US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia for 60 days to assess their potential impact on the global and American economies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio explained that the administration wanted to evaluate the economic consequences of the restrictions, which could affect several…
Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Iran and the United States have reportedly shown major breakthrough signs as diplomatic efforts continue to de-escalate tensions and move toward a possible agreement after months of conflict. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the latest round of negotiations has resulted in “encouraging progress” toward a framework understanding between Iran and…
Marco Rubio has strongly criticised Iran over its alleged threats to commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, calling the actions a serious violation of international maritime law. In remarks shared by the US Department of State, Rubio described the situation as an “outrage” and warned that Iran’s actions could have significant consequences…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the global system is undergoing rapid transformation and Pakistan is fully prepared to respond to emerging international challenges. Speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar stated that the world order formed after World War II is no longer stable, as global institutions,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level talks in Washington, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, economic ties, and counterterrorism cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. According to a US State Department statement, discussions focused on critical minerals development, energy cooperation, and expanding commercial opportunities for…
Washington, DC: In a significant diplomatic development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, signaling renewed momentum in Pakistan–US relations. According to officials, the meetings focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation, and enhancing collaboration on regional security…
