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US-Iran talks the way forward
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The much-anticipated talks between the United States and Iran, recently held in Islamabad, have ended in what can only be described as a diplomatic fiasco. While both sides attempted to project a sense of guarded optimism before the negotiations, the outcome has laid bare the deep-rooted mistrust and rigid positions that continue to define relations between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials were quick to point out that expecting a breakthrough in a single sitting was unrealistic, while American representatives maintained that the onus for progress layRead More
Islamabad residents frustrated over widespread Police check posts
Public frustration has peaked following the recent cold-blooded murder of a prominent businessman in Islamabad. According to eyewitnesses and police sources, a group of armed men arrived at his residence, opened fire, killed him and injured others, then fled the scene without any resistance DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 13 : Citizens of Pakistan’s capital are increasingly voicing anger over heavy police check posts and road blockades set up on almost every major and minor road within the city, saying the measures are causing severe daily inconvenience while failing to improve security.Read More
China urges US and Iran to avoid reigniting war
China has offered to host follow-up talks, while several European nations, including Spain, are calling for an immediate diplomatic initiative to prevent further bloodshed DNA BEIJING/ISLAMABAD/MADRID, APR 13 — China has expressed hope that the United States and Iran will exercise restraint and prevent a full-scale war following the failure of peace talks in Islamabad, as tensions continue to spiral over the Strait of Hormuz. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Wei stated during a regular briefing: “China hopes all parties, especially the US and Iran, will remain calm and refrainRead More
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
CANBERRA: Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become chief of army in July, the government said in a statement. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. Coyle’s appointment comes as Australia’s military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks. It faces a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination. “From July, weRead More
PM Shehbaz to visit Saudi Arabia after US-Iran Islamabad Talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia within the next 48 hours following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Geo News reported on Monday. During the visit to Riyadh, a longstanding ally of Pakistan, the premier is expected to hold consultations on key regional and international developments, signalling continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The visit follows much-anticipated talks in Islamabad, which ran from Saturday into early Sunday and were the first direct US-Iranian meeting in more than a decade andRead More
Rising Stars President honors Under-18 Hockey Championship Team
ISLAMABAD, APR 13 /DNA/ – Mehmood Ahmed, President of the Rising Stars Hockey Club and Assistant Tournament Director of the Under-18 Hockey Championship 2026, hosted a sumptuous dinner at his residence in honour of championship officials and club management. The event was attended by Tournament Director and Olympian Khawaja Junaid, Shafiq Bhatti, Umpires Manager Sohail Akram Janjua, and Assistant Umpires Manager Malik Muhammad Asghar. Technical officials and the senior team management of the Rising Stars Hockey Club were also present on the occasion. The gathering provided an opportunity for theRead More