Trump’s ‘final deadline’: How Pakistan saved the world
The Blue Newsroom with Amber Shamsi unpacks tense talks, Trump’s pullback, Iran’s narrative tactics and what to expect from April 10 discussions
Amber Shamsi
Pakistan Editor
Amber Rahim Shamsi is an award-winning multimedia journalist, political commentator, and free speech advocate with extensive experience in media development. She previously served as Director of the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA, where she spearheaded the launch of iVerify Pakistan, a UNDP-supported fact-checking platform. A former BBC World Service bilingual reporter, she has hosted three major current affairs shows on Pakistani news channels. She is also an IVLP and ICFJ Digital Fellow, a media trainer, and an advocate for press freedom and gender representation in journalism.
A looming global crisis intensified as US President Donald Trump set a final deadline threatening unprecedented destruction, bringing the world to the brink before last-minute diplomacy secured a temporary ceasefire and paved the way for critical talks in Islamabad.
In this episode, The Blue Newsroom hosted by Amber Shamsi discussed the high-stakes negotiations behind the de-escalation, exploring why Trump appeared to step back, how Iran leveraged asymmetric tactics and digital narratives and what lies ahead as both sides prepare for pivotal April 10 talks - featuring expert insights from former Ambassador to Iran, Asif Durrani.





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