Pakistan suddenly emerged as critical diplomatic epicenter in the escalating crisis. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s simultaneous visit to Saudi Arabia and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s arrival in Iran have drawn global attention, with analysts interpreting the timing as part of a coordinated two-pronged diplomatic push aimed at defusing tensions and reviving stalled U.S.–Iran engagement.
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US–Iran Talks in Islamabad enter Second Day with no outcome as Secrecy deepens
As midnight passed in Pakistani capital, there was still no official statement, no briefing, and no clarity on progress, only silence from all sides as there is lot on stakes. The talks, already running for more than 10 hours across multiple rounds, continued without any visible breakthrough, with delegations remaining locked inside tightly controlled sessions.
Pakistani journalists are not allowed to share updates, while officials are refusing to comment on timelines or outcomes, fueling speculation that the negotiations are entering a critical and potentially decisive phase.
Here’s Iran’s 10-Point Agenda Now for Talks with US in Pakistan
Iranian authorities revealed sweeping 10-point proposal that it says US agreed to discuss, in what is said to be dramatic turn after weeks of intense conflict between the two sides. Iranian officials said the plan lays out political, military and economic conditions aimed at ending regional tensions and securing long-term guarantees for Iran.
Islamabad to host US-Iran talks on April 10 for final agreement
The Iranian Supreme National Security Council stated that Tehran has sent a ten-point proposal to Washington through Pakistan, which will form the basis of the upcoming talks.
US media outlets, including CNN, reported that the Trump administration is preparing to engage with Iranian officials in Islamabad.
Key American representatives in the discussions may include Vice President J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff. Vance, currently in Hungary, may adjust his schedule to participate in the Islamabad meeting. Pakistani mediators are also expected to play a role in facilitating the talks.
Imran Khan reaches IHC amid strict security
Former prime minister Imran Khan arrived in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday in line with the Supreme Court’s orders for bail in multiple cases, including Al-Qadir Trust case.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman was brought to IHC from the rest house of Police Line Headquarters amid tight security as a huge number of his supporters have gathered there.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested amid crackdown against top PTI leaders after deadly clashes
(11.05.2023)
The government and armed forces started a crackdown as mass protests turned violent on Wednesday as thousands took to the streets to protest the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, who was arrested on Tuesday.
After Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar, now the former foreign minister was detained in the wee hours on Thursday during a raid at Gilgit-Baltidstan House.