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Iran envoy praises Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s foreign office for quiet diplomacy behind talks

Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam praised Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s career diplomats for their role in facilitating, coordinating and preparing diplomatic talks.

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

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 Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, claims Israel

Israeli officials claim Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, a claim not confirmed by Iran, as retaliatory missile attacks ripple across Gulf states hosting US assets.

افغانستان گوریلا مائنڈ سیٹ سے باہر نکلے، اُسکی خودمختاری و خوشحالی پاکستان سے اچھے تعلقات میں ہے، طلال چوہدری

افغانستان کو گوریلا مائنڈ سیٹ سے باہر نکلنا ہو گا۔ اُسکی خودمختاری و خوشحالی پاکستان کیساتھ اچھے تعلقات میں ہے۔ بھارت اسرائیل گٹھ جوڑ افغانستان کو استعمال کر رہا ہے۔ ہم افغانستان کے معاملہ میں پوری تسلی کریں گے۔

بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے برسرِ اقتدار آنے کے بعد مذہبی اقلیتوں کے خلاف پُرتشدد و نفرت انگیز واقعات میں اضافہ ہوا، وال سٹریٹ...

بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے برسرِ اقتدار آنے کے بعد مذہبی اقلیتوں کے خلاف پُرتشدد و نفرت انگیز واقعات میں اضافہ ہوا۔ مسلمانوں پر متشدد حملوں کے بعد اب کرسچین کمیونٹی بھی ہندو انتہا پسندوں کی نفرت کا شکار ہے جبکہ مودی ایسے واقعات کی مذمت تک نہیں کرتے۔

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

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Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

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Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

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Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.