looking for nuance in all matters black or white. Living proof of ~ I think therefore I am. Here's to hope for a brighter more lived tomorrow, building bridges.
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.
We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.
With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.
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How Pakistan made the world over 3 trillion dollars richer
On April 7, the world edged toward Trump's 8pm ultimatum that "a whole civilization will die tonight." By mid-afternoon, Polymarket gave less than a 5% chance for a ceasefire. But then in a flurry of last-minute diplomacy led by Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif, ceasefire odds shifted from near-impossibility to 100%, as both U.S. and Iranian leadership publicly acknowledged the important role played by Pakistan.
The sharp shift in probability of ceasefire from near-zero to certainty, allows us to estimate cleanly the market value of Pakistan's successful diplomacy. There was a sharp jump of 2.9% in S&P500 around the ceasefire announcement. The reaction was similar the world over.
Global markets represent about $125T, so a 2.9% jump represents a gain of 3.6 trillion dollars for the world. Pakistan helped create TEN times its own GDP for the world!
For me, the best part is not the trillions of dollar, but seeing Pakistan on the world stage as a peace maker.
I hope Pakistan runs with this new identity by promoting peace not only abroad, but also at home. That means moving away from politics of division and exclusion, and treating every citizen as its own.
Iran's position is being misrepresented by U.S. media.
We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us.
پاکستان زنده باد
"I'm an anti-Zionist, because I'm the daughter of holocaust survivors. The Shoah is baked into my DNA, and that's why I call for Palestinian liberation. It's not anti-semitic to be anti-Zionist. It's not anti-semitic to call what's happening in Gaza genocide."
Elsa Auerbach - Jewish-American Author
After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.
I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.
May God bless America.
Abdul Wahab Bugti, a renowned singer from Balochistan and a proud Pakistani, is the original voice behind the iconic song "Teri Mitti Mein Mil Jawan."
This patriotic song, which he sang out of deep love for Pakistan, was later copied by an Indian singer. India even featured it in a Bollywood film glorifying British colonial loyalty. However, the original artist behind this heartfelt melody is none other than Abdul Wahab Bugti a Baloch, and a true patriot.
#Balochistn
Indian media reporting that the U.S. may have used its cooperative access to secure Indian communications to locate the Iranian ship, which was indeed observing “peace protocols,” which mean it was effectively defenseless https://t.co/eCYM1LqOQx.
This might be the most surreal thing I’ve ever seen: ultras from Turkish club Eskişehirspor dancing to Spanish songs and shouting “Olé!” in honour of Spain for refusing to let the U.S. use its military bases.
This is football heritage
If your church leaders and elected leaders are telling you the way to bring Jesus back is by killing innocent children of innocent foreign people you’ve never met in a foreign land you’ve never been to, then your believing the lies of wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing.
Shakespeare — and Sir Ian McKellen in our own time — remind us that decency, kindness and civilised conduct are not quaint ideals; they are moral necessities in an increasingly brutal and angry world.
Shakespeare — and Sir Ian McKellen in our own time — remind us that decency, kindness and civilised conduct are not quaint ideals; they are moral necessities in an increasingly brutal and angry world.
In no uncertain terms cricket’s great player appreciates Pakistan’s stance on India & ICC’s double standards and says “ someone has got to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !