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Pakistan Backchannel Helps US-Iran Deal Progress
Pakistan is passing proposals between Iran and the US to keep talks alive and inch towards a peace agreement, officials and experts say.
Trump Cancels Envoys' Pakistan Trip for Iran Ceasefire Talks
President Trump cancels envoys' planned Pakistan trip for Iran ceasefire negotiations, urging Iran to call if interested. Iran's foreign minister left Islamabad after talks.
Trump Envoys to Iran Talks in Pakistan
Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume negotiations with Iran on ending the war, as tensions over Hormuz Strait blockade continue.
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Islamabad Lockdown Continues as US-Iran Talks Stall
Islamabad remains under strict lockdown as residents endure economic hardship and displacement while awaiting uncertain US-Iran negotiations that have paralyzed the Pakistani capital.
Vance to Lead US Delegation in Pakistan if Iran Agrees to Talks
US Vice President JD Vance is expected to head a diplomatic delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran as a ceasefire deadline looms, with tensions high over nuclear demands and maritime blockades.
Pakistan Hosts US-Iran Talks, Seeks Diplomatic Gains
Pakistan hosts first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, with Field Marshal Asim Munir mediating. The country aims to elevate its global diplomatic profile and attract economic benefits through peacemaking efforts in the Middle East conflict.
US-Iran Talks: 21-Hour Marathon Fails to Bridge Nuclear Divide
High-stakes US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 hours, with delegations testing resolve on nuclear issues, Hormuz control, and compensation demands.
US-Iran Peace Talks Begin in Islamabad with Pakistan Mediating
High-level peace talks between the US and Iran commenced in Islamabad, marking the first direct negotiations since 1979. Pakistan is brokering the discussions amid ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-Iran Talks Fail in Islamabad Over Nuclear Dispute
US Vice-President JD Vance departs Pakistan without a deal after 21 hours of negotiations, citing Iran's refusal to commit to non-proliferation. The high-stakes talks aimed to salvage a fragile ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance Warns Iran Ahead of Islamabad Peace Talks
US Vice-President JD Vance cautioned Iran against attempts to 'play' the United States during critical negotiations in Islamabad, while Tehran demands Israel halt its offensive in Lebanon before participating.
Islamabad Lockdown for Historic Iran-US Peace Talks
Pakistan's capital is under strict security with army deployment and public holidays as it hosts critical negotiations between Iran and the US, aiming to end the devastating Middle East conflict.
US-Iran Talks in Islamabad as Ceasefire Faces Strain
Pakistan's capital deploys military for high-stakes US-Iran negotiations while Trump questions ceasefire terms. Plus, Melania Trump denies Epstein ties and Artemis II mission concludes.
Vance Warns Iran in Islamabad Peace Talks
US Vice President JD Vance cautioned Iran not to 'play' the United States as he departed for mediated negotiations in Islamabad aimed at ending the conflict, citing Trump's guidelines.
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Pakistan Brokers US-Iran Ceasefire in Major Diplomatic Win
Pakistan's government and military, led by army chief Asim Munir, successfully mediated a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, with China playing a crucial role as guarantor in the negotiations.
Four-Nation Bloc Forms to Curb Iran and Israel Dominance
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in Islamabad to establish a new diplomatic bloc aimed at brokering a ceasefire and reducing Iranian and Israeli influence in the region.
Pakistan's Peace Role Pressured by Israel, US Troop Buildup
Pakistan's high-stakes diplomacy to host US-Iran talks faces mounting challenges from Israeli bombings and a growing US military presence in the Gulf, threatening regional stability.
Imran Khan's Fame Defies Pakistan's Erasure Efforts
Despite being jailed and banned from media, Imran Khan remains Pakistan's most famous figure. His decades-long fame as cricketer, philanthropist, and politician proves impossible to erase in the digital age.
Pakistan Army Chief Mediates US-Iran Conflict in Diplomatic Push
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir engaged in critical talks with US President Trump to broker peace negotiations between the US and Iran, with Islamabad emerging as a potential venue for high-level diplomatic discussions amid escalating Middle East tension
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JD Vance Could Lead US in Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan
Pakistan's military is brokering US-Iran negotiations, with JD Vance potentially heading the US side. Talks could occur in Islamabad this week, though details remain unconfirmed.
Pakistan's Taliban Miscalculation Sparks Border Clashes
Pakistan's patience with the Taliban has run out after a strategic miscalculation, leading to airstrikes in Afghanistan and border clashes. The distinction between Afghan and Pakistani insurgents has blurred, escalating regional tensions.
Imran Khan's Doctor Barred from Jail Treatment
Imran Khan's spokesman alleges the former Pakistani PM is denied medical access, with his personal doctor barred from treating him in prison despite severe vision loss.
Pakistan Mosque Bombing: 31 Dead, 169 Injured
A suicide bomber attacked a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169. Pakistan's defence minister blames Taliban proxies, while India denies involvement.
Pakistan Mosque Bombing Kills 31 in Islamabad
A devastating explosion at the Khadija al-Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others, with emergency services rushing victims to hospital.
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