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US ‘advance team’ arrives in Islamabad ahead of second round of Iran talks: sources
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: An advance team from the United States has arrived in Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between the Washington and Iran, sources said on Sunday. Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi heightened security in the federal capital, sealing off the Red Zone to traffic as Pakistan prepares to host visiting foreign delegations. The measures follow reports about the second round of talks between delegations from the United States and Iran, reportedly scheduled next week. However, there has been no official confirmation from Pakistan,Read More
Multan Sultans pile up 207/7 against Karachi Kings in PSL 11 encounter
KARACHI, APR 19: Multan Sultans posted a massive 208-run target for Karachi Kings in the 28th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Sunday at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium on Sunday. Batting first, Sultans posted 207-7 in their allotted 20 overs. The team got off to a poor start as Khushdil Shah struck early for Karachi Kings, taking a big wicket on the third delivery of the second over by dismissing Steve Smith for a duck. Awais Zafar and Josh Philippe then joined hands and started building theRead More
Iran’s speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal
ISLAMABAD, APR 19: The crucial Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran said, as a top official warned that a final peace deal remained “far” off. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliament, said in a televised address that there has been “progress” in talks with Washington “but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain.” “We are still far from the final discussion,” said Ghalibaf, one of Tehran’s negotiators in the talks aimed at ending theRead More
The Victory of a Civilization
Sadaf Noreen Awan The Clash of Ages: Ancient Heritage vs. Modern Arrogance When viewed through the lens of history, Iran stands as the custodian of an ancient and magnificent civilization with roots stretching back thousands of years. From the administrative genius of the Achaemenids to the poetic depths of the Safavids, the Iranian nation is defined by its history, knowledge, humility, and civilizational dignity. In stark contrast, the United States of America is a discovery of a mere few hundred years a nation built on expansionism that lacks the deep,Read More
US-Iran Talks end in fiasco
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 lay withRead More
2026: Azerbaijan’s year of urban planning – A Model for the future
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order declaring 2026 as the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” in Azerbaijan. The initiative is aimed at safeguarding the country’s centuries-old traditions of urban planning and architectural heritage, while simultaneously encouraging the development and wider application of modern, innovative approaches in the sector. The decision reflects Azerbaijan’s commitment to addressing contemporary urban challenges, ensuring sustainable development, and harmonizing historical legacy with forward-looking architectural and planning practices. Azerbaijan’s urbanisation journey is not only reshaping its own cities butRead More

