Islamabad As preparations intensify for the high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, the American delegation has arranged its own dedicated transport fleet for use during the talks. Special armoured vehicles for the US delegation were flown into Pakistan aboard a C-17 military transport aircraft, sources confirmed.The vehicles will be exclusively used to facilitate the movement of…
Islamabad / Tehran Iran has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Islamabad negotiations, stating it will engage with full authority and a strong mandate — while simultaneously expressing reservations about what it called America’s “deceptive nature.”Iranian Vice President praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, crediting Islamabad with playing a pivotal role in facilitating a temporary ceasefire that…
Pakistan’s government enjoys overwhelming public backing in its efforts to broker a ceasefire between the US, Iran, and Israel, according to a fresh Gallup Pakistan survey.The poll, conducted on April 8–9, revealed that 93% of Pakistanis support Pakistan’s mediating role in the ceasefire process, with 72% expressing strong support. Only a small minority opposed the…
Jerusalem, — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after being suspended due to the state of emergency imposed during Israel’s recent conflict with Iran.The Jerusalem District Court confirmed that hearings will return to their normal schedule, taking place from Sundays to Wednesdays. The court stated: “With…
Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded today after a significant drop the previous day. The price per tola increased by Rs 3,000, reaching Rs 497,662, while the rate for 10 grams rose by Rs 2,572 to Rs 426,664.On the international front, gold climbed $30 to trade at $4,753 per ounce.It is worth noting that yesterday, gold…
The Asian Development Bank has released its latest economic outlook for Pakistan, noting a gradual recovery while warning that significant risks persist.According to the report, Pakistan’s GDP growth rate is projected at 3.5% for the current fiscal year, rising to 4.5% in the next fiscal year. On inflation, the ADB forecasts a rate of 6.4%…
Pakistan has emerged as the focal point of global diplomacy following the US-Iran ceasefire, as Islamabad prepares to host crucial negotiations between the two nations today and tomorrow.According to sources, delegation-level talks will begin today, with the key central round of negotiations scheduled for Saturday. The presence of US Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has expressed that he is “very optimistic” about reaching a long-term peace deal with Iran. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump stated that Iranian leaders “talk much differently when you’re at a meeting than they do to the press. They’re much more reasonable.”“They’re agreeing to all the things…
In an attempt to allay the fears of voters, the candidate of the ruling coalition, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, 49, launched his campaign in March in Kandi, a strategic trading hub near the border with Niger and Nigeria, and then travelled to other parts of the north, including Banikoara and Ségbana, two localities deeply affected…
Hopes – expectations – that killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, in the war’s first wave of airstrikes would lead to the collapse of the regime were wildly misplaced. His son Mojtaba has not been seen since he was appointed as his successor. There is speculation that he was badly hurt in the attack…
