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New York — September 29, 2026: U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States and Iran are continuing discussions as Qatar works to mediate between the two sides, raising the possibility of renewed diplomacy aimed at reducing tensions and reaching an agreement on the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The latest diplomatic contacts come after Iran presented proposals focused on reopening the strategic waterway and returning to broader negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held discussions with mediators in New York, while Qatari officials have continued efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran.…
Islamabad, Pakistan — September 29, 2026: Pakistan has notified new Public Procurement Rules 2026, replacing the framework introduced in 2004, as the country began formal discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over reviews of its ongoing financial programmes. The new rules aim to strengthen transparency, digital procurement, competition and oversight in federal government purchasing. The federal government notified the rules on September 28, two days before a September 30 deadline linked to Pakistan’s procurement reform commitments. The move came as an IMF staff mission, led by Iva Petrova, began review discussions with Pakistani officials in Islamabad. The IMF mission…
NEW YORK — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused some countries of showing inaction rather than neutrality during Iran’s recent war, urging European governments to reconsider their policies and maintain greater independence in international affairs. He made the remarks during a meeting with European Council President António Costa on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23. Pezeshkian said Iran had observed what he described as passivity from some countries during the 40-day conflict, arguing that their approach did not amount to neutrality. His comments were reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA and…
ISLAMABAD, September 18, 2026: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced plans to march towards Islamabad on September 20 if the government does not withdraw the petroleum levy, escalating the party’s weeks-long campaign over fuel prices and taxation. JI Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman made the announcement during a public gathering in Lahore, saying caravans would travel towards the federal capital from different parts of the country. The party has listed withdrawal of the petroleum levy as its central demand. The announcement follows more than a month of protests and sit-ins organised by JI in several cities. According to the party, its campaign…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day state visit in Washington after talks on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and wider strategic tensions. The meeting produced an extension of the existing trade truce, but no major breakthrough on several of the most difficult disputes between the world’s two largest economies. Trade Truce Extended One of the clearest outcomes was an extension of the U.S.-China trade truce. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the agreement, which had been due to expire in November, was extended by two months, giving negotiators additional time to address unresolved economic issues.…
LAHORE, September 26, 2026 — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced plans to transform 300 Rural Health Centres (RHCs) across the province into full-fledged hospitals as part of a broader healthcare expansion. The plan also includes new CT scan machines, telemedicine centres, digital diagnostic tools and additional healthcare staff. The decision was taken during a video-link meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz on September 25 to review healthcare services, hospital performance and ongoing reforms across Punjab. Under the plan, the selected Rural Health Centres, which serve communities outside major urban areas, will be upgraded to provide broader treatment and…
New York — September 27, 2026: Pakistan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States as the conflict continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international shipping route. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the waterway to remain open and backed dialogue as the main route toward de-escalation. Speaking at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, Sharif described the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab as critical arteries of the global economy. He urged that the waterways should remain open rather than…
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access for journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW, blocking the administration from enforcing a ban announced by President Donald Trump last week. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days unless the court extends or changes it. Court Order U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the news organizations’ request for temporary relief in their legal challenge against the administration. The order requires officials and representatives of the administration to immediately return and restore the White House hard-pass credentials held by employees of…
Islamabad, Pakistan — September 27, 2026: Iran-US tensions have intensified as Tehran and Washington remain divided over the conflict and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities and encouraging a negotiated settlement. Islamabad says dialogue and diplomacy remain central to resolving the crisis. Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a mediator between Iran and the United States. The Foreign Ministry said Islamabad has been engaged with regional partners in efforts to resolve the standoff and has supported restraint, dialogue and sustained diplomacy. Diplomatic Efforts Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement has included high-level contacts…
New York/Islamabad — September 27, 2026: Pakistan is continuing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States, urging both sides to return to dialogue and pursue a negotiated settlement as instability across the Middle East persists. Islamabad has emphasized restraint, diplomacy and implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Pakistan’s diplomatic position comes as the Iran-US confrontation remains a major issue at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Tehran has indicated that it remains open to diplomatic engagement, while Washington has maintained pressure on Iran amid disagreements over security, sanctions and the wider regional…