US Iran Rift
Trade interdependence produces political stability by making conflict expensive.
Updated 23 Apr, 2026 09:31am
The Iranians have not yet made a clear demonstration of their leverage in this war.
Updated 23 Apr, 2026 09:50am
THOUGH the US has extended the Iran ceasefire — thanks largely to effective Pakistani diplomacy to prevent sliding...
Updated 23 Apr, 2026 09:14am
Trump says resumption of negotiations in Islamabad possible within "36 to 72 hours"; appreciates Tehran for stopping "executions" of detained women.
Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:26am
PM meets Iranian ambassador, hopes both sides will ink peace deal for permanent end to conflict.
Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:14am
Envoys’ meeting in Washington aims to extend ceasefire, halt Israel’s demolitions; Beirut sees extension as first step to talks.
Updated 23 Apr, 2026 07:31am
On the possibility of another round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson says, "Whenever we conclude that necessary and logical groundwork is in place to use diplomacy for realising national interests ... we will take action".
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 10:57pm
Murals and banners have long been a defining feature of Iran’s urban landscape, with paintings in Tehran mirroring the state’s political messaging and foreign policy.
Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:21pm
Pirwadhai and Faizabad bus stands remain closed, and goods transport has not resumed yet; Islamabad DC refutes notification regarding revision in timings for markets.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 10:00pm
What we are witnessing today is not merely conflict; it is a struggle over who is allowed to produce knowledge, preserve culture, and imagine the future.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 04:09pm
According to the United Nations Population Fund,an estimated 620,000 women and girls are displaced, including some 13,500 pregnant women.
Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:09am
Tehran has warned that it would retaliate rather than surrender.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:13am
The US-Israeli folly will weigh heavily on the region.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:23am
ISLAMABAD is all set to host the second round of US-Iran talks. But the million-dollar question is: will they go...
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 12:31pm
US Senate to vote again on resolution seeking to limit president’s war powers.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:38am
Lebanese PM says country needs €500m to address humanitarian fallout.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 07:56am
Two soldiers will receive 30 days of military detention and will be removed from combat duty.
Published 22 Apr, 2026 12:01am
Uranium enrichment, control over the Strait of Hormuz are among the main sticking points as the two parties seem to return to the negotiating table.
Published 21 Apr, 2026 03:05pm
Pakistan remains positioned as host and facilitator, attempting to sustain a process that is still undefined in structure and uncertain in sequencing.
Published 21 Apr, 2026 11:30am
The PPP was missing on such an important hosting moment for Pakistan.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:32am
The Iran war brings a totally new set of assumptions on board for any Perry Mason to grapple with.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:39am
Amongst the biggest obstacles to peace is the mixed messaging from the White House.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:17am
Uncertainty remains over whether negotiations in Islamabad will proceed.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 08:32am
Hezbollah vows to bring down "arbitrary boundary" through its resistance.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 07:55am
A US team heading to Islamabad today; Iran also "considering" sending negotiators.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 03:40pm
Security in the federal capital is on high alert, with the Red Zone sealed and public transport in the twin cities suspended.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 06:30pm
Trump says he is willing to meet with senior Iranian leaders if a breakthrough is reached; Iran’s foreign ministry says Tehran has yet to decide on whether to attend talks.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 11:41pm
Minister assures Iranian ambassador of "foolproof security"; Natalie Baker appreciates Pakistan’s sincere role in reducing regional tensions.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 05:02pm
Both sides offer differing accounts of incident in sea of Oman; American delegation expected in Islamabad this evening; advance teams already in town.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 07:21am
Geopolitical uncertainty has hastened foreign capital outflows, and portfolio investor risk appetite has fallen across all emerging markets, including Pakistan.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 10:23am
