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Waiting for Godot in Islamabad

English
Islamabad and Rawalpindi have found themselves trapped in a strange political theatre: roads sealed, schools disrupted, businesses hit and ordinary routines broken, all in anticipation of talks between American and Iranian delegations that keep being delayed.

Pakistan condemns settler raid at Al-Aqsa after Israeli flags raised

International
Pakistan has condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of Israeli flags inside its courtyard, calling the act a violation of international law and warning that such provocations could further inflame regional tensions.

In a city of rumours, Caitlin Doornbos finds something more human

International
Speaking to The Thursday Times in Islamabad, Caitlin Doornbos described her visit to Pakistan as warm and memorable, praising the curiosity and openness of local people while cautioning that no reporter covering a high-intensity conflict can confidently predict where the talks will lead.

Iran says Pakistan is their sole official mediator with the US

International
Iranian's foreign ministry has said that Pakistan is now their only official intermediary with the United States, placing Islamabad at the centre of one of the the world's most sensitive diplomatic channels.

Trump wants to go to Pakistan. That’s why Vance has to stay home

Analysis
Donald Trump has long favoured high-profile diplomacy and may want to fly in himself if Pakistan offers the chance for a final deal or landmark announcement, meaning JD Vance would likely need to stay home in Washington or return from Islamabad first.
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Pakistan’s economy has stabilised, but now the hard part begins

Analysis
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Half Year Report shows stronger growth, lower inflation, rising reserves and a rare fiscal surplus, but warns that weak exports, low investment, climate shocks and Middle East instability could still test the recovery.
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پاکستان اور سعودی عرب کے دفاعی معاہدے میں قطر اور ترکیہ بھی شامل ہو سکتے ہیں، خواجہ آصف

Newsroom
پاکستان اور سعودی عرب کے دفاعی معاہدے میں قطر اور ترکیہ بھی شامل ہو سکتے ہیں، خطہ میں اِس اتحاد کے قیام سے بیرونی انحصار کم ہو گا۔ پاکستان کی دفاعی و سفارتی کامیابیوں میں فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر اور وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا کلیدی کردار ہے۔
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پاکستان کو اپریل میں ترسیلاتِ زر کی مد میں 3.5 ارب ڈالر موصول

Economy
پاکستان کو اپریل 2026 میں ترسیلاتِ زر کی مد میں 3.5 ارب ڈالر موصول ہوئے، جبکہ سعودی عرب اور متحدہ عرب امارات ان رقوم کے سب سے بڑے ذرائع رہے۔ جولائی تا اپریل 2026 کے دوران مجموعی ترسیلاتِ زر 33.9 ارب ڈالر تک پہنچ گئیں، جو گزشتہ سال اسی مدت کے 31.2 ارب ڈالر کے مقابلے میں نمایاں اضافہ ظاہر کرتی ہیں۔
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Pakistan remittances hit $3.5bn in April as overseas inflows strengthen

Economy
Pakistan received $3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading inflows and cumulative FY26 remittances reaching $33.9 billion.
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Trump rejects Iran’s response as ‘totally unacceptable’

International
Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest response as “totally unacceptable”, adding fresh tension to a fragile diplomatic moment.
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