Tehran ‘positively reviewing’ its participation in talks, despite earlier ruling them out, but no decision made Pakistani army soldiers patrol at D Chowk near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States expressed…
. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings on Monday with the Iranian and US envoys to discuss arrangements made for a second round of Islamabad Talks between the two warring parties. During a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam, matters related to preparations for the talks were discussed. Both sides emphasised…
. MADINA: Pre-Hajj flight operations are in full swing as 2,687 intending pilgrims from Pakistan arrived in Madina, marking a steady flow of arrivals ahead of the annual pilgrimage. A grand reception was held, flowers were showered, and gifts were presented, while traditional Saudi welcome songs accompanied by the rhythmic beats of the duff created…
ISLAMABAD: Judicial work at key courts in the federal capital faced disruption on Monday and into Tuesday amid security-related restrictions as the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended proceedings. However, the Supreme Court continued functioning and highlighted its ability to conduct hearings through digital means. According to a notification, the decision…
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists including a ringleader during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bannu district on Monday. The operation took place a day after unknown terrorists killed two Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel in the Karam Garhi area of the district. According to the military’s media wingthe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)forces…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly session, which was scheduled to be held in the usual premises, will now take place at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3pm. The move marks a rare and unprecedented step in the history of the K-P Assembly, aimed at bringing parliamentary proceedings closer to the…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa. Both leaders expressed hope for progress in the anticipated IranUS talks expected to be hosted in Islamabad. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions…
Round 2 negotiations likely tomorrow JD Vance departs for Pakistan today Iran has yet to make a final call Trump c Security personnel stand guard on Zero Point bridge in the federal capital amid heightened vigilance ahead of the second round of US-Iran talks. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set the stage for a high-stakes…
Xi urges open Hormuz passage as China, Russia and regional leaders call for ceasefire to hold BEIJING/ MOSCOW: World leaders on Monday stepped up efforts to end the US-Israel-Iran war and resolve the Middle East conflict through diplomatic and political means. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ethiopian Ambassador Dr Oumer Hussein Oba held a detailed meeting to explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral trade and industrial collaboration, with a particular focus on expanding engagement across African markets, according to a statement issued on Monday. The commerce minister highlighted that recent bilateral interactions…