US Iran Rift
"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
Araghchi, Prince Faisal discuss ways to "restore security and stability in the region".
Updated 09 Apr, 2026 02:36pm
Grey plumes from Israeli strikes cloud Lebanon's skies and rescuers scour through rubble and burnt structures to find survivors.
Updated 09 Apr, 2026 02:33pm
As the talks approach, all eyes will be on whether Iran’s commitment to direct negotiations can translate into a sustainable agreement.
Published 09 Apr, 2026 01:23pm
In phone call with Lebanese counterpart, PM Shehbaz condemns Israel's ongoing aggression against Lebanon.
Updated 09 Apr, 2026 07:35pm
US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker appreciates Pakistan's "diplomatic role" in the ceasefire; Naqvi, US envoy discuss security arrangements.
Updated 09 Apr, 2026 02:54pm
His claims of victory over Iran overlooked questions about the effectiveness of mixing maximalist demands, erratic rhetoric and increasingly extreme threats.
Published 09 Apr, 2026 10:58am
