Pakistan’s recent diplomatic intervention in the US-Iran conflict not only helped avert a major geopolitical escalation but also generated an estimated $3 trillion in global wealth, according to prominent economist Atif Mian. The Princeton University professor said the country’s last-minute mediation efforts played a decisive role in shifting the trajectory of the crisis, transforming what […]
Pakistan to Issue Visas on Arrival for US-Iran Talks in Islamabad
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, […]
“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 […]
Iran Thanks Pakistan for Mediation, Denies Refusing Talks
Iran has expressed strong appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in mediating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while firmly rejecting reports that it refused to participate in talks hosted in Islamabad. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is “deeply grateful to Pakistan” for its role in facilitating dialogue amid the escalating US-Israel […]
Iran Allows 20 Pakistani Ships Through Hormuz in Major Breakthrough
B6Pakistan has received a major boost amid ongoing regional tensions, as Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a positive step toward stability. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the development, saying the arrangement would allow […]
Pakistan Steps Into Global Spotlight as Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian FMs to arrive in Islamabad for Urgent Peace Talks
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are set to arrive in Islamabad for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. The visit, scheduled for March 29 to 30, comes at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Officials […]
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 […]
Indus Waters Treaty Declared Fully Effective Despite India Objection
Pakistan on Friday, February 20, 2026 hailed a legal victory in its long-running water dispute with India after the Hague-based Court of Arbitration (CoA) endorsed Islamabad’s stance that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains fully operational and binding despite New Delhi’s claims to the contrary. The reaffirmation came during a meeting of the Senate Standing […]
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 […]