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Iran’s security chief Dr Ali Larijani urged a stronger Pakistan–Iran joint security mechanism during meetings in Islamabad. He backed deeper anti-terror coordination, highlighted progress on the gas pipeline, and warned against short-term fixes in Gaza.
A USCIS memo orders re-interviews and vetting of about 200,000 refugees admitted under Biden and pauses their green-card processing. The Trump administration frames the review as a security measure.
President Trump ordered a review to determine whether selected Muslim Brotherhood branches should be designated as terrorist groups. The step would enable US sanctions and revives a longstanding Republican policy goal.
Pakistan’s Met Office warned that ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has entered national airspace at high altitudes. Authorities say international flights could be affected, but ground-level impact is unlikely.
Pakistan and the EU pledged to expand cooperation across trade and geopolitics. The dialogue emphasised leveraging GSP+ to grow exports and jobs. Both sides agreed to advance work under the Strategic Engagement Plan.
Talks at COP30 ran long after the EU rejected a deal it deemed too weak. Disputes centred on fossil fuels and climate finance. Negotiators weighed narrow edits and even a voluntary side pact as the standoff persisted.
A UN sanctions panel says the Afghan-based TTP is a grave security threat to Pakistan and cites cross-border attacks. Islamabad backs the assessment and urges a depoliticised sanctions regime and zero tolerance for all extremist groups.
Save the Children says almost 12,000 children were killed or wounded in war last year, a record high since 2006. Over 70% of the casualties were linked to explosive weapons as fighting moved into densely populated areas.
Washington and Riyadh unveiled civil nuclear and F-35 defence deals during Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, signalling a deeper strategic partnership. The announcements carry major regional implications as the US seeks to pair defence ties with wider Middle East diplomacy.
At the SCO Heads of Government meeting, Pakistan pressed for trade in local currencies, stronger transport and energy links, and activation of SCO financial instruments. Ishaq Dar also held multiple bilateral meetings, tying economic integration to regional stability.
Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House with full ceremonial honors. Talks centred on defence sales, civil nuclear cooperation, AI investments and broader economic deals, with no immediate breakthrough expected on Israel normalisation.
Pakistan?'s JF-17 was a crowd magnet on the Dubai Airshow's opening day. Attendees lauded the jet's flying display and queued at the static area for photos and briefings. The show continues all week with daily demos and industry news.
