The Nation – Top Stories

• Trump rejects new Iran offer to end war May 1, 2026
  Washington/Tel Aviv - US President Donald Trump said Friday he’s not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal for an agreement to permanently end the war with the US.
• Petrol, diesel prices hit above Rs399 per litre April 30, 2026
  ISLAMABAD - The federal government raised petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs 6.
• Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz April 27, 2026
  Tehran demands Trump to lift US blockade, end war and put off nuclear talks Trump has discussed new Iran proposal with aides, says White House Rubio says a purported Iranian offer on the Strait of Hormuz is not acceptable Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin in.
• Iran will not negotiate under pressure, threats or siege: President Pezeshkian April 26, 2026
  Tehran - Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats or siege, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, according to Mehr News on Sunday.
• Pakistan keeps up efforts to revive peace talks April 26, 2026
  Backchannel contacts remain active Iranian FM lands back in Pakistan, meets DPM Dar, CDF Asim Munir Aragchi discusses Omanese proposals with CDF Munir, DPM Dar on joint control of Strait of Hormuz with Oman Iranian FM to discuss enriched uranium issue with Russian leadership today.
• Pakistan launches indigenous EO-3 Satellite from China April 25, 2026
  ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of Pakistan’s indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3) from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on Saturday.
• Big blow to Iran talks as Trump cancels envoys’ Pakistan trip April 25, 2026
  US president says if Iran wants to talk, all they have to do is call Cancellation of Pakistan trip does not signal return to fighting: Trump Iran rejects direct US negotiations Iranian FM Araqchi leaves Islamabad Araqchi says he has yet to see if US is ‘truly serious about.
• PM, Army Chief wrap up key visits aimed at ending US-Iran conflict April 18, 2026
  RAWALPINDI - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir wrapped up separate diplomatic visits aimed at advancing efforts to end the United States-Iran conflict, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returning from Turkiye on Saturday.
• PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan call for lasting regional peace amid Islamabad talks April 17, 2026
  ANTALYA /ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, with both leaders reaffirming support for Pakistan’s efforts to advance peace in the Middle East.
• Saudi Arabia announces additional $3bn deposit for Pakistan April 16, 2026
  Saudi Arabia has approved an additional $3 billion deposit to Pakistan’s central bank, reinforcing financial support for the country as it navigates ongoing economic pressures.