Pakistan
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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.
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US has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, says White House amid peace talks in Pakistan
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe report further cited an anonymous source who stated that the decision to release the funds was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz."
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Trump warns of fresh military action against Iran if negotiations fail in Pakistan: Report
World | Apr 10, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned that American warships are being prepared for a potential strike on Iran if ongoing talks in Pakistan fail to deliver a deal. Emphasising military readiness, Trump said the ships are also being equipped with advanced weapons.
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JD Vance departs for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, warns Tehran not to 'play' with US
World | Apr 10, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.
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Terror plot foiled as 11 suspects linked to ISI, Babbar Khalsa arrested in Delhi and Punjab
India | Apr 10, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTFour pistols and 24 live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the accused. Weapons were being smuggled to facilitate the operations of this terror module.
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Pakistan a peacemaker on paper? Report questions mediator role in Iran ceasefire, leaders trolled
World | Apr 09, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTWhile Pakistan is projecting itself as the peacemaker for brokering the US-Iran ceasefire, reports say it was guided by Washington to reach the agreement and did little on its own to halt the war in West Asia.
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US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTDonald Trump announced a two-week pause in US strikes on Iran, calling it a “double-sided ceasefire” and linking it to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran accepted the truce conditionally.
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Pakistan issues over 2,800 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi celebrations
World | Apr 07, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTThe Sikhs from India will also visit Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib, besides participating in the annual Baisakhi Mela in Pakistan.
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Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan via Pakistan to end war
World | Apr 06, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIran war: Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a permanent end to the war. The war began with joint US-Israel strikes on February 28 and has killed thousands, shaken global markets, cut off key shipping routes, and spiked fuel prices.
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UAE asks Pakistan to pay back USD 2 billion loan immediately as conflict rages on in West Asia
World | Apr 04, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTPakistan will repay a USD 2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates after it requested immediate return of the funds. The deposit, previously rolled over regularly, was held with the State Bank of Pakistan and carried about 6 per cent interest.
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Five killed in suicide car bomb blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
World | Apr 03, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTThe intensity of the blast and the reverberating explosion triggered panic among residents. Gunfire erupted immediately after the explosion, further heightening tension in the area.
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India's response will be 'decisive, unprecedented': Rajnath warns Pakistan against 'misadventure'
India | Apr 02, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTSpeaking at the Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took a dig at the Congress-led UPA government, and said that terror incidents used to happen regularly in India from 2004 to 2014. He said that the UPA had failed to take any decision action against terrorism.
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Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, dies in Pakistan: Report
World | Mar 31, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTJaish-e-Mohammed has been linked to several major terror attacks in India, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2016 Pathankot airbase strike, the Uri attack that killed 19 soldiers, and the 2019 Pulwama bombing in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.
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Iran rejects Pakistan's claim on US talks: 'Islamabad's forums are their own, we didn't participate'
World | Mar 30, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTThe Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai stated that there have been no direct talks with the United States. Instead, it said that only “excessive and unreasonable demands” have been communicated through intermediaries.
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Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as Pakistan steps in as mediator amid ongoing war
World | Mar 30, 2026, 07:18 AM ISTPakistan's announcement that it will host potential talks between the US and Iran comes amid a rapidly worsening West Asia conflict. Meanwhile, Iran has issued fierce warnings as US Marines arrive in the region.
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Pakistan goes begging to IMF again, unlocks USD 1.2 billion under payout agreement
World | Mar 28, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTSubject to board approval, Pakistan will receive funds under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, as part of efforts to stabilise the economy, continue reforms and support vulnerable groups.
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Pakistan remains 'safe harbor' for terrorists, particularly for groups targeting India: US report
World | Mar 28, 2026, 07:33 PM ISTA report by US Congressional Research Service (CRS) has claimed that Pakistan remains a safe harbor for certain terror groups. It stated that groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba continue to operate from Pakistan, and target India.
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'A bit embarrassing for all of us': Shashi Tharoor on US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan
India | Mar 26, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTShashi Tharoor has criticised India's lack of an active diplomatic role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, calling it "embarrassing" that Pakistan has taken the lead in mediation efforts. The Congress MP said he supported the government’s restrained stance hoping it would push for peace talks.
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Pakistan raises high-octane fuel price by 200 pc as economy buckles amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
World | Mar 23, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTFacing an intense financial crisis, Pakistan has increased the levy on high-octane fuel to PKR 300 per litre after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This follows earlier hikes in petrol and diesel prices triggered by global instability.