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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut

Iran has threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel following fresh strikes in Beirut. This escalation occurs as the Middle East war reaches its 100th day. Hopes for a lasting peace are diminishing. The conflict has impacted global markets and increased domestic pressure on US President Donald Trump.

The Economic Times

US says shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day

TEHRAN - The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East war reached its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight.

Bangkok Post

Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan: military

Lebanese Army Chief Rodolphe Haykal is in Pakistan for talks with his counterpart, a visit reportedly tied to Iran-US negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Lebanon's inclusion in any agreement is a key demand from Iran, though Lebanese President Aoun criticizes Tehran's interference. This comes amid ongoing border…

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Trump skips Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, invites Army chief Asim Munir to join Abraham Accords, raises questions over who runs the country

Former US President Donald Trump urged Pakistan and other Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords for regional peace, mistakenly naming Army Chief Asim Munir instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This highlights Munir's significant influence and Pakistan's complex stance on recognizing Israel, which remains tied to a Palestinian state.

The Economic Times

Who really runs Pakistan? Trump names Asim Munir, skips Shehbaz Sharif in post on Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump on Monday called on several Muslim-majority nations to sign onto the Abraham Accords as part of efforts to secure a broader peace deal involving Iran. But while listing the leaders he had spoken to, Trump’s post mentioned Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir instead of Prime…

The Times of India

Iran vows ‘crushing’ response if US returns to war

TEHRAN - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a “crushing” response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.

Bangkok Post

One year after their brief war, how close are India and Pakistan to another conflict?

A year has passed since conflict broke out between India and Pakistan, briefly raising fears of an all-out war between the two nuclear powers.

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'Trust and confidence reposed': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks Donald Trump for ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Trump for extending the Iran conflict ceasefire, hoping for lasting peace. Sharif expressed optimism for a 'Peace Deal' in upcoming Islamabad talks, emphasizing Pakistan's continued mediation. Despite the truce extension, uncertainty lingers due to Iran's conditional engagement and the US naval blockade,…

The Times of India

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

Pakistan promotes army chief Asim Munir to field marshal: Why it matters

Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.

Al Jazeera

How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image

Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.

Al Jazeera

Missile strikes and drone attacks heighten South Asian crisis - 8 questions answered over the role of Pakistan’s military in responding

Pakistan’s government has pledged to respond “at a time, place and manner of its choosing” following an air attack from India that killed 31 people in Pakistan on May 6, 2025.

The Conversation

Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

Pakistan test-fires surface-to-surface missile amid fears of military escalation with India over deadly Kashmir attack.

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International Business Times

Pakistan Tests Missile Weapons System Amid India Standoff

Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir.

Al Jazeera

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?

The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. What now?

The Hindu

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

Pakistan's election drama ends with Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister, raising concerns about military interference and political instability.

Newslaundry

Pakistan polls and the certainty of another ‘selected’ PM: What Nawaz return could mean for Indo-Pak ties

Barring an unforeseen development, Pakistan's general elections on February 8 are widely expected to bring Nawaz Sharif back to office for a fourth time in a span of 35 years. Such political longevity is rare in Pakistan, especially as the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) could never complete…

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The Hindu

Rawalpindi gains the upper hand in troubled Pakistan

With the military establishment emerging stronger and civilian institutions getting weaker, the people of Pakistan face more trouble

Al Jazeera

China to ‘deepen and expand’ military ties with Pakistan

Defence ministry makes the statement during the maiden visit of Pakistan army chief General Syed Asim Munir to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis

General Asim Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.

The Guardian - AU

Pakistan’s Imran Khan vows to fight to ‘last drop of blood’ in first rally since being shot

Ousted PM calls off march on Islamabad to avoid further chaos but continues to press for early elections, possibly by pulling his PTI party out of regional assemblies

Al Jazeera

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls off march to avoid ‘chaos’

Imran Khan also announced his party will resign from provincial assemblies in first rally since assassination attempt.

WEKU

Pakistan names a new military chief amid bitter political feuding

Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir replaces Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retires on Nov. 29. Munir begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan.

The Independent UK

Pakistani PM names ex-spy master to be new army chief

A Cabinet minister says Pakistan’s premier has named the country's former spy chief as head of the army

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