US Iran Rift
"Pakistan appreciates Iran’s preference for de-escalation of tensions," Qureshi tells Iranian leadership.
Updated 14 Jan, 2020 12:05am
Tehran says favours easing of tensions after Washington on Jan 3 killed revered Iranian general in Baghdad drone strike.
Published 13 Jan, 2020 12:21pm
No group has claimed responsibility for Sunday's attack which wounded two Iraqi officers and two airmen.
Published 13 Jan, 2020 11:39am
A mediatory role for Pakistan in the US-Iran conflict could be advantageous for various reasons.
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 10:23am
"The president didn’t cite a specific piece of evidence," says US Defence Secretary Mark Esper.
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 08:58am
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi urges immediate, collective efforts for peace.
Updated 13 Jan, 2020 10:05am
Videos posted online showed protesters shouting anti-government slogans.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 10:25pm
Eight rockets landed on Al-Balad airbase, wounding two Iraqi officers and two airmen: statement.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 10:36pm
Thanks Iran for supporting Doha after Saudi Arabia and its allies imposed a trade and transport boycott in 2017.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 06:55pm
On Wednesday, PM Imran had instructed Qureshi to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 06:08pm
A perfect storm seems to be brewing after the American targeting in Baghdad of Iran’s most revered military commander.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 10:47am
Tells Iranians — in tweets in both English and Farsi — that he stands by them and is monitoring the demonstrations.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 12:56pm
Since 1981, relations with Iran have remained tense and enigmatic, in contrast to their earlier unqualified warmth.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 10:16am
Pakistan feels the heat of the conflict, mainly in terms of how to adopt a neutral position.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 08:19am
Perhaps Iranians will remember the old adage: revenge is a dish best served cold.
Published 11 Jan, 2020 11:32am
Brent crude is heading for its first weekly decline in six weeks.
Published 11 Jan, 2020 11:00am
Outrage at America’s overseas rampages is joining together peoples with hugely different thoughts and beliefs.
Updated 11 Jan, 2020 08:22am
Qureshi will tour the three capitals to convey Pakistan’s desire to help in de-escalating the situation.
Updated 12 Jan, 2020 11:46am
“As a result of these actions, we will cut off billions of dollars of support to the Iranian regime,” says US Treasury.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 10:54pm
In a rare emergency meeting, EU foreign ministers will look for ways to guide the US and Iran away from open conflict.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 10:49pm
FM Qureshi discusses escalation of tension in the Middle East and the regional situation with Iranian envoy, Iraqi FM.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 06:53pm
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says planes targeted positions belonging to pro-Iran militias.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 04:05pm
US, France and Canada confirm their representatives will fly to Tehran to be part of the crash investigation.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 06:18pm
The measure now goes to the Senate, controlled by Trump's Republican Party, and faces an uphill battle.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 10:32am
“It is important we establish all facts ... I call on Iran to contribute to an investigation,” says Nato chief.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 09:11pm
The international community will need to play a greater role to de-escalate the situation between US and Iran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 07:34am
US President Donald Trump's critics accuse him of recklessness in his handling of Iran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 08:07am
"Pakistan is an important player in the current situation. It is important for us to contribute towards ensuring peace."
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 07:47am
"Pakistan has paid a high price in the past by becoming a part of the war on terror," says Imran.
Updated 10 Jan, 2020 08:16am
The largely symbolic resolution is sure to trigger a debate about presidential war powers.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 09:05pm
