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Indirect talks between US and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar, have started in Doha. The discussions focus on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding, including Iran's frozen assets and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. No direct meetings between the two sides are scheduled.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has dismissed India's condemnation of its recent strikes along the Afghan border as 'preposterous' and 'baseless,' asserting the actions were legitimate and proportionate. The strikes, which killed 25 terrorists, followed an attack on a Rangers headquarters in Karachi. Pakistan also accused India of sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan's military said it shot down four drones launched from Afghanistan, while Afghanistan's defence ministry claimed its own air strikes in Pakistani territory. The exchange follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan that Kabul says killed dozens of civilians, with both sides trading accusations as border tensions reignite after months of relative calm.
Lahore police have registered a case against the owners and a construction worker of a tuition centre after a roof collapse killed 14 children in the Kahna area. The FIR was filed under sections related to manslaughter and negligent acts, and the Punjab Chief Minister has directed authorities to take strict action.
Financial disclosures released by the US Office of Government Ethics show President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from his family's cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, prompting criticism from Democrats and a White House defense. The figures include more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from meme coin sales, while reports also highlight Pakistan's early partnership with the crypto firm.
Qatar's prime minister met US envoys in Doha as Iran reiterated conditions for talks, including an end to hostilities in Lebanon and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat.
More than 100 civil society representatives from Pakistan and India have signed a joint appeal to Prime Ministers Shehbaz Sharif and Narendra Modi, calling for meaningful steps to restore peace, dialogue, and cooperation. The appeal urges the reinstatement of full diplomatic relations, the resumption of visa services, and reopening bilateral talks on all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite no high-level talks, with technical meetings continuing. A ceasefire and memorandum of understanding are in effect, but officials stress that guarantees depend on the situation on the ground.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
As US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks, Iran and Oman have agreed to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for service fees and a temporary no-charge period. Qatar opposes tolls, while Iran links progress to $3 billion, and Washington insists on free passage.
A roof collapse at a private tuition centre in Lahore's Kahna area has killed at least eight children, with conflicting reports putting the death toll higher. Authorities have arrested the contractor and initiated an inquiry, as rescue operations continue.
The Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by their relatives, allege inhumane detention conditions, while the National Accountability Bureau denies the claims.
Washington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that the US-India trade deal is in its final steps with only one percent of negotiations remaining. The deal, announced in February 2025, has seen momentum restored this year. Gor also mentioned President Trump's fond memories of India and upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers meeting.
The United States and Iran are set to resume peace negotiations in Doha, following a series of strikes and drone attacks that threatened to derail the process. Both sides have agreed to a 60-day framework for deeper talks, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Regional instability from the Gulf conflict is dampening Pakistan's market sentiment, with foreign direct investment down 28% and bond outflows exceeding $2bn, even as remittances hit record highs and over 300,000 Pakistanis found Gulf employment in early 2026.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6 billion of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, citing the interim deal with the U.S. as a victory. However, tensions remain high after recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and internal disagreements between civilian leaders and the IRGC over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
A Senate sub-committee on interior and narcotics has sought a 20-year record of tobacco tax collection after the Federal Board of Revenue failed to provide required data. Separately, the FBR told the panel that annual tobacco tax theft is estimated at Rs40 billion, far below the government's public claim of $1 billion, and the FIA is to investigate a corruption case involving Badshah Wazir.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and artillery shelling in the southern provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty. Residents briefly fled the village of Abidin overnight after Israeli forces advanced and opened fire. The Israeli military said it killed several armed terrorists in its self-declared security zone.