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Iran envoy blasts US ‘Illegal War’ as Pakistan mediates in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Saturday accused the United States of waging an “illegal war” against Iran, even as Pakistani-brokered peace talks between the two sides continued in Islamabad. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Moghadam wrote: “Today, Islamabad is host to Pakistan’s good offices to help end an illegal war against the Iranian nation; a war that is not only a blatant crime against the Iranian nation and civilization, but also has endangered the security of the regionRead More
Pakistan hopes US, Iran to engage ‘constructively’ in Mideast peace talks
ISLAMABAD: After the arrival of a high-level US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, Pakistan has expressed hope that Washington and Tehran will “engage constructively” in Islamabad talks to secure a durable end to the Middle East conflict. The high-powered American team, headed by Vice President JD Vance and comprising Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the negotiations. The foreign delegation was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, ChiefRead More
PM Shehbaz, JD Vance meet as Islamabad Talks begin
ISLAMABAD, APR 11: /DNA/ – As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America. The U.S. Vice President was assisted by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Mr. Jared Kushner. The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Sen. Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that these talksRead More
PM Shehbaz cuts petrol price by Rs12, diesel by Rs135 per litre
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Friday, welcoming the immediate ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies. He expressed deep gratitude to both Washington and Tehran for agreeing to halt hostilities, describing the development as a significant step towards regional stability. “Peace is in everybody’s interest,” the Prime Minister declared. He stressed that a permanent ceasefire could only be achieved through sustained dialogue, calling the upcoming talks a “make or break” moment for peace in the region. Delegations from the USRead More
UK PM lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, APR 10: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, this evening. Prime Minister Starmer deeply appreciated Pakistan’s effective diplomatic efforts in facilitating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the resumption of dialogue. He felicitated Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on hosting the peace negotiations in Islamabad and offered his best wishes for the success of this endeavor. Reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere commitment to regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the joint statement issued by key European andRead More
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visits Anhui Province in China
BEIJING, APR 10 /DNA/ – Ambassador Khalil Hashmi paid a visit to the Anhui Province of China from 9-10 April 2026. In the capital city of Hefei, he delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the International Rural Innovation and Development (IRID) Expo-2026, China’s first international expo focused on the entire industrial chain of rural development. The Ambassador underscored that rural development was not merely a policy choice but a foundation of national prosperity, food security, and social stability. He also emphasized the importance of empowering rural women and youthRead More