Pakistan
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Top Jaish commander Maulana Salman Azhar dies under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan
World | Apr 29, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTA 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 | Apr 29, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTDuring 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 | Apr 28, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTImran 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 | Apr 27, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTIranian 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 | Apr 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThis 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 | 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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UP ATS arrests two operatives linked to Pakistani gangster, ISI-backed terror plot
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 23, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 23, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTNine 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 | Apr 22, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Apr 21, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTEarlier, 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 | 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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Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23
World | Apr 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPakistan 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 | 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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'Something could be happening...': Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTIran 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 | 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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'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 13, 2026, 09:59 AM ISTThe warning came as the US military confirmed it would enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday evening local time. The move follows failed US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.
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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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Pakistan sends 13,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence pact
World | Apr 12, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTPakistan and Saudi Arabia had signed a defence pact last year under any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both. As part of the pact, Pakistan has send its military contingent to the Kingdom.
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Speed News: US & Iranian Delegation Arrive in Pakistan, JD Vance Holds Talks With Shehbaz Sharif
Originals | Apr 11, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTUS and Iranian delegation arrived in Pakistan for peace talks. Meanwhile, PM Modi vowed action against political violence and infiltrators in Bengal and said that TMC is in panic mode. Watch all the latest headlines of the day in today's Speed News.