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ISLAMABAD: Head of Pakistan TV, Adil Shahzeb has said that Pakistan&#39;s leadership played a pivotal role in securing a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran through months of tireless efforts, culminating in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).&nbsp;He said technical-level negotiations between US and Iranian delegations are expected to begin in Switzerland on Friday as the next phase of engagement between the two countries gets underway.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2067556436465369128&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2Fnew%2F&sessionId=2ea36f71be4ca858f483367de1cb28095df20be9&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div>Speaking live from B&uuml;rgenstock, Switzerland, Shahzeb said the agreement had been signed electronically by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump and the President of Iran.&nbsp; He said delegations from both countries are already present in Switzerland and are preparing for technical-level talks that are highly likely to commence on Friday. Shahzeb described the signing of the Islamabad MOU as a major diplomatic achievement for Pakistan, saying the sustained efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other senior officials helped make the breakthrough possible despite decades of tensions between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp; He said Pakistan&#39;s leadership worked tirelessly over recent months to facilitate dialogue and bring the two sides to the negotiating table, creating an opportunity for continued engagement and peace efforts.

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US-Iran technical talks likely in Switzerland tomorrow following signing of Islamabad MOU: Adil Shahzeb

Pakistan's diplomatic efforts pave way for US-Iran breakthrough

ISLAMABAD: A historic diplomatic moment is unfolding at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland, where the US&ndash;Iran peace deal is set to be signed on Friday, June 19, amid high-level international participation and growing anticipation. Pakistan TV&rsquo;s Head, Adil Shahzeb, in an exclusive interview with Pakistan TV, described the significance of the location and developments on the ground. He said, &ldquo;Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland is where the historic agreement between Iran and the United States will be signed.&rdquo; He added that &ldquo;the Iranian delegation has started to arrive, and so have the American and Pakistani delegations.&rdquo; He emphasized the global importance of the moment, stating, &ldquo;This is not just a historic moment for global peace, but also for billions of peace-loving people around the world.&rdquo; Highlighting Pakistan TV&rsquo;s role in coverage of the diplomatic process, he said, &ldquo;Pakistan TV was in the lead throughout US&ndash;Iran negotiations.&rdquo; He noted that the peace process has reached a stage once considered impossible, involving nations that were at loggerheads for decades. He also pointed to broader international support for Pakistan&rsquo;s role in this diplomatic process, saying, &ldquo;And of course, with the help of our brotherly nations, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China, and Qatar.&rdquo; He expressed optimism about the signing ceremony, adding, &ldquo;We are really looking forward to what&rsquo;s going to happen here.&rdquo; He appreciated the role of the Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, during the Islamabad talks, saying their contribution was significant. He further stated, &ldquo;We are not only a peace-loving nation, but we have delivered peace to the world.&rdquo; He concluded by saying, &ldquo;The whole world has praised Pakistan, except India.&rdquo; As the world watches closely, the signing ceremony scheduled for Friday is expected to mark a defining moment in international diplomacy, with hopes high for a lasting US&ndash;Iran peace agreement.

Historic US–Iran Peace Deal Set for Signing at Burgenstock Resort, Switzerland: Adil Shahzeb

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A landmark US–Iran peace agreement is expected to be signed at Switzerland’s Burgenstock Resort on June 19, with international delegations gathering and hopes rising for a major breakthrough in global diplomacy.


Historic US–Iran peace deal set for signing at Burgenstock resort, Switzerland: Adil Shahzeb

ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have praised Pakistan&rsquo;s footballs, describing them as high quality and widely popular across international tournaments. Speaking exclusively to Pakistan TV for its documentary, &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo;, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev said Pakistan can be proud of its longstanding tradition of supplying footballs for FIFA and world championships.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065792900651254217&lang=en&maxWidth=560px&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=781d57851ce4536f9a2dca0aa76b649b0d6d0323&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 560px; height: 315px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2065792900651254217"></iframe></div></div>Turkmenistan&rsquo;s Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov said Pakistani footballs are used in major global tournaments and are popular worldwide, adding that Pakistan produces high-quality footballs every year and exports them globally. He believed that in future, Pakistani team will participate in the world championship.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065796166638280848&lang=en&maxWidth=560px&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=781d57851ce4536f9a2dca0aa76b649b0d6d0323&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 560px; height: 315px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2065796166638280848"></iframe></div></div>Uzbekistan&rsquo;s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev also praised the quality of Pakistani footballs, saying that Sialkot is known for producing high-quality balls used in major competitions, including the World Cup and UEFA tournaments.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065796403348271163&lang=en&maxWidth=560px&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=781d57851ce4536f9a2dca0aa76b649b0d6d0323&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 560px; height: 315px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2065796403348271163">&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>

Football

The ambassadors of Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan praise Pakistan’s football, describing it as high-quality and widely popular in international tournaments.

Russian, Turkmen and Uzbek envoys praise Pakistani footballs’ global quality

Islamabad: Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan has said that Canada is proud to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring official match balls made in Sialkot, which he described as a centre of manufacturing innovation in Pakistan.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065787827611386227&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=49d6d5e0780038f954c1158cb9ea9a0b460b9909&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div>Talking exclusively to Pakistan TV for its documentary, &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo;, Tarik Ali Khan said this achievement reflected growing Pakistan-Canada relations, as FIFA World Cup 2026 match balls made in Sialkot served as a clear example of international trade and partnership between the two countries. &ldquo;FIFA 2026 is about football, but it is also about connection and commerce,&rdquo; he said. The Canadian high commissioner said beyond manufacturing, ties between Canada and Pakistan continue to strengthen through education and people-to-people links.&nbsp; He pointed to the large Pakistani diaspora in Canada and the thousands of Pakistani students studying there each year as key drivers of long-term connection. &ldquo;Over 300,000 Canadians have origins in Pakistan, and every year our universities welcome over 5,000 Pakistani students. These are the future professionals and entrepreneurs who are building ties on both sides of the ocean,&rdquo; he said. Tarik Ali Khan said Canada is ready to do more business with Pakistan, adding that partnership between the two countries reflected expanding cooperation, shared opportunity and a deepening economic and cultural relationship.

The Canadian high commissioner said beyond manufacturing, ties between Canada and Pakistan continue to strengthen through education and people-to-people links. 



Canada proud to host FIFA World Cup with Sialkot-made footballs: Canadian HC

Islamabad: Pakistan TV&#39;s documentary &#39;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&#39; shines a spotlight on Sialkot&#39;s globally renowned football manufacturing industry, tracing the journey of Pakistani-made footballs from local factories to the world&#39;s biggest sporting stages. The documentary highlights Pakistan&#39;s enduring legacy as a producer of official match balls used in FIFA world cups, UEFA competitions and other major international tournaments.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065775443513360845&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=49d6d5e0780038f954c1158cb9ea9a0b460b9909&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 672px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div>Seasoned politician from Sialkot and Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described it as a matter of pride that Sialkot produces goods meeting international standards, saying that Pakistani footballs are used at the sport&#39;s highest platform, which is the FIFA World Cup. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said whether it is the Scottish Premiership, a grassroots club or &quot;just a kick around in the park&quot;, football is part of the United Kingdom&#39;s national story. She added that from the factories of Sialkot to stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Pakistan remains &quot;at the heart of the global game&quot;. Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan termed FIFA 2026 a symbol of &quot;connection and commerce&quot;, expressing Canada&#39;s desire to expand trade ties with Pakistan. Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev said Pakistan could take pride in being a traditional supplier of footballs for FIFA World Championships. Turkmenistan&#39;s Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov said Pakistani footballs are admired and recognised worldwide, while Uzbekistan&#39;s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev praised the quality of Pakistani footballs, saying that Sialkot is known for producing high-quality balls used in major competitions. Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi said that the FIFA World Cup once again featuring footballs made in Pakistan was a source of immense national pride. Forward Sports CEO Khawaja Masood said Pakistan had produced four consecutive World Cup match balls using the latest technology. The documentary concludes that these footballs are not made to remain in Sialkot; they are destined to travel the world, carrying Pakistan&#39;s craftsmanship and excellence to the grandest stages of the game.

The documentary highlights Pakistan's enduring legacy as a producer of official match balls used in FIFA world cups, UEFA competitions and other major international tournaments.


From Sialkot to FIFA: Pakistan TV's documentary celebrates Pakistan's football legacy

Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has said that Pakistan has already made a significant mark on the global stage as the World Cup gets underway. Talking exclusively to Pakistan TV for its documentary, &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo;, Jane Marriott highlighted the longstanding role of Sialkot&rsquo;s craftsmanship in supplying official match balls to football&rsquo;s biggest stage.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065784944136454638&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2Fnew%2F&sessionId=6787c760a249a5acc03bd657f93b92b5bc2319dd&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2065784944136454638"></iframe></div></div>Pakistan TV&rsquo;s exclusive documentary &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo; showcases how Sialkot continues to lead global sports manufacturing through innovation, precision craftsmanship, and unmatched quality. It reflects Pakistan&rsquo;s enduring contribution to the beautiful game and its growing recognition on the world stage. &ldquo;For years, the incredible craftsmanship of Sialkot has supplied the official match balls to the world&rsquo;s biggest stage,&rdquo; she said. She recalled iconic World Cup moments, from English footballer Geoff Hurst&rsquo;s 1966 hat-trick to Michael Owen&rsquo;s solo goal against Argentina, saying that many of them started with a ball made in Pakistan.&nbsp; The British high commissioner said football in the United Kingdom is more than just a sport, spanning the English Premier League, Scottish Premiership, grassroots clubs and casual games in parks. She said from the factories of Sialkot to stadiums across the United States, Mexico and Canada, Pakistan remains closely connected to the global game.

Talking exclusively to Pakistan TV for its documentary, ‘Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA’, Jane Marriott highlighted the longstanding role of Sialkot’s craftsmanship in supplying official match balls to football’s biggest stage.


Pakistan has already made mark in FIFA World Cup 2026: Marriott

Islamabad: Seasoned politician from Sialkot Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said the use of Sialkot-made footballs at the world&rsquo;s highest sporting stage is a major endorsement of the city&rsquo;s expertise. Speaking exclusively to Pakistan TV for its documentary, &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo;, the defence minister said Sialkot&rsquo;s industries, including sports goods, surgical instruments, and textiles, supply renowned global brands.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2065780747794108898&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2Fnew%2F&sessionId=6787c760a249a5acc03bd657f93b92b5bc2319dd&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 624px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2065780747794108898"></iframe></div></div>Pakistan TV&rsquo;s exclusive documentary &lsquo;Made in Pakistan: Sialkot to FIFA&rsquo; showcases how Sialkot continues to lead global sports manufacturing through innovation, precision craftsmanship, and unmatched quality. It reflects Pakistan&rsquo;s enduring contribution to the beautiful game and its growing recognition on the world stage. In his interview, Asif said it is a matter of great pride for him that he represents Sialkot, whose people are highly enterprising and produce products meeting international standards, including footballs used at the FIFA World Cup.Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the people of Sialkot are hardworking, innovative and highly enterprising.&nbsp; He said he fully supports them and remains available to assist them at the national level, adding that he owes his success to the city and its people.

Sialkot-made footballs reflect city’s expertise at world stage: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed peaceful, free and fair elections with excellent law and order despite major logistical and security challenges, Inspector General of Police Dr Akbar Nasir Khan said, crediting coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies and early planning for ensuring smooth polling across the region. Voting was held on Sunday for 24 directly-elected seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, the region&rsquo;s legislative body, which governs one of the world&rsquo;s most mountainous areas. Speaking to Pakistan TV, Inspector General of Police of Gilgit-Baltistan Dr Akbar Nasir Khan said the region&rsquo;s difficult terrain, harsh weather and security sensitivities made the electoral exercise highly complex, but extensive coordination between federal and provincial authorities helped ensure a &ldquo;flawless&rdquo; and uninterrupted polling process. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2063975302070677979&lang=en&maxWidth=560px&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=e95cc70527d0c85631996804097b32f747a09056&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 560px; height: 316px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;</iframe></div></div> He said over 1,400 polling stations, more than half of them sensitive or highly sensitive, were secured through the deployment of police from across provinces alongside civil armed forces and the Pakistan Army. &ldquo;The first priority was the safety of every citizen, and Alhamdulillah, no casualties were reported,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;A key challenge highlighted during the election process was the coordination and mobilization of a large, multi-agency security deployment across remote and difficult terrain, where access to many polling stations required significant logistical effort,&rdquo; he added. The top security official said that detailed threat assessments were carried out for each polling station in advance, allowing authorities to ensure targeted security arrangements, which helped maintain stability even in previously sensitive or high-risk areas.

Speaking to Pakistan TV, IG Khan says the region’s difficult terrain, harsh weather and security sensitivities made the electoral exercise highly complex, but extensive coordination between federal and provincial authorities helped ensure a “flawless” and uninterrupted polling process.



Coordinated efforts ensured peaceful Gilgit-Baltistan elections despite challenges: Police chief 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani filmmaker Saman Kamraan, recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, has said her creative journey has been shaped by a deep interest in storytelling that she discovered and refined through hands-on experience on film sets. Speaking on Pakistan TV&rsquo;s morning show &quot;World This Morning&quot;, Kamraan described herself as a &ldquo;struggling artist&rdquo; whose career began taking shape during her studies at the National College of Arts, Lahore, where she enrolled in the film and TV programme in 2016. She said that while still a student, she actively pursued work opportunities on professional sets, taking on roles as an assistant director, art director and producer.&nbsp; She explained that early networking during university helped her build confidence and practical experience, adding that later it became easier for her to direct and produce her own projects. Kamraan recalled that her first significant exposure came when a senior invited her to work as an assistant director on a film shoot.&nbsp; The experience, she said, opened her eyes to large-scale production work and encouraged her to continue working across different departments, including direction, art direction and production. Saman Kamraan has also worked as a producer at PTV, and is recognized as Pakistan&rsquo;s first female stop-motion artist. She also served as an assistant director on &lsquo;Umro Ayyar&rsquo;, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s highest-grossing films. Her short film &lsquo;The Bed She Made&rsquo; was the only Pakistani production selected for this year&rsquo;s Busan International Short Film Festival.&nbsp; She is currently in South Korea as part of an international filmmaking programme bringing together 20 filmmakers and producers from around the world to develop and co-produce projects. She is also developing a feature film project that she hopes to shoot in Pakistan after securing international funding. Kamraan incorporates social themes into her creative work, including climate change, which she said remains an important focus in her storytelling. She believes cinema can play a role in highlighting environmental challenges and their impact on communities. Reflecting on her Forbes recognition, she said the achievement came as a surprise.&nbsp; Looking ahead, Kamraan aims to direct more films and has expressed a strong desire to see greater support for female filmmakers in Pakistan&rsquo;s film industry. She said the industry needs to give more attention to women creators so they can contribute to telling stronger and more diverse stories.

World This Morning

Pakistani filmmaker Saman Kamraan, recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, has said her creative journey has been shaped by a deep interest in storytelling that she discovered and refined through hands-on experience on film sets.

From PTV to Forbes: Saman Kamraan’s inspiring storytelling journey

DUSHANBE: Tajikistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan under their strategic partnership, Tajikistan&#39;s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin highlighted expanding collaboration in trade, connectivity and energy as both countries push for deeper regional integration. In an exclusive interview with Pakistan TV&rsquo;s senior correspondent, Saima Shabbir, following the 4th High-Level International Conference on Water in Dushanbe, Tajikistan&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Muhriddin said bilateral relations had significantly deepened since 2021, when the two countries officially elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2060694264984850547&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F6236%2F&sessionId=d6f9943ed648d0f9093720a7a45c9f1cd998eb67&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px"></iframe></div></div> &ldquo;In 2021, the two nations officially elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership,&rdquo; he said, adding that Pakistan and Tajikistan were actively working on integrated logistics corridors to establish resilient trade routes connecting Central and South Asia, describing connectivity as a key pillar of their cooperation. &ldquo;Tajikistan and Pakistan are continually pursuing integrated logistics corridors aiming to establish resilient trade routes connecting Central and South Asia,&rdquo; the foreign minister said. Pakistan and Tajikistan established diplomatic relations in 1992 after Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Tajikistan&rsquo;s independence in 1991. Tajikistan opened its Consulate General in Islamabad in 1997, followed by the establishment of its Embassy in Pakistan in 2005, further strengthening formal diplomatic presence. Over the decades, the two countries have steadily expanded cooperation through regular high-level exchanges and institutional engagement, building a foundation that has now evolved into a Strategic Partnership focused on connectivity, trade, and energy cooperation. Highlighting the importance of the energy sector, Muhriddin said it presented major opportunities for both countries and could contribute to broader regional cooperation and integration. &ldquo;Tajikistan and Pakistan cooperation in this area does not only meet the interests of both countries but will also give a positive impetus to the regional integration process,&rdquo; he added. He further underscored cooperation on regional energy initiatives, including the CASA-1000 project, noting that both countries, in collaboration with regional and international partners, would continue efforts to advance its implementation. &ldquo;Tajikistan and Pakistan, in cooperation with regional and international institutions, will further vitalize their efforts in implementation of the CASA-1000 regional energy project,&rdquo; he added. The remarks reflect the growing momentum in Pakistan-Tajikistan relations, with a focus on connectivity, energy cooperation and regional economic integration across Central and South Asia. Speaking about the 4th High-Level International Water Conference in Dushanbe, the Tajikistan FM underlined the urgency of global cooperation to address worsening water scarcity, which continues to affect countries across Asia, Africa and beyond. He said the Dushanbe Water Process has become a key international platform for collective action on water security and sustainable development goals. &ldquo;Addressing global water challenges requires stronger international cooperation, inclusive dialogue and collective action,&rdquo; he stated, emphasizing that water issues now demand sustained multilateral engagement.

Tajikistan and Pakistan are expanding cooperation in trade, connectivity and energy under their strategic partnership, with both countries backing regional integration efforts and advancing the CASA-1000 electricity project.

Tajikistan, Pakistan seek deeper trade and energy cooperation under strategic partnership

Romesa Umar

Through 250 diplomatic engagements across five continents, Pakistan helped build the conditions that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, ending 110 days of conflict and opening a path toward lasting negotiations. &nbsp;

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Through 250 diplomatic engagements across five continents, Pakistan helped build the conditions that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, ending 110 days of conflict and opening a path toward lasting negotiations.  

250 engagements, 49 countries: A story of Pakistan's relentless diplomatic blitz

Syed Maisam Ali

ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran are set to begin technical-level talks today under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland&#39;s B&uuml;rgenstock resort, with mediators Pakistan and Qatar facilitating the discussions as implementation of the agreement moves into its next phase.&nbsp;The talks follow the electronic signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, ending more than three months of conflict between Washington and Tehran that disrupted energy markets, closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggered military exchanges across the Gulf and raised fears of a wider regional war.&nbsp;Pakistan emerged as a key mediator during the crisis, maintaining diplomatic channels with both sides and helping facilitate negotiations that ultimately produced the agreement.&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the signing of the memorandum earlier this week, describing it as a landmark diplomatic achievement.&nbsp;&ldquo;The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator,&rdquo; Sharif said in a post on X. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2067403784419254306&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=abc8c4f8cdc3f3d085c1a3fa058bd4dc83b26bfd&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 345px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2067403784419254306">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>&nbsp;Why B&uuml;rgenstock?The venue for the technical talks was changed from Geneva to B&uuml;rgenstock, a mountain resort overlooking Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland.&nbsp;According to the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the location was selected for security reasons and proposed by mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, as well as by the United States and Iran.&nbsp;Located 1,128 metres above sea level, B&uuml;rgenstock is surrounded by water on three sides and accessible via limited routes, making it well-suited for high-level diplomatic engagements that require privacy and extensive security arrangements. <figure class="fr-media"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic"> </figcaption></figure><figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/ac5c27f7-5f25-49a2-bcc3-ba5e83bc1b5d-AFP__20260619__B7LU89E__v2__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" alt="AFP__20260619__B7LU89E__v2__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">Police officers securing the access to the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex above Lake Lucerne, rest after talks following up on a deal to end the Middle East conflict had been postponed, in Burgenstock, on June 19, 2026. (AFP)</figcaption></figure> &nbsp;The Swiss government said hosting the talks reflects Switzerland&#39;s longstanding tradition of providing &ldquo;good offices&rdquo; for dialogue, mediation and conflict resolution.&nbsp;A venue shaped by diplomacyThe technical talks will add another chapter to B&uuml;rgenstock&#39;s long history of international diplomacy.&nbsp;The resort hosted meetings of the influential Bilderberg Group in 1960, 1981 and 1995, bringing together senior political, business and policy leaders from around the world.&nbsp;In 2002, it hosted negotiations that produced the B&uuml;rgenstock Agreement, helping end hostilities between Sudan&#39;s government and southern rebels in what later became South Sudan. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/2ae61c01-dfed-439d-805d-c7b5e0f4ecec-AFP__20260619__B7LR9ZQ__v1__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" alt="AFP__20260619__B7LR9ZQ__v1__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">This photograph shows a part of the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex above Lake Lucerne, where talks following up on a deal to end the Middle East conflict were scheduled to begin, on June 19, 2026. (AFP)</figcaption></figure> &nbsp;According to the United Nations Cyprus Mission, B&uuml;rgenstock also hosted the final round of negotiations on the Cyprus issue in 2004, where Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders met under UN auspices to finalize the Annan Plan. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/693c8390-0689-4cda-bbcf-1261726e4212-Screenshot 2026-06-21 064957.png" alt="Screenshot 2026-06-21 064957.png" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">The Burgenstock resort looks out over Lake Lucerne. (AFP)</figcaption></figure> &nbsp;More recently, Switzerland&#39;s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said the resort hosted the 2024 Summit on Peace in Ukraine, attended by more than 90 countries and international organizations. &nbsp;From Pakistan to SwitzerlandThe choice of B&uuml;rgenstock reflects the transition of the peace process from mediation to implementation.&nbsp;Earlier in the conflict, Pakistan hosted direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad and facilitated subsequent rounds of engagement, helping preserve dialogue despite repeated setbacks.&nbsp;Now, after months of diplomacy involving Pakistan, Qatar and other regional stakeholders, the process has moved to Switzerland, where technical-level discussions are set to begin under the framework established by the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. <figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/173aee8b-b524-465c-b3d3-5254114a3583-AFP__20260619__B7M36ZQ__v1__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" alt="AFP__20260619__B7M36ZQ__v1__MidRes__SwitzerlandWarIranIsraelUs.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">This photograph shows the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex above Lake Lucerne, where talks following up on a deal to end the Middle East conflict were scheduled to begin, on June 19, 2026. (AFP)</figcaption></figure> Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir are expected to participate in the discussions alongside a high-level Pakistani delegation.&nbsp;Representatives of the United States and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, are also expected to take part in the talks, which US Vice President JD Vance said would focus on the nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire. The B&uuml;rgenstock talks will mark the first formal implementation-stage meeting under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, with negotiators expected to focus on advancing commitments reached under the agreement&#39;s 60-day framework and addressing outstanding issues through continued dialogue.

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The first technical talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will take place in Switzerland's Bürgenstock resort, a venue known for hosting major peace negotiations, as Iran, the United States and mediators Pakistan and Qatar begin the agreement's implementation phase.



From Islamabad to Bürgenstock: The next chapter of US-Iran talks

Web Desk

This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.<hr>Catch up: Yesterday&rsquo;s top developments<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li>Trump praises Pakistan leadership</li><li>UK foreign secretary terms Israeli minister&#39;s Lebanon remarks &#39;horrendous&#39;</li><li>Islamabad, Tehran discuss ties, regional developments</li><li>Pakistan leaders join next negotiation phase</li><li>US VP Vance departs Washington for Iran talks in Switzerland</li></ul><hr> Technical negotiations set to beginPublished: June 21, 2026 | 00:00 GMT | by Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir departed for Switzerland on Sunday ahead of technical-level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as efforts to implement the Iran-US agreement move into a new phase.&nbsp;The development came as Switzerland welcomed the arrival of the Iranian delegation in B&uuml;rgenstock. In a post on X, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said: &ldquo;We welcome the arrival of the Iranian delegation in Switzerland,&rdquo; adding that the delegation was traveling to B&uuml;rgenstock &ldquo;as part of the implementation of the MoU signed between the United States and Iran.&rdquo;&nbsp;US Vice President JD Vance also departed Washington for the talks, signaling the importance Washington attaches to the negotiations. Speaking to reporters before leaving Joint Base Andrews, Vance said he hoped the discussions would make progress on &ldquo;the nuclear issue&rdquo; and &ldquo;the Lebanon ceasefire issue,&rdquo; describing them as the two main priorities for the next stage of negotiations.&nbsp;The talks, scheduled for June 21, will bring together representatives of the United States and Iran, alongside mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, marking the first formal technical engagement since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.&nbsp;The discussions are expected to focus on implementing commitments under the agreement&#39;s 60-day framework as negotiators seek to advance the next phase of the peace process. <hr> Pakistan leaders join next negotiation phasePublished: June 20, 2026 | 19:45 GMT | by Web Desk&nbsp;Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir departed Islamabad on Saturday for Switzerland to participate in technical-level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister&#39;s Office.&nbsp;The discussions are scheduled to take place in B&uuml;rgenstock on June 21 and form part of the next phase of engagement following the signing of the Islamabad MoU between the United States and Iran earlier this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the statement, PM Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir will participate in the talks alongside a high-level Pakistani delegation. Representatives of the United States and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, are expected to take part in the discussions. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2068419582264799350&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=abc8c4f8cdc3f3d085c1a3fa058bd4dc83b26bfd&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 769px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;The talks are aimed at advancing understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and moving forward on issues covered under the agreement&#39;s implementation framework, according to Pakistani officials. <hr> For earlier developments, read our June 20 live blog&nbsp;<a href="https://pakistantv.com/article/middle-east-live-june-20" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>

Middle East

Technical discussions under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are set to begin in Switzerland, with senior officials from the United States and Iran joining mediators Pakistan and Qatar for the first implementation-stage negotiations.

Pakistan PM, US vice president depart as Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland

Muhammad Imad Abbas

PESHAWAR: Pakistan&#39;s vast mineral reserves are drawing growing international attention, with recent diplomatic engagements and investment agreements highlighting the country&#39;s emergence as a promising destination for critical minerals development and resource-based investment.&nbsp;As Islamabad seeks to diversify its economy beyond traditional sectors, the government has increasingly positioned mining and minerals as a key pillar of future economic growth.&nbsp;Rich deposits of copper, gold, rare earth elements, chromite, coal and other strategic minerals have attracted interest from international investors, particularly as global demand for critical minerals continues to rise amid the energy transition and technological advancement.&nbsp;The growing focus on the sector has also coincided with a broader upswing in Pakistan-US relations, where economic cooperation and investment have increasingly taken center stage.&nbsp;Pakistani officials have repeatedly encouraged American companies to explore opportunities in the country&#39;s untapped mineral sector, viewing resource development as an avenue for strengthening bilateral economic ties while creating jobs, attracting foreign direct investment and boosting exports.&nbsp;According to the US Embassy in Islamabad, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a delegation from US Strategic Metals (USSM) to the Prime Minister&#39;s House in September last year for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between USSM and Pakistan&#39;s Frontier Works Organization (FWO).&nbsp;The embassy said Charg&eacute; d&#39;Affaires Natalie Baker described the agreement as a reflection of the strength of the Pakistan-US relationship and its potential benefits for both countries.&nbsp;&quot;The Trump administration has made the forging of such deals a key priority given the importance of critical mineral resources to American security and prosperity,&quot; Baker said at the signing ceremony, according to the US Embassy.&nbsp;She added that Washington looked forward to further agreements between American companies and their Pakistani counterparts in the critical minerals and mining sector.&nbsp;Pakistan&#39;s mineral endowment has increasingly positioned the country as an emerging hub for resource investment.&nbsp;According to a report by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Pakistan possesses an estimated $6 trillion worth of mineral deposits, including copper, gold, coal, chromite, antimony and rare earth elements.&nbsp;Among the country&#39;s most resource-rich regions is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where significant deposits remain largely untapped.&nbsp;Zohaib Afridi, a geologist with more than a decade of experience in the mines and minerals sector and a native of the former tribal districts, told Pakistan TV Digital that Khyber district alone holds substantial mineral potential.&nbsp;&quot;Khyber district contains significant untapped deposits of fluorite, barite, laterite, coal, lead, zinc, industrial minerals, marble and limestone,&quot; Afridi said.&nbsp;He noted that many of these resources are widely used in construction and industrial applications and could contribute significantly to economic development if explored on a larger scale.&nbsp;Afridi said extraction activities in the region currently rely largely on traditional methods.&nbsp;&quot;With gradual government facilitation, these practices can become institutionalized, allowing operations to scale up and creating greater opportunities for foreign direct investment in the sector,&quot; he said.&nbsp;Efforts to attract such investment have also featured prominently in high-level diplomacy between Islamabad and Washington.&nbsp;According to a statement posted by the Government of Pakistan on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation during talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House in September 2025.&nbsp;The government statement said the prime minister invited US investment in Pakistan&#39;s key economic sectors and emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation.&nbsp;The growing international focus on Pakistan&#39;s economic potential has also come as the country seeks to play a more active role in regional and global diplomacy.&nbsp;Analysts say Pakistan&#39;s recent diplomatic engagements have helped project an image of stability and economic opportunity, creating favorable conditions for international investors evaluating long-term projects in the country.

Climate & Environment

Pakistan is increasingly positioning its vast mineral reserves as a driver of economic diversification, with growing US interest and government-backed initiatives aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding resource development, and unlocking long-term growth opportunities.



Pakistan's $6 trillion mineral wealth attracts global investment interest

ISLAMABAD: Five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across the Scottish capital on Friday night, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation and condemnation from Britain&#39;s political leaders.&nbsp;Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested after a &quot;fast-moving sequence of events&quot; involving threats, assault, robbery and vandalism at multiple locations across Edinburgh.&nbsp;The attacks reportedly began near a mosque in the Broomhouse area of western Edinburgh, where two men were injured. Three other men were later attacked in separate incidents on Telford Road and Leith Walk.&nbsp;Police said none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, although three victims required hospital treatment.&nbsp;Counter-terrorism officers have joined local detectives in the investigation as authorities work to establish the motive and circumstances surrounding the attacks.&nbsp;Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton described the incidents as a &quot;shocking attack&quot; and sought to reassure affected communities.&nbsp;&quot;I want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together,&quot; Paton said in a statement.&nbsp;&quot;Extensive work is ongoing to establish all the circumstances. I want to thank our officers who responded with bravery and professionalism, and with a focus on protecting the public.&quot;&nbsp;Muslim engagement group MEND Scotland said several of the victims were from the Muslim community, raising concerns that the attacks may have been motivated by anti-Muslim hatred.&nbsp;Video footage shared on social media appeared to show a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon at several locations across the city. One video showed damage to a taxi at a petrol station on Telford Road, while others appeared to show a man vandalising a fuel station, striking the doors of a pizzeria on Leith Walk and confronting members of the public.&nbsp;Additional footage circulated online showed armed police officers detaining a topless man on the ground. Witness videos appeared to capture the suspect shouting that he was &quot;protecting the country&quot; as officers restrained him.&nbsp;British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence, saying the suspect appeared to have been motivated by &quot;anti-Muslim hatred.&quot;&nbsp;&quot;My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their response,&quot; Starmer wrote on X. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2068420853042217360&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=e7fa88e1ab234bf3f9a46d9e3cf863c33bd99fb8&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 785px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div>&nbsp;Scotland&#39;s First Minister John Swinney said he was &quot;deeply concerned&quot; by the incidents.&nbsp;&quot;There is no place for violence, racism or intolerance in our country,&quot; Swinney said in a statement.&nbsp;Police said the suspect remains in custody while enquiries continue. Authorities have urged anyone with information, footage or witness accounts related to the incidents to contact investigators.

United Kingdom

Five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation. Police arrested a 36-year-old suspect as British leaders and Muslim groups condemned the violence and called for unity.

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh streets

TORONTO: Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday.&nbsp;Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto.&nbsp;Germany had not advanced from the group stage since winning the 2014 tournament in Brazil, and coach Julian Nagelsmann had been under huge pressure to make that breakthrough.&nbsp;A first-half goal by Franck Kessie gave the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead.&nbsp;Kessie turned in from close range following strong work by teenage Ivorian phenomenon Yan Diomande, who is in the sights of some of Europe&#39;s top clubs, including Liverpool.&nbsp;The Germans thought they had found the net twice in the first half.&nbsp;Nathaniel Brown&#39;s corner in the 21st minute was knocked into the goal by Aleksandar Pavlovic, but Paraguayan referee Juan Gabriel Benitez immediately called it back -- charging Pavlovic with fouling Ivorian goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.&nbsp;Then, in the 38th minute, German forward and Arsenal star Kai Havertz had the ball in the net, but it was disallowed because of a foul by Bayern Munich&#39;s Jamal Musiala.&nbsp;When the second half began, the Germans applied relentless pressure.&nbsp;The vaunted Ivorian defence held firm till the 68th minute, but ultimately the Germans broke through.&nbsp;Undav, of VfB Stuttgart, volleyed in a cross by Nadiem Amiri in the 63rd minute.&nbsp;His second sent Nagelsmann and the German crowd into a frenzy as the Germans snapped a string of disappointments at the last two World Cups.&nbsp;&quot;Winning mentality, team spirit -- we had exactly what you need to be successful in a tournament,&quot; Germany defender Jonathan Tah told MagentaTV.&nbsp;&quot;We never gave up, we kept going no matter what. The guys coming off the bench brought energy. Deniz deserves a special mention, outstanding!&quot;&nbsp;The Ivorians have never advanced at a World Cup, but may still move on with a win over debutants Curacao in their final group stage match.

Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast in Toronto, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, after Franck Kessie’s opener.

Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council said Saturday it is concerned over the &quot;imminent risk of mass atrocities&quot; in Sudan as it called on paramilitary forces encircling El-Obeid to back down.&nbsp;The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region, has been under siege for several months by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023.&nbsp;&quot;The members of the Security Council expressed concern at the imminent risk of mass atrocities and demanded the RSF immediately halt its assault on El-Obeid,&quot; the Security Council said in a statement.&nbsp;&quot;Council members called on the parties to the conflict to immediately halt the fighting.&quot;&nbsp;The UN has voiced fears that there could be a repeat of the atrocities committed during the October 2025 assault on the city of El-Fasher, which it said bore &quot;hallmarks of genocide.&quot;&nbsp;The UN said Friday that Pekka Haavisto, the secretary-general&#39;s special envoy for Sudan, had called rebel paramilitary forces chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo to urge him not to attack El-Obeid.&nbsp;Haavisto &quot;underscored the need to urgently de-escalate the situation in El-Obeid and avoid any actions that may further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation and put civilian lives further at risk,&quot; said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.&nbsp;The official said aid workers were &quot;preparing for the potential movements of large numbers of people&quot; fleeing the city, and that &quot;our humanitarian colleagues are doing the responsible thing, which is getting ready for the worst while hoping for the best.&quot;&nbsp;Dujarric said Haavisto was also talking to countries with influence over the warring parties to encourage dialogue and prevent the assault.&nbsp;The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people and forced more than 11 million from their homes, creating what the UN describes as the world&#39;s largest displacement and hunger crises.

Africa

The UN Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and urged the RSF to halt its assault on El-Obeid. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, worsening the world's largest humanitarian and hunger crisis.

UN Security Council warns of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan

PARIS: France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday, also banning the consumption of alcohol during the annual Fete de la Musique festivities that day.&nbsp;The ferocious heatwave, which began earlier this week, has disrupted the country, forcing the cancellation of dozens of trains and the suspension of classes.&nbsp;Authorities are concerned about how the annual Fete de la Musique celebrations will unfold across the country Sunday, when musicians take over the streets with free performances and revellers party into the night.&nbsp;&quot;Very high temperatures are settling in for the long term across the country,&quot; Meteo-France said as it announced the highest heatwave warning for 35 of France&#39;s departments, or administrative regions, for Sunday -- the most ever.&nbsp;And Meteo-France is predicting that starting Monday temperatures could reach 41C (106F) in some places, and that the average reading across the whole country could reach its highest ever. It also said the duration of the heatwave was &quot;uncertain&quot;.&nbsp;Paris is one of the regions on the red-alert list, which covers a wide area running south-west from the capital.&nbsp;According to AFP&#39;s calculations, more than three-quarters of the mainland&#39;s population will suffer from the heat Sunday, with another 45 departments under orange alert.&nbsp;On Saturday, the government said that alcohol consumption during the annual street festivals would be banned in departments under the heatwave red alert.&nbsp;&quot;Prefects will issue decrees banning alcohol consumption in public spaces in the departments under red alert,&quot; the government said in a statement following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.&nbsp;&quot;For all events organised by the state and its agencies, instructions have been given not to offer alcohol,&quot; said his office.&nbsp;The government has called for limits on alcohol consumption &quot;to preserve emergency and healthcare services and allow medical staff to focus on caring for the most vulnerable&quot;.&nbsp;To help Parisians and tourists cope with the heat, authorities are keeping parks and gardens in the French capital open through the night.

France placed 35 departments, including Paris, under red heatwave alerts as temperatures soar. Authorities banned public alcohol consumption during Fete de la Musique celebrations to reduce health risks and ease pressure on emergency and healthcare services.

Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival

Aleena Zara Malik

The internet has a lot to say about Pakistan, and a surprising amount of it skips the same fact. From the country labelled an &quot;epicentre of terror&quot; by international media to the same country that has been the longest and largest contributor of UN peacekeepers. This episode of Debunkistan puts the West&#39;s favourite framing on trial, with satire, sarcasm, and a little reality check.

Debunkistan

Pakistan has served in 48 UN peacekeeping missions since 1960, deploying thousands of troops and women peacekeepers across global conflict zones while sacrificing 181 personnel, underscoring its longstanding role in supporting international peace and security.

What Black Hawk Down forgot to mention about Pakistan

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: One of Iceland&#39;s two remaining whaling ships set out this week to hunt the giant mammals after a two-year hiatus, local media and campaigners reported on Saturday. Iceland is one of only three countries that still openly permit whaling, alongside Norway and Japan -- despite international opprobrium from the public and animal welfare organisations. A protester chained himself to the mast of the vessel before it left the port of Reykjavik on Friday. He climbing down in the evening and was escorted away by police, RUV media said. &quot;It is so disheartening to see Iceland&#39;s whaling boat leave port to begin another season of whale slaughter despite overwhelming evidence that there is no humane way to kill a whale,&quot; Joanna Swabe of the Humane World for Animals NGO said after the second vessel headed out to sea. &quot;These ocean giants will very likely endure an agonising death for meat that virtually no one in Iceland wants to eat,&quot; she told AFP. Iceland cancelled its whale hunt in 2024 and 2025, partly because economic woes had cut demand and the industry was not deemed sufficiently profitable. The International Whaling Commission banned the commercial killing of whales in 1986 amid alarm at the declining stock of the marine mammals. Iceland and Norway are the only two countries still openly practising commercial whaling in defiance of the moratorium. Japan hunts the ocean giants for what it claims is &quot;scientific&quot; purposes, even if most of the meat ends up on the market for consumption. Iceland&#39;s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has recommended a reduction in the number of whales harpooned this season, which runs from mid-June to mid-September. The 2026 annual number of fin whales killed should not exceed 150 animals, a 28-percent drop on the recommended annual catch for the period 2018&ndash;2025, it said. The fin whale is the second largest animal on Earth after the blue whale. The Institute set an annual quota of 168 animals for the minke whale hunt this year, a 23-percent drop. The government is due this autumn to table a bill on banning whaling altogether.

Wildlife

Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause as one of its remaining whaling ships departs despite protests, reduced catch quotas, and plans for the government to consider banning the practice later this year.

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