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Trump Thanks Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir for Pakistan’s Key Role in Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
At the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, US President Donald Trump thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and “my favourite Field Marshal Asim Munir” for Pakistan’s role in achieving the Gaza ceasefire, as PM Shehbaz nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace efforts in South Asia and the Middle East.
Pakistan Army Warns of ‘Cataclysmic Devastation’ Over Indian Leaders’ Provocative Statements
Pakistan’s military has warned India that any fresh conflict could result in “cataclysmic devastation,” following what it called “delusional, provocative and jingoistic” statements from senior Indian defence officials. In a strongly worded statement, the ISPR said Pakistan would respond “swiftly, decisively and destructively” if provoked, accusing India of stoking regional instability and “playing the victim card” for decades.
Erdogan Marks 838th Anniversary of Salahuddin Ayyubi’s Recapture of Jerusalem
ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commemorated the 838th anniversary of the recapture of Jerusalem by Salahuddin al-Ayyubi in 1187. In a message shared on Turkish platform NSosyal, Erdogan paid tribute to Salahuddin and his soldiers, calling Jerusalem a sacred trust. He vowed to continue defending the city’s legacy, recalling its liberation after the Battle of Hattin, which ended nearly nine decades of Crusader rule.
Pakistan Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Political Solution in Palestine at UNGA Veto Debate
Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to strengthen, not weaken, MONUSCO’s mandate amid escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Addressing the Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned mass civilian killings by M23 rebels, called for accountability, humanitarian access, and a complete ceasefire, warning that shrinking UN capacity risks undermining peace efforts.
Trump Unveils 20-Point Gaza Plan: Immediate Ceasefire, Transitional Governance, and U.S.-Led Oversight
U.S. President Donald Trump, together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, launched a sweeping 20-point proposal aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, staged withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the release of all hostages within 72 hours of acceptance. It envisions Gaza under a temporary technocratic governing body supervised by an international “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump. The proposal also outlines steps for demilitarization, reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and reintegration all under U.S. and international oversight.
Floods Devastate Punjab: 4.2m Affected, Over 1,000 Dead, PM Announces Higher Compensation
ISLAMABAD — More than 4.2 million people in Punjab have been affected by the recent floods, which have left nearly 1,000 people dead, thousands injured, and millions displaced, according to official assessments. A Rapid Needs Assessment by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) revealed Muzaffargarh as the hardest-hit district, accounting for […]