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JD Vance-led U.S. delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of negotiations with Iran

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iranian officials ahead of expected negotiations following a temporary cease-fire in the conflict.

2026-04-11

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz opening will be 'automatic'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will have the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, "open fairly soon," while stressing that his "number one" goal is to ensure that Tehran has "no nuclear weapon."

2026-04-11

Trump is 'very optimistic' about peace deal ahead of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed optimism that a peace deal with Iran was within reach, a report said, as U.S. and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Pakistan this weekend for negotiations to end their war.

2026-04-10

Trump agrees to 2-week cease-fire with Iran, 'subject to' Hormuz Strait reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan’s request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-08

Pakistan says it will host U.S.-Iran talks, while Iran warns U.S. ground troops would be 'set on fire'

Pakistan announced Sunday that it will soon host talks between the United States and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran, and it was unclear whether discussions on the monthlong war would be direct or indirect.

2026-03-30

Reactions split after Iran strikes; 23 protesters killed in Pakistan clashes

Demonstrations against the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday, while in other parts of the world Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-02

Pakistan says it carried out strikes on militants along Afghan border

Pakistan said that it had carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country.

2026-02-22

Motorcycle bomb near police station kills at least 2, wounds several in Pakistan

Explosives rigged to a motorcycle went off near the gate of a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing at least two people, including a child, and wounding several others, police and rescue officials said.

2026-02-16

Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Pakistani police and military forces killed over a 100 “Indian-backed terrorists ” in counterterrorism operations across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan over the past 40 hours, government officials said on Sunday.

2026-02-02

Lotte Chemical sells entire Pakistan unit amid restructuring

Lotte Chemical said Thursday it has sold its entire stake in a Pakistani subsidiary for 98 billion won ($67 million) as part of its ongoing business reorganization.

2025-11-13