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Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran, Israel Joins Truce

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would suspend planned U.S. bombing and attack operations against Iran for two weeks after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, a surprise announcement that abruptly shifted the tone of a crisis that had been spiraling toward a possible…

Latin Times

U.S. AND IRAN AGREE TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE

The announcement came hours before Trump's deadline to launch massive strikes.

Axios

'Biplomacy': The 'crypto bro' who found Pakistan a seat at Trump’s table

In January 2026, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership hosted Zachary Witkoff, CEO of the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, for an engagement that closely resembled a state-level visit. While the formal centerpiece was a non-binding letter of intent to explore stablecoin integration for cross-border payments, the high-profile attendance of…

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Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.

The Times of India

'They cannot have a nuclear weapon': US pushes 15-point plan to end Iran war, sent via Pakistan

The US has presented a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, seeking an end to the Middle East conflict. This diplomatic initiative addresses Iran's nuclear and missile programs and maritime security, even as military actions persist. Pakistan is actively mediating, offering to host talks, while Iran's response remains uncertain amidst…

The Times of India

JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks

Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place

The Guardian - UK

'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic…

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Trump fuels hopes his Iran war will end soon by claiming US has ‘won’ and achieved regime change in Tehran

Asked by reporters outside the White House how confident he is that a peace deal with Iran will hold, Trump said: ‘This war has been won’

Evening Standard

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Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks

Experts say attacks on Afghanistan are ‘defensive, not offensive’ but carry a risk of spiralling cycle of violence

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

The Times of India

'I would intervene but ... ': Trump says he gets along 'very well' with Pakistan amid 'open war' with Afghanistan

After US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid Islamabad’s ongoing conflict with the Taliban, the United States on Saturday expressed its support for what it described as Pakistan’s “right to defend itself against Taliban attacks.”

The Times of India

Pakistan-Afghanistan war: Trump praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, says 'gets along very well' with Islamabad

Former President Donald Trump's past praise for Pakistan's leadership signals a potential diplomatic tilt amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan. Recent cross-border clashes, including air and artillery strikes, have marked an unprecedented deterioration in relations between the two neighboring countries.

The Times of India

‘Under vengeful instructions of Asim Munir’: Family claims Imran Khan enduring ‘unimaginable mistreatment’ in prison; supporters protest

Imran Khan's family alleges "unimaginable mistreatment" and "deliberate cruelty" in prison, claiming his right eye's vision loss is due to inadequate health facilities. They demand his transfer to a private hospital for treatment, a demand echoed by his close aide and former cricketers. The government refutes these claims, presenting medical…

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‘Where is your ID?’: Guard nearly stops Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Munich — Watch

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was briefly stopped and asked to produce his identity card by security staff at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

The Times of India

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Donald Trump’s bet on Asim Munir is set to fail

A recent mosque bombing in Islamabad highlights Pakistan's security challenges, even as its generals offer Washington access to vast mineral wealth. Insurgents, armed with US-made weapons left in Afghanistan, threaten critical mining projects in Balochistan, complicating Pakistan's strategic mineral diplomacy and its balancing act between China and the US.

The Times of India

Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan's powerful army chief highest national honor after defense pact

Pakistan's military says Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on defense and counterterrorism

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The Independent UK

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan’s newly appointed chief of defense forces has warned Afghanistan’s Taliban government to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or supporting the Pakistani Taliban, the militant group blamed for a surge in deadly attacks in recent years

The Guardian - UK

‘A king above all’: The rise and rise of Asim Munir, Pakistan’s increasingly powerful army chief

Known as Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’, Munir’s power now extends over all the armed forces, along with lifelong immunity from prosecution, thanks to a constitutional amendment

The Independent UK

Imran Khan’s family demand proof that former PM is still alive as online rumours grow

Khan’s party says his family and lawyers have been denied visits for weeks – but the authorities insist he is alive and well

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s parliament votes to give army chief sweeping new powers

Constitutional amendment puts Field Marshal Asim Munir in command of navy and air force in addition to the army and grants him lifelong immunity from prosecution

The Guardian - UK

Pakistani parliament votes to give army chief new powers and legal immunity

Critics say constitutional amendment, which will also limit supreme court’s independence, is ‘funeral for democracy’

International Business Times

Pakistan, Afghanistan Officials To Meet In Qatar After Latest Strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

The Guardian - UK

Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any

Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reserves

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