ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has indicated he may visit Islamabad if a potential agreement with Iran is finalised in the Pakistani capital, signalling progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two countries. Read More: US-Iran Islamabad talks end without deal after marathon negotiations Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that Tehran has shown significant […]
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Trump says Washington is not consider extending the current ceasefire with Iran
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is not considering extending the current ceasefire with Iran, suggesting that ongoing developments may render an extension unnecessary. Read More: Trump says US-Iran talks soon, Pakistan likely In an interview with an American television network, Trump expressed optimism about the trajectory of negotiations, stating that the conflict could be […]
Pakistan calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday announcing the end of Islamabad Talks between the United States of America and Iran said that it was imperative that the parties continued to uphold their commitment to ceasefire. “We hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace […]
Why the World Turned to Pakistan for Ceasefire and US-Iran Talks
In the first week of April 2026, after Pakistan flexed its geopolitical muscles and buried the isolation myth, something remarkable happened in Islamabad. As the United States and Iran teetered on the edge of wider war, the world’s gaze suddenly pivoted eastward; not to Washington, Tehran or Tel Aviv, but to Pakistan’s leafy capital. Hundreds […]
Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 prisoners each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia have carried out a major prisoner exchange, with both sides releasing 175 prisoners of war each, according to official statements from Kyiv and Moscow. Read More: Russia returns 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies in prisoner exchange Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian detainees had been returned home, noting that many of them had been held in […]
US and Iran hold historic high-level talks in Islamabad after nearly 50 years: British media
According to British media reports, the United States (US) and Iran are set to hold their highest-level face-to-face negotiations since 1979, marking a significant diplomatic moment in decades-long tensions between the two nations. Read More: Pakistan urges constructive engagement in US Iran Islamabad talks The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has arrived […]
UN condemns continued killings in Gaza despite ceasefire
The United Nations (UN) has strongly condemned what it described as “unrelenting” killings of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, warning that civilians continue to face daily danger despite a fragile ceasefire. Read More: Pakistan demands accountability amid record deaths of UN personnel UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said at least 32 Palestinians were killed by Israeli […]
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before talks
Iran said on Friday that Iranian assets must be unblocked and a ceasefire take hold in Lebanon before peace talks with the United States can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan. Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X that the two measures had been previously agreed with Washington […]
Iran insists Lebanon remain an integral part of ceasefire ahead of US talks
ISLAMABAD: Iran has delivered a clear message to the United States (US) ahead of upcoming negotiations, insisting that Lebanon remains an integral part of the ceasefire agreement and cannot be separated under any circumstances. Read More: As Mideast conflict spirals, wealthy Gulf seeks to stay on sidelines Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf […]
Pakistani officials say situation under control ahead of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials have said the situation remains “under control” as the country prepares to host high-level direct peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, despite ongoing questions surrounding ceasefire terms and alleged violations. Read More: Strict security in place as Islamabad gears up for US–Iran talks As diplomatic activity intensifies, senior delegations […]