The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Australia backs ceasefire ahead of US-Iran peace talks

Australia's leaders and community groups are calling for a continued ceasefire as the US and Iran enter peace talks in Pakistan over the weekend.

AAP · Apr 10

Ad-Vance party on thin ice: US Veep, tasked with salvaging war goals, heads to diplomatic frontlines in Pakistan

TOI Correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance is arriving in Pakistan on Saturday morning for what is being billed as a concerted diplomatic push to corral Iran and contain a widening conflict that has not gone according to Washington’s script. With a number of US analysts characterising the…

The Times of India · Apr 10

'We are loading warships with best weapons': Trump hints at big operation if Iran-US talks fail

Ahead of crucial Pakistan talks, President Trump warned Iran, stating warships are rearmed and ready for effective use if negotiations fail. Vice President Vance, leading the US delegation, expressed hope for positive talks but cautioned Tehran against testing patience. Iran insists on a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release for formal…

The Times of India · Apr 10

JD Vance Warns Iran Against Trying To 'Play Us' Before Ceasefire Talks

Vice President JD Vance warned Iran against trying to "play" the U.S. in ceasefire negotiations as he heads to Pakistan.

International Business Times · Apr 10

'Don't play us': US vice president Vance warns Iran as he heads to Pakistan for talks

US Vice President JD Vance issued a stern warning to Iran, "don't play us," as he departed for Pakistan to lead crucial negotiations aimed at ending weeks of Middle East conflict. Vance emphasized that if Iran negotiates in good faith, the US will extend an open hand, but warned against…

The Times of India · Apr 10

Army out on streets and national holiday: How Pakistan is gearing up to host US-Iran peace talks

Police close heart of the capital city to traffic and advise the public to avoid unnecessary travel

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Pakistani Defense Minister Deletes Post Calling Israel a 'Curse For Humanity' After Backlash Over Role In Ceasefire Talks

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif deleted a social media publication saying Israel is "evil and a curse for humanity" after receiving backlash, including from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

International Business Times · Apr 10

First Thing: Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire

Army deployed in Pakistan’s capital as negotiations set to begin. Plus, Melania Trump issues bafflingly timed denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

Is China prime guarantor of Iran-US truce? How Beijing may hold the key to lasting deal

NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the…

The Times of India · Apr 10

Islamabad set to host indirect US–Iran talks amid fragile regional tensions

Pakistan is preparing to host indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, in an effort aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire framework and preventing further escalation of regional conflict that has already impacted security dynamics and global energy flows.

Whats Hot · Apr 10