Pakistan is preparing to host the next round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, while tight security arrangements are being put in place in Islamabad
17 April,2026 01:05 PM IST | Islamabad | PTI-1776408173131_d.png "Gas pipeline explosion kills at least eight in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa")
At least eight people were killed after a gas pipeline explosion triggered a massive fire at the Hattar Industrial Estate in Pakistan’s Haripur district. The blast, which also set nearby homes ablaze, left several women and children injured, while rescue teams continue operations
17 April,2026 12:15 PM IST | Peshawar | PTI
Hamza is regarded as LeT’s second in command after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been imprisoned 2019.
17 April,2026 09:45 AM IST | Lahore | Agencies
Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah as Asim Munir visited Tehran to revive US-Iran talks. The outreach highlights Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role amid rising West Asia tensions and regional peace efforts
16 April,2026 11:15 AM IST | Jeddah | ANIADVERTISEMENT
