International

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif And Asim Munir U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Islamabad hosted high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Trump described both leaders as “very extraordinary men” and credited them with providing competent leadership during the diplomatic effort, even

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Shashi Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Mediation Role

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Tharoor Questions Pakistan’s Iran-US Mediation Role Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a swipe at Pakistan over its role in hosting and facilitating talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, saying only Pakistan could play such a role. His remark came amid growing attention on Islamabad’s emergence as a diplomatic channel in the ongoing […]

International

Islamabad Under Lockdown For US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Islamabad has been placed under heavy security restrictions ahead of proposed talks between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan prepares to host a high-stakes diplomatic effort amid a fragile ceasefire. Reports said the capital’s Red Zone was sealed, army checkpoints were increased, and security arrangements were significantly tightened for the expected delegations.

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Khawaja Asif’s Israel Remarks Expose Pakistan’s Mediation Claim as Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s recent remarks calling Israel a “curse for humanity” have done more than just trigger diplomatic outrage. They have exposed a fundamental contradiction at the heart of Pakistan’s foreign policy posture. At a time when Pakistan is attempting to position itself as a potential mediator in the ongoing West Asian tensions, such rhetoric […]

International

Iran Denies Islamabad Talks With US

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has denied reports that its negotiating team has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, casting fresh doubt over the status of the proposed diplomatic channel. The development comes after earlier claims suggested an Iranian delegation was heading to Pakistan for serious discussions linked to the fragile ceasefire. Iran Denies Islamabad Talks Report […]

International

Khawaja Asif Israel Clash Deepens Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a sharp diplomatic clash after he condemned Israel over its strikes on Lebanon in a social media post that was later deleted. The remarks drew a direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding another layer of tension to the already fragile regional ceasefire environment. Khawaja Asif Remarks […]

International

Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add fresh strain to an already fragile ceasefire process that remains under pressure from disputes over Lebanon, regional enforcement and the next round […]

International

Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to the fragile regional truce, which is already facing pressure from disputes over Lebanon and the Strait of […]

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Iran Delegation Heads To Islamabad For Talks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

An Iranian delegation is set to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday for talks with the United States, even as skepticism remains high in Iran over the durability of the current ceasefire. The visit signals that diplomacy is still moving forward despite complaints from Tehran that repeated Israeli actions are threatening to derail the process. Iran […]

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Pakistan Invites US Iran Talks In Islamabad

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Pakistan has invited the United States and Iran for face-to-face talks in Islamabad on April 10 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that both sides, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The move positions Islamabad at the centre of a high-stakes diplomatic effort to turn a fragile pause in fighting into […]