2 h. 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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3 h. ago Fawad says Nawaz’s revenge against Imran backfired, slams current political setup

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said Nawaz Sharif damaged his own political standing by focusing on revenge against PTI founder Imran Khan. He stated that Nawaz’s decisions weakened his party’s influence and public image. Speaking on a TV show, Fawad argued that personal grudges should not drive national politics, as they often lead to political […]

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21 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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23 h. ago “Sanctity lost”: Khaled Anam slams commercialisation of muharram content

Veteran actor and singer Khaled Anam has expressed serious concern over how Muharram is being presented in today’s media. Speaking on the Off The School podcast, he criticised the trend of turning religious content like naats and nohas into commercial, glamour-filled productions. He said the deep emotional and spiritual meaning of Muharram is being lost. […]

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37 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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39 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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43 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 Shehbaz, Erdogan seal closer defence, trade alliance at ECO summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday at the sidelines of the ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. They conducted a comprehensive review of Pakistan–Türkiye relations and discussed shared interests in the region. They reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, defence, energy, regional connectivity, and investment. […]

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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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49 h. ago Ali Tareen slams PCB for ignoring decline in PSL’s popularity

Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for celebrating the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season despite signs of falling public interest. He said the board ignored key problems affecting the tournament’s success. After the PCB’s recent review session in Lahore, Tareen took to social media to challenge the […]

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49 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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51 h. ago Trump approves $8.6 billion for arctic icebreakers to counter Russia, China

  President Donald Trump has approved a massive $8.6 billion budget to expand the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet, aiming to boost America’s Arctic presence. The move comes as Russia and China continue strengthening their operations in the polar region. The new funding will support the construction of multiple heavy, medium, and light Arctic Security […]

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60 h. ago Governor Sindh visits Iranian embassy, condemns Israeli aggression

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad and met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam to express solidarity in light of recent Israeli aggression in the region. During the visit, the Governor paid tribute to those martyred in the attacks and recorded his sentiments in the […]

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63 h. ago PM reaches Azerbaijan to outline Pakistan’s perspective on key regional, global issues

Premier Shehbaz will attend 2-day ECO Summit being held in Khankendi under the theme ‘New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future’ PM will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025, advocate for deeper intra-regional trade SHUSHA, AZERBAIJAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived at Shusha city of Nagorno-Karabakh region of […]

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64 h. ago Israel using criminal gangs to control aid flow in Gaza, Hamas says

GAZA: Amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas officials have raised alarm over Israel’s alleged support for armed groups operating in the region, which are said to be destabilizing security, looting humanitarian aid, and collaborating with Israeli intelligence services. A Hamas security official claimed that Israeli forces have been working to encourage the emergence of criminal […]

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69 h. ago Top Russian navy general killed in missile strike near Ukraine border

MOSCOW – Major General Mikhail Gudkov, the deputy head of the Russian Navy, was killed during combat in the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Thursday. He was one of the country’s most senior military officers. According to the ministry, Gudkov died while carrying out his duties in a border area near Ukraine. […]

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3 d. ago Massive wildfire forces evacuations on Greece’s crete island

Greek firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Crete, which erupted Wednesday and quickly spread due to strong winds. The fire burned forest areas, damaged homes, and forced evacuations in at least four settlements in the southeastern Ierapetra region. According to the fire brigade, 155 firefighters supported by 38 fire engines and […]

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3 d. ago Ukrainian drone debris kills one, injures two in Russia’s Lipetsk region

A Ukrainian drone attack caused the death of a woman in her 70s and injured two others in Russia’s Lipetsk region on Thursday, according to regional governor Igor Artamonov. The drone was reportedly destroyed, but its falling debris hit a residential building near the regional capital. Artamonov shared the details on Telegram, stating that debris […]

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