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Pakistan plans to expand mediation reforms to ease court burden: Barrister Aqeel

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The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 24, 2026
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.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
1st round of 4-party Iran-US talks concludes in Switzerland
Negotiations involving Qatari, Pakistani mediation paused after 80 minutes for internal consultations, media report says
NDTV
· Jul 13, 2026
SC Urges Mediation In Rs 1 Lakh Crore Kalyani Family Wealth Dispute
The Supreme Court pressed for mediation in the Kalyani family dispute over Rs 1 lakh crore in ancestral assets while staying the Bombay High Court case.
The Tribune
· Jun 22, 2026
“Delivered major progress to end Lebanon War”: Araghchi on Iran-US technical talks
Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran, he wrote.
Africanews
· Jul 8, 2026
Pakistan reportedly mediating Libya reunification efforts
Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, according to Reuters news agency.
Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Kulasegaran launches Perak Bar Mediation Centre, says disputes can be settled in a day
IPOH, July 10 — Long-running and backlogged civil cases pending before the courts can now be referred to mediation...
Trend News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability
Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability
BRICS News
· Jun 22, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇱🇧 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar h [...]
JUST IN: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar have made significant progress toward ending the war in Lebanon.@BRICSNews
Hindustan Times
· Jul 10, 2026
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AllAfrica
· Jul 9, 2026
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Tax Evasion Suit Against Binance
[Premium Times] The judge adjourned the matter after the prosecution lawyer told the court that the parties were still exploring reconciliation.
Doha News
· Jul 9, 2026
Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool
Qatar’s Al-Khulaifi says mediation is a constitutional commitment, highlighting Doha’s role in diplomacy, dialogue and conflict resolution. Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz (The post Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Syria, Pakistan discuss cooperation on women’s empowerment at OIC conference
Islamabad, July 13 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat and Pakistan’s Minister for Law, Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation on women’s empowerment and the protection of women’s rights during a meeting on the sidelines of the Ninth Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic []
Global News
· Jul 7, 2026
Canada, Turkey launch free-trade agreement talks
The move follows an agreement last month by Canadian and Turkish trade ministers to begin exploratory discussions aimed at concluding a free-trade agreement.
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 22, 2026
First Iran-US talks yielded 'encouraging progress,' Pakistani PM says
The negotiation was held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, said Shehbaz Sharif.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU
July 8 (Reuters) - Pakistan urged all sides to uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said the interim deal reached with Iran last month was over.Pakistan urges all sides to uphold their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which remains an enduring foundation for understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the region and beyond, the statement said.
Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 9, 2026
Mediation Act Deemed Key to Curbing Domestic Violence and Easing Health System Strain
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Mediation Act will provide an important intervention to help reduce the risk of domestic violence, which places additional []
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
Political, religious leaders lauded Pakistan’s mediation in historic US-Iran agreement: Bhandara
Political, religious leaders lauded Pakistan’s mediation in historic US-Iran agreement: Bhandara
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 22, 2026
China Backs Mediation Efforts in Iran-US Talks
China’s foreign ministry says it “supports the mediation efforts by Pakistan, Qatar and other parties” in the US-Iran talks.
Ariana News
· Jul 7, 2026
Tahawol: Pakistan’s attempt to escalate tensions with Afghanistan discussed
The post Tahawol: Pakistan’s attempt to escalate tensions with Afghanistan discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 13, 2026
Supreme Court orders mediation in decade-long Kalyani family dispute
A three-member bench of the Supreme Court presided over by Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, directed the siblings to participate in mediation
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Pakistan urges Washington, Tehran to exercise restraint, uphold memorandum of understanding
ISLAMABAD, July 09 (YPA) – Pakistan, which played a mediating role between the United States and Iran, urged both sides to de-escalate tensions and adhere to the terms of the memorandum of understanding signed between them to end the war in the Middle East, following renewed mutual escalation on Wednesday. In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry []
ArcaMax
· Jul 9, 2026
Charlie Sheen agrees huge child support back payment deal
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Presstv
· Jul 1, 2026
World leaders, top officials head to Tehran for funeral of martyred Leader
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also attend.
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
CJP Aminuddin Khan attends Russia legal forum, pushes judicial cooperation with Turkiye and Tajikistan
Forum opens Pakistan and other countries in the field of justice and constitutional development The post CJP Aminuddin Khan attends Russia legal forum, pushes judicial cooperation with Turkiye and Tajikistan appeared first on BOL News.
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Major progress achieved in talks with US, says Araghchi
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that tireless mediation by Pakistan and Qatar has yielded major progress toward ending the war and realizing other points in the MoU.
World Politics Review
· Jun 29, 2026
Cross-Border Strikes Renew Pakistan-Taliban Tensions
Pakistan’s latest strikes in Afghanistan reflect how the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan continues to complicate relations between Islamabad and the Taliban. The post Cross-Border Strikes Renew Pakistan-Taliban Tensions appeared first on World Politics Review.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 23, 2026
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.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 6, 2026
‘Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal’
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has quietly begun mediating between Libya’s rival eastern and western power centres, two Pakistani sources said, in a previously unreported Pakistani effort that would further raise its diplomatic profile if it succeeds.The Pakistani involvement comes after observers have for months monitored a U.S.-led push to find a diplomatic solution in Libya, which [] The post ‘Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
Pakistan sets conditions as UK explores ways to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed
Pakistan sets conditions as UK explores ways to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed
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