US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran had “sort of” agreed to the terms. “We’re in very serious negotiations with Iran for long-term peace,” Trump said on a tour of the Gulf, according to a shared pool report...
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May 14, 2025May 14, 2025World
Trump meets with Syrian President Sharaa in Riyadh
US President Donald Trump is meeting Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh on Wednesday, a day after announcing that the United States was lifting sanctions on Syria, a pool report from The Washington Post said. The announcement came despite concerns within parts of Trump’s administration because Sharaa was previously designated...
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May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Columns
Back from the brink
THE exchange of missiles has stopped and the guns have fallen silent after four days of intense conflict that had threatened to turn into an all-out war between two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. Both India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink after a US-brokered ceasefire. The fighting may have stopped, yet tentativeness surrounds...
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May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Pakistan
President, premier salute martyred soldiers
President Asif Ali Zardari, in a statement, said India’s blatant aggression had further united and strengthened the Pakistani people, and that the entire nation and its armed forces were always ready to respond to India’s hostility. He paid tribute to those martyred as a result of unprovoked Indian aggression against Pakistan and said that the...
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May 13, 2025May 13, 2025Blogs
Paigham-e-Pakistan
Background and Foreground: The esteemed scholars have issued a unanimous decree against terrorism under the name “Message of Pakistan (Paigham-e-Pakistan)” in the form of a book, which bears the signatures of more than 1800 scholars. This book has been published by the Institute of Islamic Research. A conference was held in Islamabad under the leadership of the...
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“Missiles at Midnight, Mehfil on Mute: The India-Pakistan Fire We Didn’t Light”
My phone lit up at 7 AM, eyes heavy with sleep as I squint at the screen, notifications piling up. First, a school alert flashes ‘closed,’ then a higher education notice from Punjab’s government, dated May 7, 2025, declares all colleges and universities shut today, exams postponed, no reason given. My gut twists. I hit...
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Journalism Under Siege: Misinformation and the Crisis of Credibility in Pak-India Tension
In recent days, the South Asian media landscape has been shaken by a surge in conflicting reports, censorship, and disinformation, underscoring a deeper crisis that extends beyond national borders. Pakistan ranked 152 while India secure 151 position (out of 158) in freedom of press globally. On April 22, 2025, a tragic terrorist attack occurred in...
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May 8, 2025May 8, 2025Blogs
12 Essential Guidelines for Civilians During War or Armed Conflict
As geopolitical tensions rise in various parts of the world, civilians must be informed and prepared—not panic-driven. In case of war, military escalation, or armed conflict, preparedness can make a vital difference. Below are twelve essential, faith-guided and practical recommendations for communities and individuals to stay safe and resilient. 1. Turn to Allah (SWT) In...
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Beyond the Battlefield: The Cyber Dimension of India-Pakistan Tensions
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate both militarily and digitally, cyberspace has become an increasingly volatile front. While news of physical strikes and military engagements dominates headlines, a quieter but a dangerous engagement is quietly unfolding in cyber space. In recent days, there have been numerous reports of Pakistani journalists, politicians, and public figures...
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May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Blogs
Rumors: A Catalyst for Corruption and Conflict
Rumors and baseless news can be viewed from a different perspective: they are often used as a means to spread discord between various social groups. They sow the seeds of enmity, leading to conflicts that may escalate into violence, and the eventual outcome is often seen in the form of killing and destruction. The Qur’an...