US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a US-Iran peace deal aimed at ending months of conflict and opening the door to broader negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program. The agreement was signed following the G7 summit in France. Officials from both countries confirmed that the document had been finalized and would take effect immediately. Under the deal, Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes, while the United States will lift its naval blockade around Iranian ports. The move is expected to restore trade flows and ease tensions across…
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A new report by TRT World says the BLA threat to global trade has grown beyond Pakistan’s borders, posing risks to regional connectivity, economic activity, and international supply chains. According to the report, highways and trade corridors across Balochistan are increasingly becoming high-risk areas due to attacks by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The group is accused of targeting economic links and development projects in an effort to disrupt trade and regional cooperation. The report states that attacks on trains, highways, and cargo vehicles harm the interests of local communities. Such incidents reduce employment opportunities, discourage investment, and slow…
Law enforcement agencies carried out a raid at the house of Khawaja Mehran in Dadyal, Mirpur, where they uncovered weapons and other suspicious items. The operation is linked to an ongoing investigation involving a banned Joint Action Committee. During the search, officials recovered a drone, a 12-bore gun, bullets, a pistol, and a helmet reportedly belonging to Islamabad Police. Other questionable material was also seized from the residence of Khawaja Mehran. According to a statement from an associate of Khawaja Mehran, two ambulances were called to the house before a protest gathering. The claim suggests that weapons and other equipment…
The Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 has been approved by the provincial cabinet ahead of its formal presentation in the Sindh Assembly. The approval came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. He said the Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 reflects the government’s commitment to improving public services and addressing the needs of all sections of society. He added that, on the direction of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the government is focusing on poverty reduction and social welfare initiatives as part of the new fiscal plan. Officials said the Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 has an estimated total size of…
An American policy analysis has urged that US should back Pakistan in its efforts at the United Nations to blacklist the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction. The analysis, published by The Diplomat, says Pakistan and China have jointly pushed for UN action to diplomatically and financially isolate the BLA. However, it notes that Washington’s delay in openly supporting the move has raised questions, even though the United States has already designated both groups as terrorist organisations. It highlights concerns over alleged safe havens in Afghanistan, warning that such spaces continue to pose risks to regional stability.…
Iran warns Israel that it could face a harsh response if military attacks in Lebanon continue, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating a truce linked to a recent understanding between Tehran and Washington. The warning came after Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed at least four people in Nabatieh governorate. Lebanese media said separate drone attacks targeted vehicles in the towns of Mayfadoun and Shoukin despite an existing ceasefire. Iranian officials claim Israel has violated the truce dozens of times since the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was reached. Throughout negotiations with Washington, Tehran maintained that…
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Mardan killed three suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Shabqadar, while efforts continue to arrest other suspects who managed to escape. According to CTD officials, the operation was launched after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists in the area. A gun battle broke out during the raid, resulting in the deaths of three key militants. One of the slain suspects was identified as Hayat Khan, also known as Hayatullah. He was a proclaimed offender and was wanted in connection with the Maulana Izzatullah target killing case. The second suspect, Asim, was allegedly involved…
Islamabad/New Delhi: Reports citing sources claim that India is preparing a new operational phase, referred to as Operation Sindoor 2.0, aimed at strengthening its security posture along the Line of Control (LoC) and advancing long-term strategic objectives. According to the reports, an alleged confidential document from India’s Ministry of Defence outlines directives linked to a broader review of the situation in Kashmir. The document reportedly instructs military leadership to assess current political, social, and security developments and develop a comprehensive strategy that includes a range of military and non-military options. The reported document states that recent developments have created conditions…
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s sole interest in US-Iran deal was achieving peace and stability in the region, senior security officials said on Tuesday, stressing that Pakistan was focused on meaningful diplomacy rather than seeking publicity. The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Iran had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Officials described the development as a major diplomatic success and said Pakistan had played an important role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides. According to security officials, Pakistan has been working as a…
At least five terrorists killed in Attock during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on the outskirts of the district on Tuesday, officials said. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched after authorities received credible intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. A fierce exchange of fire erupted when the suspects opened fire on the CTD team. Security personnel responded immediately, leading to a gun battle in which five militants were killed. Officials said weapons, ammunition, hand grenades and explosive material were recovered from the slain suspects. Initial intelligence suggests…
