Lessons in mediation – World
OVER most of the past year, Pakistan’s role in US-Iran diplomacy remained quiet, familiar and carefully limited; functioning as a channel passing messages and keeping lines of open when direct contact between two global adversaries was politically difficult. For the larger part, Islamabad was not setting the agenda, only facilitating communication. That changed at the […]
Surprise fuel hike adds to burden on consumers – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a surprise move, the Shehbaz Sharif government on Friday increased the prices of both petrol and diesel by Rs26.77 per litre with immediate effect for the week ending May 1, passing on the impact of global prices during the last fortnight while also seeking to raise revenues in the final months of the […]
US Democrats look to rein in Trump’s war powers, this time on Cuba
Trump has since said ‘Cuba is next,’ while touting US military action in Venezuela and Iran The presidential motorcade is seen at the US Capitol ahead of the departure of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after their inauguration ceremony, in Washington, US, January 20, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS The US Senate will vote […]
Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel
The community claims to descend from Manasseh, the forefather of one of the biblical ‘lost tribes’ of Israel More than 250 Indians claiming descent from a biblical tribe landed at Tel Aviv airport on Thursday, as part of a government operation to relocate them to Israel. They are the first “Bnei Menashe” (“Sons of Manasseh“) […]
PM Shehbaz permits spectators for PSL 11 final in Lahore
PCB chairman thanks the prime minister for this decision and for facilitating the fans PSL trophy symbolises cricket’s enduring values as discipline and respect remain central to success. Photo: PSL/FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took a major decision to allow cricket fans to attend the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 […]
US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran’s concerns would be conveyed to mediator Pakistan Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi talks with Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir during a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION US negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran […]
Iranian delegation led by FM Araghchi lands in Islamabad; US officials to also arrive in Pakistan – Pakistan
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Friday that an Iranian delegation led by the Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had arrived in Islamabad. He said Araghchi was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior officials. “During […]