Naveed Ashraf

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has-- Margaret Mead

[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

Pls make kindness to stray animals absolutely normal through awareness campaigns, cruelty absolutely criminal. Court judgements may not be enough @MaryamNSharif @GovtofPunjabPK @RdaRawalpindi @RwpPolice @CEORawalpindi @GeoReportCard #strays #humanism

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[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

@TheRealPCB

[Iqra @Iqra87685226]

Akif Javed 🥵
And we didn't even consider him for Bangladesh series 🥱

[Raza Ahmad Rumi @Razarumi]

JD Vance’s signal that there’s “no deal” after the first round of U.S.–Iran talks reflects the structural deadlock: Washington is pushing for verifiable limits on enrichment and regional de-escalation, while Tehran is holding firm on sanctions relief and strategic autonomy. The gap was always going to be wide. The first round was less about agreement and more about testing red lines.

But this is diplomacy, not a one-shot negotiation.

The alternative to continued talks is far more consequential. A collapse risks escalation in an already volatile region, sustained energy shocks, and a feedback loop into global inflation and financial instability. Markets, supply chains, and vulnerable economies would all take the hit. No serious actor can afford that outcome.

Which is why talks will resume. They have to.

And in all this, Pakistan has quietly delivered a strategic win. By bringing Washington and Tehran into the same diplomatic space and opening a credible channel, it has shifted from the margins to the table at a critical geopolitical moment. Outcomes remain uncertain, but the fact of engagement itself is a durable achievement.

In a fragmented world, creating the conditions for dialogue is no small feat.

[Moments & memories @momentmemori]

Islamabad is ready to welcome foreign guests with Mosam-e-Bahar vibes.

[Atif Mian @AtifRMian]

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.

[Jim Clancy @ClancyReports]

A sincere word of Thanks and Respect to Pakistani leaders for giving Donald Trump an offramp in this dangerous war of choice. You are appreciated.

[Wajahat Kazmi @KazmiWajahat]

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Massive celebrations in Tehran with Pakistani flags! This is the kind of respect Pakistan earned by stopping the Iran and US war in the Middle East.

[Michael Kugelman @MichaelKugelman]

Tonight, Pakistan achieved one of its biggest diplomatic wins in years. It also defied many skeptics and naysayers that didn’t think it had the capacity to pull off such a complex, high stakes feat.
But what matters the most is it helped avert a potential catastrophe in Iran.

[Shen Shiwei 沈诗伟 @shen_shiwei]

#Pakistan in the past 24 hours.

Who made this meme video? Genius!

[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

Yes!

[Raza @SocialDigitally]

Pakistanis across the globe walking into work this morning realising their country stopped another World War

[Raza Ahmad Rumi @Razarumi]

While state-sponsored care is missing, everyday citizens like hawkers, storekeepers, and cart vendors quietly step up to provide life-saving meals to neighbourhood strays

Pakistan Could Be Kinder To Its Strays https://t.co/RoMumFqoPH

[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

Enough is enough! Drop Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam
@TheRealPCB #T20WorldCup2026 #pakistan #cricket

[Mehwish Qamas Khan @MehwishQamas]

Clowns 🤡

[Ahmad Hassan Al-Arbi @AhmadHassanArbi]

🚨 From the Delusional Cricket Team celebrating imaginary trophies, to the Delusional Airforce Chief, and the Delusional Government cheering like a cartoon, India truly lives in an alternate reality of its own imagination.

Funny people.

[Ammar Ali Jan @ammaralijan]

Refusing to shake hands at the end of a game shows the hate, bigotry & fear that has gripped India under the Modi regime. Absolutely shameful!

[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

@FootballPak 👏👏👏

[Benazir Shah @Benazir_Shah]

Bird sellers, independent journalists, and the state:

How the FIA/NCCIA is freezing the bank accounts of independent journalists, their family members, and anyone linked to them over “anti-state” posts.

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[Naveed Ashraf @Nashraf7]

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@MaryamNSharif @RdaRawalpindi @CDAthecapital @GeoReportCard
#UrbanDevelopment #cities #qualityoflife