Pakistan
Trump emphasizes end of US-Iran ceasefire, claims Iran requested to resume negotiations
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump asserted.
Pakistan finds wreckage of missing cargo plane as search continues for five crew members
Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan
India's anti-terrorism agency charges LeT founder Hafiz Saeed over Kashmir attack
Three Pakistani rangers killed, four injured by faction of Taliban in Karachi, military says
This attack is the most significant in Karachi since an explosion targeting a Chinese convoy in October 2024, which killed two Chinese nationals.
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.
Journalists forced into exile rise sharply worldwide, Afghanistan accounts for almost half
Reporters Without Borders, known by its French acronym RSF, said it supported 1,468 journalists between 2021 and 2025 who fled threats, imprisonment, or threats to their lives.
New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial
A joint statement released by the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced the creation of a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon.
Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial
The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?
Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL
The mediators did not explain how the mechanism would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Father, uncle sentenced to life for honor killing of 14-year-old girl in Pakistan
Anwar-ul-Haq, the girl’s father, told police that gunmen fired on her. However, police found that ul-Haq, a naturalized US citizen, has organized the killing with his brother-in-law.
US-Iran talks focused on elements of nuclear deal, enforcement of Lebanon ceasefire - report
A US diplomat told Axios that "all four parties seem pleased with how the talks went today," after the conclusion of the first day of US-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
How Pakistan became the diplomatic winner of the Iran war, for now - opinion
A war that began with direct Israeli stakes is now being concluded through a framework shaped largely by Washington, Tehran, and Islamabad.
Pakistan emerges key player in Iran talks as Vance praises Islamabad - analysis
As Iran-US talks continue in Switzerland, Pakistan is positioning itself as a key intermediary, with US Vice President JD Vance signaling strong support for its involvement.
