1 hour ago Israel rejects Hamas conditions as ceasefire talks move to Qatar

Israel is sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations on a possible ceasefire and hostage deal, despite rejecting key changes proposed by Hamas. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Hamas’ adjustments to the U.S.-backed plan were “not acceptable,” though discussions would continue. The talks aim to finalize a 60-day truce in Gaza, as proposed by […]

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17 h. ago Deputy PM, Punjab ministers perform ghusal ceremony of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh’s shrine

Dar says development work, including the shrine’s internal height enhancement and improved circulation space, progressing rapidly LAHORE: The 982nd Annual Ghusal Mubarak Ceremony of the shrine of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Al-Shaikh Al-Syed Ali Bin Usman Al-Hajveri (RA), widely known as Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh, was observed with great religious devotion and reverence here on […]

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20 h. ago Hamas open to immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll rises

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks “immediately” on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict. Hamas expressed willingness to negotiate a mechanism to implement the truce proposal. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to make a […]

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22 h. ago OPEC+ speeds up oil production: 548,000 barrels per day added for august

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August. The move comes after recent market disruptions caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This is OPEC+’s first meeting since those events and reflects a major shift in their strategy. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six […]

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23 h. ago Trump: Iran has not agreed to nuclear inspections or enrichment ban

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not accepted international nuclear inspections nor agreed to halt uranium enrichment. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been “set back permanently” but warned it could restart operations at new locations. He added that Iran’s efforts to resume enrichment would be a serious […]

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23 h. ago 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza since early Saturday morning. According to hospital sources, among the dead were women, children, and civilians who were waiting for aid. The attacks also injured dozens. Many of the victims were from areas hit without warning. A school sheltering displaced families was also targeted, killing five […]

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28 h. ago UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions

Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]

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36 h. ago Trump expects Hamas decision on ‘final’ peace proposal very soon

President Trump said late Thursday that he expected to know Hamas’s decision on his “final” peace proposal for a ceasefire with Israel within the next 24 hours. Trump announced late Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a US government-designated terrorist group. “My Representatives had a […]

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38 h. ago Evolving global landscape warrants regional cooperation to confront challenges: PM

PM Shehbaz addresses ECO Summit, saying, ‘forces of instability and chaos continue to destabilise our region for geo-political agendas Condemns recent Indian aggression and New Delhi’s attempts to weaponise water by holding IWT in abeyance Reiterates India couldn’t be allowed to ‘pursue this dangerous path that will be regarded as an act of aggression by […]

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38 h. ago PM discusses regional developments with presidents of Türkiye, Iran and Uzbekistan

PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan emphasize importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defense, energy, connectivity, and investment sectors Premier reaffirms commitment to working closely with Iran for ‘peace in region through dialogue, diplomacy’ PM and Uzbek president agree to deepen robust partnership in all areas of mutual interest, especially in trade, connectivity, energy, culture and Trans-Afghan […]

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41 h. ago Syria willing to work with US to restore 1974 truce deal with Israel

Syria has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States to reinstate the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, according to a statement issued after a call between Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shibani and his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The development comes as Washington intensifies efforts to mediate peace between Syria and Israel. Last week, US […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high-level meeting of the special task force established to streamline pilgrimage travel. The meeting, chaired by […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss current developments in region at ECO Summit

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, where they discussed the current status and developments in the region. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During the discussions, the two leaders agreed to keep each […]

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44 h. ago PM Shehbaz engages with Turkish, Iranian Presidents at ECO Summit in Azerbaijan

BAKU – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Presidents of Turkiye and Iran on sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization

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44 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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44 h. ago Punjab police launches major crackdown on online hate speech before Muharram

Punjab Police has launched an aggressive crackdown on hate speech and objectionable online content to maintain peace during the holy month of Muharram. Authorities are closely monitoring digital platforms to stop the spread of sectarian and inflammatory material. In the last 24 hours alone, police recorded 35 incidents of hate content across social media, including […]

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45 h. ago Bonanza Satrangi staff stands firm amid shocking assault video

A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a woman physically assaulting a male employee at Bonanza Satrangi’s outlet in Centaurus Mall, Islamabad. The footage reveals the woman slapping, kicking, and yelling at the employee while overturning racks and pulling clothes off hangers. Despite the aggression, the employee remained calm and did not retaliate. Several […]

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46 h. ago  US sanctions firms in Pakistan, India over Iranian oil trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on six companies and multiple vessels for helping Iran sell and transport oil and petrochemical products. The blacklisted firms include those based in Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Panama. Washington says this step is part of its broader effort to apply economic pressure on Tehran and block its oil […]

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47 h. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli strikes on Iran, stands firm with oppressed nations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned what he called “unjustified, illegal, and unnecessary Israeli aggression” against neighboring country Iran, during his address at the 17th Heads of State Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Baku. He expressed deep sorrow over the civilian casualties caused by the Israeli strikes and extended condolences […]

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48 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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