Naqvi in Tehran as Pakistan seeks to keep Iran-US talks on track
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in…
Naqvi in Tehran as Pakistan seeks to keep Iran-US talks on track
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, Iran, June 20, 2026. — X/@PresstvExtra Naqvi’s visit part of Pakistan’s efforts for Iran-US talks. Interior minister to discuss progress on peace dialogue. Switzerland says it continues to host Iran-US negotiations. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iranian Foreign…
Pakistan-mediated US-Iran technical talks to be held tomorrow in Bürgenstock: FO
Hoardings are mounted on lamp posts, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for a possible second phase of talks in Islamabad, April 20, 2026. — Reuters FO says US, Iranian representatives to attend negotiations. Iran’s negotiating team left for Switzerland: state media. US VP Vance says expected to visit Switzerland soon for…
Trump doubles down on claim that Meloni ‘begged’ for photo op
US President Donald Trump gestures next to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following a group photo during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.— Reuters US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his controversial remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that she “begged” him for…
‘No change in the offing’: Sanaullah dismisses rumours of PM Shehbaz’s replacement
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Peshawar on March 6, 2024. — PID PM Shehbaz steering country in right direction: Sanaullah. PM’s aide says premier enhanced Pakistan’s image globally. Govt always remained open to talks with opposition: Sanaullah. Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday dismissed the “baseless speculations” of…
ATC convicts Yasmin Rashid, others, acquits Shah Mahmood in May 9 case
These undated photos show PTI senior leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid (left) and Shah Mahmood Qureshi. — X/@PTIofficial/AFP/File Case pertains to arson of police vehicles on May 9, 2023. Court announces verdict reserved after final arguments. Development adds to legal woes of jailed PTI leaders. LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sentenced four senior Pakistan…
US, Iran envoys en route for talks, Israeli strikes continue after ceasefire
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff. — Reuters Witkoff, Iran’s Araghchi head to Switzerland: Axios. Continued Israeli strikes threaten new ceasefire. Lebanon ceasefire agreed after flare-up. US President Donald Trump’s personal envoy and Iran’s foreign minister were headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said, although deadly strikes by Israel in Lebanon on…
SC rules judges with bad reputation deserve dismissal, not compulsory retirement
A general view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad. —Reuters Quran, Hadith stress justice, integrity and accountability: SC. Public trust is judiciary’s foundation, SC observes in judgment. Adds judiciary draws strength from credibility, not force. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has observed that a judge’s integrity extends beyond simply avoiding allegations of corruption,…
Would the EU take Britain back?
Illustration shows the Union Jack and the Flag of the European Union. — Pixabay BRUSSELS: Is it Brejoin, Breturn — or perhaps Bre-entry? A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of “divorce regret” with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake. Cue a raft…
At least seven killed, three injured in twin blasts in Bannu
People gather outside a hospital as an ambulance shifts an injured person for treatment in Bannu on June 20, 2026. — Geo News Five van passengers martyred in first explosion Second blast leaves two people doing rescue work dead. Victims shifted to Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital. BANNU: At least seven people were martyred and…
India probes embezzlement allegations at temple built over razed Babri mosque
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the opening of a grand temple to the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, January 22, 2024. — Reuters Probe launched to look into syphoning of devotees’ cash offerings. UP CM urges public to provide documentary proof to SIT if any. Opposition say embezzlement could amount…
