With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.

With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.

Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.

Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.

Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty’s rules.

As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.

The war against India a year ago led to Munir’s elevation to the status of field marshal. Now he’s playing peacemaker.

Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.

But a series of escalations by the US is complicating those efforts, say analysts.

Iran has said it will not be sending negotiators to Pakistan for talks with the US, amid rising tensions.
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Pakistan’s civilian and army leaders shuttle between key capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal.
