Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, deal expected soon
Washington/Tehran, AUG 4 /DNA/ – The United States has reported significant progress in ongoing negotiations with Iran over the Hormuz Strait, with officials expressing optimism that a breakthrough could be reached within days. Speaking to reporters, Senator Marco Rubio said Washington was hopeful of concluding the talks “very shortly,” stressing that the discussions were aimed at easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. “We are in talks with the Iranians, and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow,” addedRead More
Talal Chaudhry claims growing public confidence
ISLAMABAD, 04 AUG (DNA) — Minister of State for Interior and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) election coordinator for Poonch Division, Talal Chaudhry, chaired a high-level meeting to review the party’s preparations for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, expressing confidence that the party’s governance record continues to resonate with voters. The meeting was attended by district coordinators, constituency coordinators and PML-N’s nominated candidates from Poonch Division. Participants reviewed the party’s election campaign, organizational arrangements and polling day strategy to ensure effective coordination ahead of the nextRead More
US treasury secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday
WASHINGTON, AUG 4: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, adding that this would stabilize energy prices. “We are in talks with the Iranians, and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait and move toward a more normalized position in this conflict,” Bessent said Tuesday in an interview with CNBC. Asked if a deal would allow Iran to charge a toll on shippingRead More
ACDC-ISSI launches New Book on “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan National Security”
ISLAMABAD, AUG 4 /DNA/ – The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of the book titled “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan’s National Security”, authored by Dr. Muhammad Ali. Amb. Sardar Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Gen. Zubair Mehmood Hayat, NI(M), HI(M) (Retd.), delivered the keynote address. The event featured other distinguished speakers, including Maj Gen Dr. Ehsan Mahmood Khan (Retd.), former Director General ISSRA; Prof. Dr.Read More
Kashmiris to observe Youm-e-Istehsal tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control, in Pakistan and across the world will observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir tomorrow (Wednesday), August 5, to protest against the BJP-led Indian government’s illegal and unconstitutional actions taken on that day in 2019 in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. On August 5, 2019, the BJP government led by Narendra Modi, in violation of United Nations resolutions and international law, revoked Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to the internationally recognized disputed territory of IIOJK.Read More
PCB appoints Michael Smith as Pakistan’s all-format batting coach
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former South African cricketer Michael Smith as the batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team across all formats on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old will work with the national side in both red-ball and white-ball cricket, beginning with the upcoming three-match Test series against England later this month. Smith enjoyed a decade-long playing career between 2003 and 2013, featuring in 89 first-class, 72 List A and 16 T20 matches. The right-handed batter amassed 7,029 runs across the threeRead More