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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday after concluding his official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In Doha, he held bilateral talks with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, focusing on de-escalation and regional stability.
Pakistan's Election Commission has directed the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan to conduct intra-party elections by October 15, dismissing a request for a 90-day extension. The party last held elections in 2021 and had previously sought to delay the process, citing the chairman's cabinet duties.
The US military has begun enforcing a naval blockade on all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, aiming to halt the country's oil trade, which was valued at around $45 billion in 2025. The move follows the collapse of US-Iran peace talks. In response, Iran has proposed a new initiative through Pakistani mediators to reopen the strategic waterway, while analysts warn of potential retaliation via the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
As a Middle East conflict disrupts global oil markets and spikes fuel prices, Pakistani commuters are turning to electric motorcycles at record rates. This report examines the economic pressures driving this shift, the structural challenges of Pakistan's petroleum dependence, and the government's efforts to promote electric vehicles.
As Pakistan's army chief shuttles between Tehran and Washington's interests, efforts to revive US-Iran talks gain momentum while Iran warns of expanding its response to the US naval blockade. US Central Command claims the blockade is working, but Iran says a supertanker breached the line.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Iran to guarantee freedom and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as the US naval blockade and Iran's retaliatory closure of the waterway disrupt global energy supplies. The call marks Beijing's latest diplomatic effort amid a three-month-old conflict, with China also criticizing US and Israeli military actions as the root cause of the war.
Pakistan is intensifying its shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran, with the army chief visiting Tehran and the prime minister touring Gulf states, as Washington expresses optimism about a second round of talks in Islamabad.
Pakistani mediators are stepping up diplomatic efforts to broker a new round of US-Iran talks, with officials expressing optimism about a potential breakthrough on Tehran's nuclear programme. A high-level delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran to deliver a US message and lay the groundwork for renewed negotiations as a fragile truce approaches expiry.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, highlighting his diplomatic work during the Ukraine war and Iran nuclear dispute. The Argentine diplomat is also a leading candidate to become the next UN secretary-general, having pitched a reform agenda to member states.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud held a phone conversation to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities affecting Gulf states. The talks come amid reports of US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory measures, with Pakistan emerging as a potential mediator.
Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir concluded a three-day visit to Iran, part of Islamabad's efforts to mediate between the US and Iran. The visit included meetings with Iranian leadership, and Iran confirmed it is reviewing new US proposals. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about talks and praised Pakistan's role, with a ceasefire set to expire on April 22.
The United States and Iran have opened face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad, marking the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries in decades. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan, aim to end the weeks-long conflict as a two-week ceasefire holds, with key issues including Iran's enriched uranium and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The White House has denied reports that the United States formally requested an extension of the temporary ceasefire with Iran, while indicating that the next round of peace talks will likely take place in Pakistan. Iranian officials have also dismissed reports of an agreement to extend the ceasefire, stressing that negotiations remain unresolved.
Iran’s military has warned it will block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea unless the United States lifts its naval blockade, which has halted sea trade with Iranian ports. The threats come amid a fragile ceasefire, with Washington and Tehran signalling possible new talks.
The 8th Lev Burchalkin U-13 International Youth Football Tournament in St. Petersburg has drawn its groups, with eight clubs including Zenit, Fenerbahce, and Palmeiras. Organizers also revealed that the 2027 final may take place at Gazprom Arena, and that Inter Miami's U-13 team was invited but unable to attend.
The US is deploying more than 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East before the end of April, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post. The move comes as a two-week ceasefire with Iran is set to expire on April 22, and as Washington continues a naval blockade of Iranian maritime trade.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday, beginning a four-day regional tour covering Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye. The visit includes high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussions on regional security, and participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, amid Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran.
The European Commission has cautioned member states that continued Middle East tensions could trigger a prolonged energy supply shock, with potential fuel rationing and a 14 billion euro rise in import bills. Officials urge preparedness for worst-case scenarios, including impacts on gas storage and fertilizer supplies.
President Trump says the US-Iran war is 'very close to over,' with peace talks expected to resume in Pakistan after the first high-level negotiations in Islamabad ended without a deal. As the US naval blockade continues, Trump hinted at a possible 'grand bargain' with Tehran, while the IMF warned of a global recession risk and regional tensions persist.
Russia has repeated its offer to accept Iran's enriched uranium for storage or processing, a proposal the US has reportedly rejected. Iran says it is not yet ready to consider the transfer, citing US breaches of commitments during negotiations.