News Editor at Pakistan Today
On Iqbal Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif hailed Allama Iqbal’s Khudi philosophy, urging youth to adopt knowledge, character and patriotism and integrate his ideas into policy to counter extremism and intolerance.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan is still awaiting Iran’s confirmation for second-round US–Iran talks in Islamabad as the ceasefire expires April 22. Ishaq Dar urges diplomacy and a possible extension.
Ishaq Dar stresses continued dialogue with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi as uncertainty grows around a second Iran-US talks round in Islamabad. Australia praises Pakistan’s mediation role.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously passed a resolution supporting Islamabad Talks and US-Iran negotiations, calling diplomacy the only viable path to lasting peace. It also reviewed education reforms, including Rs500m for research and community schools.
EU Council President Antonio Costa tells PM Shehbaz Sharif the world awaits the next US-Iran “Islamabad Talks.” He praises Pakistan’s role and says the EU will support the process.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz says Blue Economy projects in Sargodha, Ali Wala and Shah Garh are nearing completion, converting idle land into a science-based shrimp export hub to create jobs and boost exports.
Pakistan steps up preparations for a possible second round of US-Iran “Islamabad Talks” after Mohsin Naqvi meets US and Iranian envoys amid uncertainty over Tehran’s participation.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stresses dialogue and diplomacy in calls with Iran, Egypt, Canada and Poland, supporting a new Iran–US talks round in Islamabad and ongoing ceasefire efforts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi outlines protest plans, including AJK on April 25 and Lahore on May 1, and vows a decisive Islamabad show if given the go-ahead, while announcing a Rs50b Mardan development package.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held a 45-minute call, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and security amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire diplomacy.
Pakistan and 11 other Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel’s appointment of a diplomatic representative to “so-called Somaliland,” calling it a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and a dangerous precedent for Horn of Africa stability.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz grants in-principle approval for the first Sky Glass Bridge in Kotli Sattian and reviews Murree’s protection and rehabilitation plan, including new hospitality zones, parks, and water schemes.
