Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to work collectively toward a credible pathway for Palestinian self-determination, saying durable peace in the Middle East depends on ending occupation and restoring Palestinian sovereignty. Read More: PM Shehbaz attends Trump-led inaugural Gaza Board of Peace Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, the […]
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Gaza Breakthrough?
The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace held in Washington on Thursday is being billed as a breakthrough–an international mechanism to lock in a ceasefire and begin reconstruction. Pakistan’s foreign office has publicly framed its participation as consistent with its long-standing support for Palestinian rights, while emphasising that any security-related role would be contingent […]
PM to seek clarity from US on troops for Gaza, sources say
Before Pakistan commits to sending troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force it wants assurances from the United States that it will be a peacekeeping mission rather than tasked with disarming Hamas, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the first formal meeting of President Donald […]
Ramazan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques
As the Muslim fasting month of Ramazan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of tarpaulins and wood, mourning their dead and their lost places of worship. In Gaza City, the dome of the now destroyed Al Hassaina mosque rests on top of […]
Pakistan sends fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched another consignment of humanitarian supplies to Gaza on Thursday, continuing efforts to provide life-saving assistance to Palestinians affected by Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the enclave. Read More: Pakistan continues Gaza airlift with 28th lifeline The latest shipment was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Al-Khidmat Foundation. This marks […]
Trump urges Iran talks to continue, warns of “Midnight Hammer” strikes after meeting with Netanyahu
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations with Iran, while warning that refusal to reach a deal could prompt renewed military action, in a post-meeting statement following a lengthy White House session with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks Trump said no definitive agreement was […]
Israel joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative
WASHINGTON: Israel has formally joined US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday during his visit to Washington, where he met with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invite to join global ‘Board of Peace‘ Visuals released after the Netanyahu-Rubio meeting showed the two […]
Shehbaz Sharif set to attend Gaza peace board meeting in Washington
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Washington on February 18 to represent Pakistan at the first leaders’ meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19 at the United States Institute of Peace. Read More: PM Shehbaz likely to attend Gaza peace board meeting The inaugural meeting will focus on Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and […]
Two Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite ceasefire
Two Palestinians were killed and another was wounded by Israeli fire across the Gaza Strip on Friday, while army forces destroyed a residential building in the southern city of Khan Younis, in continued violations of a ceasefire in effect since Oct. 10, 2025, medical and local sources said. A medical source told Anadolu that Mohammed […]
Israel reopens Rafah border for limited movement amid security checks
GAZA CITY/ISRAEL: Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza on foot or return after fleeing the enclave during the conflict, officials said. The reopening, however, will be limited, with Israel and Egypt imposing security checks and caps on the number of travellers. Read More: Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt to reopen next […]