Latest stories about Islamabad

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.

Trump sends Witkoff and Kushner to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks

International
Trump says his representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Pakistan for peace negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, after issuing a sharp warning to Tehran, placing Pakistan at the centre of a fast-moving diplomatic showdown.

Islamabad locks down as Trump hints at high-stakes Iran deal

International
Pakistan’s capital region moved into an unusual state of alert after hotels were reportedly cleared, transport was suspended in Rawalpindi and security tightened across key routes, sharpening speculation that Islamabad could soon host another major diplomatic push tied to the US-Iran crisis.
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ایرانی صدر مسعود پزشکیان کل پاکستان کا دورہ کریں گے

Newsroom
وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کی دعوت پر ایرانی صدر مسعود پزشکیان کل پاکستان کا دورہ کریں گے جہاں دونوں کے درمیان اہم بات چیت متوقع ہے۔ مسعود پزشکیان صدر آصف زرداری، نائب وزیراعظم و وزیرِ خارجہ اسحاق ڈار، چیئرمین سینیٹ اور سپیکر قومی اسمبلی سے بھی ملاقات کریں گے۔
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Iranian president Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday

News
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan on June 23 for a one-day official trip following Pakistan and Qatar’s mediation in the latest Iran-US talks in Switzerland.
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Pakistan’s Swiss success was bigger than one man

Editorial
Pakistan’s role at the Lake Lucerne Summit marked a rare diplomatic success, placing Islamabad alongside Qatar as a mediator in the US-Iran process. Shehbaz Sharif gave the effort political direction, while Field Marshal Asim Munir added security credibility.
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Iran says Hormuz closure follows alleged breach of MoU

News
Iranian media say Tehran is closing or keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed over alleged breaches of the Islamabad MoU, while US officials say they have not seen evidence of a physical closure.
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امریکی انٹیلیجنس کا انتباہ: اسرائیل ایران امن معاہدے کو سبوتاژ کر سکتا ہے

Analysis
واشنگٹن پوسٹ کی رپورٹ کے مطابق امریکی انٹیلیجنس اداروں کو خدشہ ہے کہ اسرائیل لبنان میں حزب اللہ کے خلاف اپنی فوجی کارروائیاں جاری رکھ کر امریکا ایران امن معاہدے کو کمزور کر سکتا ہے۔ رپورٹ میں کہا گیا ہے کہ نیتن یاہو پر اندرونی سیاسی دباؤ ٹرمپ انتظامیہ کی سفارتی کوششوں کیلئے ایک بڑا چیلنج بن چکا ہے۔
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