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Pakistan has no incentive to close this Deal

A successfully concluded, permanent deal ends the lucrative Saudi bailouts, American military contracts, high profile presidential phone calls - and Pakistan was never bombed so it feels no urgency. Opinion.

Pakistan has no incentive to close this Deal

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Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

Failure 'wouldn’t be pretty'

Trump signals Iran talks still on

President Trump says Iran talks in Pakistan remain on track, warns against gamesmanship, and insists Tehran must abandon any nuclear weapons bid.

Trump signals Iran talks still on

Fear of Israel:

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

Just before blockade begins

Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

The Pakistani Defense Minister estimated that there was a chance for another round of talks, while the US Central Command was preparing for a complete blockade of Iranian ports.

Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the US failed to gain trust in Pakistan talks, as negotiations ended without agreement.

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

A surprising and concerning handshake

Iranian Parliament Speaker and US Vice President shake hands during direct talks in the Pakistani capital. Contacts between the two sides continue despite significant gaps.

A surprising and concerning handshake

Security official:

'Ceasefire is fragile, we're preparing to resume fighting'

Israel, US, see eye-to-eye on demands to end Iran war, are preparing to resume fighting. 'More pessimistic than optimistic,' security source says.

'Ceasefire is fragile, we're preparing to resume fighting'

Amb. Huckabee to Pakistani DM

'Want peace? Stop Iran & its terror proxies'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responds to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, after Asif called Israel a 'curse for humanity.'

'Want peace? Stop Iran & its terror proxies'

Leiter to Pakistani minister:

'You're not a mediator, you're the problem'

Israeli Ambassador to the US sharply rebukes Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif for calling Israel “evil" and accusing it of genocide.

'You're not a mediator, you're the problem'

Fair mediator?

Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

Israel’s Foreign Minister condemns Pakistan’s defense chief for inflammatory rhetoric, questioning its role as mediator between allies and Iran.

Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Trump to postpone his deadline for Iran by two weeks and implement a truce, while calling on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Pakistan PM urges Trump to extend Iran deadline by two weeks

Pakistan's ceasefire proposal

Pakistan advanced a two-stage ceasefire proposal as US President Donald Trump warned Iran of escalation amid ongoing regional conflict.

Pakistan's ceasefire proposal

Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war

Pakistan and Egypt are channeling communications between US and Iranian officials, a Pakistani source tells CNN.

Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

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US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

The Trump administration has delivered a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the four-week war, according to The New York Times. Pakistan's army chief serves as the main channel.

US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Foreign Office says Islamabad is "already ready" to host direct talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing war, if both sides agree.

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran talks

Pakistani convicted in Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Asif Merchant, a Pakistani citizen, was convicted in a U.S. court of planning to assassinate President Donald Trump, former president Joe Biden and former U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.

Pakistani convicted in Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Trump invites Pakistan’s PM to join the new Gaza Peace Board as part of a wider US plan to oversee Gaza’s transition and rebuild the enclave.

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Normalization on the horizon?

Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

At an exhibition in London, Israel's Israeli Ministry of Tourism Director General was seen shaking hands with the Pakistani Prime Minister's tourism advisor.

Israeli official shakes hands with Pakistani representative

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

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Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

While experts worldwide waited for the latest satellite pictures, Sunny Nehra had already pinpointed the Kirana Hills blast’s location precisely back in May, using only raw explosion visuals just as he had with the Balakot Airstrike

Sunny Nehra’s Viral Kirana Hills Thread Proven Correct

The decline and fall of Islamic regimes over the last 100 years

Modern Muslim tyrannies always lose. A one-by-one survey of five of the Muslim nations whose commonality is hating Israel: Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Pakistan. Part 2 (link to part I below).

The decline and fall of Islamic regimes over the last 100 years

Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran calls for Anti-Israel Alliance

Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.

Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran calls for Anti-Israel Alliance

Pakistan warns of “clear and present” danger of nuclear war

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif claims there is a real danger Pakistan's conflict with India will escalate to an exchange of nuclear attacks.

Pakistan warns of “clear and present” danger of nuclear war

Pakistan:

We intercepted 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India

Tensions flare as Pakistan accuses India of drone incursions using Israeli technology; Indian Air Force reportedly employs Israeli-made bombs amid Kashmir escalation.

We intercepted 25 Israeli-made drones launched by India

War on the horizon?

India fires missiles on Pakistan, which downs Indian fighter jets

India confirms it fired missiles towards Pakistan amid heightened tensions between the two countries following a series of terrorist attacks in Kashmir.

India fires missiles on Pakistan, which downs Indian fighter jets

KFC branches in Pakistan under attack

One person was killed and hundreds arrested after a mass protest by residents of Pakistan against the American food chain KFC due to the U.S. support in the war in Gaza.

KFC branches in Pakistan under attack

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Pakistan train hijacking:

Authorities say all remaining hostages rescued

Pakistan's army said that it rescued a total of over 300 hostages who were held hostage on a train by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army. The militants say they executed 50 hostages.

Authorities say all remaining hostages rescued

Militants attack passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Baloch separatists claim responsibility for attack on train carrying 400-450 passengers, warn of severe consequences as security forces respond.

Militants attack passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan

As part of hostage deal

The countries which agreed to take in freed terrorists

Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Malaysia have agreed to accept released terrorists, and negotiations are currently underway with Algeria and Indonesia on the issue.

The countries which agreed to take in freed terrorists

Revealed: Plane carrying Israelis landed in hostile country

Flydubai flight carrying Israelis on board makes unexpected landing in Pakistan, details still under investigation.

Revealed: Plane carrying Israelis landed in hostile country

UNHRC may call for arms embargo against Israel

Human Rights Council to consider Pakistani resolution this week condemning Israel for responding to Hamas massacre and demanding an arms embargo aginst the Jewish State.

UNHRC may call for arms embargo against Israel

Pakistan:

Anti-Israel protesters set KFC store on fire

About 50 people were arrested in Pakistan after participating in a protest against Israel and setting fire to a branch of the American chain KFC.

Anti-Israel protesters set KFC store on fire

Former Pakistani PM sentenced to 10 years in prison

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan was charged with displaying classified documents during a rally.

Former Pakistani PM sentenced to 10 years in prison

Do not make light of Pakistan's attack on Iran

The Pakistani attack on Iran shattered the myth of the Islamist Regime’s invulnerability.Op-ed.

Do not make light of Pakistan's attack on Iran

Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran

Pakistani authorities insist that the attack is targeted against terrorist bases, not as an act of war against Iran itself.

Pakistan launches missile attack against Iran

Pakistani leaders come to blows on live TV

A lawyer representing the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and a senior minister in the country's government went from debate to blows.

Pakistani leaders come to blows on live TV

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At least 50 killed in suicide bombing near mosque

Bomber blows himself up as worshipers gather in city of Mastung in southwestern Pakistan.

At least 50 killed in suicide bombing near mosque

Two years for offending Islam. Pakistan? No, Europe

In Pakistan it is a ten year sentence, so there is still a difference between the West and totally Muslim countries. So far. Op-ed.

Two years for offending Islam. Pakistan? No, Europe

Pakistan: Death toll from suicide bombing rises to 45

Suicide bomber detonates explosives near the stage at a political rally, injuring nearly 200 and killing 45.

Pakistan: Death toll from suicide bombing rises to 45

Pakistan:

Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Muslims hold rallies following Prime Minister's call for anti-Sweden protests over burning of Quran in Stockholm.

Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Pakistan denies it is trading with Israel

The denial comes after a Jewish businessman tweeted about successfully exporting food samples to Jerusalem and Haifa.

Pakistan denies it is trading with Israel

'Scared for our lives':

Watch: Pakistani refugees facing deportation from Israel

The Samuel family fled Pakistan after facing years of anti-Semitism. Now, they're facing expulsion from their home in Gush Etzion.

Watch: Pakistani refugees facing deportation from Israel

Pakistan's former PM wounded in botched assassination attempt

The popular cricket star and former leader was shot in the capital city of Islamabad.

Pakistan's former PM wounded in botched assassination attempt

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Senior Indonesian official on secret visit to Israel

Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, but in January it was reported that contacts on normalization are underway.

Senior Indonesian official on secret visit to Israel

Does Al Qaeda still exert influence in the Muslim world?

The Qaeda leader slain over the weekend championed the Jihad 'against the far enemy' - not breaking apart local states.

Does Al Qaeda still exert influence in the Muslim world?

Pakistan warming up to Israel?

Report: Delegation of Pakistani citizens visited Israel

A recent report alleges that a group of Pakistani citizens visited the Jewish State for the first time a number of weeks ago.

Report: Delegation of Pakistani citizens visited Israel

Climate change? Deadly heatwaves scorch India, Pakistan

According to one study, extreme temperatures expected once every 300 years could now occur on average three times a decade.

Climate change? Deadly heatwaves scorch India, Pakistan

Pakistan ousts Prime Minister for 'failing' his country

Experts say former cricket player Imran Khan 'badly failed' his country, failing to lower inflation and create new jobs.

Pakistan ousts Prime Minister for 'failing' his country

Pakistan in turmoil as Prime Minister blames 'U.S. interference'

Pakistan is engulfed in turmoil as leading members of PM Imran Khan's government defected and the opposition is calling his bluff.

Pakistan in turmoil as Prime Minister blames 'U.S. interference'

Watch: 'Tarzan' of Pakistan has spent 8 years in a tree house

The man says he moved in to the tree house due to extreme poverty and is ready to do anything to make a living.

Watch: 'Tarzan' of Pakistan has spent 8 years in a tree house

Costly mistake? India accidentally launches missile at Pakistan

Pakistan is demanding an investigation into the incident.

Costly mistake? India accidentally launches missile at Pakistan

Suicide bombing in Pakistan leaves at least 50 dead, 194 wounded

IS claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack the country has seen since 2018.

Suicide bombing in Pakistan leaves at least 50 dead, 194 wounded

Did Pakistan's secret service aid the Taliban takeover?

The Pakistani secret service has faced scrutiny for allegedly helping the Taliban regain power and squash resistance in Panjshir.

Did Pakistan's secret service aid the Taliban takeover?

U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backing

Antony Blinken said that while Pakistan's policy with regards to Afghanistan was unclear, it had harbored senior Taliban members.

U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backing

Pakistan's ambassador to China: Taliban would welcome help

Pakistani Ambassador to China says he's certain the Taliban would welcome China and Pakistan's economic assistance.

Pakistan's ambassador to China: Taliban would welcome help