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New Delhi, April 8 – The Congress welcomed the temporary cessation of hostilities in West Asia on Wednesday, but launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of diplomatic missteps that allowed Pakistan to emerge as a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire deal.In a...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistani authorities announced a two-day holiday in the national capital ahead of the planned peace talks between the US and Iran on Friday.The Islamabad district administration announced local holidays on April 9 (Thursday) and 10 (Friday), Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged all parties to exercise restraint and respect the US-Iran ceasefire, amid reports of violations of the truce across the conflict zone.The US and Iran had earlier agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that...

Beijing/Islamabad, April 8 – Although China has not publicly expressed concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday.According to the think tank...

Quetta, April 8 – Senior leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Sabiha Baloch, has expressed serious human rights concerns regarding the situation in Balochistan, Pakistan, and urged the United Nations to conduct an independent and impartial review of the human rights situation in the...

Islamabad, April 8 Leaders from around the world, including Australia, Germany, Britain, New Zealand, and Malaysia, welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday.The US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, April 8 As the US and Israel, and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, the Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for its "missteps" since the outbreak of the conflict and said that it must consult with the opposition for a unified approach to restore India's role as a...

Islamabad, April 8 Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is now being recognized as a "credible and trusted" mediator, both in the region and globally, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire facilitated by Islamabad."This (ceasefire) is a...

New Delhi, April 8 – In a sharp criticism of the government, the Congress said on Wednesday that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran is a "major setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy," and asked what happened to...

London, April 8 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a visit to the Gulf region on Wednesday to discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran overnight.Downing Street said his visit to the Middle East is aimed at achieving a lasting...

Dubai, April 8 At least 375 people of various nationalities have been arrested in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on suspicion of sharing "misleading" information on social media related to the conflict in West Asia, police said on Wednesday.Abu Dhabi police announced that the suspects have...

Srinagar, April 8 A local court on Wednesday sent five operatives – two Pakistani nationals and their three local supporters – affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit to 10 days police custody here, an official said.The five were arrested following the uncovering of a...

Chennai, April 8 – Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson, A.N.S. Prasad, launched a sharp attack on DMK Rajya Sabha MP, Salma, on Wednesday over her alleged remarks on a recent geopolitical development, sparking a fresh political controversy in the State ahead of the Assembly elections.In a...

Srinagar, April 8 National Conference (NC) MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday blamed the Modi government's foreign policy for being "untenable" in mediation efforts, as the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan.Speaking to reporters in the Budgam district in central...

Moscow, April 8 Welcoming the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, Russia said on Wednesday that it supports the decision not to strike civilian facilities or the economic infrastructure in the Islamic Republic.The Kremlin's reaction hours after the ceasefire announcement also said it...

United Nations, April 8 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran on Wednesday, stating that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering."He welcomes the announcement of a...

Islamabad, April 8 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-facilitated peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday.Shehbaz said he had a "warm and substantive" telephone conversation with President...

Srinagar, April 8 National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday, saying that dialogue was the only option as war has never been a solution."I thank God for giving courage to the US and Iran to sit at the table and resolve their...

Mumbai, April 8 – In a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said on Wednesday that while Pakistan has regained prominence on the global map due to the US-Iran ceasefire, India's international standing has diminished under the current leadership...

Srinagar, April 8 Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran on Wednesday."Thousands of people were killed in the attacks on Iran. It seemed like we were heading towards a world war. America and Israel were brutally...