Bangkok, Thailand — In a stunning display of talent and determination, Mohammed Hasnain Mohammed Zohaib Kalwa, an 8-year-old gymnastics champion from Moreland Road, Agri Pada, Mumbai (residing at Dastgir House), has made India proud by winning all six gold medals in six different categories at the International Gymnastics Championship (Under-10, Level 2) held in Bangkok.Competing…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian over the telephone for approximately 45 minutes. The Prime Minister conveyed deep appreciation for the Iranian leadership’s wisdom and foresight in accepting the ceasefire proposal and agreeing to Pakistan’s offer to host direct negotiations between Iran and the United States…
Jerusalem: A temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, announced by President Donald Trump, has triggered a major political storm in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated support for the US decision to suspend strikes on Iran, but clarified that the truce does not extend to ongoing operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Opposition…
WASHINGTON / DOHA — The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has triggered significant internal divisions within the US Congress, with Republicans and Democrats sharply split over the deal, Al Jazeera reported Wednesday.Republicans Divided:While a section of the Republican caucus hailed the ceasefire as a diplomatic achievement for President Trump,…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani entertainment figures have expressed jubilation following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, with several prominent artists crediting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping broker peace in the region.Actor and singer Farhan Saeed took to social media with a now-viral phrase: “Not Shahbaz Sharif…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Political Committee has decided to postpone its major public rally planned in Rawalpindi on April 9, party leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced Wednesday.Speaking to media, Abbas said the decision was taken at the request of a government delegation, signalling a potential opening for renewed dialogue between the ruling coalition and…
ISLAMABAD — The District Magistrate of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has officially declared local public holidays on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, 2026, across the revenue limits of the federal capital.According to the official notification, the holiday will be observed throughout Islamabad’s administrative boundaries. However, essential service providers have been exempted from the…
Islamabad / New Delhi / Tehran — April 8, 2026Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic actor amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Islamabad as a venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, a move welcomed by the international community.Reports indicate both sides have shown willingness…
President Joseph Aoun, a former army chief, had ruled out using force, warning that this could exacerbate divisions and lead to violence. Reacting to the latest escalation, his government made the historic announcement that it was open to negotiate directly with Israel – the countries do not have diplomatic relations. But, Israel, so far, has…
