extortion network

Canadian police have arrested 17 individuals, majority of Indian origin, linked to the For Brothers criminal network which allegedly extorted South Asian businesses across Canada and the US. 106 charges. FINTRAC confirms Indian crime syndicate links. The Thursday Times reports.

RedBird begins AC Milan reset after Champions League failure

AC Milan have confirmed the immediate departures of Giorgio Furlani, Igli Tare, Massimiliano Allegri and Geoffrey Moncada as RedBird begins a major reset after a failed season.

Pakistan’s mediation role ≠ Israeli normalisation

Pakistan’s role in de-escalation does not amount to acceptance of normalisation with Israel. Islamabad’s Palestine policy remains rooted in statehood, Al-Quds, and pre-1967 borders, not the politics of the Iran file.