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Lashkar-e-Taiba operative dies after collapsing at Islamabad mosque, cause of death not yet clear
World | Aug 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTOther LeT cadres present nearby were seen picking him up and taking him to another location, where they administer CPR after he appears to stop breathing.
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'You'll be destroyed if you back Israel': Pak-nurtured Lashkar leader warns Asim Munir on Iran deal
World | May 27, 2026, 09:36 PM ISTLashkar-e-Taiba deputy chief and alleged Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Kasuri has reportedly threatened the Pakistani government and Asim Munir over any move to support Israel. In a video, Kasuri warned that backing Israel would face “total destruction” and violent consequences.
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US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still 'not ready' to meet American delegation: Report
World | Apr 25, 2026, 06:14 PM ISTProspects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad seem to have dimmed as Tehran remains unwilling to meet the visiting US delegation. Iran has demanded the lifting of the American naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz before any further negotiations.
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Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites 'unrealistic demands', Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 20, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTJust hours before Iran’s announcement, US President Donald Trump had said American officials would travel to Islamabad for talks, raising hopes of a possible breakthrough.
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'Fair deal or force': Trump threatens Iran as US team heads to Pakistan for second round of talks
World | Apr 19, 2026, 06:22 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump warned that rejection of a proposed agreement could trigger military action targeting key Iranian infrastructure.
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Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon: Report
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most critical transit points in the world from where nearly 20 per cent of the global crude passes through.
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Vance reveals constant communication with Trump during failed US-Iran talks, blames nuclear dispute
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTVance spoke to reporters about the continuous communication he had with Trump and the US leadership. "We were talking to the President consistently," Vance said.
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Trump announces US blockade of Straight of Hormuz, warns Iran after peace talks collapse
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:38 PM ISTTrump announced the US will begin blocking all ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed.
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First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes, Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' | 10 Points
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTA US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia that has paralysed global energy markets and disrupted trade.
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China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran? US intelligence flags concerns
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTReports indicate that the systems under consideration are shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, commonly known as MANPADs. These portable weapons are specifically designed to target low-flying aircraft.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: US Central Command begins preparations to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTTrilateral ceasefire talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan have begun in Islamabad, with Iranian and US delegations meeting Pakistani leaders ahead of formal negotiations.
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What is 'Operation Ghazab lil-Haq'? Pakistan ignites open war against Afghanistan
World | Feb 27, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTPakistan initiated Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in the early pre-dawn hours on February 27 in direct response to a heavy volley of unprovoked gunfire from Afghan Taliban fighters along several border sectors.
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India condemns Islamabad blast, slams Pakistan for blaming others for its own 'home-grown ills'
India | Feb 06, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIn an official statement, the MEA said the bombing earlier in the day was “condemnable” and expressed sympathy with the victims and their families. The statement said it was unfortunate that Pakistan, instead of addressing deep-rooted problems, continued to “delude itself by blaming others".
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Islamabad blast: Where is Shehzad town? The Pakistan locality where suicide bombing killed over 25
World | Feb 06, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTIslamabd blast: At least 25 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a Shia place of prayer in Islamabad's Shahzad town on Friday.
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Islamabad suicide blast: Over 70 dead after Friday prayers at Tarlai Imambargh, emergency declared
World | Feb 06, 2026, 10:24 PM ISTIslamabad suicide blast: Emergency services were quickly mobilised, with an emergency imposed at major medical facilities in Islamabad, including Polyclinic, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and CDA Hospital, to manage a potential influx of casualties.
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Islamabad blast: Over 70 killed in suicide bombing at Shia shrine in Pakistan's capital
World | Feb 06, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTSuicide bombing in Pakistan's Islamabad: The blast, which happened at Tarlai Imambargah, left more than 70 people dead. A rescue operation is underway now.
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UAE scraps Islamabad airport deal with Pakistan, days after President's India visit: Report
World | Jan 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAccording to a report, the UAE had failed to select a local partner for the project for which it had shown interest in August last year. Now, the middle east nation has 'lost interest' in it.
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'India fears me, Pakistan Army invites me for funeral prayers': Kasuri confesses LeT-Army ties
World | Jan 11, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTSaifullah Kasuri's words carry real weight, fuelling a vicious cycle of bloodshed. He played a key role in masterminding the Pahalgam terror attack, sparking India's decisive 'Operation Sindoor'- a targeted strike on terror bases few months back.
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Imran Khan killed in Pakistan jail? Baloch foreign ministry makes big claim, accuses Asim Munir, ISI
World | Nov 27, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTThe Baluchistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI and Asim Munir carried out the plot. These reports have not received any official confirmation, though, but social media in Pakistan is abuzz with claims about an assassination.
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Pakistan politician's shocking revelation, says 'we hit India from Red Fort to Kashmir's forests'
World | Nov 19, 2025, 07:50 PM ISTIn a video that has gone viral, Haq stated, “I earlier said that if you keep bleeding Balochistan, we’ll hit India from Red Fort to the forests of Kashmir. By the grace of Allah, we’ve done it."