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PTI rejects Gilgit-baltistan election results, alleges 'widespread rigging'
Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) on Monday rejected the tentative results of the Gilgit-baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, alleging widespread rigging and electoral manipulation, and called for a re-election in a constituency of Astore...
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NAQVI DELIVERS FIELD MARSHAL’S ‘SPECIAL LETTER’ AND PM’S MESSAGE TO IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AMID MEDIATION PUSH
PAKISTAN’S Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and handed over a “written message” from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian...
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Naqvi ARRIVES in TEHRAN Amid high-level PAKISTAN-IRAN diplomatic outreach
iNTERIOR Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday arrived in Tehran as part of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach efforts, reportedly carrying what an informed source described as an “important message” from Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field...
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GOVT UNVEILS FIXED TAX REGIME FOR SMALL TRADERS, SHOPKEEPERS AHEAD OF BUDGET
THE government on Friday unveiled a new taxation initiative titled the “Fixed Tax Asaan Scheme” for small traders and shopkeepers with an annual turnover of up to Rs200 million, claiming the simplified regime has been finalised “in consultation with...
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PAKISTAN, US HAIL TIES AS ‘TRUE AND SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP’
CREDITS US ROLE IN KEY HISTORICAL MOMENTS INCLUDING AFGHANISTAN WAR AND TERROR ERA PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the “true and special relationship” between Pakistan and the United States, spanning nearly eight decades, and...
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PM SHEHBAZ PUSHES INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, FOREIGN INVESTMENT AS KEY TO ECONOMIC REVIVAL
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized that the promotion of industry and skilled trades, along with enhanced foreign investment, is indispensable for the country’s economic progress, directing all ministries to ensure meaningful...
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EU welcomes Pakistan's mediation in Us-iran talks as Pm shehbaz, kallas Pledge stronger strategic Partnership
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-european Union relations, while the EU strongly...
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Lt-gen ZAKRIA says MAY 2025 response reshaped south ASIA’S war calculus
Asenior Pakistan Army commander has said that Pakistan’s “resolute response” during the May 2025 conflict with India effectively “debunked the notion of space for war in South Asia,” adding that, despite the complexities of great power competition,...
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IRAN SAYS DEAL WITH US ‘NOT FINAL YET’ AS TENSIONS RISE OVER HORMUZ CONTROL AND MARITIME STRIKE
SAEED Ajorlou, a member of Iran’s negotiating team media committee, said on Saturday that Tehran has not yet approved the final draft of a proposed agreement with the United States and could withdraw from the deal if “the other side fails to uphold its...
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DAR meets rubio in Washington AS PAKISTAN PUSHES IRAN-US Peace efforts
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held talks with US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio in Washington, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating a peace agreement between the...
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Hajj SERMON STRESSES UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY BEFORE GOD AS PILGRIMS PERFORM RUKN-E-AZAM
IM A M of the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Ali Al-hudhaifi, on Tuesday prayed for unity among Muslims and better conditions for them around the world while delivering the Hajj sermon at Masjid-i-namirah. Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat, as a...
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President XI, PM Shehbaz Pledge new era of China-pakistan Strategic Partnership as ties Mark 75 historic years
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday agreed to carry forward the historic legacy of Pakistanchina friendship and transform the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations into a new phase of strategic,...
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FIELD MARSHAL MUNIR, QATARI TEAM in TEHRAN AS US-IRAN DEAL ‘PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN’
cHIEF of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday evening for high-level talks expected to focus on the Us-iran conflict and broader regional peace efforts, as Pakistan intensified its diplomatic...
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Pakistan-china friendship time-tested and unbreakable: Pm Shehbaz
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday described Pakistan-china ties as "timetested and unbreakable," saying the relationship between the two countries had evolved into a unique strategic partnership built on trust, sincerity and unwavering mutual...
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PM ORDERS SECURITY CORRIDOR FOR BALOCHISTAN MINERAL BELT, DEPLOYS FC IN RAKHSHAN DIVISION
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to deploy paramilitary troops as part of the establishment of a dedicated security corridor aimed at safeguarding mineral resources in Balochistan’s Rakhshan Division and ensuring the...
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RS1.51 TRILLION PSDP UNDER REVIEW AS PM SHEHBAZ RESHAPES DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AHEAD OF BUDGET
WITH weeks remaining before the federal budget, the government has begun outlining the broad contours of its economic and development strategy for the coming fiscal year — one that attempts to balance Imf-driven fiscal restraint with the political...
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Us congressman praises pakistan’s role in Washington-tehran peace efforts
US Congressman Jack Bergman, co-chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has praised Pakistan’s role in ongoing peace efforts between the United States and Iran, thanking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army...
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PM REAFFIRMS ‘ALL-WEATHER-TIES,’ LAUDS CHINESE ROLE IN PAKISTAN’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s “historic and allweather” ties with China, expressing satisfaction over expanding business-to-business cooperation and welcoming the growing role of Chinese investment in Pakistan’s digital...
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PAKISTAN–UAE TIES STRONG AND BROTHERLY, BASED ON TRUST AND RESILIENCE: FO
THE Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday described Pakistan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates as strong, brotherly and firmly rooted in mutual trust, saying the long-standing bond remains unaffected by any external engagements the Gulf state may...
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CHINA REITERATES PAKISTAN’S MEDIATORY ROLE IN US-IRAN DIALOGUE
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s “constructive mediatory role” in the ongoing United States-iran tensions during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
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COALITION TALKS INTENSIFY AS 27TH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EMERGES AS KEY POLITICAL FLASHPOINT
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the presidency to discuss the ongoing political situation and matters pertaining to the upcoming finance bill and other legislative business likely to be tabled in the...
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PM HAILS ARMED FORCES’ ‘HISTORIC VICTORY’ IN MARKA-E-HAQ, DECLARES MAY 10 ‘NATIONAL DAY OF RESOLVE’
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the leadership of Pakistan’s armed forces, led by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, for demonstrating “exemplary courage and valour” during...
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PAKISTAN CANNOT BE INTIMIDATED BY ANY AGGRESSOR, PM SHEHBAZ DECLARES ON MARKA-E-HAQ ANNIVERSARY
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan can neither be “intimidated nor subdued by any aggressor” as the nation marked the first anniversary of Marka-i-haq, commemorating last year’s military confrontation with India. The conflict,...
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KH ASIF OPTIMISTIC ON US-IRAN DEAL, SAYS PEACE WILL SECURE PAKISTAN'S BORDERS
DEFENCE Minister Khwaja Asif on Friday expressed optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of any peace settlement, particularly through enhanced border...
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PAKISTAN VOICES HOPE FOR EARLY RESOLUTION OF US, IRAN CONFLICT AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ TENSIONS SURGE
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed hope that Pakistan’s efforts to mediate an end to the Us-iran conflict would succeed at the earliest, calling it a necessity for regional and global stability. His remarks came...
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DAR STEPS UP DIPLOMACY, ENGAGES IRAN, NORWAY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday led a series of highlevel diplomatic and policy engagements, underscoring Pakistan’s proactive role in regional peace efforts while ensuring domestic energy stability amid global...
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IRAN SAYS US RESPONSE TO 14-POINT PROPOSAL RECEIVED THROUGH PAKISTAN, UNDER REVIEW
IRAN said on Sunday that the United States had responded to its 14-point proposal via Pakistan and that it was reviewing the response, state media reported. "At this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations," an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson...
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PAKISTAN BACKS DIPLOMACY AS FEARS OF RENEWED MIDDLE EAST WAR GROW
PAKISTAN’S Deputy Prime Minister/foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to promoting diplomacy and constructive engagement to achieve peace in the region, amid a continued deadlock between the United States and Iran...
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TRUMP ‘NOT SATISFIED’ WITH LATEST IRANIAN PROPOSALS
UNITED States President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal in negotiations to end the war between the countries. "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens," Trump...
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PAKISTAN INTENSIFIES DIPLOMATIC OUTREACH, DEEPENS GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT ON PEACE AND TRADE
PM LUXON LAUDS PAKISTAN’S OUTREACH TO WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN, WITH TWO LEADERS AGREE TO STRENGTHEN PAKISTAN–NEW ZEALAND BILATERAL RELATIONS PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of New Zealand,...
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PM PUSHES GEMSTONE EXPORT DRIVE, ORDERS PROBE INTO SNGPL 'TENDER IRREGULARITIES'
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s vast potential in the gemstone sector, directing authorities to accelerate efforts to align mining and processing with international standards and boost exports. Chairing a high-level...
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TRUMP CANCELS US ENVOYS' VISIT AFTER IRANIAN DELEGATION LEAVES ISLAMABAD
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran following the departure of the Iranian delegation from Islamabad on Saturday. The Iranian delegation, led by Foreign...
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ARAGHCHI LEADS IRANIAN DELEGATION TO ISLAMABAD AS US CONFIRMS DELEGATION VISIT TO PAKISTAN
IRANIAN delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad Friday night as White House also announced that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner would be leaving for Pakistan on Saturday, amid...
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TRUMP ESCALATES IRAN RHETORIC AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS DEEPENS, MARITIME TENSIONS SURGE
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS IRAN DEAL ONLY POSSIBLE ON US TERMS, WARNS ‘CLOCK IS TICKING’ US President Donald Trump on Thursday said any agreement with Iran would only be reached when it is “appropriate and good” for the United States, insisting that...
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TRUMP HINTS AT CEASEFIRE EXTENSION AS PAKISTAN MOVES TO SALVAGE ‘ISLAMABAD TALKS 2.0’
‘US PRESIDENT SAYS HE EXTENDED CEASEFIRE, ORDERS MILITARY TO MAINTAIN BLOCKADE POSTURE, FOLLOWING HIS WARNING ‘TO GO BACK’ TO WAR IF NO DEAL MADE BY WEDNESDAY DEADLINE US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran...
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TRUMP TOUTS ‘BETTER THAN OBAMA’ IRAN DEAL AS ISLAMABAD TALKS FACE UNCERTAINTY
UNITED States President Donald Trump said on Monday that the new deal in the pipeline with Iran would be "far better" than the nuclear deal realised by former president Barack Obama and would "guarantee peace, security and safety" for everyone, adding...
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IN 45-MIN CALL WITH PEZESHKIAN, PM REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO REGIONAL PEACE
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday held a “warm and cordial” telephone conversation, during which the two leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation, with the premier reaffirming...
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PAKISTAN DRIVES US-IRAN DIPLOMACY AS HORMUZ TENSIONS SURGE, NUCLEAR DISPUTE CLOUDS DEAL
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his three-nation diplomatic tour on Saturday, holding extensive discussions on strengthening ties with brotherly countries, Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, and the evolving global situation,...
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ REOPENS FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPPING AMID US-IRAN BREAKTHROUGH
THE Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial shipping for the remaining period of a Us-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, describing the move as part of...
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PM SHEHBAZ, QATARI EMIR PUSH FOR URGENT DE-ESCALATION AS PAKISTAN DEEPENS ROLE IN GULF STABILITY EFFORTS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Qatar and called for immediate de-escalation and sustained diplomatic engagement in the Middle East during a high-level meeting with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al...
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US–IRAN SET FOR POSSIBLE ‘SECOND ROUND’ OF ISLAMABAD TALKS THIS WEEK: SOURCES
NEGOTIATING teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries in decades ended without a breakthrough. Pakistan hosted direct Iran-us talks...
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PAKISTAN CREDITS DIPLOMACY FOR US-IRAN CEASEFIRE, VOWS CONTINUED MEDIATION EFFORTS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed satisfaction over progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran, saying Pakistan would continue to play an active role in resolving the conflict through diplomacy. Addressing a federal...
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PAKISTAN URGES CONTINUED CEASEFIRE AS US–IRAN TALKS END WITHOUT AGREEMENT AFTER 21 HOURS
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the United States and Iran to remain committed to the ceasefire, following the conclusion of historic face-to-face talks in Islamabad that ended without an agreement after 21 hours of...
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US–IRAN ‘FACE-TO-FACE TALKS’ ENTER EXPERT LEVEL AS HOPES RISE FOR BREAKTHROUGH
WHAT is being described as “three-way and face-toface” direct negotiations between the United States and Iran continued late into Saturday after more than five hours of talks, with expert teams from both sides exchanging written texts. A third round is...
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PM, ARMY CHIEF REVIEW PAKISTAN'S MEDIATION EFFORT AS US-IRAN TALKS LOOM
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces/chief of Army Staff Asim Munir on Thursday held a detailed meeting to review the progress of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at securing sustainable peace in the region, as Islamabad...
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ARMY TOP BRASS CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON SAUDI ENERGY SITES, CALLS FOR RESTRAINT AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS
THE Pakistan Army’s top leadership on Tuesday strongly condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure, describing them as an “unnecessary escalation” amid the ongoing Us-israeli war on Iran, according to the military’s media...
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IRAN REJECTS US PROPOSAL FOR CEASEFIRE, DEMANDS PERMANENT END TO WAR
IRAN has formally conveyed its response to the United States’ proposal for ending the ongoing conflict, rejecting a temporary ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent resolution, the official IRNA news agency reported on Monday. The move...
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PM URGES PROVINCES TO RELEASE ‘FUEL SUBSIDY FUNDS,’ COMMENDS BALOCHISTAN’S TIMELY SHARE
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged provinces to release their “committed funds” for fuel subsidies to facilitate motorcyclists, public transport, and goods transport operators, commending the Balochistan government for paying its share in...
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DAR ENGAGES GULF, MIDDLE EAST COUNTERPARTS TO PUSH DE-ESCALATION, DIALOGUE
DEPUTY PM, BAHRAIN’S FM EXCHANGE VIEWS ON MULTILATERAL EFFORTS, INCLUDING AT UNSC AND PAKISTAN–CHINA FIVE-POINT INITIATIVE DEPUTY Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Bahrain,...
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PUBLIC JOLTED AS PETROL HITS RS458, HSD RS520 PER LITRE
PETROL and high-speed diesel prices in Pakistan surged to unprecedented levels on Thursday, slamming consumers with record increases amid global oil market turmoil and limited fiscal space under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Petrol...
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PAKISTAN, CHINA PUSH FIVE-POINT ROADMAP FOR PEACE AS IRAN WAR THREATENS GLOBAL STABILITY
IN a significant diplomatic move amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan and China have jointly unveiled a detailed five-point initiative aimed at halting the ongoing Us-israel war on Iran and restoring peace and stability across the Gulf...
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CEASEFIRE PROSPECTS EMERGE AS DIPLOMATIC MOMENTUM BUILDS IN REGION
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt following a key quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad, appreciating their confidence in Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace. The meeting,...
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PAKISTAN HOSTS PIVOTAL ‘QUAD FM TALKS’ AS PUSH FOR IRAN WAR DE-ESCALATION INTENSIFIES
PAKISTAN will host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt for two-day “quadrilateral talks” starting Sunday (March 29), aimed at holding “in-depth discussions” on the Middle East conflict and efforts to de-escalate rising tensions...
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TEHRAN WARNS ISRAEL OF ‘HEAVY PRICE’ AFTER STRIKES ON NUCLEAR SITES, STEEL PLANTS AMID DIPLOMATIC DEADLINE
AT LEAST 1,937 KILLED IN IRAN AND 1,100 IN SOUTHERN LEBANON SO FAR IN US-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES IRANIAN Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday warned Israel of a “heavy price” after airstrikes targeted steel factories, a power plant, and civilian...
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PAKISTAN STANDS ‘READY, HONOURED’ TO HOST TALKS TO DE-ESCALATE MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS: PM
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that, subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands “ready and honoured” to host “meaningful and conclusive talks” for a “comprehensive settlement” of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
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TRUMP SAYS 'VERY GOOD CHANCE' OF DEAL WITH IRAN TO SETTLE CURRENT CONFLICT
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Monday told reporters the United States has held talks with Iran and that the two sides had "major points of agreement". However, Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said no talks have taken place with the...
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PM RAISES HOBC LEVY ON LUXURY VEHICLES BY RS200 PER LITRE TO RS300
THE federal government, on the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has decided to increase the levy on high octane blending component (HOBC) by Rs200 per litre—from Rs100 to Rs300— targeting fuel used by luxury vehicles to shift the...
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PAKISTAN, 11 ISLAMIC COUNTRIES URGE IRAN TO HALT ATTACKS, CALL FOR SWIFT MIDDLE EAST PEACE
COMMITMENT REAFFIRMED TO LEBANON’S ADVOCATING SWIFT END TO CONFLICT PAKISTAN, alongside 11 other Islamic countries, on Thursday urged Iran to “immediately halt attacks” on “member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and regional allies,”...
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO MEDIATE AFTER US-ISRAEL STRIKES ON IRAN, URGES DE-ESCALATION
INFORMATION Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that Pakistan is ready to play a pivotal role in mediating regional tensions following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. “Pakistan is engaged in discussions with various partners,...
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LARIJANI’S FATE UNCLEAR AS US, ISRAEL, IRAN EXCHANGE STRIKES AMID TRUMP VOW TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ
MISSILE and drone strikes continue to rock the Gulf region and beyond as the war between the US, Israel, and Iran intensifies. The escalation simmering amid the resignation of the US National Counterterrorism Center director over the conflict and...
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PM PLEDGES ECONOMIC STABILITY, PUBLIC RELIEF AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed that economic stability and providing relief to the public remain the government’s top priorities. He emphasized that all measures are being taken to offer immediate support while safeguarding...
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IRAN URGES GULF NATIONS TO EXPEL ‘US FORCES’ AS TRUMP THREATENS STRIKES ON SHORELINE
IRAN has urged Gulf neighbours and other Middle East nations to “expel foreign aggressors” as tensions escalate sharply, following President Donald Trump’s warning that the US will be “bombing the hell out of” Iran’s shoreline. The warning comes after...
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IRAN URGES GULF NATIONS TO EXPEL ‘US FORCES’ AS TRUMP THREATENS STRIKES ON SHORELINE
IRAN has urged Gulf neighbours and other Middle East nations to “expel foreign aggressors” as tensions escalate sharply, following President Donald Trump’s warning that the US will be “bombing the hell out of” Iran’s shoreline. The warning comes after...
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NO FURTHER HIKE IN PETROL, DIESEL PRICES AMID GLOBAL OIL SURGE: PM
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced that the government has decided not to increase petroleum prices this time, despite rising international oil rates, reaffirming its commitment to relieve the public and ease the burden on the common...
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PM LANDS IN SAUDI ARABIA AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SHOWS ‘NO SIGN OF CESSATION’
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived in Saudi Arabia on a brief official visit at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of immediate...
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PAKISTAN INTENSIFIES DIPLOMACY AMID RAGING MIDDLE EAST WAR
PAKISTAN stepped up diplomatic outreach on Wednesday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister/foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of high-level engagements with regional leaders, urging dialogue and de-escalation amid the...
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TEHRAN VOWS ‘EYE FOR AN EYE’ AS ATTACKS, COUNTERATTACKS ESCALATE ACROSS MIDDLE EAST
IRAN continued its counterattacks on US and Israeli targets across the Middle East, including strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, as tensions escalate following President Donald Trump’s warning that Iran would be hit “TWENTY TIMES...
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PM UNVEILS AUSTERITY PLAN AS FUEL CRISIS DEEPENS AMID ME TENSIONS
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced sweeping austerity measures to cope with a worsening fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. Regional tensions surged...
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THREE FUEL SHIPMENTS EXPECTED TODAY AS CENTRE, PROVINCES JOIN FORCES TO MANAGE CRISIS
THREE petroleum shipments are expected to arrive in Pakistan by Monday (today), Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik informed, as the federal government delegation met with Sindh and Punjab officials on Sunday to discuss the impact of the Middle East...
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IRAN VOWS WILL NEVER ‘BOW’ AS TRUMP THREATENS ‘VERY HARD’ STRIKES AMID SOARING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
AS the war launched by the United States and Israel enters its second week, tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate with no signs of abating. US President Donald Trump has threatened “very hard” strikes on Iran, while Iran maintains it...
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IRAN DEFIANT AMID US-ISRAEL STRIKES AS TRUMP DEMANDS ‘UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER’
MASSIVE explosions rocked multiple locations across Iran on Friday as the conflict entered its seventh day, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming it has launched a fresh round of strikes, while US President Donald Trump demanded...
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PAKISTAN, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA PUSH FOR ‘MAXIMUM RESTRAINT’ AMID ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CRISIS
PAKISTAN, Indonesia and Malaysia on Thursday agreed to jointly urge “maximum restraint” by all parties and stakeholders involved in the intensifying crisis in the Middle East, as Islamabad stepped up diplomatic outreach to help defuse rising regional...
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POLITICAL LEADERSHIP RALLIES BEHIND UNITY AS PARTIES BRIEFED ON REGIONAL, INTERNAL SECURITY
LEADERS and representatives of parliamentary parties on Wednesday underscored the need for “national unity, consensus and unanimity” amid the prevailing national and regional situation during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz...
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ERDOGAN OFFERS TO HELP RESTORE PAK-AFGHAN CEASEFIRE AMID REGIONAL TURMOIL
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a key telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who reaffirmed Ankara’s unwavering support for Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and pledged assistance in restoring the...
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PM HOLDS REGIONAL DIPLOMACY TALKS WITH OMAN, SYRIA, AND KUWAIT LEADERS AMID ME CONFLICT
PRIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held separate telephone conversations with the leaders of Oman, Syria, and Kuwait, emphasizing the urgent need for restraint, diplomacy, and de-escalation following Israel’s recent attack on Iran and the...
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CHAOS AS IRAN TARGETS GULF BASES AFTER US, ISRAELI STRIKES KILL 201, INJURE 747
IRAN’S Revolutionary Guards have launched a new wave of missiles against US bases in the Gulf, and Israel, following US and Israeli strikes in 24 province of Iran that killed 201 and injured over 700, according to Irani officials and media reports. The...
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