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How we got here: Inside Pakistan’s backchannel diplomacy that led to the US-Iran ceasefire

Diplomacy does its best work when no one is looking. In calls that stretch for hours, in proposals dismissed publicly but refined privately, in capitals…

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Trump halts Iran attacks after talks with PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir; US, Iran reach ceasefire agreement

Pakistan on Wednesday announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate…

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Provinces take the lead in doling out fuel subsidies following petrol price shock

ISLAMABAD: Coordinated by the Centre, the provincial governments will now be taking the lead in administering subsidised fuel quotas to motorcyclists, farmers and transporters, involving…

HeadlinesInternational

Pakistan, Afghanistan officials hold talks in China’s Urumqi under trilateral mechanism

Officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan and China met on Wednesday in the Chinese city of Urumqi under the trilateral mechanism. Since Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against terrorist…

HeadlinesPakistan

Court Orders Meesha Shafi to Pay Rs5 Million Damages to Ali Zafar in Defamation Case

singer Meesha Shafi must pay Rs5 million in damages to singer-actor Ali Zafar in a defamation case. The decision came in response to a lawsuit…

HeadlinesPakistan

Pakistan Reaffirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss regional developments and reinforce bilateral ties. Foreign Minister Ishaq…

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Foreign loan inflows rise to $5.77bn

ISLAMABAD: Foreign assistance inflows to Pakistan increased 18.38 per cent to $5.86 billion in July-February 2025-26, mainly due to programme…

Pakistan

Pakistan Highlights Role in Middle East De-escalation During Meeting with Chinese Envoy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional stability and de-escalation during a meeting with…

International

Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Mixed Signals on Peace Talks

The ongoing war between Israel and Iran intensified on Thursday as Israel launched large-scale airstrikes across Iranian territory, targeting key…

International

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi organized a flag-hoisting ceremony at its premises today to commemorate the 86th National Day of Pakistan with national zeal and fervor.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi organized a flag-hoisting ceremony at its premises today to…