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DPM Dar set to visit China after Pakistan pushes for regional peace amid ME tensions
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit China on March 31 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as Pakistan steps up diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. A statement released by the Foreign Office on Monday said Pakistan and China enjoy an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, marked by close coordination and regular consultations on regional and international issues. The FO said Dar’s visit would provide an opportunity for both sides to hold in-depth discussions on regionalRead More
Iran vs U.S.: When Demands Collide, Can Peace Survive?
Qamar Bashir The Middle East today is not witnessing a single war, but a convergence of multiple battlefields—each feeding into the other and pushing the region toward a dangerous tipping point. What began as a confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has now expanded into a multi-front conflict involving Lebanon, Yemen, the Gulf states, and beyond. The war is no longer linear; it is layered, interconnected, and increasingly uncontrollable. One of the most intense theaters of this conflict is southern Lebanon, where Israeli operations have escalated dramatically. Infrastructure—bridges,Read More
Ishaq Dar announces Pakistan ready for US-Iran dialogue
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that Pakistan is ready to host potential talks between United States and Iran, following the conclusion of the second meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in Islamabad. Addressing a joint press briefing, Ishaq Dar said the four countries held detailed discussions on the ongoing regional conflict and emphasized the urgent need for an early and permanent ceasefire. He noted that the continued war is causing severe humanitarian and economicRead More
PSL 11: Quetta Gladiators open account with victory against Hyderabad Kingsmen
LAHORE, MAR 29: Saud Shakeel-led Quetta Gladiators claimed their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 triumph as they defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by 40 runs at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 175, Kingsmen were restricted to 134-8 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of an exceptional bowling performance by Gladiators’ bowling attack. Saim Ayub was the first to fall after smashing back-to-back fours in the opening over. He scored eight off four deliveries before being undone by a sharp, unplayable bouncer from Alzarri Joseph. In the following over, second openerRead More
Saudi Foreign Minister meets Prime Minister Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: /DNA/ – Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Sunday, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. According to official sources, the meeting focused on expanding collaboration in trade, investment, energy, and defense. The Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed Riyadh’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Pakistan and expressed interest in increasing investment opportunities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the Saudi delegation and reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further strengthenRead More
The Peacemaker Who Played with Power
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal On a hushed night in the year 2060, when the city outside appeared calm but history still murmured beneath the silence, a grandmother sat beside her granddaughter’s bed. The child had grown fond of stories that were neither fairy tales nor myths, but reflections of a troubled past—stories meant to sharpen conscience rather than merely entertain. The lights were dimmed, shadows rested on the walls, and the grandmother began. “Once upon a time,” she said softly, “there ruled a man who stood at the helm ofRead More