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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 12 km NE of Malakwal City, Pakistan

At least 24 dead, 82 injured in Quetta, Pakistan explosion, police say. The blast hit a train. Vehicles were damaged and windows of nearby buildings were shattered by the impact. Large fires erupt in nearby buildings and vehicles following explosion near railway tracks in Quetta, Pakistan. Heavy gunfire has also been reported with preliminary information indicating this was a suicide bombing, according to Sach Quetta News. Multiple casualties

A source in the Pakistani Foreign Ministry tells Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed the Pakistani-mediated proposal includes: Extending the ceasefire for 60 days; ⁠Opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the blockade on Iranian ports; ⁠Unfreezing Iranian funds; ⁠Lebanon included in the agreement; ⁠The nuclear issue will be discussed in the second phase of the dialogue On the Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistani source said American and Iranian forces will remain in their current positions, while the passage of ships will be permitted. The source said Pakistan hopes U.S. President Trump will visit Islamabad to participate in the signing ceremony

Financial Times report: US and Iran close to agreement on extending ceasefire for another 60 days

An Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Iran reached a draft agreement with Pakistani mediators and is waiting for a U.S. response. The proposal includes ending the war, lifting the blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and withdrawing U.S. forces from the conflict zone. Nuclear issues are excluded for now and may be discussed after 30 days. Iran says it cannot offer further concessions

Iranian news agency ISNA: Exchange of messages between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan, continues to reach a framework agreement.

A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Thursday that no deal has been reached with the U.S., but gaps have been narrowed, adding that Iran's uranium enrichment and Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz remain among the sticking points

The U.S. has sent Pakistani mediators a new proposal to end the war with Iran, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News reports citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team. The source said Tehran is reviewing the proposal and has not yet responded. "The Pakistani mediator in Tehran is seeking to bring the U.S. and Iranian texts closer together," Tasnim stated

Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft — likely an FT-7PG or K-8P Karakorum — crashed near Mianwali, Punjab, close to PAF Base M.M. Alam. Both pilots ejected successfully before impact, were assisted by locals, and were later recovered by helicopter

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, drones and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a secret defence pact during the Iran war. The force includes JF-17 jets, Chinese HQ-9 systems and Pakistani-operated equipment financed by Riyadh. The deployment is combat-ready and could expand to 80,000 troops if needed. Source: Reuters

Pakistan refuted a @CBSNews report on the presence of Iranian aircraft at its NurKhanAirbase near Islamabad, calling it misleading and sensationalized. The foreign ministry expressed concern that such narratives could be intended to undermine efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict

Pakistan "quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park in its country, potentially shielding them from US airstrikes" - @CBSNews

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 42 km NW of Dajal, Pakistan

Pakistani Prime Minister: The ceasefire must be upheld to allow the necessary diplomatic space for dialogue between Washington and Tehran.

Prime Minister of Pakistan: We strongly condemn the attacks targeting the UAE and stand in full solidarity with it

Pakistani Foreign Ministry: The move to return the Tosca ship to Iran came from the United States to build trust.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has published video showing U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) boarding the M/V Blue Star 3, which was suspected of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iran. Following the boarding, U.S. forces determined the ship's itinerary would not include an Iranian port call and released the ship

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has summoned the Pakistani chargé d’affaires in Kabul and handed over a protest note over recent strikes by Pakistan on civilian targets and public facilities in eastern Kunar province

CNN, citing sources: Mediators are putting pressure on both sides, the next few days are crucial, and the possibility of the United States withdrawing from the talks and returning to the war remains.

Pakistan army conducted airstrikes on Kunar province of Afghanistan

The Pakistani Prime Minister's office: The Prime Minister and the Iranian President agreed to continue their close coordination.

The Pakistani Prime Minister: I assured the Iranian President that Islamabad remains committed to its role as a mediator to promote peace and stability in the region.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi has arrived in Muscat, Oman.Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi has left Islamabad after holding talks with Pakistani officials

Trump: I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going is Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their "leadership." Nobody knows who is in charge, including them. Also, we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!

Reuters, citing a Pakistani source: Araqchi presented Iran's demands and reservations regarding the American demands.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir in Islamabad

Karoline Leavitt confirms Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will head back to Pakistan tomorrow for peace talks with Iran

An Iranian delegation will hold talks with Pakistani mediators but not US representatives, a US source says - CNN

Pakistan's PM meets Iran's ambassador as ceasefire extended

Pakistan’s top political and military leadership has worked to prevent talks from collapsing and to persuade the US to extend the ceasefire over the past 24 hours: AP