Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi discussed reported Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon, urging restraint after a US-Iran peace accord, while praising Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
President Min Aung Hlaing’s first state visit to China kicks off new, multi-field practical cooperation. Xi highlights the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and deeper security coordination, with agreements across transport, tech, health, and law enforcement.
Pakistan and Ghana agree to expand defence cooperation, highlighting joint training, counter-terrorism collaboration and defence production during high-level meetings in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
China said it viewed the US-Iran first-phase MoU positively, calling it key to easing tensions and sustaining Middle East ceasefire momentum. Beijing urged both sides to uphold commitments and pursue second-phase talks through dialogue.
President Xi Jinping urged Communist Party of China members to carry forward revolutionary traditions, stay true to the founding mission, and pursue new achievements ahead of the 105th CPC anniversary.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assures Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan will continue backing the next phase of US-Iran negotiations, following the Islamabad MoU. Leaders discuss implementation and stronger bilateral ties.
Top HeadlinesPakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran “Islamabad MoU” has been electronically signed and takes effect at once, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade in phase one.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says provinces’ NFC Award allocations will remain protected after federal assurances, despite a three-year development freeze. He urges long-term economic reforms beyond IMF-driven measures.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met UK Deputy Foreign Secretary Hamish Falconer to expand cooperation on security, counter-terrorism, law enforcement training and illegal migration, including action on fraudulent student visas.
PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif urged AJK protesters to end sit-ins and protests, calling for dialogue with the government to resolve issues and restore peace ahead of next month’s elections.
PTI’s Senate leader Barrister Syed Ali Zafar rejects Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27, calling it a “budget of broken promises” lacking a growth plan. He cites neglect of 11 areas including education, jobs and reforms.
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman presents a Rs5.9 trillion Budget for 2026-27, projecting Rs1.2 trillion revenue and prioritizing development, education, and health with major allocations.
