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Donald Trump has hardened his stance on Iran by declaring that no agreement is possible without “unconditional surrender”, while also saying the United States and its allies would help rebuild the country only after the emergence of what he called “great and acceptable” new leadership.

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.

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.

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 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.