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Transactional Peace: The Cost of Trump's Security-First Doctrine in Gaza
Trump gave a Security-First Gaza plan, but unilateral security measures and transactional deals cannot replace lasting political self-determination.
Pakistan Backs Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Peace Plan 
Pakistan backs Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, citing commitment to Palestinian cause and lasting Middle East peace.
US Envoy Meets Afghan Foreign Minister, following the Release of American National Amir Amir
US Envoy Adam Boehler met FM Muttaqi as he announced the release of Amir Amiri; IEA demanded the return of GITMO detainee Muhammad Rahim, a demand the US reportedly denies.
Islamabad Hosts First Regional Dialogue on Afghanistan After Earlier Delays
After multiple postponements, Islamabad hosts Afghan leaders, civil society for the first regional dialogue on Afghanistan, ‘Towards Unity and Trust’ talks.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in close discussion with Jamaat-e-Islami leader Professor Muhammad Ibrahim. [Courtesy: HTN Monitoring Team].
Jamaat-e-Islami delegation visits Kabul; Afghan FM stresses positive ties, mutual respect and refugee gratitude.
Hamdullah Fitrat of the Afghan Taliban delivers a statement welcoming Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran’s stance. [Courtesy: Afghan Media].
With backing from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran, regional consensus on Afghanistan’s future grows stronger.
At fourth Quadripartite Meeting on Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia call for regional role in Afghanistan. [Courtesy: mfa_russia/X].
On UNGA sidelines, China, Iran, Pakistan and Russia call for regional role in Afghanistan, urging Kabul to act on terror, refugees, and women’s rights.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses UNGA 80. [Courtesy: GovtofPakistan/X].
At UNGA, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India, backs Palestine and Kashmir self-determination, presses Afghan Taliban on terror, and seeks climate justice.
Dr Shama Junejo seated behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during a UN Security Council session in New York on Sept 25, 2025. [Courtesy: Khawaja Asif/X].
Shama Junejo’s UNGA presence draws backlash; FO disowns her while she claimed in a now-deleted post to be PM’s policy advisor since April 2025.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, meeting with US President Donald Trump. IC: X/@GovtofPakistan
The US re-engages Pakistan as India faces diplomatic pressure from NATO allies, signaling a major shift in global alliances.
Two militants were killed in a Swabi police encounter in Topi as officers foiled a sabotage plot and recovered weapons and a motorcycle.
BBC staff express unease over Samir Shah’s leadership amid alleged India connections and controversial editorial choices.
Khost–Barmal sees renewed TTP activity; Islamabad not commented while regional partners call for joint verification.
Turkey’s upcoming delegation to Islamabad marks renewed efforts to bridge Kabul–Pakistan tensions as security fears, trade disruptions, and diplomatic setbacks persist.
Afghan minister Nooruddin Azizi claims major progress in India–Afghanistan trade ties, but experts question the practical reality.
Pakistan hosts its first International Qirat Competition, welcoming over 40 OIC reciters to Islamabad in a landmark event for religious diplomacy and cultural exchange.
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