The Pakistan Stock Exchange rallied strongly on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained more than 2,500 points during intraday trading. Investor confidence improved after reports suggested possible progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. The bullish momentum pushed the index above the 170,000-point level on strong institutional buying activity. The KSE-100 Index climbed 2,579.06 points, or […]
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Pakistan pushes fresh US-Iran peace efforts
Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to help advance peace talks between the United States and Iran amid rising regional tensions. Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held fresh discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on Friday. The talks focused on proposals aimed at ending the ongoing US-Israeli conflict and easing global economic concerns. Iranian […]
Trump consults Pakistan’s Munir on Hormuz tensions, source says
US President Donald Trump said he will consider advice from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir on the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The issue matters because it complicates ongoing peace efforts with Iran and risks further regional instability. Pakistan, the United States, and Iran are directly affected by the evolving diplomatic situation. A Pakistani security source […]
Dar urges breakthrough in US Iran talks
Pakistan’s foreign minister urged the United States and Iran to engage constructively in peace talks as a U.S. delegation arrived in Islamabad. The call matters as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to impact regional stability. The appeal directly affects diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan, the United States, and Iran. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad […]
Pakistan allows visa-free boarding for talks
Pakistan has allowed visa-free boarding for delegates attending key US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The move aims to facilitate urgent diplomatic engagement following a fragile ceasefire. Foreign officials, journalists, and support staff travelling for the talks will benefit directly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that airlines can board eligible passengers without visas. He said Pakistani […]
US peace plan reaches Iran via Pakistan
Pakistan has delivered a US proposal to Iran, and Pakistan or Turkiye could host talks to end the Gulf war, a senior Iranian official said. The comments offer a rare sign Tehran might discuss diplomacy, even as it publicly denies negotiating with the United States. The proposal matters because it could halt fighting that has […]