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June 14, 2025

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Diplomatic Triumph for Pakistan: FATF Rebuffs Indian Propaganda, Maintains Confidence in Islamabad

In a remarkable diplomatic success, Pakistan has once again secured the confidence of the international community, as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) declined to place the country back on its grey list. Despite a high-powered propaganda campaign orchestrated by India, the FATF reaffirmed Pakistan’s ongoing compliance and commitment to global financial regulations. India’s Diplomatic Offensive Fails to Sway Global Opinion Following its setback in Operation Banyan Marsous, the Indian government intensified efforts to isolate Pakistan on the international stage. Employing media disinformation, diplomatic pressure, and orchestrated narratives, India sought to malign Pakistan’s record on counter-terror financing. However, these attempts

March 9, 2025

Syed Faisal Ali

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Thousands Took Streets in Washington DC “Called Regime Change in Iran

Thousands of Iranian Americans, human rights activists, and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the “Free Iran Rally.” Organized by the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), the demonstration began at 1 p.m. at the Capitol Reflecting Pool, followed by a march to the White House at 2:30 p.m. The rally took place amid growing calls for regime change in Iran. The OIAC urged the U.S. government to fully enforce its maximum pressure policies and recognize the Iranian people’s right to overthrow the regime—a cause supported by H. Res. 166 and over 150 bipartisan lawmakers. The Pakistan Daily

March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

February 14, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan calls for viable roadmap to resolve Yemen crisis

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan has called for a viable roadmap to address the political and humanitarian crisis in Yemen. During UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram said the ongoing conflict in Yemen has emerged as a multidimensional crisis with global implications. He said efforts needed to be accelerated to address the various facets of this crisis through effective diplomacy and a collective response. Munir Akram also appealed to the donor countries to enhance their contributions to the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen.

February 5, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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President, PM urge world to pressurize India for allowing Kashmiris to determine future

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have urged upon the international community to put pressure on India to allow the Kashmiri people to freely determine their own future for lasting peace in South Asia. In his message on Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed today (Wednesday), President Asif Ali Zardari said this day reminds the international community of its responsibility towards the oppressed Kashmiri people. He said the United Nations should honor the promises made to the Kashmiris 78 years ago and support their struggle for their right to self-determination. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message,

January 16, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Ceasefire in Gaza marks defeat for Israel, US, says Hafiz Naeem

Jamaat-e-Islami Emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, stated the Gaza ceasefire agreement was a significant victory for the people of Gaza, stating that it marked not only Israel’s defeat but also a setback for the United States. Commenting on the agreement, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman remarked, “Netanyahu had vowed to erase Hamas from existence, yet now Israel has been compelled to bow before Hamas and sign a truce.” He added that Netanyahu initiated one of the bloodiest wars in the history of the Middle East but ultimately had to yield to Hamas. “This is not just Israel’s defeat; it is also America’s,” he

January 9, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Pakistan calls on int’l community to support Syria in reconstruction efforts

At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for political inclusivity and representative governance in Syria following the overthrow of the Assad regime. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram, speaking at Security Council said the recent political developments offer the opportunity to restore normalcy, stability and peace in Syria. He said the international community and this Council must address the danger of terrorism within and from Syria, especially in the still unsettled parts of the country. Munir Akram also urged the international community to help the new Syrian authorities to revive institutions and implement plans for the early