TODAY’S PAPER | April 19, 2026 | EPAPER

Ghalibaf says US talks progressing but still far from deal; Iran insists Hormuz stays shut until US lifts blockade

Twin cities tighten security, suspend transport ahead of US-Iran talks
Universities shift online in Islamabad, Rawalpindi amid heightened security
Govt moves to end used car influx

Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy

In mediating between Iran and the US, Islamabad has shown that crisis influence no longer rests on neutrality alone

'Today the world is talking about Pakistan': NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq

Says country faced severe economic challenges in recent years but managed to avoid default through coordinated efforts

Polish DPM commends Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefire in call with Ishaq Dar

Both counterparts appreciate momentum in Pakistan–Poland relations, commit to strengthening cooperation

Twin cities tighten security, suspend transport ahead of US-Iran talks

Islamabad Police, Rangers and the Frontier Corps (FC) will also be deployed as part of the security arrangements

Custodial killing case pulled out of ATC jurisdiction

SHC orders Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar murder trial shifted to sessions court

The oslo of the east

From conflict amplification to peace-building—Pakistan’s media rewrites its role during the US–Iran talks in Islamabad

Pakistan pushes dialogue as standoff lingers

CDF Munir, PM Shehbaz wrap up parallel Iran, Gulf visits

Bushra seeks sentence suspension on medical grounds

The application has been pending before the IHC for more than a year

Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks

Four foreign ministers push for greater coordination

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