Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Trump: Iran deal says ‘loud and clear’ that Tehran won’t have a nuclear weapon
WASHINGTON, JUN 16: US President Donald Trump maintained on Tuesday that an interim accord with Iran makes clear that Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and he also suggested Syria could be better positioned to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Speaking alongside Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump defended the 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that has yet to be made public. “The only thing that really matters to me is Iran will never haveRead More
China warns next phase of US-Iran talks will be ‘more difficult’
BEIJING, JUN 16: China’s top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran – which Pakistan has helped mediate – will be “more difficult.” In a phone conversation ahead of the planned signing on Friday of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end their war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar that “it is foreseeable that, compared with the first stage, the second stage of negotiations will be more difficult.” Wang added that the United NationsRead More
BC hosts farewell reception for CTO Sarfraz Virk, Warm Welcome for CTO Kainat
ISLAMABAD, 16 JUN (DNA) — A graceful dinner reception was organized in Islamabad by prominent business leaders in honor of outgoing Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, and to warmly welcome the newly appointed CTO Islamabad, Kainat Azhar Khan. The event brought together the leadership of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Chambers of Commerce, presidents of various markets, representatives of the business community, and senior police officials. The dinner was hosted by Ahsan Bakhtawari, former President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and CEO of D. Watson Group. Welcoming the distinguishedRead More
‘No headline diplomacy’: Security officials say ‘peace, stability’ CDF Munir’s sole interest in US-Iran deal
ISLAMABAD, JUN 16: Field Marshal Asim Munir’s sole interest in a US-Iran deal was achieving “peace and stability” in the region, sources cited top security officials as saying on Tuesday, emphasising Pakistan was not interested in “headline diplomacy”. Islamabad achieved a historic diplomatic victory on Monday when US President Donald Trump announced that Washington has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Pakistan has been acting as a key mediator between Tehran and Washington since the Middle East conflict erupted onRead More
ISSI seminar discusses future trajectory of Pakistan-India relations
The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on Tuesday hosted a seminar titled “Decoding the Future Trajectory of Pakistan–India Relations,” bringing together diplomats, academics, and policy experts to discuss the challenges and prospects of bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. Former Foreign Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan attended the event as the chief guest, while speakers included Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman ISSI; Ambassador Abdul Basit, Pakistan’s Former High Commissioner to India; Dr Manzoor Ahmed, Former Ambassador to the WTO; Dr Mujeeb Afzal, Assistant Professor, School of Politics and IR, Quaid-e-Azam University;Read More
Senior security official’s important session with the media
Key security matters were discussed during an important session between a senior security official and the media.Islamabad Peace Deal ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s civil and military leadership motives for mediating are not narrow rather stability in the region and peace amongst Muslim Ummah. Through consultation and cooperation with all key stakeholders, Pakistan especially FM Asim Munir saved the region from a major war that was planned to be imposed with serious consequences. This was a war won by FM Asim Munir through sincerity, competence, brilliance and Allahs BlessingsRead More