Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Iran president backs delegation ahead of Islamabad Talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 11: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that regardless of the outcome of negotiations, the government will stand by its people in all circumstances. In a statement on the social media platform X regarding the Islamabad Talks, Pezeshkian said the Iranian negotiating delegation was firmly defending national interests. He said the delegation would conduct talks in Pakistan with courage and resolve, adding that the mission to serve the public would not be halted under any circumstances. The Iranian president said there would be no compromise on Iran’s interestsRead More
Tarar welcomes foreign journalists, ensures one-roof facilities
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Saturday that comprehensive facilities were being ensured at the Jinnah Convention Center for seamless coverage of the historic Islamabad peace talks. The minister, while talking to the media, said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had already announced that the journalists from the United States and Iran arriving in Islamabad for coverage of the peace talks would be granted visa-on-arrival. More than 50 journalists from around the world have arrived in Islamabad, theRead More
Iran Central Bank Chief meets Deputy PM Dar in Islamabad
ISAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Dr. Abdolnasser Hemmati, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here today, on the sidelines of the ongoing #IslamabadTalks. During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue to deepen bilateral economic cooperation. They noted that peace and stability in the region remain essential for shared progress and mutual prosperity. The discussion reflected a shared commitment to strengthening financial and diplomatic channels between Iran and Pakistan. The meeting was also attendedRead More
Iran envoy blasts US ‘Illegal War’ as Pakistan mediates in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Saturday accused the United States of waging an “illegal war” against Iran, even as Pakistani-brokered peace talks between the two sides continued in Islamabad. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Moghadam wrote: “Today, Islamabad is host to Pakistan’s good offices to help end an illegal war against the Iranian nation; a war that is not only a blatant crime against the Iranian nation and civilization, but also has endangered the security of the regionRead More
Pakistan hopes US, Iran to engage ‘constructively’ in Mideast peace talks
ISLAMABAD: After the arrival of a high-level US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, Pakistan has expressed hope that Washington and Tehran will “engage constructively” in Islamabad talks to secure a durable end to the Middle East conflict. The high-powered American team, headed by Vice President JD Vance and comprising Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the negotiations. The foreign delegation was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, ChiefRead More
PM Shehbaz, JD Vance meet as Islamabad Talks begin
ISLAMABAD, APR 11: /DNA/ – As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America. The U.S. Vice President was assisted by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Mr. Jared Kushner. The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Sen. Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that these talksRead More