Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday rejected reports suggesting Tehran had declined to participate in proposed peace talks in Islamabad, asserting that Iran had “never refused” to engage in dialogue hosted by Pakistan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran’s stance […]
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JD Vance twice postponed Islamabad visit for Iran talks
A high-level United States delegation led by Vice President JD Vance was twice on the verge of travelling to Islamabad for direct talks with Iranian officials over the past ten days, but both attempts fell through after Tehran requested more time for consultations, a senior government official revealed on background. “The US delegation was all […]
National Assembly Session to Resume Today in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly (NA) will reconvene today at 5:00 PM at the Parliament House in Islamabad, with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presiding over the session. The National Assembly Secretariat has issued an 18-point agenda for the day, which includes the question hour, calling attention notices, and crucial legislative business. Among the items, a calling […]
Islamabad inks ‘historic’ carbon market deal with Oslo under Paris Agreement
Pakistan signed its first bilateral carbon market agreement under the Paris Agreement with Norway, marking a step towards attracting climate finance, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed under the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, will enable Pakistan to develop carbon credit projects and transfer emission […]
Suspects involved in killing of Islamabad businessman arrested
State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said on Tuesday that all the suspects involved in the killing of a prominent businessman in Islamabad during a dacoity had been arrested. Police said on Monday that a businessman identified as Amir Awan was murdered during an alleged dacoity at his farmhouse located in Orchard Scheme. Political figures, […]
PTI chairman’s WhatsApp hacked, warns of scam messages
In Islamabad, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced that his WhatsApp account had been hacked, warning the public against fraudulent messages being circulated in his name. Read More: PTI seeks JIT to determine agency behind ‘bugging’ Speaking to media outside the Islamabad High Court, Barrister Gohar said that his WhatsApp number […]
Federal cabinet draws over Rs407 million in salaries
In Islamabad, official documents have revealed that members of the federal cabinet, including ministers, state ministers, advisers, and special assistants, have collectively received over Rs407.2 million in salaries and allowances during the 2026 fiscal year. Read More: Ministers get whopping salary hike as president signs ordinance According to the documents, a total of Rs407.216 million has been disbursed […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s role in Iran US dialogue
Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue between the Iran and the United States (US), stressing the urgent need to end ongoing hostilities in the region. Read More: Pakistan ready to host US-Iran talks: PM Shehbaz The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting in Islamabad with Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty. He emphasized Pakistan’s readiness […]
Regional diplomats in Islamabad discuss ways for early end to ME war
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that both the US and Iran had expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks between them amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. He made these remarks in a televised address after a quadrilateral moot on the ongoing Middle East crisis. The meeting in Islamabad […]
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In a war that has already widened beyond its original theatres and begun to reorder alignments across the Gulf, Pakistan now finds itself in an unusual position. For someone who grew up watching Pakistan treated as a pariah on the global stage, with officials like Nikki Haley castigating Islamabad for playing “double games” as recently […]