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U.S. resolution places Pakistan at centre of Iran peace push

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A resolution submitted in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Al Green praises Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate peace between the United States, Israel and Iran, as Islamabad’s role in back-channel diplomacy draws growing attention in Washington.

Trump says Islamabad trip is ‘too soon’ as US-Iran deal talks inch forward

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President Donald Trump has cooled expectations of an imminent Islamabad signing ceremony, saying it is “too soon” for such a trip despite signs that US and Iranian negotiators are moving closer to a possible peace framework.

U.S. shuts Peshawar consulate over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa security concerns

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The United States has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, with diplomatic engagement for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa now shifting to the US Embassy in Islamabad. The decision does not end US engagement with Pakistan, but it places renewed focus on KP’s security situation and the provincial government’s ability to reassure foreign missions.

Trump launches Project Freedom to free trapped ships in Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. President Donald Trump unveils Project Freedom to move trapped ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, combining naval pressure, humanitarian messaging and fresh diplomatic signals toward Iran.

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی پاکستان، وزیراعظم اور فیلڈ مارشل کی تعریف، ایران مذاکرات توجہ کا مرکز

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امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے پاکستان کے ایران کے ساتھ لینڈ روٹس دوبارہ کھولنے سے متعلق سوال پر پاکستان، وزیراعظم اور فیلڈ مارشل کی تعریف کرتے ہوئے کہا: ”مجھے سب معلوم ہے۔“ انہوں نے مزید کہا کہ ایران مذاکرات کے دوران پاکستانی قیادت امریکا کے ساتھ مسلسل رابطے میں ہے۔
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Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

International
Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.
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EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.
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PSG win the Champions League, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Football
PSG are back-to-back Champions League champions after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest. Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead before Dembele equalised. Neither side could find a winner in 120 minutes. PSG held their nerve in the shootout. The Thursday Times reports.
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Hegseth calls Pakistan’s mediation “an unexpected development” and “a true friendship”

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a true friendship is growing between Washington and Pakistan, calling its mediation role an unexpected development and praising Field Marshal Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif directly.
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Trump posts US-Iran deal terms from Situation Room as Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Rubio in Washington

International
Trump posted US-Iran deal terms from the Situation Room on 29 May. Strait of Hormuz to open. Blockade lifted. Nuclear material to be destroyed. Final determination pending. Pakistan's Ishaq Dar was in Washington meeting Rubio at the same moment. The Thursday Times reports.
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