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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
US-Iran ‘broader talks’ expected in Islamabad this weekend, says IAEA chief
WASHINGTON, MAR 25: The United States and Iran are expected to hold negotiations covering issues “broader in scope” in Islamabad this weekend, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday. The nuclear watchdog chief said that the forthcoming discussions are expected to cover missiles, Iran-aligned militias and security guarantees for Tehran, Turkiye’s Anadolu Agency reported, citing Grossi’s interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. He added: “This time, there will also be missiles, militias allied with the Islamic Republic, security guarantees for Iran on the table.”Read More
War has gone too far: UN chief
DNA NEW YORK: The UN secretary-general on Wednesday warned that the war in the Middle East has spiraled “out of control.” Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to hostilities, called on Iran to stop attacking its neighbors, urged the US and Israel to end the war, and stressed that diplomacy remains the only path out of the crisis. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, he said the conflict has exceeded even the worst expectations and risks triggering a global catastrophe. “Just hours into the outbreak of the warRead More