

Israel kills 105 in Gaza as Trump says very close to ceasefire
GAZA – At least 105 Palestinians including seven aid seekers were martyred and 530 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24-hour reporting period, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.

Pakistan, Turkiye pledge strong economic, defence ties
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Turkiye yesterday reiterated their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across a broad spectrum of sectors, including defence, trade, energy, education, infrastructure, and culture.

No one can dare to target Pakistan’s nuclear program: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI – Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India’s nefarious intentions were part of an organized conspiracy to destabilize and disrupt security in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan.

Turkish Foreign, Defence Ministers call on PM
ISLAMABAD – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Güler, Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

China praises PAF pilots’ decisive, measured response to India
PAF, PLAAF chiefs discuss regional security dynamics Lt-Gen Wang Gang describes PAF performance during recent conflict with India as textbook example Pakistan and China enjoy historic and time-tested ties: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.

Gaza is tragedy, we want to get it solved, says Trump
Israeli media says Netanyahu, Trump to meet again for talks on Gaza deal Witkoff hopes for deal by week’s end Netanyahu says no place for Hamas in Gaza Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations resume in Qatar.

PM puts emergency responders on high alert amid heavy rains
Shehbaz Sharif directs all agencies to implement precautionary measures in anticipation of potential flood ing in areas adjacent to Indus River Commends FBR, IB for measures to boost tax collection Invites Etisalat Group to enhance investment in Pakistan.

PA speaker calls for dialogue after seeking disqualification of 26 MPAs
LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan on Monday defended his constitutional obligation to act on disqualification requests filed under Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, while at the same time express-ing strong personal opposition to these controversial clauses.

Dar says PML-N won’t abandon PPP after securing simple majority
Deputy PM rules out Nawaz, Imran meeting Mohsin Naqvi says all political parties and the establishment stand united Interior minister urges public to ignore social media reports about any change at presidency.

Forward bloc only way to topple PTI govt in KP amid number game
ISLAMABAD – Despite the widely held belief that the apex court’s final ruling on the parliamentary reserved seats case may pave the way to topple the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, available evidence suggests that the regime faces no real threat at least from the “so-called independents”.