Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Iran’s top negotiator says US aiming to force Tehran’s ‘surrender’
TEHRAN, MAY 6: Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Washington was seeking Tehran’s surrender through various means, including a naval blockade. “The enemy, in its new design, is seeking, through a naval blockade, economic pressure and media manipulation, to destroy the country’s cohesion in order to force us to surrender,” Ghalibaf said in a voice message published on his official Telegram channel. The influential speaker of the Iranian parliament did not elaborate on the prospects for a peace plan with the United States, as Tehran continues toRead More
Islam’s true message of peace must be projected, says President
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday urged religious scholars from across the Muslim world to play a proactive role in promoting unity, countering extremism, and projecting Islam’s true message of peace. Addressing the concluding session of the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference 2026 here at the Presidency attended by former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla among ulema, diplomats, and delegates from various countries, including Palestine and Saudi Arabia, the president said the Muslim world was facing multiple challenges, including conflicts, instability, andRead More
Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in US next week – report
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam assured reporters on Wednesday that Lebanon was not heading towards normalization but towards peace with Israel. Beirut, MAY 6: The third round of Israeli-Lebanon peace talks could be held as soon as next week, Lebanese news network LBCI reported on Wednesday. The talks are reportedly set to take place at the US State Department in Washington, DC, on either Wednesday and Thursday or Thursday and Friday next week. The Lebanese delegation will include former ambassador to Washington Ambassador Simon Karam, current Ambassador to Washington NadaRead More
PM Shehbaz, COAS Asim Munir Attend Shaheed Officer’s Funeral Prayer
RAWALPINDI, MAY 6 /DNA/ – Funeral prayer of Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Hussain Shaheed (resident of District Sargodha) was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. The brave son of the soil embraced martyrdom yesterday, consequent to injuries sustained while leading his men and fighting valiantly during an Intelligence-Based Operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan. The funeral prayer was attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, Federal Ministers of Interior and Information, senior serving and retired civil andRead More
PM Shehbaz attends message of Islam conference in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the “Message of Islam” conference held in Islamabad today. During the conference, the Prime Minister presented shields to distinguished personalities who have rendered notable services to the Muslim Ummah. The heads of the Palestinian and Saudi Arabian delegations also presented shields to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister additionally presented an honorary shield for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which was received by the Saudi Ambassador. He also presented shields to the Saudi Ambassador, the GrandRead More
US, Iran near one-page memo to end war
WASHINGTON, MAY 6: The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, a Pakistani source involved in the peace efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming an Axios report citing two US officials. “We will close this very soon. We are getting close,” the source said, with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister adding that the country is working to ensure the agreement would lead to a “permanent end” to the conflict. According to Axios, the US expects a response from Iran within 48 hours regarding theRead More