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US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has reduced allocations for climate change in its federal budget for the next fiscal year, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and experts. The cut comes as the country faces escalating climate risks, including glacial lake outburst floods and heatwaves.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The talks aim to build on a framework agreement, but key disputes remain unresolved.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is set to form the government in Gilgit-Baltistan after emerging as the largest party in the recent elections. Under a power-sharing agreement with the PML-N, the PPP will hold the chief minister's post while the PML-N will take the governor, deputy speaker, and leader of opposition positions. The development marks a rare instance of a party not ruling at the centre leading the regional government.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Cairo on Saturday to attend the fourth R-4 meeting with foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The meeting focuses on regional developments, peace, and security, with bilateral talks and a call on Egypt's president also on the agenda.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a US peace deal despite reservations, but internal factional differences and hardline opposition threaten its implementation. The deal, which includes a 60-day negotiation period and the lifting of a port blockade, has also drawn criticism from Israeli political factions.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
Two roadside bombs in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least seven people and wounded three others. The first blast struck a passenger vehicle, and a second explosion hit as the injured were being transported. No group has claimed responsibility, and officials condemned the attack.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Jared Kushner is already in Switzerland, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to join. The talks aim to build on a preliminary US-Iran peace deal.
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran is ready to continue diplomacy with Washington if the US ensures Israel abides by the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Despite a reported ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, deadly Israeli attacks have continued, casting doubt on the deal's viability.
US President Donald Trump lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great leader' and 'tough guy' during an interview with Axios, while also praising Pakistan's role in the US-Iran deal. The remarks come ahead of a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, amid trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply on Friday, shedding over 2,400 points as investor confidence was shaken by the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Geneva. The decline broke a four-session winning streak, with the index closing down 1.36 per cent.
Intertanko, the association of independent tanker owners, says about 80 mines remain in the Strait of Hormuz, blocking the main shipping lane and preventing a return to normal traffic despite a US-Iran ceasefire. Experts warn clearing could take weeks, while concerns grow over potential tolls on vessels using the strait.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a significant reduction in fuel prices, attributing it to declining global oil prices after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik detailed plans for a transparent weekly pricing mechanism, while highlighting Pakistan's mediation role in regional peace efforts.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said that withdrawing IDF forces beyond the yellow line in Lebanon would amount to a failure, warning Iran against attack and criticizing the Trump administration's negotiations with Tehran. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions over the US-Iran interim deal and its impact on northern Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon's security zone until Hezbollah disarms, amid a US-brokered framework agreement and internal Israeli debate over the ceasefire. Netanyahu also pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, citing recent operations against the Iranian axis.
Analysts and officials assess the recently signed US-Iran agreement, with many viewing it as a strategic gain for Tehran and a setback for Washington and Israel. The deal allows Iran to sell oil and fuel, and perceptions of its implications vary across sources.
The US and Iran have agreed to an interim ceasefire framework brokered with Pakistan's help, creating a 60-day window for negotiations. Analysts say the deal has shifted West Asian security dynamics and opened strategic opportunities — and risks — for Pakistan, which has earned international praise for its mediating role.
US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran to end the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but faced criticism from former national security adviser John Bolton and other allies. Trump called his critics 'fools' on social media.
The Lahore High Court has barred the Punjab government from further action regarding the historic Ewing Hall, following a petition by Forman Christian College University. The dispute involves allegations of forcible takeover, unpaid dues, and concerns over the building's preservation.