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Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.

The Times of India

'They cannot have a nuclear weapon': US pushes 15-point plan to end Iran war, sent via Pakistan

The US has presented a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, seeking an end to the Middle East conflict. This diplomatic initiative addresses Iran's nuclear and missile programs and maritime security, even as military actions persist. Pakistan is actively mediating, offering to host talks, while Iran's response remains uncertain amidst…

The Times of India

Iran suspects Trump's peace talk push is another trick

"Trump has a hand open for a deal and the other is a fist waiting to punch you in the f***ing face."

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Jahangeer Ali was fleeing to Pakistan via Turkey, arrested in Los Angeles; was running fake lab in Oregon

34-year-old Jahangeer Ali has been charged with mecial fraud as for the past one year he claimed to be operating a medical lab which was nothing but an empty storefront. According to court documents, from June 2025 to January 2026, Ali submitted more than $46 million claims to Medicare Advantage…

The Times of India

Pakistan to mediate Iran-US talks? Trump reposts PM Shehbaz Sharif's tweet

Pakistan has offered to host talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Islamabad's readiness to facilitate these discussions. President Donald Trump shared Sharif's post, fueling speculation about potential backchannel diplomacy. Reports suggest Pakistan is leveraging its ties to act as…

The Times of India

Pakistan tells cricket fans to skip travelling for matches as Middle East war deepens fuel crisis

Pakistan Super League, which runs from 26 March to 3 May, cuts hosting venues from six to two

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Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war

The Independent UK

JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks

Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place

The Guardian - UK

Did Dhurandhar 2 Trigger a Spy Alert in Pakistan? Viral Video Tells a Different Story

After Dhurandhar 2 began being widely labelled a blockbuster, the internet did what it often does—took a compelling narrative and pushed it a bit too far.

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'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic…

The Times of India

‘The whole country is doing it’: how illegal kidney traders target Pakistan’s desperate brick kiln workers

Enslaved by debt, victims often feel compelled to sell an organ to repay loans – but can find themselves even worse off after the procedure

The Guardian - UK

Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said

The White House has not confirmed reports of potential meeting between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad, calling the situation sensitive and fluid. Mediating countries, including Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to convene US-Iran talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations. This diplomatic push follows a pause in US strikes on Iran's…

The Times of India

I didn’t realise I still had my mother tongue in me – until I spoke Urdu in my sleep

There was something instinctive about it, like a current pulling me back towards the language of my parents and grandparents

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Imran Khan speaks out over ‘inhumane’ treatment of wife Bushra Bibi in Eid call with son

Pakistan’s former prime minister accuses judiciary of allowing the authorities to mistreat his wife in order to blackmail him

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PSL 2026 Faces Uncertainty Amid Security Threats from TTP Faction

The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is under a cloud of uncertainty following a warning from a senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group has urged overseas cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan for the 2026 season, citing security concerns.

The Times of India

If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy

Former Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit stated that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai would be Islamabad's "default move" if Pakistan were attacked by the US. He asserted that Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is India-specific, not aimed at the US, and that any aggression would be met with retaliation against…

The Times of India

'Kicked and punched': Sikh student tortured, turban forcibly removed in Pakistan

A Sikh girl was allegedly assaulted at a Christian school in Faisalabad, Pakistan, after refusing to participate in prayers. Her turban was reportedly removed, and she was beaten. The incident has sparked outrage, with a community group demanding action. The girl's mother also recounted past abuse, raising concerns about minority…

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US House resolution seeks ‘genocide’ tag for Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities on Bengali Hindus

US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to recognise the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and its allies against Bengali Hindus in 1971 as war crimes and genocide. The resolution cites the 'Blood Telegram' and details the systematic targeting of Hindus for…

The Times of India

‘No option but to strike Mumbai and Delhi’: Ex-Pak envoy to India on ‘worst-case’ US conflict

Former Pakistani envoy to India Abdul Basit made a bizarre statement while discussing a hypothetical conflict scenario involving the United States. Speaking about a worst-case situation, Basit outlined how Pakistan might respond if Washington targeted its nuclear programme. “Suppose there is a scenario where the US views our nuclear programme…

The Times of India

'Cause for concern': Pakistan points to India after US calls Islamabad's nukes a threat

Pakistan has denied posing a nuclear threat to the US, asserting its arsenal is solely for deterrence against India. Islamabad also dismissed being labelled a 'rogue state' by an Israeli envoy. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard had listed Pakistan alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea as threats due to…

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the saddest moment’: families search for loved ones on Eid after Kabul hospital strike

At least 400 killed in Pakistan’s strike on drug rehab centre, Taliban say, with families searching unmarked mass graves

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India

Karachi particularly badly affected with 18 people killed, more than 50mm of rain and winds gusting up to 60mph

The Conversation

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is rooted in local border dispute – but the risks extend across the region

A weekslong war between Pakistan and Afghanistan was paused on March 18, 2026, to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. But that does not mean the conflict is over.

The Times of India

455 South Asians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Report

The list of those killed – including citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan – shows casualty figures far higher in some cases than those so far released or acknowledged by govts of the region. The data also names Southasians known to have been recruited into the…

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