US Iran Rift
Says he held a phone call with Qatari emir, thanked him for his country's “steadfast support for peace efforts that culminated in historic Islamabad MoU”.
Updated 25 Jun, 2026 12:02am
Efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz also discussed in meeting between Rubio and UAE president.
Published 24 Jun, 2026 04:27pm
FO spokesperson says recognition of Pakistan's constructive role in promoting peace "reflects the international community’s trust" in the country.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 01:13pm
The measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorises military action.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 08:24am
WASHINGTON: The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup on...
Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:10am
Rubio arrives in Middle East to convince Gulf leaders on Washington-Tehran deal
Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:09am
Perhaps a good place to start would be the resumption of work on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:25am
A fragile peace has ended the US-Iran war, yet the fighting has rewired the balance of power across West Asia, handing Pakistan a pivotal role.
Published 23 Jun, 2026 03:35pm
Opposition walks out as Speaker Sadiq responds to Mehmood Khan Achakzai's criticism of him; opposition leader also accuses govt of “clipping the wings” of the judiciary and “trampling the Constitution”.
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 05:10pm
Says Strait of Hormuz should be restored to pre-conflict status, which “means no fee and no toll at all”.
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 01:35pm
Removing the remaining sanctions — if it happens — will represent a stark change in US policy toward the Middle East.
Published 23 Jun, 2026 10:47am
Pezeshkian meets PM Shehbaz, President Zardari during Islamabad trip; discusses "peace initiatives" with CDF Munir; FM Araghchi also on visit.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am
Pakistan, Qatar say agreement reached on a "roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days"; Tehran, Washington agree to establish communication lines on Hormuz.
Published 23 Jun, 2026 07:24am
The text does not say who will contribute to the fund; Saudi FM stresses rebuilding trust "before any concept of economic cooperation".
Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:37pm
The key question is whether airlines can keep recent fare increases as fuel prices ease.
Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:03pm
Will meet with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; both sides to review bilateral relations, discuss diplomatic engagements following Islamabad MoU.
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 12:07am
PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at the “successful conclusion” of the meeting held in Switzerland’s Burgenstock.
Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:01pm
“The decline has been driven primarily by improving prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran," says analyst.
Published 22 Jun, 2026 12:02pm
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt call MoU a step towards de-escalation, regional stability; stress need for verifiable, lasting deal.
Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:28am
The US was unable to achieve its objectives both on the battlefield and negotiating table.
Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:53am
The US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar, are set to hash out the finer details of the Islamabad MoU in today's talks.
Published 21 Jun, 2026 04:10pm
Either Israel must silence its guns and withdraw from all of Lebanon, or face isolation and boycott from the international community.
Updated 21 Jun, 2026 09:14am
Over 300,000 Pakistanis found employment in ME states in Jan-May, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Updated 21 Jun, 2026 09:23am
Truce under strain as Tel Aviv kills family of four, Lebanese soldier.
Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:11am
Joint statement by mediators Pakistan and Qatar says technical talks to continue for the rest of the week in Switzerland; Iran, US agree to set up a “communication line” to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated 22 Jun, 2026 12:04pm
Opening negotiations was the difficult part, but perhaps the harder task will be converting this diplomatic breakthrough into durable strategic gain.
Published 20 Jun, 2026 02:32pm
"They knew the Iranians, they knew the people and they were good,” he says.
Updated 20 Jun, 2026 01:19pm
“We give President Trump the benefit of the doubt that he is making the right decisions for America, and that he is also trying to help his allies,” says 32-year-old Shlomo Schlechter.
Published 20 Jun, 2026 11:37am
Pentagon leaders have said they risk running out of money for operations in the coming months unless Congress passes a new wartime spending bill.
Updated 20 Jun, 2026 07:42am
Truce brokered by US, Qatari negotiators with Iran’s help.
Updated 20 Jun, 2026 07:08am
