Sunday, April 19th, 2026
US negotiators will be in Islamabad on Monday for Iran talks, confirms Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that US negotiators will be arriving in Islamabad on Monday evening to hold the second round of talks with Iran, while warning Tehran of dire consequences if it rejected a peace deal with Washington. “My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow [Monday] evening, for Negotiations,” the US president wrote in a post on his Truth Social on Sunday. He also accused Iran of a “total violation” of the two countries’ ceasefire for firing on ships near theRead More
Pakistan Customs clinch U-18 youth hockey championship
Sports Desk Islamabad: Pakistan Customs defeated Punjab 2 by 3-1 to win the Under-18 Youth Hockey Championship final, organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) at Nasir Banda Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Pakistan Customs took a 1-0 lead into the half-time break and maintained strong pressure in the second half to register a convincing victory. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry was the chief guest on the occasion. Prominent former Olympians including Samiullah Khan, Hassan Sardar, and Khawaja Junaid also graced the final withRead More
US ‘advance team’ arrives in Islamabad ahead of second round of Iran talks: sources
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: An advance team from the United States has arrived in Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between the Washington and Iran, sources said on Sunday. Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi heightened security in the federal capital, sealing off the Red Zone to traffic as Pakistan prepares to host visiting foreign delegations. The measures follow reports about the second round of talks between delegations from the United States and Iran, reportedly scheduled next week. However, there has been no official confirmation from Pakistan,Read More
Multan Sultans pile up 207/7 against Karachi Kings in PSL 11 encounter
KARACHI, APR 19: Multan Sultans posted a massive 208-run target for Karachi Kings in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Sunday at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Batting first, Sultans posted 207-7 in their allotted 20 overs. The team got off to a poor start as Khushdil Shah struck early for Karachi Kings, taking a big wicket on the third delivery of the second over by dismissing Steve Smith for a duck. Awais Zafar and Josh Philippe then joined hands and started building theRead More
Iran’s speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: The crucial Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran said, as a top official warned that a final peace deal remained “far” off. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliament, said in a televised address that there has been “progress” in talks with Washington “but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain.” “We are still far from the final discussion,” said Ghalibaf, one of Tehran’s negotiators in the talks aimed at ending theRead More
The Victory of a Civilization
Sadaf Noreen Awan The Clash of Ages: Ancient Heritage vs. Modern Arrogance When viewed through the lens of history, Iran stands as the custodian of an ancient and magnificent civilization with roots stretching back thousands of years. From the administrative genius of the Achaemenids to the poetic depths of the Safavids, the Iranian nation is defined by its history, knowledge, humility, and civilizational dignity. In stark contrast, the United States of America is a discovery of a mere few hundred years a nation built on expansionism that lacks the deep,Read More