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 […]
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Jeddah on Saudi Arabia visit
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 […]
President Zardari lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran talks
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 […]
US, Iran may return to Islamabad for second round of talks
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 […]
Trump warns oil prices may stay high till Nov midterm election
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 […]
Pakistan First: A Call for Unity and Faith
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 […]
DPM Dar terms US-Iran talks ‘constructive’ despite no breakthrough
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 […]
US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal after 21-hour marathon session
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 […]
Gilgit-Baltistan elections set for June 7 after winter delay
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 […]
PM Shehbaz, JD Vance meet as Islamabad Talks begin
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 […]









