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Opinion: After US-Iran, Why Is Pak Suddenly 'Brokering' Peace In Libya Now? Hint: $4 Billion

According to reports, Pakistan became one of the interlocutors alongside the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
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Daily Sabah
· Jun 23, 2026
Can Pakistan's peacemaker role in Iran war give it economic boost?
Pakistan's role in facilitating a peace agreement during the U.S.-Iran war has earned it broad diplomatic praise, potentially opening doors to economic advantages. However, an...
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
By Ariba Shahid and Saad SayeedKARACHI, June 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has led to widespread diplomatic acclaim that could bring Islamabad some economic benefits, but analysts question whether such gains can help resolve the fault lines in its economy.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended talks between Iran and the U.S. in the Swiss town of Buergenstock last weekend, the culmination of Pakistan's months-long role in one of the world's most consequential diplomatic negotiations.
FairPlanet
· Jul 10, 2026
The civilian cost of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism war in Afghanistan
In late February, Pakistan launched ‘open war’ on Afghanistan with Operation Ghazal lil-Haq (Wrath for the Truth), marking the most violent period of fighting between the two countries since the Taliban takeover in 2021. For Pakistan, it was a war of retaliation against the Tehreek-e-Taliban, or TTP, a militia sympathetic to the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of offering safe harbour to the TTP ‘Tashkeel,’ or administrative structures and combat units, and was fed up with inaction. (image) Would you like us to summarize articles for you? ARTICLE SUMMARY Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations along the Afghanistan border have increasingly placed civilians in the crossfire, with airstrikes and military actions killing women and children, destroying ...
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report
Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said on Sunday. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on []
UrduPoint
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide
Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "Opinion: After US-Iran, Why Is Pak Suddenly 'Brokering' Peace In Libya Now? Hint: $4 Billion": Daily Sabah — Can Pakistan's peacemaker role in Iran war give it economic boost?. Al-Monitor — Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?. FairPlanet — The civilian cost of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism war in Afghanistan. The Tribune — Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad: Report. UrduPoint — Pakistan's successful global peace diplomacy matter of pride for entire nation, PM aide. Off The Press — Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns