Pakistan’s Senate on Friday unanimously condemned unprovoked cross-border aggression originating from Afghanistan, describing it as a violation of international law and diplomatic norms. The resolution, presented by Senator Sherry Rehman and adopted under Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, stressed Pakistan’s firm stance on defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lawmakers emphasized that any hostile […]
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Marriyum Aurangzeb praises Pakistan army’s Swift Afghan border response
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their decisive and robust response to recent attacks originating from Afghanistan. She emphasized that Pakistan exercised maximum patience and restraint, demonstrating that its peace-oriented stance should not be misinterpreted as weakness. Aurangzeb highlighted the military’s effective countermeasures, noting that attackers fled swiftly under […]
Global ministers condemn Israel over West Bank land moves
Foreign ministers from Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, and several other nations strongly condemned Israel’s recent decisions in the West Bank, describing them as sweeping measures extending unlawful control over Palestinian territories. The joint statement, issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, highlighted that Israel’s actions reclassify Palestinian land as so-called “state land” and accelerate illegal settlement […]
Iran, US prepare for second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva
GENEVA – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Monday to finalize preparations for the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and US, scheduled to begin Tuesday at the Omani Embassy in Geneva. Oman is mediating the talks, which resume nuclear diplomacy nearly eight months after […]
President Zardari congratulates Iran on 47th revolution anniversary
President Asif Ali Zardari extended heartfelt congratulations to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian people on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, highlighting deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two nations. He emphasized that Pakistan and Iran share common history, culture, language, and geography, and expressed hope that the “spirit of brotherhood” would […]
Australia, Indonesia sign security treaty to boost military cooperation
JAKARTA/CANBERRA: Australia and Indonesia signed a landmark security treaty on Friday, establishing closer military cooperation and new defence training initiatives between the two nations. The agreement, signed at Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace, will see Australia supporting the development of military training facilities in Indonesia and embedding a senior Indonesian officer within Australia’s defence force, Prime Minister […]
UAE urges diplomacy as Iran-US talks resume
The United Arab Emirates has warned that the Middle East does not need another conflict between Iran and the United States, stressing that diplomacy and direct dialogue remain the only realistic path to regional stability. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president said repeated confrontations have already […]
Ceasefire breaches raise alarm across Gaza region
Pakistan and several Arab and Muslim nations have jointly warned that repeated Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire threaten regional peace, stability, and fragile diplomatic efforts underway across the Middle East. In a coordinated statement, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemned continued strikes […]
UN security council discusses India’s unilateral Indus treaty actions
Pakistan hosted an Arria-Formula meeting of the UN Security Council on January 30 under the theme “Protecting the Sanctity of Agreements,” focusing on India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The informal and confidential session brought together forty member states from all regions to deliberate on the issue, although India did not participate, while […]
Iran Army Chief issues stern warning to Israel, US
Iran’s Army Chief Amir Hatami warned the United States and Israel against any military misstep. He said such action could threaten regional security. Hatami stressed that Iran’s armed forces are fully alert and ready to respond. He stated that any attack on Iran would endanger not only the attacker but the entire Middle East. “The […]