Pakistan will grant visas on arrival to delegates and media attending upcoming United States-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, in a move aimed at facilitating participation and ensuring smooth diplomatic engagement following a fragile truce in the Middle East. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision on social media platform X, […]
Trump Says US Will ‘Work Closely’ with Iran After Pakistan-Brokered Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will “work closely” with Iran following a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, signalling a potential shift from military confrontation to cautious diplomacy after weeks of conflict. The remarks came after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a deal facilitated through Islamabad’s backchannel efforts at […]
“Changed Forever”: Pakistan Set to Host High-Stakes US-Iran Talks on Friday
Pakistan is preparing to host crucial ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran on Friday, in a development that underscores Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role after weeks of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, said the country’s position on the global stage had shifted significantly following […]
Ceasefire Is Only the Beginning: How Pakistan Shaped the Trump-Iran War Pause and What Comes Next
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened a narrow diplomatic window after weeks of war, but the pause has raised a bigger question across the region and beyond: what happens next? The two sides agreed to a provisional two-week halt in hostilities after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended planned bombing operations […]
Pakistan Becomes Secret Power Player in US-Iran Talks
Pakistan has stepped into the global spotlight as quiet but critical diplomatic efforts unfold between the United States and Iran, with Islamabad playing a central role in facilitating indirect communication amid rising regional tensions. Pakistan’s Role as a Go-Between According to officials, Pakistan has been acting as a mediator for some time, relaying messages between […]
Trump Praises PM Shehbaz as “Great Man” at Peace Summit
At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, underscoring Pakistan’s role in regional peace efforts and the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Washington. The high-profile summit focused on Gaza […]