ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, terming the initiative a significant success in advancing regional stability. During a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president commended the government’s proactive role in hosting […]
ISLAMABAD: Negotiating teams from the United States and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week for a second round of talks, sources said on Tuesday, days after initial high-level negotiations ended without a breakthrough. Officials familiar with the process said no final date has been set, but both sides […]
MIAMI: Donald Trump on Sunday warned that oil and gasoline prices could remain elevated through November’s midterm elections, in a rare admission of the domestic political impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking in an interview, Trump said fuel prices may stay at current levels or rise slightly in […]
Today marks a monumental day in the history of Pakistan, a day where Almighty Allah has bestowed great honor upon our nation. While world leaders are praising Pakistan’s leadership and acknowledging our strategic successes, it is disheartening to see a specific group within our own borders focused on negativity. These […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said several rounds of “comprehensive and constructive” discussions took place between the United States and Iran during the Islamabad talks, despite the negotiations ending without a final agreement. Speaking after the extended dialogue, Dar thanked both delegations for their participation and […]
ISLAMABAD: Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of intense negotiations, with US Vice President JD Vance saying the outcome represented a greater setback for Tehran than for Washington. The Iranian side has yet to issue an official statement on […]
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has announced that general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan will be held on June 7, setting the stage for a fresh political contest in the mountainous region. Polling for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly will take place across the territory on the scheduled date, officials confirmed, adding that […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met United States Vice President JD Vance as the much-anticipated Islamabad Talks formally commenced, expressing hope that the negotiations would lead to durable peace in the Middle East. The US vice president JD Vance was accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met a high-level Iranian delegation as Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of critical diplomacy ahead of landmark negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to Iranian media reports. The Iranian delegation, led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: As global attention remains focused on Pakistan-hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, several Indian media outlets have come under criticism for promoting what observers describe as misleading narratives while downplaying Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Delegations from Iran and the United States have arrived in Pakistan […]