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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his “deepest and profound appreciation” for US President Donald Trump’s “kind and gracious” words about Pakistan ... Show more
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پشاور ہائیکورٹ میں افغان شہریوں سے متعلق کیسز میں اضافے کے درمیان ایک خاتون سعدیہ بی بی اپنے شوہر کی رہائی کے لیے عدالت پہنچ گئیں۔ سعدیہ بی بی کا کہنا ہے کہ ان ... Show more
Key FactsMiddle East Conflict Escalates Amid Fragile Peace Talks
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels despite a persistent US naval blockade limiting ship traffic.
- President Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon but indicated the ceasefire might not be extended if talks fail.
- A fresh round of negotiations between US and Iranian officials is scheduled for Monday in Pakistan, though both sides dispute details of concessions.
- Financial markets responded positively to the dialogue progress, while Iran demands sanctions relief and reparations as part of any agreement.
Maybe I won’t extend it, so you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again.— Trump said aboard Air Force One when asked whether he would extend the ceasefire or resume strikes if talks fall short.
How General Ayub Khan appointed Yahya Khan at the behest of America and turned Kashmir's victory into defeat. Former Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmed Khan ... Show more
Pakistan has begun preparations for the next round of peace talks between the US and Iran, with Islamabad and Rawalpindi increasing security measures ... Show more
Greece, Australia, Pakistan—they’ve all found fair solutions to the energy crisis. The German government, on the other hand ... Show more
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Pakistan power shortages ease as hydro generation rebounds: Pakistan's power shortages eased from six hours of daily outages to less than three hours ...
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Islamabad is positioning itself to host that next round of direct US-Iran talks. With thousands of security personnel deployed and outreach to world leaders ... Show more
Reacting to the defeat of the delimitation bill in Parliament, MNM leader Kamal Haasan said the real victory for Indian women would be the immediate ... Show more
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Pakistan's army chief concludes three-day visit to Iran: Pakistan's powerful army chief completed a three-day visit to Tehran, the country's military said on ...
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Pakistan has begun preparations for the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran, implementing heightened security measures in the ... Show more
Following the defeat of the #DelimitationBill , MNM leader #KamalHaasan celebrated the outcome. He demanded the immediate implementation of a 33 per cent #womensreservation across the existing ... Show more
Former Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmed Khan said that the agreement that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took out of his bag while going to Riyadh came to ... Show more
A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first vessel to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with a crude cargo ... Show more
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
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US-Iran peace talks expected in Pakistan on Monday as Trump eyes nuclear 'dust'
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Donald Trump called Narendra Modi a “friend” after a “very good” conversation on regional security and cooperation. He praised Modi’s leadership and discussed ... Show more
Correspondent Chris Gilbert explains why Pakistan is facing widespread power outages amid an ongoing LNG supply crisis.
Nothing has ever been sadder or more painful than this, said Kangana Ranaut, Member of the Lok Sabha, after a united Opposition on Friday (April 17 ... Show more
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that the next time US and Iranian delegations visit Pakistan ... Show more
An archival image shows assassinated supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Khamenei alongside IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi ... Show more
وفاقی آئینی عدالت نے اسلام آباد کی کچی آبادیوں کی ریگولرائزیشن سے متعلق کیس کی سماعت کرتے ہوئے کیپٹل ڈیویلپمنٹ اتھارٹی کو کچی آبادیاں Free عدالت نے حکم دیا کہ ... Show more
President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, terming it an “important step” towards reducing tensions and restoring calm ... Show more
Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes
Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes
Pakistan continues its efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, to avoid a return to the conflict which embroiled the Gulf and has closed the strait of ... Show more
پاکستان میں ایرانی سفیر رضا امیری مقدم کا کہنا ہے کہ گزشتہ 47 برسوں سے ہر امریکی صدر ایران کی حکومت کا تختہ الٹنا چاہتا رہا ہے، لیکن موجودہ امریکی صدر بھی ایسا ... Show more
An unidentified gunman attacked Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and Hafiz Saeed aide Maulana Amir Hamza inside his car in Lahore, Pakistan ... Show more
Unknown gunmen open fire on Hafiz Saeed aide & LeT Co-Founder Amir Hamza in Lahore, injured
Unknown gunmen open fire on Hafiz Saeed aide & LeT Co-Founder Amir Hamza in Lahore, injured
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with the Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Thursday. FM Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to try ... Show more
PSL 11: Lahore Qalandars win toss, decide to bat first against Quetta Gladiators: Lahore Qalandars won the toss and decided to bat first against Quetta ...
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”جرم اب صرف جرم نہیں… وائرل content بن چکا ہے!” کچھ سال پہلے تک ایسے واقعات چھپائے جاتے تھے… اب ویڈیوز بنا کر پھیلائے جا رہے ہیں۔ PTA کہاں ہے؟ آزادیِ اظہار پر ... Show more
Iran war live: Trump unveils Lebanon truce as US blockades Iran for deal: At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks ...
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Unknown gunmen open fire on Hafiz Saeed aide & LeT Co-Founder Amir Hamza in Lahore, injured
wionews.com/world/unknown-gunmen-open-fire-on-hafiz-saeed-aide-let-co-founder-amir-hamza-in-lahore-injured-1776337689299
Editorial: Pakistan's top civil and military leaders are currently engaged in hectic shuttle diplomacy, crisscrossing capitals in order to prevent the ... Show more
Hectic diplomacy
Hectic diplomacy
Additional images released by Tehran Times show Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit to Tehran and being ... Show more
When asked about whether a potential second round of US-Iran talks would be held in Islamabad, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said that the ... Show more
The News Pakistan Apr 17
"Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, and will continue to support all efforts aimed at ... Show more
US, ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN
US, ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has presented a report on the measures taken to end the war with the commander of ... Show more
Former Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmed Khan says we broke the country but did not learn from the past. I saw Pakistan being formed ... Show more
The United States and Iran may soon come back to the table for talks, and this time, Pakistan is trying to help both sides move forward ... Show more
Frozen billions: Iran’s money and peace talks explained
Frozen billions: Iran’s money and peace talks explained
BREAKING: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the ceasefire reached in Lebanon, saying it was achieved thanks to efforts led by US President Donald Trump.
Luxon facing leadership pressure from within party - reports: Poor polling has heaped pressure on the Prime Minister in recent months.
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Saudi Gazette Apr 16
Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan: Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to ...
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Key FactsSaudi Arabia Provides $3 Billion Boost to Pakistan
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- Saudi Arabia is supplying Pakistan with an extra $3 billion to address a significant financial gap.
- This funding builds on Riyadh’s extension of a $5 billion rollover deposit arrangement.
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stood at about $16.4 billion on March 27, with the UAE repayment representing 18% of this amount.
- The financial support helps reinforce Pakistan’s external account and aligns with its $7 billion IMF program objectives.
all options are on the table,— Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistani Finance Minister, when asked if a Saudi loan was on the table to replace the UAE facility.
Senator Sherry Rehman stated on Thursday that a second round of the Islamabad Talks is anticipated in the near future, describing Pakistan as the new epicentre ... Show more
اسلام آباد میں کچی آبادیوں احتجاج اوا ہے۔ سی ڈی اے کی اس کارروائی کے دوران مقامی لوگوں کے ساتھ تصادم میں ہونے اور سی
Pakistan Army is reportedly upgrading Nur Khan Airbase with new hangars and security enhancements, aiming to strengthen its strategic and surveillance ... Show more
Voicepk.net Apr 16
Ali Wazir, a Pashtun rights activist and former member of the National Assembly, went on a 48-hour hunger strike inside District Jail Dadu to protest the ... Show more
Key FactsPakistan Advances Indigenous Naval Missile Capability
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Pakistan Navy successfully launched a locally developed ship-based missile that struck its target with high precision at long range.
- The missile’s launch was overseen by senior naval leadership and scientists, demonstrating advanced guidance and evasive maneuvering.
- Capable of engaging both sea and land targets, the missile enhances Pakistan’s sea-based deterrence amid regional tensions.
- This test reflects ongoing advancements in domestic defense technology and commitment to maintaining maritime security.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir had arrived in ... Show more
The News Pakistan Apr 16
PM Shehbaz Sharif visited Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) in Masjid-e-Nabawi, Madinah after he reached KSA as part of his three-nation visit ... Show more
The News Pakistan – Breaking News, Politics, Sports & Business Updates
The News Pakistan – Breaking News, Politics, Sports & Business Updates
Pakistan receives $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, internet reacts: ‘Celebrating loans?!’ | Trending
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