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No talks, only terms: Pakistan tells Kabul to end terror first

Analysis
Pakistan has moved to shut down the impression of informal peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, insisting that there will be no dialogue without concrete and verifiable action against cross-border militancy.

Bias masquerading as expertise

Analysis
The Diplomat’s piece rests on Ajmal Sohail’s unverified claims, presenting a politically situated Afghan figure as a neutral expert while offering no credible independent evidence for its most serious allegations. It also fails the basic logic test: Pakistan’s all-weather partnership with China makes the claim that Islamabad is targeting Chinese interests extremely difficult to sustain.

پاکستان نے افغانستان کی جانب سے شدت پسندوں کی حمایت اور پناہ ختم ہونے تک مذاکرات سے انکار کر دیا، بلومبرگ

Analysis
پاکستان نے افغانستان کے ساتھ مذاکرات کے امکان کو مسترد کرتے ہوئے سخت مؤقف اختیار کر لیا۔ اسلام آباد نے واضح کیا ہے کہ جب تک افغان سرزمین سے سرحد پار دہشتگردی میں ملوث عناصر کی پناہ گاہیں اور پشت پناہی ختم نہیں ہوتی تب تک کارروائیاں جاری رہیں گی۔

پاکستان کے خلاف دہشتگردی میں امریکی ساز و سامان اور ہتھیار استعمال ہو رہے ہیں۔ امریکی کانگریس مین

Newsroom
امریکی کانگریس مین رایان زِنکے نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ پاکستان میں طالبان جنگجو امریکی ساز و سامان استعمال کر رہے ہیں۔ سی این این کی سیریل نمبر چیکس تفصیلات اور پاکستانی رپورٹس بھی بلوچستان اور خیبرپختونخوا میں امریکی ہتھیاروں کے استعمال کی نشاندہی کرتی ہیں۔

US weapons are turning up in Pakistan’s war zone

Analysis
A claim by US Congressman Ryan Zinke that Taliban fighters in Pakistan are using American Humvees and M16s has revived Pakistan’s long-running warning about post-2021 weapons spillover, as Pakistani reporting cites CNN-linked serial checks and alleged recoveries of US-origin kit in KP and Balochistan.
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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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Field Marshal Asim Munir concludes Tehran visit as Pakistan reports “encouraging progress”

International
Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded his Tehran visit with Pakistan's army reporting "encouraging progress towards a final understanding" on a US-Iran deal. The Financial Times reports mediators are close to a 60-day ceasefire extension. Rubio says there is a "chance" Iran accepts today. The Thursday Times reports.
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One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s rupee is losing to Pakistan’s

Newsroom
One year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian rupee has lost nearly 12 per cent against Pakistan's currency, hit a record low of 96.47 against the dollar, and become Asia's worst-performing currency. Pakistan's rupee, once called worthless, has stabilised. The Thursday Times explains what the data means.
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