Politics

Vance Leaves Pakistan After 21-Hour US-Iran Talks End Without Deal

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Vance Departs After 21-Hour Talks End Without Breakthrough, Praises Pakistan’s Mediation

A high-stakes round of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad has ended without a final agreement, despite 21 hours of intense discussions. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan following the...

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US and Iran Accept Pakistan’s Two-Week Ceasefire Plan to Open Door for Talks

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire under a framework proposed by Pakistan. The move comes at a critical...

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PTI Set to Reveal Senate Candidate Today as Internal Contest Intensifies

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is expected to formally announce its candidate for the vacant Senate seat today, along with a covering candidate, according to party leader Junaid Akbar. The development comes...

People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar.

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Fuel Price Surge Sparks Parliamentary Chaos as JI Prepares Nationwide Protest Campaign

A fresh increase in petrol prices has triggered political turbulence across Pakistan, spilling into both parliament and the streets. Lawmakers clashed in the National Assembly, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced...

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Kuwait Opts for Pakistani Ships to Keep Fuel Supply Moving

Kuwait has decided to use Pakistani vessels to transport diesel and jet fuel, responding to ongoing disruptions in regional oil routes. The move follows limited clearance for oil cargo...

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar (right) receives his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan (left), at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on April 15, 2024. (Government of Pakistan)

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Pakistan Hints at Iran–US Talks Within Days Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan has indicated that talks between Iran and the United States could take place within days, as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking on...

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US flags Pakistani missiles as a homeland security risk.

The United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has identified Pakistan’s missile development programme as a growing strategic concern that could eventually pose a potential threat to the American...

Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Eid Truce, Pause Military Operations

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Temporary Eid Ceasefire Announced between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary pause in hostilities ahead of Eid al-Fitr, marking a rare de-escalation after weeks of rising cross-border tensions. The ceasefire will remain...

Iran Strait of Hormuz oil corridor impact

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Iran War Sends South Korean Stocks Tumbling 12% in Historic Market Crash

Seoul — South Korean stocks suffered their largest single-day drop in history, with the benchmark KOSPI index plunging more than 12%, as escalating tensions linked to the Iran war...

Protests Across Pakistan Turn Deadly as Security Forces Clash With Demonstrators

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Protests Across Pakistan Turn Deadly Amid Clashes With Security Forces

Widespread protests erupted across major cities in Pakistan, escalating into violent clashes with security forces and resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, police and local officials reported on Tuesday....