JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic stability during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, was described as warm and cordial, with both leaders […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said the war involving Iran and Israel is “very close to over”, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a collapse of the fragile ceasefire. The remarks came as Asim Munir arrived in Tehran, where he is expected to help bridge differences between parties engaged in indirect […]
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday said it will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment, as indirect exchanges with the United States continue through Pakistan. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told a weekly media briefing that Tehran remains firm on its nuclear rights, stressing that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. He said […]
JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah along with a high-level delegation on his official visit to Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, the prime minister and his delegation were warmly received at the airport by Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, and Pakistan’s […]
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 […]
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 […]