Pakistan emerges as key peacemaker after facilitating US-Iran talks: Masood Khan

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

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 []

WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, called him a scholar and a leader greatly admired by Muslims around the world. The post WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM appeared first on World Israel News.

The Pakistani general who brought Trump & Iran together

One of the unlikely brokers of the US-Iran agreement was Pakistan’s top general Asim Munir. Our hosts chart the rise of the man who has charmed Donald Trump and inserted his country into the heart of the year's biggest diplomatic moment. 0:00 How did Pakistan become a key player in the Iran war? 1:47 Trump's new favorite strongman 9:08 What was the mood in Islamabad during the talks? 15:12 Is India being sidelined by the US? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #iran #pakistan

Afghanistan says 36 civilians killed in strikes by Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again locked in a dangerous cycle of violence. A deadly militant attack in Karachi, claimed by a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, has triggered Pakistani cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan. While Kabul says 36 civilians were killed by Pakistan's attacks, Islamabad says it targeted militants. Kamran Yousaf has more from Islamabad.

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

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.

LIVE: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan

Iran’s president traveled to Pakistan for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East. #iran #pakistan #live Credit: PTV

Pakistani prime minister says U.S.-Iran MOU paves way for long-term peace

Islamabad, June 23 (SANA) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that a recently reached memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could pave the way for a broader peace agreement following ongoing technical negotiations, helping strengthen regional and international stability. Speaking before parliament, Sharif said he and Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim []

Muttaqi meets Bangladeshi parliament speaker in Tehran to discuss trade ties

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmed in Tehran, where the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding trade. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting centered on ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries and promote bilateral trade. Muttaqi described [] The post Muttaqi meets Bangladeshi parliament speaker in Tehran to discuss trade ties first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pakistan repatriates Iranian fishermen after rescued at sea by British vessel

'We appreciate trust reposed in Pakistan by Iran, in handling matter for their nationals, and cooperation of all stakeholders in making their safe return possible,' says top Pakistani diplomat

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises concerns about its reliability

The role of Islamabad’s chief nuclear scientist in the beginnings of Iran’s nuclear program as well as its support for the Taliban, against U.S. interests, raise questions about whether the U.S. can rely on Pakistan as a mediator with Tehran.

Pakistani Prime Minister: Relations between Islamabad & Tehran are based on brotherhood & cooperation

Pakistani Prime Minister: Relations between Islamabad & Tehran are based on brotherhood & cooperation

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Arrives in Kyrgyzstan | Visit to Boost Pakistan-Kyrgyz Ties |

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, regional connectivity, and diplomacy. The visit reflects both countries' efforts to deepen engagement within Central Asia and enhance economic partnerships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #kyrgyzstan #asifalizardari #diplomacy #centralasia #regionalconnectivity #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Official Visit of Iran's President to Pakistan

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announcing the official visit of Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Islamabad upon the invitation of Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Prime Minister, emphasized that this visit reflects the two countries' shared commitment to deepening their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.

Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend?

Pakistan’s role in facilitating diplomatic talks during the Iran conflict has brought it international attention and praise from global leaders. The engagement, which included Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir, has been described by analysts as one of Islamabad’s most visible diplomatic interventions in recent years. The talks, which involved Iran and [] The post Can Pakistan Turn Its Iran Peace Role Into an Economic Dividend? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

How new West Asia realignment opens opportunities for India after signing of US-Iran peace deal | Explained

Following the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, Iranian President Pezeshkian visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for its mediation and propose a new intra-regional Muslim security structure. Concurrently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fully backed Iran’s non-negotiable ballistic missile capabilities. Simultaneously, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured the Gulf to reassure uneasy GCC states while warning Iran against levying commercial shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

PM confident Iran-US MoU will lead to lasting agreement, promote global peace

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that he is confident a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed with Pakistan as mediator will lead to a long-term agreement after 60 days of technical talks, contributing to global peace. Sharif told the National Assembly that the signing was a “historic moment” and that Pakistan’s mediating role had ... Read more The post PM confident Iran-US MoU will lead to lasting agreement, promote global peace appeared first on BOL News.

Next round of US-Iran talks likely in Islamabad: Report

Islamabad is poised to host crucial technical negotiations between the US and Iran, following a June 18 memorandum aimed at West Asian peace. These talks, expected around July 11, will delve into Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. The discussions build upon the framework established in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, seeking a comprehensive agreement within a 60-day timeframe.

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 ...

Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis

The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.

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...

"Nation where bin Laden hid out": US Senator slams Pakistan's "hypocrisy" over Iran mediator role

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US Senator Rick Scott has questioned Islamabad's role as a mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, accusing Pakistan of 'hypocrisy' after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Sharing a video on social media platform X, the US lawmaker highlighted footage of Sharif paying tribu

Mediators Say US, Iran Agreed to Roadmap for Negotiations

The Pakistani and Qatari teams leading the talks between the US and Iran said the two sides agreed to a roadmap for negotiations. Last week, Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding that extended the ceasefire by 60 days and opened a window for negotiations to end the war. According to statements from []

Iranian President Arrives in Pakistan as Tehran-Washington Talks Advance

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for high-level talks with Pakistani leaders, as Islamabad continues its role in facilitating diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States aimed at reaching a permanent settlement to the conflict that erupted in the Middle East earlier this year. Pezeshkian was received in Islamabad by Pakistani ...

Saudi, Bahraini Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Regional Dynamics

Riyadh, July 05 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with his Bahraini counterpart, Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

US senators question Pakistan's role in Iran talks after Vance's praise: ‘History of harbouring terrorists’

The deal to end the war was signed last week, following which Pakistan PM thanked both sides “for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution.”