Pakistan has extended an offer to host the second round of Iran-U.S. talks, a move that could potentially help revive the stalled nuclear negotiations. According to foreign news agencies, Islamabad has proposed to host the talks before the ceasefire deadline expires, as both parties are considering new direct talks to reach a deal. Another news agency reports that Islamabad is still exchanging messages with Tehran and Washington after the talks.
A U.S. news agency claims that a U.S. official has expressed optimism that the talks could resume as early as Thursday. However, according to CNN, the U.S.-Iran talks are still ongoing. A U.S. official stated that progress is being made towards reaching a deal. It is worth noting that the first round of talks between Pakistan and the U.S. was held in Islamabad on April 11, which lasted for almost 21 hours, but ultimately ended without any agreement.
In an interview, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden stated that there has been positive progress in the talks with Iran, and that the U.S. has presented its proposals to Tehran. He further added that the ball is now in Iran’s court. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that they have received a call from the right people to come to an agreement, and that Iran is willing to agree on the remaining points. He also stated that several agreements were reached during the talks, but that Iran has behaved poorly.
In a separate development, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with King Salman of Saudi Arabia. Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, stated that the tensions in the Middle East have increased the pressure on energy and financial systems. A high-level meeting was held in Sindh, chaired by Education Minister Sindh, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, and Provincial Minister for Irrigation, Planning and Development, Jam Khan Shoro, to form a five-year multi-sectoral road map to bring out-of-school children into the educational system.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled in favor of the heirs of a daughter who died before her father, restoring their inheritance rights. The court allowed the heirs to become a party to the case. In a separate development, the retailers in Lahore have started receiving the subsidized prices of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). The Power Division has clarified its position on the Petroleum Relief Strategy.
Iran has described the naval blockade as an illegal and provocative act. The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, met with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday. On this occasion, the President stated that the effects of war have had a significant impact on the region, international security, economy, and politics.
In a speech at the Federation House in Karachi, Mushahid Hussain Syed stated that a request has been made to the traders to return 30% of their money. Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Imran Khan, has stated that the role played by someone in the talks between Iran and the U.S. is commendable. The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced that the farmers of wheat will be given a subsidy of 6 billion rupees.
A statement says that the meeting was attended by IT and Petroleum Ministers, federal secretaries, and provincial chief secretaries. Member WWF, Maqsood Khan, stated that the entanglement of fishermen in the nets is the main cause of the deaths of crows. In a tragic incident, two brothers drowned in the waters of the Karachi Moro near Jamshoro, Sindh. Police claim that the woman, along with her husband and daughter, visited the hospital after the murder. The couple was taken into custody due to conflicting statements.
The former Israeli Prime Minister has reacted to the Italian decision to suspend the security cooperation agreement with Israel. A statement by the U.S. President claims that the U.S. and Iran may resume talks within two days. In a speech at the Federation House in Karachi, Mushahid Hussain Syed stated that the traders should return 30% of their money. The former Israeli Prime Minister has reacted to the Italian decision to suspend the security cooperation agreement with Israel. Italy has announced the suspension of its defense agreement with Israel.
