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What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations

Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far.

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Pakistan Super League to be played in empty stadiums as Iran war triggers fuel crisis

The Pakistan Super League is due to get underway on Thursday, but it will be played without spectators

The Independent UK

Pakistan train derailment: 25 injured as Tezgam Express coaches go off track

A train derailment in Pakistan's Punjab province has left at least 25 people injured. Seven coaches of the Tezgam Express went off the tracks near Lodhran on late Tuesday night. Rescue teams quickly responded to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause, with human error and mechanical issues being considered

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Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

The Times of India

'Lack of permission': Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced…

The Times of India

Iran has received the 15-point US ceasefire proposal, 2 Pakistani officials say

Two Pakistani officials say that Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to reach a ceasefire in the war

The Independent UK

What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war

Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan

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'Pre-planned massacre’: Bangladesh marks Genocide Day, slams Pakistan over 1971

In a solemn observance of Genocide Day, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound condemnation of the atrocious acts committed by the Pakistani military during Operation Searchlight on March 25, 1971. He referred to this tragic event, where countless unarmed civilians were mercilessly targeted, as an indelible stain…

The Times of India

The Latest: US proposes ceasefire plan as troops head to Middle East

The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to seek an end to the war even while more troops head to the Middle East

The Independent UK

Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.

The Times of India

'They cannot have a nuclear weapon': US pushes 15-point plan to end Iran war, sent via Pakistan

The US has presented a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, seeking an end to the Middle East conflict. This diplomatic initiative addresses Iran's nuclear and missile programs and maritime security, even as military actions persist. Pakistan is actively mediating, offering to host talks, while Iran's response remains uncertain amidst…

The Times of India

Iran suspects Trump's peace talk push is another trick

"Trump has a hand open for a deal and the other is a fist waiting to punch you in the f***ing face."

Axios

US sends 15-point plan in latest effort to end Iran war

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Jahangeer Ali was fleeing to Pakistan via Turkey, arrested in Los Angeles; was running fake lab in Oregon

34-year-old Jahangeer Ali has been charged with mecial fraud as for the past one year he claimed to be operating a medical lab which was nothing but an empty storefront. According to court documents, from June 2025 to January 2026, Ali submitted more than $46 million claims to Medicare Advantage…

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Pakistan to mediate Iran-US talks? Trump reposts PM Shehbaz Sharif's tweet

Pakistan has offered to host talks between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Islamabad's readiness to facilitate these discussions. President Donald Trump shared Sharif's post, fueling speculation about potential backchannel diplomacy. Reports suggest Pakistan is leveraging its ties to act as…

The Independent UK

Pakistan tells cricket fans to skip travelling for matches as Middle East war deepens fuel crisis

Pakistan Super League, which runs from 26 March to 3 May, cuts hosting venues from six to two

The Independent UK

Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks

Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place

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Did Dhurandhar 2 Trigger a Spy Alert in Pakistan? Viral Video Tells a Different Story

After Dhurandhar 2 began being widely labelled a blockbuster, the internet did what it often does—took a compelling narrative and pushed it a bit too far.

The Times of India

'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic…

The Guardian - UK

‘The whole country is doing it’: how illegal kidney traders target Pakistan’s desperate brick kiln workers

Enslaved by debt, victims often feel compelled to sell an organ to repay loans – but can find themselves even worse off after the procedure

The Times of India

Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said

The White House has not confirmed reports of potential meeting between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad, calling the situation sensitive and fluid. Mediating countries, including Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to convene US-Iran talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations. This diplomatic push follows a pause in US strikes on Iran's…

The Guardian - AU

I didn’t realise I still had my mother tongue in me – until I spoke Urdu in my sleep

There was something instinctive about it, like a current pulling me back towards the language of my parents and grandparents

The Independent UK

Imran Khan speaks out over ‘inhumane’ treatment of wife Bushra Bibi in Eid call with son

Pakistan’s former prime minister accuses judiciary of allowing the authorities to mistreat his wife in order to blackmail him

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PSL 2026 Faces Uncertainty Amid Security Threats from TTP Faction

The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is under a cloud of uncertainty following a warning from a senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group has urged overseas cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan for the 2026 season, citing security concerns.

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