Pakistani officials

A plane with five people onboard lost contact off the coast of Karachi, according to Pakistani officials. Radar systems indicated the aircraft was descending rapidly, and communication with the crew was lost.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani officials to mediate negotiations between Tehran and Washington. US and Iranian teams are working to finalize a war-ending deal.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani officials to mediate negotiations between Tehran and Washington. US and Iranian teams are working to finalize a deal aimed at ending the war.

The US conducted strikes on Iranian military installations and vessels, citing defensive actions, which have reduced hopes for an imminent peace deal. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts in Qatar involving Iranian and Pakistani officials, tensions persist over issues like Iran’s nuclear program and US sanctions.

Pakistan is serving as a backchannel mediator between the US and Iran to facilitate peace talks, aiming to address regional stability and global economic concerns. Pakistani officials highlight the war's impact on energy costs, with Pakistan's monthly energy import bill nearly tripling.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, coinciding with the arrival of US envoys. The meeting highlights diplomatic engagement between Iran and Pakistan amid regional developments.

Oil prices declined as Pakistani officials indicated that US-Iran diplomatic talks are expected. A poster of Iran’s Supreme Leaders in Tehran was highlighted, suggesting ongoing geopolitical tensions.