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Iran warns of “painful” response if US resumes attacks amid rising tensions

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has warned it will launch a “long and painful” response against U.S. interests if Washington renews military strikes, as tensions remain high…

Pakistan Navy commissions first Hangor-class submarine in major boost to maritime defence

Rawalpindi, April 30, 2026: Pakistan Navy commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in China on Wednesday, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s…

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan continues efforts to maintain regional peace

ISLAMABAD, April 29 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is actively pursuing regional peace through direct diplomatic engagement, citing 21-hour talks between Iran…

Trump rejects Iran peace proposal as oil flows choke and war tensions rise

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict, a US official said, dimming prospects for near-term peace as…

Trump rushed from White House dinner after gunman opens fire, suspect in custody

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire near the…

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Islamabad as US-Iran talks edge closer

ISLAMABAD, April 24: Seyed Abbas Araghchi is arriving in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation, as Pakistan steps up efforts to facilitate a possible…

Islamabad locked down as uncertainty over US-Iran talks disrupts daily life

ISLAMABAD, April 24: Pakistan’s capital remains under a strict security lockdown, disrupting travel, markets and routine life, despite no confirmed schedule for US-Iran talks…

Conference in Karachi explores role of emerging technologies in future warfare

KARACHI — A two-day international conference on “Emerging Technologies and the Future Warfare,” hosted by the Maritime Centre of Excellence, concluded in Karachi with…

Pakistan issues first LNG spot tender since 2023 to address supply shortages

ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 — Pakistan has issued its first LNG spot tender since December 2023, seeking three cargoes to ease supply shortages and meet…

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as Pakistan backs talks for peace deal

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2026 — Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue with support from…

US signals progress on Iran talks in Pakistan as ceasefire deadline nears

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/CAIRO: The United States has expressed cautious optimism that US-Iran talks in Pakistan could resume this week, as efforts intensify to secure a diplomatic…

Security forces kill two militants in Bannu operation, ISPR says

RAWALPINDI, April 20 — Pakistani security forces killed two suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said…

US-Iran ceasefire at risk after ship seizure as Iran rules out further talks

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 — The US-Iran ceasefire is under increasing strain after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship accused of breaching a…

US delegation leaves Islamabad after inconclusive talks with Iran

ISLAMABAD — The US delegation leaves after inconclusive talks with Iran in Pakistan, as high-level negotiations in Islamabad ended without a formal agreement on…

Pakistan’s mediation helps secure ceasefire after 31 hours of diplomacy

Pakistan played a pivotal mediatory role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran following 31 hours of intensive diplomatic engagement, according…

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks with US

An Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for expected talks with the United States, according to Iranian media reports, marking a significant step in…