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Iran envoy praises Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s foreign office for quiet diplomacy behind talks

Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam praised Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s career diplomats for their role in facilitating, coordinating and preparing diplomatic talks.

In a city of rumours, Caitlin Doornbos finds something more human

Speaking to The Thursday Times in Islamabad, Caitlin Doornbos described her visit to Pakistan as warm and memorable, praising the curiosity and openness of local people while cautioning that no reporter covering a high-intensity conflict can confidently predict where the talks will lead.

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, claims Israel

Israeli officials claim Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, a claim not confirmed by Iran, as retaliatory missile attacks ripple across Gulf states hosting US assets.

افغانستان گوریلا مائنڈ سیٹ سے باہر نکلے، اُسکی خودمختاری و خوشحالی پاکستان سے اچھے تعلقات میں ہے، طلال چوہدری

افغانستان کو گوریلا مائنڈ سیٹ سے باہر نکلنا ہو گا۔ اُسکی خودمختاری و خوشحالی پاکستان کیساتھ اچھے تعلقات میں ہے۔ بھارت اسرائیل گٹھ جوڑ افغانستان کو استعمال کر رہا ہے۔ ہم افغانستان کے معاملہ میں پوری تسلی کریں گے۔

بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے برسرِ اقتدار آنے کے بعد مذہبی اقلیتوں کے خلاف پُرتشدد و نفرت انگیز واقعات میں اضافہ ہوا، وال سٹریٹ...

بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے برسرِ اقتدار آنے کے بعد مذہبی اقلیتوں کے خلاف پُرتشدد و نفرت انگیز واقعات میں اضافہ ہوا۔ مسلمانوں پر متشدد حملوں کے بعد اب کرسچین کمیونٹی بھی ہندو انتہا پسندوں کی نفرت کا شکار ہے جبکہ مودی ایسے واقعات کی مذمت تک نہیں کرتے۔

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

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.

Quetta railway blast: BLA’s Majeed Brigade claims responsibility

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.

Donald Trump: US-Iran deal “largely negotiated.” Pakistan named.

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.

Field Marshal Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation, New York Times

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.

Trump to call Arab and Muslim leaders as US-Iran deal reaches a decisive moment

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.