TEHRAN — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for greater cooperation and shared responsibility among countries bordering the Persian Gulf, saying sustainable security in the Gulf and its waterways depends primarily on the active participation of regional states. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a message marking World Maritime Day on...
The United States has assured Pakistan that there has been no change in its policy on the Kashmir dispute, according to Pakistani officials. The clarification comes amid renewed diplomatic activity between Islamabad and Washington and continuing regional tensions involving India and Pakistan. By PK-News.com | September 30, 2026 ISLAMABAD — The...
The United States and Iran have intensified their public rhetoric as Qatar-mediated diplomacy continues over a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump says Iran will eventually give up, while Iranian officials have warned that regional infrastructure could face consequences if Tehran's security demands are not...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to create divisions inside Iran, while insisting that military pressure cannot force Tehran to surrender. His comments come as Qatar and Pakistan continue efforts to facilitate communication between Iran and Washington over the conflict and the Strait of...
Russia has intensified its aerial attacks on Ukraine, launching ballistic missiles and dozens of high-speed, jet-powered drones toward Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a major overnight barrage. The latest assault has placed additional pressure on Ukraine's air-defence network as the country enters the colder months, when attacks on energy...
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reviewed the implementation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, highlighting coordination among federal and provincial institutions as registrations reach around 7.6 million and more than 7.7 million fuel-relief tokens are redeemed. By PK-News.com | September 29, 2026 ISLAMABAD — Deputy...
The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has formally invited the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to participate in a planned multiparty conference. PPP Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari welcomed the invitation and said it would be forwarded to party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for consideration. By PK-News.com |...
Pakistan's continuing struggle with terrorism has increasingly become part of political debate, with different parties and governments blaming one another for security failures. A recent editorial argues that reducing the country's terrorism problem to the responsibility of a single political party risks overlooking the wider history,...
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution calling on the Indian government to immediately restore full statehood to the region. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced the resolution, while BJP legislators opposed its wording and staged a walkout during the proceedings. By PK-News.com News Desk September 29,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Qatar will convey Washington's response to Tehran after fresh discussions between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators in New York. The latest diplomatic activity comes as Iran and the United States continue indirect contacts over possible steps to end the conflict and address the standoff surrounding...
Five British nationals arrested near RAF Fairford in England over suspected terrorism and explosives offences have been released on bail, according to UK counter-terrorism police. Investigators say the men remain under investigation and are examining multiple possibilities, including potential involvement by individuals acting on behalf of a...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet Qatari mediators in New York as diplomatic efforts continue to find a way out of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The discussions are expected to examine the latest proposals, including Tehran's seven-day framework linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible return to...
Severe flooding has inundated large parts of Bangkok after days of intense rainfall, forcing thousands of residents into evacuation centres and leaving more than 80,000 people unable to leave flooded areas. Thailand's floods have affected more than 580,000 homes across 41 provinces, while economic losses are estimated at more than $320...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has pushed back against criticism from federal ministers over the provincial government's counterterrorism efforts, calling for a major change in the state's security policy and greater provincial involvement in decision-making. The exchange comes amid renewed security concerns in KP and growing...
The Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Aain-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced that it will fully participate in the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s October 4 protest and long march towards Islamabad. The announcement follows PTI’s decision to postpone its September 27 protest, with opposition leaders now preparing for the revised date. By PK-News.com September 28,...