Pakistan thanks US, Iran for ceasefire, Islamabad talks at PM’s request: Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said Pakistan had helped facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States that led to a ceasefire, expressing hope that the positive momentum would pave the way for lasting peace in the region. Speaking at the conclusion of the
JD Vance announces US-Iran talks end in failure, no agreement reached
ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad have concluded without any agreement, as Iran refused to accept the conditions set by the United States. Speaking to the press after 21 hours of intense talks, Vance explained that the discussions covered a wide range of
Islamabad talks: First round of negotiations ends, another round set to continue today
ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between the United States and Iran has been completed in Islamabad after fourteen hours of heated discussion, according to Iranian sources. It should be noted that both sides had the opportunity to exchange drafts despite certain disagreements. At the same time, the Iranians noted
UN welcomes US-Iran talks in Islamabad, urges constructive dialogue for long-term peace
ISLAMABAD: The UN has reiterated its total backing for the negotiations between the US and Iran that will be held in Islamabad. The negotiations will seek to settle the differences that exist between the two nations in a bid to solve the existing crisis. UN Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the
Field Marshal Asim Munir becomes most searched personality in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has seen a significant surge in online popularity, becoming the most searched personality over the past 24 hours. According to Google data, searches related to Asim Munir spiked sharply, particularly in the context of ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. The increase in
Fake news alert: Rumors of PM Shehbaz’s Saudi trip debunked
ISLAMABAD: A misleading tweet has been circulating on social media, claiming that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to make an emergency trip to Saudi Arabia regarding the ongoing Iran-US talks. The tweet, posted by a user under the handle @TehranTimes79, falsely reported that the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is
Ishaq Dar meets Iran’s central bank governor on sidelines of Islamabad Talks
ISLAMABAD: Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati meets Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the Islamabad Talks on Saturday, the Foreign Office said. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan), both sides underscored the importance of
Election date for Gilgit-Baltistan assembly unveiled
The election schedule for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly polls has been finalised, with voting set to take place on June 7, 2026, according to an announcement by the Election Commission of Pakistan. In a statement, Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan confirmed the schedule and said the elections would be conducted
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s mediation role in meeting with Iranian delegation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with an Iranian delegation during the ongoing Islamabad Talks, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to play a constructive role in promoting regional and global peace. The Iranian delegation was led by Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and assisted by
Uproar in Indian media after Pakistan’s successful diplomacy
The historic peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad and the arrival of US Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan have created a new storm in the Indian media and political circles. Indian news channels and think tanks are currently busy conducting a post-mortem on this major diplomatic
