PAKISTAN SIGNALS POSITIVE PROGRESS IN IRAN DIPLOMACY Pakistan's prime minister described recent diplomatic interactions with Iran and regional countries as "very positive." Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to de-escalating tensions, restoring peace in the Middle East and supporting regional stability. Pakistan continues to position itself as a constructive diplomatic partner amid efforts to prevent renewed conflict.

Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, according to ISPR. Equipped with an advanced terminal guidance system, the missile can engage aerial targets at longer ranges, enhancing the Pakistan Air Force’s operational flexibility. Pakistan’s civil and military leadership congratulated the scientists and engineers, hailing the achievement as a milestone in national defence capabilities and self-reliance. #PakistanAirForce# #FaazMissile# #ISPR# #PAF# #PakistanArmedForces# #DefenceTechnology# #NationalDefence# #PakistanTV#

Pakistan blocked Imran Khan from his lawyer for 7 full months. Finally allowed just 40 mins with Salman Safdar. Bushra Bibi waited 11 months. IHC orders for twice-weekly meetings ignored. 3+ years as a political prisoner. Rules mean nothing here. @manojkumargupta gets exclusive details. #FreeImranKhan# #AdialaJail# #PoliticalPrisoner# #PTI#

Pakistan’s soaring stock market, record foreign reserves and improving credit ratings are signaling an economy on the mend. Beneath the surface, the recovery remains far less convincing.

PAKISTAN CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT US-IRAN PEACE TALKS Pakistan's military says it is "cautiously optimistic" about mediation efforts between the US and Iran, following another high-level diplomatic visit to Tehran. Army chief Asim Munir visited Iran twice in October, most recently alongside senior Saudi and Turkish officials, suggesting potential progress toward de-escalation. Pakistan also confirmed that its joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey remains open to additional members, potentially including Iran, subject to political approval. However, military officials warned that powerful opponents of a settlement remain, without identifying them.

Pakistan has denied carriers from Taiwan access to its airspace in support of Beijing’s One-China policy, the first move of its kind by any country. Full story: 📷: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg