28 h. ago Khawaja Asif calls Gaza ‘today’s Karbala,’ urges muslim world to break silence

SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has drawn a powerful comparison between the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the tragedy of Karbala, urging immediate action from the Muslim world. Speaking to media on Sunday, Asif emphasized the moral duty of Islamic nations to rise against injustice and support Palestinians facing relentless violence. Reflecting on the […]

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5 d. ago Ceasefire on the table: Trump, Netanyahu to discuss Gaza truce

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week for high-level talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing rising tensions with Iran. This meeting comes amid mounting pressure on both leaders to halt the violence and facilitate humanitarian relief. Speaking to […]

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6 d. ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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6 d. ago Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes as ceasefire talks begin in Washington

At least 60 people were killed in Gaza on Monday during one of the heaviest Israeli airstrikes in weeks, just as Israeli officials prepared to begin ceasefire talks in Washington. The bombardment came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the return of hostages. […]

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8 d. ago Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal as talks show signs of progress

TEL AVIV – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza, calling for the immediate return of hostages and an end to the 20-month conflict. His comments came as behind-the-scenes diplomacy suggested a potential breakthrough. “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!” Trump posted […]

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8 d. ago Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges immediate ceasefire

GAZA/CAIRO – Israel has ordered residents in northern Gaza to evacuate to southern areas as it intensifies its military campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate end to the war and urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the release of hostages. The Israeli […]

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1 week ago EU leaders demand Gaza ceasefire, review Israel’s human rights record

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, urging a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. The appeal came during a summit of the 27 member states held in Brussels on Thursday. In their official statement, the European Council stressed the urgency of halting […]

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1 week ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz, US secretary of state discuss ceasefires and bilateral ties in cordial phone call

ISLAMABAD, June 26, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening, during which both leaders discussed regional peace efforts and the future of Pakistan–U.S. relations. The Prime Minister commended U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisive leadership in securing the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, […]

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1 week ago Trump declares ‘victory for all’ despite doubts over US strikes

United States President Donald Trump has declared a “victory for everybody” as the ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel continues to hold, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump, speaking in The Hague where he attended a NATO summit on Wednesday, said his decision […]

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1 week ago Milli Yakjehti Council announces ‘Victory Day’ on June 27 to honor Iran’s triumph

LAHORE: The Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC), a coalition of 27 religious and political parties in Pakistan, has announced that it will observe a “Victory Day” on June 27, 2025, in honor of Iran’s victory over Israel following the ceasefire between the two countries. The celebration, which will include rallies across Pakistan, will be marked under […]

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1 week ago Iran begins easing internet restrictions after ceasefire with Israel

Iran has started easing nationwide internet restrictions that were imposed during its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, following a formal ceasefire agreement between the two nations. According to a report by AFP, Iranian authorities announced that the temporary restrictions—enforced during the war for national security reasons—are now being lifted in phases. The move aims to […]

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1 week ago Israel declares ‘victory’ as US intel casts doubt on Iran nuclear damage

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” against Iran on Tuesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of intense cross-border strikes. However, a US intelligence report contradicted Israeli and American claims, saying the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may only last a few months. The conflict escalated dramatically when US […]

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1 week ago Fragile truce appears to hold between Iran and Israel after Trump vents anger

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they have fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after […]

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1 week ago Pakistan welcomes middle east ceasefire, emphasizes UN charter

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, urging all involved parties to fully respect the agreement. The Foreign Office described the development as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the volatile Middle East. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and the United States after nearly two weeks of intense military exchanges. […]

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1 week ago Iran will honor ceasefire if Israel does, says President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran is willing to honor the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict—but only if Israel also fully abides by its terms. According to French news agency AFP, President Pezeshkian made the statement during a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasized that Iran […]

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1 week ago Israel hits Iranian radar before ceasefire, halts further strikes after Trump call

TEL AVIV – Israel confirmed on Tuesday that it struck a radar site near Tehran. This attack happened hours before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was supposed to begin. According to Israeli officials, the strike was in response to Iranian missile launches. However, after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli […]

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1 week ago Israeli opposition and hostage families urge Gaza ceasefire after Iran truce

TEL AVIV – Following the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Israeli opposition leaders and families of hostages held in Gaza are now pushing for an end to the Gaza war. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on the government to shift focus to Gaza, saying on social media, “And now Gaza. It’s time to […]

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1 week ago ‘Respect Ceasefire, or face fallout’: Furious Trump warns Iran, Israel over ceasefire violation

WASHINGTON –US President Donald Trump lamented Israel, Iran for breaking the ceasefire as tensions continue unabated despite peace talks. Trump

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1 week ago US President Trump criticizes Israel and Iran over ceasefire breaches

US President Donald Trump has said that both Israel and Iran have violated the recently declared ceasefire. He stressed that neither country is fully satisfied with the current situation, which remains tense. Trump highlighted that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been completely dismantled. He assured that Iran will never be allowed to rebuild its nuclear weapons […]

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