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MM Report ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee had moved to formally examine allegations of entrenched corruption at the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), after a media investigation suggested that malpractice within the body had become both systemic and sustained. The issue was placed on the agenda for the committee’s next sitting following a report published by daily Metro Morning, which described a pattern of irregularities ranging from nepotistic hiring to the misuse of state resources. The program alleged that a particular internal group had, over time, consolidated influence within the authority, enabling practices that appeared to operate with little…

MM Report TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly received its first payment under a newly introduced toll tax system for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state-linked media and official banking sources. The country’s central bank confirmed that the funds had been received, clarifying earlier speculation surrounding the transaction and rejecting claims that the payment was made in cryptocurrency. Officials said the transfer was completed in cash and credited to state accounts through standard financial channels. Earlier, the deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament said the first batch of revenue collected under the toll mechanism had already been deposited…

MM Report LONDON: Reports in British media indicated that US President Donald Trump stood ready to join proposed peace talks in Islamabad, provided a broader agreement emerged with Iran. According to a Reuters dispatch, discussions were slated for a second round of negotiations in the Pakistani capital, with Trump poised to participate either in person or by video link. The talks, potentially as soon as this week, carried an air of urgency, though their precise timing lingered in doubt. These developments unfolded against a tense backdrop, as a temporary ceasefire between Washington and Tehran neared its end on Wednesday. Trump…

MM Report DHAKA: Concerns over information security and India’s influence resurfaced in Bangladesh after reports emerged that sensitive details relating to a recent visit by foreign defence industry representatives had been leaked and subsequently circulated in Indian media. According to accounts shared in diplomatic and security circles, officials linked to a foreign military equipment manufacturing firm had travelled to Bangladesh as part of routine engagements involving defence cooperation. During the visit, the delegation was granted clearance to access certain military installations, a process typically governed by strict confidentiality protocols. However, documents containing their identities, passport numbers and details of their…

MM Report ISLAMABAD: The United States delegation led by JD Vance returned to Washington after negotiations with Iran concluded without any final agreement, marking a setback in diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. The talks had continued over an extended period, with both sides attempting to bridge differences on key issues in search of a workable settlement. However, despite what officials described as detailed and sustained discussions, no breakthrough was achieved. Speaking earlier during a press briefing, JD Vance confirmed that the negotiations had ended without a deal and said the US delegation was heading back…

MM Report KARACHI: Pakistan’s successful mediation in a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has triggered strong political and media reactions in India.Analysts and opposition leaders criticised the Indian government, saying Pakistan’s diplomatic role had reshaped the regional narrative. Indian commentators questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recalling earlier claims of isolating Pakistan globally and arguing that Islamabad had instead gained diplomatic prominence. Critics also pointed to the growing international recognition of Pakistan’s leadership, highlighting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir. The opposition Indian National Congress intensified its criticism, stating that Pakistan’s involvement in brokering a…

MM Report KAZAN: The Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World” is preparing to mark its 20th anniversary at the upcoming KazanForum, a milestone hailed by Russian officials as a testament to two decades of fostering dialogue and cooperation with Muslim-majority nations. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin during a meeting with the group’s leadership and ambassadors from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) accredited in Moscow. Khusnullin stressed that strengthening partnerships with Muslim countries, built on mutual respect and shared interests, remains a central tenet of Russia’s foreign policy, in line with…

MM Report TEHRAN: Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday published an open letter directly to the American public, challenging the rationale behind the ongoing US‑Israeli campaign against Tehran and urging citizens in the United States to reconsider the motives driving Washington’s foreign policy. In the wide‑ranging message, Pezeshkian questioned longstanding assumptions about Iran as a security threat, traced grievances in bilateral relations back decades, and insisted that Iran’s recent military measures are grounded in self‑defence rather than aggression Here’s the full text of his letter: “In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful “To the people of the United…

Amid rising Middle East tensions, Pakistan and China voiced shared concern and pledged deeper collaboration under the ambitious CPEC-II framework MM Report BEIJING: During an official visit to China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held extensive talks that culminated in the launch of a joint five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Middle East. The visit, described by Pakistan’s Foreign Office as marked by traditional warmth and goodwill, highlighted both countries’ desire to address regional crises while reinforcing their bilateral partnership. According to official statements, the…

MM Report TEHRAN: In an unusual attempt to bypass official channels and speak directly to ordinary citizens, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, addressed an open letter to the American public on Wednesday, casting fresh doubt on the rationale behind the ongoing military campaign led by United States and Israel against Tehran. The letter, expansive in tone and historical in scope, appeared to have been crafted as both a defence of Iran’s conduct and a critique of Washington’s long-standing foreign policy in the region. Writing in measured but pointed language, Pezeshkian sought to challenge the prevailing narrative that has framed Iran as…