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French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran against imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war takes effect. A joint France-UK military mission is ready to deploy to help secure the reopened waterway, though risks from potential mines remain. The agreement includes a 60-day negotiation process and the release of $12 billion in frozen assets, according to reports.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops will remain in southern Lebanon, complicating US-Iran interim peace talks. Israel plans to stay 'indefinitely' in lands it holds in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, while Iran has tied the deal to halting attacks on Hezbollah. The remarks are the first official Israeli comments since the interim deal announcement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of a US-Iran peace agreement on June 19 in Geneva, following a 107-day conflict. The deal, hailed as a 'historic milestone,' aims to end military action including in Lebanon, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States bears responsibility for implementing the US-Iran agreement, which includes an end to Israeli hostilities against Lebanon. Tehran warned of reciprocal measures if Washington fails to uphold its commitments, as details emerge about a planned signing in Geneva.
World leaders and regional ministers have welcomed the US-Iran agreement, mediated with significant contributions from Pakistan and Qatar, which includes a permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is seen as a diplomatic breakthrough, with praise for Pakistan's instrumental role.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index surged over 4,600 points on Monday, buoyed by a preliminary US-Iran agreement and expectations of lower oil prices. Analysts credited improved sentiment and fiscal measures in the recent budget, while the central bank kept its policy rate unchanged.
The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal, set to be signed later this week, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set the stage for negotiations on a long-term agreement. While world leaders have welcomed the move, Israel's defense minister said his country will not withdraw from territory seized in Lebanon, and Jewish groups in the US are split in their reactions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to advance consultations on a proposed constitutional amendment to strengthen local governments, a move welcomed by the MQM-P. Party chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has stressed the need for a new urban province in Sindh, citing Karachi's population and economic importance, while also warning of a protest call if past agreements remain unimplemented.
Brent crude has fallen to its lowest levels since early March as a US-Iran peace deal appears imminent, raising hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While markets react positively, experts caution that a swift return to normalcy is uncertain and could take months.
The US and Iran have announced a tentative peace agreement, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz expected after the deal is signed on Friday. While some lawmakers welcome the move, others express concerns over the lack of details and the need for strict oversight.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet G7 leaders in Evian to discuss a forthcoming US-Iran memorandum of understanding, scheduled for signing in Geneva on Friday. The deal reportedly includes the release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, while Israeli strikes on Beirut continue amid the diplomatic push.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot by police in Chakwal, Pakistan, after officers mistook her family's car for that of robbery suspects. The family had been robbed at gunpoint, and the girl's father and brother were injured. The officer involved has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
Reports indicate the US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding, an interim measure that extends the ceasefire for 60 days and includes a two-step peace process. Analysts describe the agreement as an outline for negotiations rather than a comprehensive settlement, with challenges ahead including the nuclear file and regional tensions.
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have produced a framework agreement including oil export waivers and asset releases, even as Israeli military operations in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Iran threaten the process. Israeli leaders have rejected any requirement to withdraw from southern Lebanon, drawing public criticism from President Trump. Multiple outlets report the conflict has entered its fourth month with ceasefire arrangements under severe strain.
As Azad Jammu and Kashmir prepares for elections, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar urges resolution of differences through democratic and constitutional means. The AJK Supreme Court's advisory opinion affirms constitutional protection for reserved refugee seats, while the Joint Awami Action Committee demands their abolition.
Amid ongoing protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir over the 12 refugee seats, the PPP has called for the withdrawal of the election schedule, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged the Joint Awami Action Committee to let the people decide. Two people have been killed in clashes, and political tensions have escalated.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, with Iran agreeing to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for economic relief. Protests in Iran and conflicting statements over the signing date highlight ongoing tensions.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to senior US administration officials. The meeting, expected to discuss a bilateral trade pact and regional issues, marks their first interaction since February 2025.
Iran will hold funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei starting July 4 in Tehran, with burial set for July 9 in Mashhad, according to state media. Khamenei was killed in a February US-Israeli strike, and his son Mojtaba has succeeded him, though he has remained out of public view.
Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on southern areas as the Israeli army ordered evacuations in Nabatieh and surrounding towns. Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered agreement, calling it a surrender, while the Lebanese army withdrew from a base near advancing Israeli troops.