Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran “very soon” as diplomatic efforts intensified to secure a broader regional peace agreement. In a post on X, the prime minister praised Donald Trump for what he called “extraordinary efforts to pursue […]
Will Not Attend Son Donald Trump Jr’s Wedding, US President
Donald Trump said on Friday that he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., because he needs to remain in Washington during a critical period involving the conflict with Iran and ongoing government matters. Trump announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social platform ahead of the wedding […]
Iran Reviews US Offer While Trump Signals Fast End to Conflict
US President Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict involving Iran could end “quickly,” while Tehran confirmed it was still reviewing a US proposal delivered through Pakistani mediation aimed at easing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during a tele-rally for Georgia Republican governor candidate Burt Jones, Trump defended Washington’s actions […]
US Plans Iran Talks in Islamabad as Tehran Declines Further Negotiations
The United States has confirmed that its negotiators will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran, while Tehran has rejected plans for a second round of negotiations, exposing a widening gap between the two sides even as diplomatic efforts continue. US President Donald Trump said American officials would be in Pakistan on Monday to pursue […]
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open For Commercial Ships During Ceasefire Period
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial shipping, in a development that signals easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. In a statement on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that, in line with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial shipping through the Strait […]
Islamabad Back In Focus As US, Iran Plan Next Round Of Talks
The United States and Iran are considering a second round of high-level talks aimed at ending their six-week conflict, with Pakistan once again emerging as a potential host as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of the ceasefire deadline. Officials familiar with the discussions said both sides are exploring the possibility of new in-person negotiations, with Islamabad […]
No Breakthrough in US-Iran Talks: Here’s What Both Sides Said After Islamabad Meeting
The United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements after high-stakes talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with both sides blaming each other for the failure to reach an agreement and casting uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire. The negotiations, held in Pakistan’s capital and lasting several hours, were aimed at extending a two-week halt in […]
“Not just diplomacy, Pakistan’s role added over $3tn to global wealth”
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic intervention in the US-Iran conflict not only helped avert a major geopolitical escalation but also generated an estimated $3 trillion in global wealth, according to prominent economist Atif Mian. The Princeton University professor said the country’s last-minute mediation efforts played a decisive role in shifting the trajectory of the crisis, transforming what […]
Pakistan to Issue Visas on Arrival for US-Iran Talks in Islamabad
Pakistan will grant visas on arrival to delegates and media attending upcoming United States-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, in a move aimed at facilitating participation and ensuring smooth diplomatic engagement following a fragile truce in the Middle East. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision on social media platform X, […]
Trump Says US Will ‘Work Closely’ with Iran After Pakistan-Brokered Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will “work closely” with Iran following a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, signalling a potential shift from military confrontation to cautious diplomacy after weeks of conflict. The remarks came after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a deal facilitated through Islamabad’s backchannel efforts at […]