Pakistan’s External Payments Position Stable, Says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
Looking ahead, Aurangzeb identified population growth and climate change in Pakistan as the country’s most critical long-term risks
April 13, 2026
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US Navy Restricts Iran Shipping in New CENTCOM Blockade Starting April 13
However, the military emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for international navigation
April 13, 2026
JD Vance Leaves Islamabad After 21-Hour US–Iran Talks Collapse Over Nuclear Dispute
Iranian officials have demanded the release of frozen assets held abroad, control over the strait, war reparations and a region-wide ceasefire, including in Lebanon
April 12, 2026
Vance-led US Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Crucial Iran Talks
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Sheikh, said Islamabad’s primary objective is to enable dialogue and build confidence between the two sides
April 11, 2026
Shashi Tharoor Admits Pakistan’s Diplomatic Win in US-Iran Ceasefire, Warns India Is Falling Behind
What worries Tharoor even more is where India’s attention currently lies
April 9, 2026
JD Vance Confirms US-Iran Talks Begin This Week, Warns Tehran Over Lebanon ‘Misunderstanding’
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has made it clear that Tehran will not turn its back on Hezbollah, its long-time Lebanese ally
April 9, 2026
Constitutional Court Upholds Contempt Powers in Landmark Ruling
Legal experts have begun analyzing the ruling, with many praising the court’s clear articulation of constitutional principles
April 8, 2026
Ex-Italian PM calls for Nobel prize for Pakistan over US-Iran ceasefire
The immediate focus now shifts to the April 10 negotiations in Islamabad, where US and Iranian representatives are expected to meet for direct or facilitated talks
April 8, 2026