US Iran Rift
Development comes six weeks into war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:39am
Dialogue continues despite differences on key issues.
Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:05am
Centcom claims two destroyers creating "safe pathway" for commerce; Tehran denies reports.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 08:11am
“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage, and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” Centcom commander says.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 11:43pm
“We respectfully request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the authenticity of this incident," states a letter the relatives say they have sent to the FO.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 11:16pm
For journalists at the Jinnah Covention Centre, Islamabad Talks has produced press releases, a memorable food spread and impressively fast internet in a country riven with tech challenges.
Updated 12 Apr, 2026 07:56am
"It’s significant that the ceasefire is in effect and the bombing has stopped in Iran and across most of the Middle East," he says.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 11:25pm
From the first day of the conflict, PM Shehbaz and FM Dar have maintained telephonic diplomacy with Gulf leaders and other regional players.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 01:09pm
Vance was greeted by DPM Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 02:12pm
Pakistan's envoy in Washington describes Islamabad talks as inherently fluid.
Published 11 Apr, 2026 09:22am
And the damage will be far more serious if the ceasefire fails and the conflict escalates, he says.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 01:44pm
Growing number of service members seeking information on how to apply for discharge; School bombing in Iran cited as key turning point by many callers.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 07:49am
US-Iran dialogue set to begin after last-minute Lebanon hurdle eased; backchannel diplomacy led by Pakistan helps secure partial pause in strikes.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 09:39am
Ceasefire talks loom as Lebanese death toll in war nears 1,900; Air raid sirens wail across northern Israel amid fresh rocket.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 07:33am
"I think the way this conflict has played out has proven that a war of this nature, a war of this scale, is not an option," he says.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:42pm
In Islamabad, a fragile truce has brought the United States to the table militarily undefeated, but facing an Iran that now holds the stronger hand in a new structure of power.
Published 10 Apr, 2026 03:29pm
Artificial intelligence doesn’t only enable warfare; it threatens to consume its own ecosystem. And this dangerous potential is amplified by the fact that AI can be a loose cannon.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 04:48pm
Though Vance may be viewed as a more likely partner for diplomacy, he hasn't always been so diplomatic.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 01:49pm
US vice president says Trump gave him "some pretty clear guidelines" on talks; holiday announced in Rawalpindi for April 11.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 02:04am
Iran’s resistance has galvanised the public.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:02am
Washington must impress on Tel Aviv to immediately halt all hostilities in Lebanon.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:44am
Warns of major escalation in fighting if Tehran fails to comply with pact.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:41am
Global oil supply cut by 20pc; backlog of hundreds of ships grows.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:50am
Vows to support US, Iran in reaching a peaceful settlement; PM, army chief review mediation efforts, arrangements for talks.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:24am
“We will demand compensation for every single damage inflicted" and management of Hormuz will enter a new phase, he says.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 01:47am
Resolution says Pakistan’s leadership played a significant role in promoting peace and stability during the US-Isreali war on Iran.
Published 09 Apr, 2026 11:47pm
“Negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace relations between Israel and Lebanon,” says Netanyahu.
Updated 10 Apr, 2026 02:24am
“Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante,” says Kristalina Georgieva.
Published 09 Apr, 2026 08:53pm
Due to the sensitivity and importance of the talks, comprehensive security measures have been put in place.
Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:29pm
With a fragile ceasefire barely holding and tensions still flaring, Islamabad is set to host talks between the warring parties this Saturday.
Updated 11 Apr, 2026 02:59pm
