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Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerge as a new regional power bloc amid Iran war

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that a two-week ceasefire had been agreed between the US and Iran in the early hours of April 8. Delegates from both sides are expected to attend further talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Friday.

The Conversation

Iran Ceasefire: Why and How Pakistan Emerged as a Crucial Mediator in Trump's Deal

Explore how Pakistan emerged as a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire talks, highlighting its strategic diplomacy and historical ties with Iran.

International Business Times UK

How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: A hastily brokered truce allows both Washington and Tehran to claim victory and enables Donald Trump to climb down the escalatory ladder. But can Islamabad deliver lasting peace? Shweta Sharma reports

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From the brink to a breather: Trump's Iran pivot buys time, not trust

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. This pause follows days of escalating strikes and threats. Pakistan played a key role in brokering the truce. Talks are scheduled for Friday in Islamabad. The agreement aims to de-escalate tensions and open a path for diplomacy. Global oil…

The Times of India

US-Iran 2-week ceasefire: What’s in Tehran’s 10-point proposal to end the war

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that it has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with talks set to begin with the United States in Islamabad on Friday. US President Donald Trump has stepped back from earlier threats to expand attacks on Iran, saying this depends on…

The Times of India

Pakistan senator says UAE ‘helpless’ amid $3.5 billion loan repayment; warns 'don't land up as part of Akhand Bharat'

Pakistan is repaying a $3.5 billion loan to the UAE, citing the ally's "need and helplessness" amid regional conflicts and financial commitments. Senator Mushahid Hussain highlighted historical ties and Pakistan's role in the UAE's development. He also cautioned Islamabad about the UAE's significant Indian population, warning against potential integration into…

The Times of India

'Bragging about capabilities they don't have': Ex-Pentagon official ridicules Pakistan's Iran war mediation push

A former Pentagon official has mocked Pakistan’s military credibility amid rising tensions around the Iran conflict, dismissing suggestions that Islamabad could play any meaningful role in potential US operations. Michael Rubin said Pakistan was prone to exaggerating its capabilities, describing it as “10 out of 10 in fantasy” when it…

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Pakistan asks Taliban to declare TTP a terror outfit, dismantle network to ease border tensions

Pakistan has formally demanded Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action. These demands, conveyed during China-brokered talks in Urumqi, are central to Pakistan's stance amid ongoing border tensions and security concerns. While dialogue continues, Pakistan emphasizes no policy shift,…

The Times of India

'We will take it to Kolkata': Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warns India of strikes in 'future misadventures'

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said that Islamabad would retaliate with a strike on Kolkata in the event of any “future misadventure” by India.

The Times of India

Ceasefire Negotiations In Iran War Reportedly Reach Dead End As Tehran Refuses To Meet U.S. Counterparts, Calling Demands Unacceptable

Negotiations to reach a ceasefire in Iran have reached a dead end after Tehran officials called U.S. demands unacceptable and conveyed that they won't meet with Washington counterparts in Islamabad in the coming days, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Why Pakistan’s bid to broker US-Iran peace fell apart

Efforts led by Pakistan to broker peace between Iran and the United States have faltered. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Tehran has formally informed mediators that it will not attend proposed talks with American officials in Islamabad. Iranian officials have also rejected Washington’s conditions outright, calling…

The Times of India

Pakistanis face unprecedented fuel price rise of up to 54% as global oil price spikes

Pakistanis are facing record fuel price increases as petrol and diesel prices surge by up to 54%

The Independent UK

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

The Times of India

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

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Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and Israel

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan’s ambitious bid to mediate in the Iran-US war could ‘backfire’

Islamabad is making a high-stakes mediation attempt to settle the world’s most consequential conflict. Success will elevate its global standing but failure may prove costly, analysts tell Shweta Sharma

The Times of India

Iran issues US troops will be 'set on fire' warning; Pakistan to host talks to end war: 10 things to know

Pakistan is preparing to host negotiation talks between the United States, Iran and Israel after a month of war marked by military escalation, diplomatic backchannels and competing claims of progress toward a ceasefire. Islamabad has emerged as a potential mediator, even as Iran hardened its rhetoric against possible US ground…

The Independent UK

Fresh hope for peace as US and Iran ‘set to hold talks in Islamabad’

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Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Arabia focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global shipping flows amid the Iran war.

Euronews

Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan’s peacemaker role under pressure

Islamabad is attempting high-wire diplomacy between US and Iran, but Israel could spoil any chance of success

The Times of India

'Saudi pact becoming a problem for us': Why Pak wants to host US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict.

The Independent UK

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2bn for Pakistan

IMF urges Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid war in Iran

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

The Times of India

'Ludicrous': US defence expert ridicules Pak's mediation role in Iran war, pitches India

Retired US Army colonel and geopolitical adviser Douglas Macgregor has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the Iran war, calling the move “ludicrous nonsense” and questioning Islamabad’s credibility.

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