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Asim Munir's ceasefire claim on Operation Sindoor falls apart as US lobbying records contradict Pakistan

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir stated India sought US mediation for a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. This claim contrasts with US lobbying records. These documents reveal Pakistan's extensive engagement with American officials during the same period. India launched Operation Sindoor following a terror attack. The operation targeted terror infrastructure.

The Times of India

Asim Munir calls 2025 conflict 'battle of two ideologies'

Following India's strong warning, Pakistan's Army Chief declared the recent conflict a battle of ideologies, claiming victory. He asserted Pakistan's strategy was superior, framing the outcome as truth triumphing over falsehood. Meanwhile, a Pakistani minister's statement highlighting the Prime Minister and Army Chief's leadership drew public criticism, underscoring the military's…

The Times of India

Pakistan suicide attack: Death toll rises to 14 as rescuers pull bodies from rubble

The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan has risen to 14 police officers, authorities have reported. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast.

The Times of India

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HC protects MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights, directs removal of deepfake video

The Delhi High Court has protected Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's personality rights. The court ordered X to remove an AI-generated deepfake video showing him praising Pakistan. It also restrained the misuse of his name, image, and voice for any purpose. Meta was asked to keep certain Instagram reels inaccessible. This…

The Economic Times

Congress seeks discussion in Parliament on China's 'support' to Pak in Operation Sindoor

Congress has demanded a parliamentary debate following China's admission of providing technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The party questions the Modi government's approach to China, citing loosened trade curbs and increased industrial dependency. This development follows China's state broadcaster airing an interview confirming engineer involvement with Pakistan's air…

The Economic Times

Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response

While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.

Axios

Heat waves spell more trouble for oil-hit Asia

Asia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top of existing oil price shocks. Countries like the Philippines and Pakistan are already seeing high inflation. El Niño is expected to intensify these pressures…

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Iran forms agency to control Hormuz shipping

Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Meanwhile, peace talks continue between Iran and the U.S. mediated by Pakistan. Both sides are reviewing proposals. Hopes for an end to the conflict are growing, impacting global…

The Economic Times

Pakistani green card holder spent 21 years behind bars for murder in New York, arrested again by ICE after release

A Pakistani national who spent nearly two decades in prison for a fatal crime in New York has been arrested again by US immigration authorities.

The Times of India

US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim

Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continue

The Guardian - UK

Iran war has shown the limits of US power

In his 1873 book On War, the great Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz wrote that: “War is the realm of uncertainty.” He would have been at home in Washington this week where Clausewitz’s “fog of war” appears to have descended on the White House, at times obscuring reality.

The Conversation

'Pak never shies away from dialogue'

Pakistan has publicly announced its readiness to initiate talks with India, signaling a desire for impactful and productive dialogue. As the nation reflects on the anniversary of a critical conflict, it pledged a robust response to any future acts of aggression. With a focus on strengthening military capabilities, officials noted…

The Economic Times

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic broker in the conflict between the US and Iran. When announcing a pause to the US operation to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz on May 6, Donald Trump said he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India

Pakistan’s military warns it will respond strongly to any attack as it marks the anniversary of last year’s conflict with India

The Conversation

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

A 28-year-old international student from Pakistan took a job as a chef in Queensland. His employer paid a flat hourly rate that was well below the legal minimum, with no payslips. When he eventually left, his employer hired the next new arrival.

The Guardian - UK

US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

The Times of India

US shuts Peshawar consulate despite soft talk on Pakistan

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.

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The Independent UK

India to continue ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan

Sports ministry says New Delhi will allow Pakistani athletes to participate in multilateral events hosted by India

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US and Iran ‘near peace deal’ to end nuclear standoff and lift sanctions

The U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing a peace agreement regarding the conflict in the Middle East, according to a Pakistani source involved in the efforts and an Axios report. A potential deal would require both sides to lift restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran would commit to a…

Euronews

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal.

The Times of India

'Safety concerns': US to shut Peshawar consulate in Pakistan, to shift operations to Islamabad

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

The Times of India

'Project Freedom will be paused for a short period': Trump halts Hormuz operation amid Iran talks

President Trump has halted 'Project Freedom,' a US military initiative to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and progress toward a deal with Iran. This pause comes after the US declared the offensive phase of 'Operation Epic Fury' complete, emphasizing defensive actions in the region.

The Guardian - US

US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each side

Conflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near

The Times of India

Pakistani man pleads guilty to human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on 'dunki route' for film work

A Sialkot man pleaded guilty in a US court for leading an internatioinal human smuggling conspiracy that involved fake companies, fake visas and a 'dunki' route through Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and then the US through the southern border. 49-year-old Abbas Ali Haider was extradited to the US from Mexico in…

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