Trump and Netanyahu announce ongoing efforts for a new Gaza hostage release agreement.
Key Points: Hostage Deal Efforts Trump and Netanyahu confirmed that new negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages held by
Pakistan is strategically poised to become a global mining powerhouse, says Deputy Prime Minister Dar.
Key Points: Pakistan’s Strategic Positioning:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan is strategically positioned to become a global mining powerhouse, highlighting
China vows to retaliate against U.S. “blackmail” following Trump’s threat of additional tariff hikes.
Key Developments 1. Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum Trump warned that if China does not rescind its 34% tariffs by April 9, the U.S. will impose 50% more,
Pro-Iran militias in Iraq agree to disarm to avoid U.S. retaliation under Trump’s pressure.
Iraqi Militias Consider Disarmament Amid U.S. Pressure, Averting Wider Conflict BAGHDAD – Several powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militias are prepared to disarm for the first time to avoid
Iran rejects Trump’s call for direct nuclear talks.
Key Points: Rejection of Direct Talks:Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, rejected U.S. President Trump’s proposal for direct negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program,
Asian markets face a bloodbath as Trump tariffs trigger a global market rout.
Asia-Pacific Markets Plunge as Trade War Fears Trigger Historic Sell-Off HONG KONG/SINGAPORE – Asia-Pacific markets cratered on Monday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index
Kulsoom Nawaz’s hospital treatment has been approved.
Punjab Approves Construction of 3,000-Bed Kulsoom Nawaz Hospital in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has greenlit the construction of Kulsoom Nawaz Hospital,
Passengers rescued from a stranded boat in Tarbela.
Overloaded Boat Stranded in Tarbela Dam Swamp; All 120 Passengers Rescued HARIPUR – In a dramatic rescue operation, district authorities successfully evacuated 120 passengers,
China condemns U.S. ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ emphasizes importance of global cooperation.
Key Points: China’s Condemnation of U.S. Tariffs: The Chinese government condemned U.S. “reciprocal tariffs” (10%-50%) imposed on its trading partners. Ambassador Jiang
Ringleader among nine militants killed in DI Khan intelligence-based operation: ISPR
Pakistani Security Forces Neutralize Nine Militants in Dera Ismail Khan Operation DERA ISMAIL KHAN – Pakistani security forces killed nine militants, including a high-value
