Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Nawaz Khashkeli met with his Iranian counterpart Saeed Mohammad, commending Islamabad’s mediator efforts in achieving a ceasefire in the region. The Iranian media reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir held a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, stating that the ceasefire was established through Pakistan’s mediation efforts, and that Pakistan’s sincere and positive role will always be remembered.
During the meeting, Khashkeli emphasized that Pakistan seeks lasting peace and stability in the region. He also stated that sincere efforts are being made to find a lasting solution to the Middle East conflict. The interior minister further added that war is not a solution to any problem; rather, negotiations are the key to resolving conflicts.
In a separate development, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has paid $38 billion in price differential claims to oil marketing companies. The Karachi Airport authorities announced that the Hajj flights will begin on a regular basis from today. The first Hajj flight from Karachi Airport will depart at 3:00 am today, with Governor Sindh Nihal Hashwani bidding farewell to the Hajj pilgrims.
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has appointed Asad Nawaz Khan, a prominent Pakistani community leader based in Japan, as the chairman of the board of governors. Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Langoor has stated that the incidents of violence in the province are unacceptable.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the US role in achieving the ceasefire in Lebanon and extended good wishes to US President Donald Trump. Sources have revealed that the Iranian delegation expressed concern that Israel could target them. Pakistan’s another ship has sailed from Kuwait and is heading towards Hormuz Strait.
The Karachi Shipping Sources have stated that the Khairpur ship will pass through the Hormuz Strait tomorrow. In a separate development, the Supreme Court has issued a written order against the practice of lawyers’ delaying tactics, rejecting the plea of Abbas Ali. Barrister Ghulam Nabi has initiated meetings with the family of the founder of PTI, Imran Khan, to build trust.
The Ministry of Climate Change has issued a formal notification for the formation of a committee. In Karachi, several areas have been without electricity for 10 hours a day. The police authorities have stated that the inquiry team has reviewed the college records.
Former President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the recent ceasefire in Lebanon, calling it a significant step towards reducing tensions in the region and restoring peace. In a major decision, the government has decided to abolish the free units given to power sector officials.
The police have stated that the deceased woman was found 10 to 15 days after her disappearance, with no signs of torture, and her death was natural. US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling them great personalities.
The Iranian delegation had expressed concern that Israel could target them. A Pakistani ship has sailed from Kuwait and is heading towards the Hormuz Strait. The Strait of Hormuz opened, and the price of crude oil dropped by 12%. The opposition parties in the UK have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has stated that Iran will not accept any temporary ceasefire.
