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In a rare display of cautious pragmatism, senior envoys convened for substantive, forward-looking talks, placing Afghanistan’s uncertain trajectory at the center of a quietly consequential regional dialogue MM Report URAMQI, CHINA: Trilateral diplomatic engagement between Pakistan, China and Afghanistan has resumed after a period of relative dormancy, with officials from the three countries convening in Urumqi for the first round of renewed talks. The meeting, described by diplomatic sources as substantive and forward-looking, brought together senior representatives to deliberate on issues of shared concern, with particular emphasis on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. The revival of the trilateral platform was…
MM Report BUDGAM, OCCUPIED KASHMIR: Residents of occupied Kashmir have once again expressed their deep admiration and loyalty to Pakistan Army and its top leadership. In a video message from Budgam market, a local citizen directly appealed to the country’s Field Marshal, saying that every Muslim in the region is praying for him and eagerly awaiting his arrival to free them from India’s occupation. The citizen lauded the Field Marshal’s past actions against India, noting that Kashmiris have welcomed the lessons India has faced in previous conflicts. “After Allah and His Messenger (Peace be upon him), we place our hopes…
MM Report AQABA: Hundreds of Israelis have been left stranded at King Hussein International Airport after turning to neighbouring countries to leave Israel as flight disruptions intensified. Travellers began using airports in nearby countries, particularly in Jordan, leading to overcrowding and tense conditions at Aqaba after sudden flight cancellations. Many were forced to travel from Eilat to Aqaba, but crossing the border now took four to five hours due to heavy congestion. Large crowds gathered inside and outside the terminal, with long queues forming as passengers waited for onward travel. Some travellers were attempting to reach destinations via Dubai and…
MM Report CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty departed for Pakistan to take part in high-level diplomatic engagements focused on escalating regional tensions. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdelatty’s visit comes amid growing concerns over instability in the broader Middle East, with key stakeholders seeking coordinated responses to unfolding developments. During his visit, the Egyptian foreign minister is expected to participate in an important consultative meeting aimed at addressing regional security challenges and enhancing diplomatic cooperation. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The discussions are likely…
MM Report ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly appealed to the public to turn off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm tonight for Earth Hour. The initiative emphasizes collective action to protect the environment and encourage sustainable living. President Zardari highlighted that Earth Hour is more than a symbolic gesture—it is a reminder of the urgent need for practical environmental measures. “Give an Hour for Earth invites everyone to reconsider their lifestyle choices while taking steps to save energy,” he said. The President noted that Pakistan, despite contributing less than one percent to global…
MM Report YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON: A Pakistani delegation attended the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a meeting set against what many experts describe as an “existential crisis” for the global trading system. The delegation is led by Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani and includes Ambassador Ali Sarfraz, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the WTO, along with officials from the country’s WTO mission in Geneva. The conference comes at a turbulent time for the WTO, which is grappling with rising unilateralism, the proliferation of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and a growing preference among member…
MM Report KARACHI: A prominent global affairs analyst, Hassan Al-Tarzi, issued a striking statement that drew attention across diplomatic circles, arguing that Pakistan occupied a uniquely influential position in current geopolitical tensions. Hassan Al-Tarzi has issued a statement that has stunned the world. He said that Pakistan is the only world power that has “special and deep relations” with both the United States and Iran, and that is why the world is looking only to Pakistan to open the “Strait of Hormuz”, the artery of the global economy, and to completely end war in the region. According to Al-Tarzi, Pakistan’s…
MM Report TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued an appeal to the Muslim nations to bury their differences and unite against common foes. He framed the call as a necessity for what he termed a moment of profound difficulty for the Islamic world. His message, carried by media, struck a tone of both outreach and warning. Division among Muslim countries, the new supreme leader argued, only served to benefit external enemies. He singled out Pakistan by name, urging Tehran’s neighbour into a closer embrace of Islamic solidarity. In a more pointed passage, Khamenei suggested Afghanistan what he described as…
MM Report ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major general Sharif Chaudhry has categorically rejected the enduring description of Afghanistan as the “Graveyard of Empires”, offering instead a more dismissive assessment of its neighbour. The country was not a graveyard, he said. It was a playground. Director General Inter-Services Public Relations made the remarks in an appearance on a local media outlet. He was asked about Afghanistan’s historical reputation as a place where great powers went to collapse. The official pushed back against that framing with visible frustration. “They said we are the graveyard of empires,” he said, referring to…
MM Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil carrier ‘Karachi’ has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz with special permission from Iranian authorities, navigating one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways amid heightened regional tensions. The vessel, carrying over 80 million litres of oil, is now en route to Pakistan, according to shipping sources. The American magazine Bloomberg reported that the Pakistani tanker’s passage through the Strait of Hormuz indicates the activation of an Iran-approved corridor, suggesting that obtaining Iranian permission has become mandatory for vessels seeking to navigate the critical waterway. Two cargo ships that had docked at an Iranian port…