Turkey ‘optimistic’ Middle East ceasefire will be extended
- 19-Apr-2026
ANTALYA, Turkey: Turkey said on Sunday it remained “optimistic” that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides. Pakistan is leading preparations for more high-level US-Iran peace talks after a first round ended without agreement last weekend, Turkey, alongside […]
Iran-US ceasefire: Pakistan to ‘observe’ Youm-e-Tashakur on Friday
- 08-Apr-2026
Pakistan to ‘observe’ Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) on Friday following ceasefire between the United States and Iran, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the federal cabinet, chaired by Shehbaz Sharif, here today in Islamabad. Sources said the cabinet decided to observe Friday as a […]
Gaza civil defence says heavy strikes despite Trump appeal
- 04-Oct-2025
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday that Israel carried out dozens of attacks on Gaza City despite US President Donald Trump’s appeal to end bombardments after Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal. “It was a very violent night, during which the (Israeli army) carried out dozens of air strikes and artillery shelling on Gaza City and […]
U.S. Played Key Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Offers Mediation on Kashmir
- 28-Sep-2025
A senior official from the U.S. State Department has confirmed that the United States played a pivotal role in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Speaking to the media, the senior South Asia official described America’s contribution as “critical and instrumental” in de-escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. She acknowledged that various […]
US vetoes UN demand for ceasefire, aid access in Gaza
- 19-Sep-2025
UNITED NATIONS: The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and demand that Israel lift all restrictions on the delivery of aid in to the Palestinian enclave. The text, drafted by the elected 10 members of the 15-member […]
Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
- 18-Aug-2025
Gaza City: A Hamas source told AFP on Monday that the Palestinian group had agreed to a new proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza, devastated by more than 22 months of war. “Hamas has delivered its response to the mediators, confirming that Hamas and the factions agreed to the new ceasefire proposal without […]
Israel, Syria agree ceasefire as Israel allows limited access to Sweida
- 19-Jul-2025
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the U.S. envoy to Turkey said on Friday, after days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area that has killed over 300 people. On Wednesday, Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus and hit government forces in the south, demanding they withdraw and saying that Israel aimed to protect Syrian Druze […]
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza
- 04-Jul-2025
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war’s end, a source close to the fighter group said on Thursday, as medics said Israeli strikes across the territory had killed scores more people. Israeli officials said prospects for reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal appeared high, nearly […]
PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran-Israel ceasefire
- 26-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard work and dedication in preparing the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. He also expressed gratitude to the federal cabinet and the allied political parties for their support in finalizing the budget. Chairing […]
Trump warns Israel against dropping ‘any more bombs on Iran’
- 24-Jun-2025
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that both Israel and Iran violated a ceasefire he announced hours earlier and he was not happy with either country but especially Israel. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump said Israel “unloaded” right after agreeing to the deal. He also […]