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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a 45-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to advancing regional peace. Iran confirmed participation in Pakistan-offered talks with the US, though Washington has not yet confirmed its involvement.
President Trump's assertions that Iran agreed to halt uranium enrichment and open the Strait of Hormuz have been dismissed by Tehran as 'lies,' sparking confusion and threatening diplomatic efforts. The mixed signals and the collapse of a brief reopening of the strait have cast doubt on the future of US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan.
Conflicting reports have emerged over whether US Vice-President J.D. Vance will travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran. While some outlets report Vance's participation, others cite security concerns and an earlier statement by President Trump suggesting he would not attend. Iran has also indicated it does not plan to meet the Americans.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a peace agreement with Iran could be reached within two weeks, as Vice President JD Vance leads negotiations. Reports also suggest progress in mediated talks, with Pakistan's army chief playing a key role.
The US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing its decision to reopen the waterway and the US maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports. The crisis threatens global oil supplies and complicates efforts to end the wider conflict, with differing perspectives on how to resolve the situation.
US President Donald Trump announced that American negotiators will travel to Islamabad for a second round of talks with Iran, while repeating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached. Iran has so far denied participation, accusing the US of violating the ceasefire through a naval blockade, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate.
US President Donald Trump announced that a delegation will travel to Islamabad for negotiations with Iran, with possible participation of senior officials. Reports indicate Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may represent the US, while Trump has not ruled out leading the delegation himself.
The US and Iran have exchanged accusations of violating a ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, while diplomatic efforts continue with talks planned in Islamabad. Iran has refused to send a delegation due to a naval blockade, and the Houthis have threatened to close a key waterway.
Despite mutual signals of progress, Iran and the United States remain far from a final agreement, with the Strait of Hormuz closure and the US naval blockade as key sticking points. The ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday, raising concerns of renewed hostilities.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and AirSial have commenced pre-Haj flights, transporting over 55,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The government has expanded the Road to Makkah project to Lahore, introduced e-SIM cards and modern amenities, and assured comprehensive support for pilgrims.
As a US-brokered ceasefire takes hold in Lebanon, Israeli opposition leaders and analysts debate whether this is a temporary respite or a missed opportunity to decisively weaken Hezbollah. The deal, announced by President Trump, has sparked domestic criticism in Israel while raising questions about the country's influence over its own security decisions.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Sunday that recent talks with the US did not resolve mutual mistrust, though they deepened understanding. He also accused Washington of violating the ceasefire, including through a naval blockade, and warned Iran would not negotiate under threats.
Iran's military on Saturday reimposed a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after a brief reopening, citing a continued US naval blockade of Iranian ports. At least eight tankers crossed during the window, while two vessels reported being fired upon by Iranian gunboats. US President Donald Trump said the blockade would remain until a peace deal, but Tehran insists it will keep the strait shut.
India summoned Iran's ambassador over attacks on two Indian-flagged vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, conveying deep concern about the safety of merchant shipping. The incident comes amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which India has welcomed while calling for unimpeded trade through the strategic waterway.
Pakistan has repaid $3.45 billion in deposits to the United Arab Emirates, completing a major debt obligation amid regional tensions. The repayment, confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan, follows a $2 billion payment reported earlier and coincides with new financial support from Saudi Arabia and a successful Eurobond issuance.
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, has asked the Islamabad High Court to suspend her seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case, citing an eye surgery performed without her family's prior knowledge. Her party, the PTI, has also raised concerns over her health, saying she was taken to hospital after reports of a vision problem.
As the conflict between Iran and Israel and the US winds down, assessments diverge sharply. Jerusalem Post analysts frame the campaign as a strategic success that degraded Iran's nuclear and missile programs, while Al Jazeera argues the war expanded the conflict and imposed heavy costs on Washington.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statements since assuming office, has declared the US suffered a 'shameful defeat' and vowed to protect Iran's nuclear and missile programs. The defiant message comes amid a US naval blockade and Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $120 a barrel. The statements highlight escalating tensions and the strategic importance of the waterway.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has sent tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese back to southern Lebanon, where they are finding homes reduced to rubble and lives forever altered. With over 2,000 dead and more than a million displaced, the return is a mix of relief, determination, and mourning as the fragile truce holds.
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt met in Antalya for their third consultative meeting, discussing regional dynamics and cooperation. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, comes amid ongoing ceasefire efforts and is seen as part of broader diplomatic engagements.