Friday, March 27th, 2026
Blasts reported near Pakistan embassy in Tehran: sources
ISLAMABAD: Explosions were reported near the Embassy of Pakistan and the residence of the ambassador in Tehran, as the Iranian capital endured its 28th consecutive day of aerial bombardment, diplomatic sources confirmed on Friday. All Pakistani diplomats were reported safe, though shaken by the blasts. The incident comes as Islamabad, along with Turkiye and Egypt, continues shuttle diplomacy efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The explosions occurred around 8pm on Thursday in areas close to both the embassy and the ambassador’s residence in Tehran’sRead More
Who’s Hosting the Peace Table?
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the civilizational tapestry of South Asia, customs and traditions have long held a place of quiet authority, shaping not merely social conduct but also the emotional grammar of life itself. No joy was deemed complete without the rituals that sanctified it, and no sorrow was fully expressed without the conventions that gave it form. Among these traditions, marriage stood as the most elaborate of all social occasions—an arena not only of celebration but also of reconciliation. Old grievances were set aside, estranged relatives were drawnRead More
Power, Pause, and Pivot: A War Rewritten
Qamar Bashir The clock has been reset, but the tension has not. In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has extended the deadline for potential U.S. strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure to April 6, 2026, granting a critical 10-day window for diplomacy to prevail over destruction. What was initially framed as a five-day tactical pause has now evolved into a high-stakes diplomatic interlude—one that may determine whether the region descends into a broader war or steps back from the brink. At the center of this unfolding drama stands anRead More
Morocco hails Czech support for autonomy plan in Joint declaration signed
RABAT, MAR 27 /DNA/ – The Czech Republic considered on Thursday “that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty constitutes the most feasible solution” to the dispute over the Sahara, adding that it intends to act accordingly. This position was expressed in the Joint Declaration, signed in Rabat (Morocco), following the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Petr Macinka, who is visiting the Kingdom for the first time. The Joint Declaration specifies that the AmbassadorRead More
Zaidong, Naqvi agree on Special Protection Unit
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that a ‘Special Protection Unit’ is being established to ensure the security of foreign nationals. The unit will specifically ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Islamabad Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. Upon arrival at the Chinese Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave, the ambassador warmly received the Interior Minister. During the meeting, discussions were held on counter-terrorism, security cooperation, police exchange programs, and other important matters. The overall regional situation alsoRead More
‘Very important neutral party’: Pakistan can play greater diplomatic role, says US lawmaker
WASHINGTON, MAR 27 /DNA/ – As tensions surrounding Iran once again test regional diplomacy, Pakistan is emerging in Washington’s policy conversations as a potential intermediary — a shift that signals a broader reassessment of its strategic utility beyond the traditional security framework. At an hour-long virtual briefing held on Thursday evening by the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, Congressman Tom Suozzi suggested that Islamabad’s geographic position, demographic weight and cross-regional ties give it space to play a more active mediatory role. “And we see from this negotiation with Iran right now, andRead More