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Washington, March 27. Senior US lawmakers and officials are pushing for deeper, more results-oriented ties with Pakistan, describing the relationship as "complex".A bipartisan symposium on Capitol Hill, hosted by Tom Suozzi and Jack Bergman on Wednesday, brought together more than 200...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts...

Washington, March 26 – The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan, even as military operations continue, with officials signaling a possible pathway to de-escalation after weeks of intense conflict.Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington has presented a...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging to make a deal” after weeks of sustained American military strikes that he claimed have crippled Tehran’s military capabilities.Speaking at a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump asserted that US operations...

Dubai, March 26 An Indian national was among the two killed in the UAE on Thursday when debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed "deepest condolences" on the tragic death of an Indian national in the incident...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan on Thursday strongly objected to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's "broker" comments, saying it reflected a "deeper sense of frustration" on the part of the Indian leadership.During a meeting with all political parties on Wednesday, the Indian government...

Peshawar, March 26 Unidentified armed men bombed a government girls' school in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, on Thursday, police said.The incident took place in the village of Ghora, in the Baka Khel area of Bannu district, which borders northern Waziristan.The...

Peshawar, March 26 The party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan will launch a membership drive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Friday, a party spokesperson said here.The membership drive for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (

Malé (Maldives), March 26 – A second-half double by Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men's team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B match of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The intense match at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue...

Islamabad, March 26 – Pakistan is projected to experience a net increase in mortality of 51 deaths per 100,000 people by 2050, as global temperatures continue to rise due to emissions from fossil fuels, and low and middle-income countries account for 90 per cent of premature deaths caused by...

Tel Aviv, March 26: Recent speeches by Talha Saeed, son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, alongside Lashkar-e-Taiba figure Saifullah Qasur, in Lahore, Pakistan, are not isolated incidents but reflect a broader trend. It highlights how jihadist narratives are repackaged for a wider...

FGN39 IRAN-INDIA-LD HORMUZIndia among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by TehranTehran/New Delhi: Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to end the West Asia conflict.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

London, March 26. Pakistan's increasing reliance on China raises concerns about Islamabad's ability to maintain operational autonomy and military sovereignty in a major conflict, given Beijing's apparent involvement in its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program.For decades, China...

Dubai, March 26 At least two people, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday when debris from missiles intercepted by the UAE's air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.The second person killed in the incident is a Pakistani national...

Islamabad, March 26 – An explosion destroyed a government school in the village of Ghora, in the Bannu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on Thursday, according to local media reports.The explosion occurred after unidentified assailants planted explosives at the Government Primary...

Jammu, March 26 Warning people against panicking or crowding petrol pumps, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated that there is no shortage of fuel, LPG, or essential commodities and said he was attending a meeting with the prime minister on the matter."My earnest request is...

Jaipur, March 26 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the evolving global situation on Thursday, criticizing the Centre's handling of international developments and urging greater transparency with the public.Speaking to the media at...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the conflict in West Asia.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

Jammu, March 26 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Thursday that no one should object if Pakistan's mediation succeeds in bringing a truce in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "If Pakistan has good...