Iran FM says Tehran has ‘no trust’ in US despite openness to serious negotiations

FM says Iran welcomes any constructive Chinese role in easing regional tensions and advancing diplomacy Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Pakistan’s mediation efforts regarding regional tensions had “not failed” but were…

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Pakistan, US discuss bilateral cooperation

ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur on Thursday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to a Foreign Office statement. The deputy prime minister appreciated President Trump’s vision…

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Tarar slams ‘malicious campaign’

. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday criticised what he described as a “negative propaganda and campaign” aimed at discrediting Pakistan’s role in promoting sustainable peace in the region. In a statement posted on X, the minister said the campaign had been launched with “malicious intent”. “The objective…

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PM reiterates responsible nuclear posture

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for concerted national efforts to transform Pakistan into an economic power, urging the same level of dedication and resilience that enabled the country to achieve its status as a responsible nuclear state. The prime minister, in his televised opening remarks at the meeting of the federal cabinet,…

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PPP pours scorn on govt’s 28th tweak plan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s reported plans for a 28th constitutional amendment appeared to run into early political resistance on Thursday after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said it had not been consulted on any proposed constitutional changes, signalling fresh strains within the ruling coalition over key legislative matters and the upcoming federal budget. Speaking to…

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