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Pakistan is stepping up efforts to save the talks

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday. Both leaders expressed hope for progress in the anticipated Iran-US talks expected to be held in Islamabad. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between

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EU Council chief hopes for an agreement between the US and Iran with the prime minister

Expressing appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role, the EU says it is ready to support the process in any way possible Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) and President of the European Council Antonio Costa. Photos: File European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday expressed hope for a US-Iran deal during a call with Prime Minister Shehbaz

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Four arrested for leaking matric, interboard exam papers via WhatsApp

10-group network raised millions from over 1,300 students; suspect confesses to having generated papers using artificial intelligence KARACHI: Karachi police on Monday arrested four members of an organized network involved in leaking Matric and Intermediate Board examination papers and collected millions of rupees from students in exchange. Karachi’s police chief had tasked the Special Investigation

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Dar, Australian FM discusses Islamabad talks, stresses dialogue amid global economic concerns

Both sides express concern about wider implications for the global economy, particularly for developing countries Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday, April 20, 2026. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, in a phone call Monday with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, praised

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Pakistan, Egypt successfully conclude Thunder-II anti-terror exercise at Cherat

Two-week exercise designed to improve interoperability by refining drills, procedures, techniques, ISPR says Pakistan and Egypt successfully concluded a joint counter-terrorism exercise, “Thunder-II”, held in Cherat in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two-week exercise was “designed to improve interoperability by refining drills, procedures and

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Shehbaz, Pezeshkian promise regional peace

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to make “honest and sincere efforts to promote regional peace and security” during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the prime minister’s office. According to the statement, the prime minister informed President Pezeshkian of his recent

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Naqvi, US envoy reviews security for expected US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Natalie Baker expresses appreciation for the country’s efforts, role in ensuring a secure environment amid regional tensions Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US chargé d’affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker at the US Embassy on Monday to discuss security arrangements ahead of the expected talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, according to the interior

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Offices, schools move online as Red Zone closes ahead of US-Iran talks

Licensing services will continue at Police Facilitation Centers in F-6, Gulberg Greens, Diplomatic Enclave only Hoarders display flags of the US, Pakistan and Iran as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad on April 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: All public and private offices and

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