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  Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end conflict, Trump says he is 'not satisfied'

  World | May 01, 2026 23:48 IST

  Iran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the US through Pakistan to ease the West Asia conflict, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad round of peace talks collapsed after the Iranian delegation walked out last month.

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  Pak minister exposes country's volatility amid fuel crisis: 'Have no strategic reserves like India'

  World | May 01, 2026 14:10 IST

  A Pakistani minister has exposed the country's volatility and said it does not have strategic reserves like India, which is why it is facing a fuel crisis amid the ongoing war between the United States (US) and Iran.

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  Nepal Airlines shows J-K as part of Pakistan in 'network map'; issues apology after backlash

  World | April 30, 2026 15:41 IST

  The airlines had deleted the social media post on Wednesday following the backlash. The airline said they removed the post as it contained 'cartographic inaccuracies' which did not reflect the official stance of Nepal or the airline.

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  Pakistan double crosses America, announces 6 new land routes to Iran amid Hormuz blockade

  World | April 30, 2026 23:44 IST

  By providing this strategic lifeline, Islamabad risks a severe diplomatic rift with the US, signalling a tactical shift towards regional alliances and Iranian energy dependence.

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  US-Iran war increased Pakistan's import bills, country facing 'economic fallout': Shehbaz Sharif

  World | April 30, 2026 8:07 IST

  Addressing a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country is facing an "economic fallout" due to the US-Iran war. His remarks indicate why Pakistan has been acting as a mediator between the US and Iran.

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  Top Jaish commander Maulana Salman Azhar dies under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan

  World | April 29, 2026 23:54 IST

  A top Jaish-e-Mohammed commander, Maulana Salman Azhar, has reportedly died in mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur. Local claims suggest he was hit by an unidentified vehicle, although no official confirmation has been issued.

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  Delhi police Special Cell busts major arms network, recovers drone-supplied weapon cache

  Delhi | April 29, 2026 11:23 IST

  During the raid, police recovered around 23 sophisticated pistols, including Zigana, Glock, and PX models. These weapons are believed to be highly advanced and typically used by organised criminal networks.

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  Imran Khan underwent medical procedure for eye ailment, sent back to Rawalpindi jail

  World | April 28, 2026 16:21 IST

  Imran Khan was taken to PIMS for a scheduled eye treatment and given another injection before being returned to jail. While doctors reported improvement and stability, his party and family continue to demand better medical care at a private facility under family supervision.

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  'Not a suitable intermediary': Iranian lawmaker questions Pakistan over stalled talks with US

  World | April 27, 2026 9:02 IST

  Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, who represents Dashtestan and continues to be a spokesperson of the country's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has said that though Pakistan remains a "good friend" of Iran, it is not a "suitable intermediary" for negotiations with the US.

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  Iran's Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

  World | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  This is Araghchi's second visit to the Pakistani capital in two days, and he is expected to continue onwards to Moscow after concluding his brief stop in Pakistan.

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  US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still 'not ready' to meet American delegation: Report

  World | April 25, 2026 18:14 IST

  Prospects 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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  UP ATS arrests two operatives linked to Pakistani gangster, ISI-backed terror plot

  Uttar Pradesh | April 23, 2026 23:43 IST

  The accused were allegedly being influenced through Instagram and other social media platforms to create sleeper cells and carry out terrorist activities.

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  Pakistan: Nine workers killed in deadly terror attack at mining site in Balochistan

  World | April 23, 2026 18:59 IST

  Nine workers were killed in a targeted terror attack at a copper and gold mining site in Balochistan's Chagai district. The assault occurred as workers were ending their shift. Security forces quickly secured the area and launched operations.

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  Mohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket Board

  Cricket | April 22, 2026 16:51 IST

  Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is under PCB investigation after a positive recreational drug test during the T20 World Cup. The ICC informed the board, leading to due process. His planned Surrey T20 Blast stint has been cancelled amid the ongoing probe.

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  US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

  World | April 21, 2026 17:27 IST

  Earlier, rounds of direct talks between the US and Iran were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but they ended without any breakthrough, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

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  Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites 'unrealistic demands', Hormuz blockade

  World | April 20, 2026 7:16 IST

  Just 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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  Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23

  World | April 19, 2026 23:52 IST

  Pakistan is now looking towards the International Monetary Fund for further relief. Finance officials have indicated that a USD 1.2 billion tranche is expected soon under an ongoing agreement.

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  'Fair deal or force': Trump threatens Iran as US team heads to Pakistan for second round of talks

  World | April 19, 2026 18:22 IST

  US President Donald Trump warned that rejection of a proposed agreement could trigger military action targeting key Iranian infrastructure.

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  'Something could be happening...': Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

  World | April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran war: The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right to nuclear enrichment.

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  Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon: Report

  World | April 14, 2026 11:23 IST

  The 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.