President Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for high-profile talks with Pakistani officials.
Field Marshal Asim Munir
Road to US-Iran deal ran through Pakistan
A Pakistani army helicopter crashed in Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all on board.
India slams Pakistan at the UN for spreading misinformation about India.
Pakistan has become a key US ally under Trump, mediating the US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan's strategic identity is defined by its army, religion, and obsession with India, altered by the 2025 "Operation Sindoor" and its profound aftermath.
The Trump administration and Iran near a potential war-ending agreement after nearly three months of conflict, with only technical details remaining unresolved, though nuclear concerns and waterway access issues persist as major obstacles.
Pakistan's military leadership visited Tehran three times in one week to mediate between the United States and Iran, attempting to preserve a fragile ceasefire and prevent regional catastrophe amid global economic disruption from rising oil prices.
Qatar deployed mediators to Tehran, signaling that negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are approaching a critical phase, potentially resolving regional tensions over this vital global shipping route.
Pakistan's Foreign Office declined to confirm Army Chief Asim Munir's reported Iran visit while intensifying regional diplomacy, with PM Sharif visiting China May 23-26 amid escalating Gulf tensions and de-escalation efforts.
Iran says the US's latest proposal has narrowed the gaps in their negotiations.
Imran Khan cipher controversy resurfaces amid Pakistan’s Iran diplomacy role
Former RAW chief AS Dulat says India failed to diplomatically isolate Pakistan despite years of efforts.
‘Did it as a favour to Pakistan’: Trump on US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad
Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, saying talks must focus on permanently ending the war on all fronts
Punjab's chief minister praises armed forces at Wagah ceremony for thwarting threats to national security.
India misjudged Pakistan's desire for peace as a sign of weakness, says Pakistan's US ambassador.
Pakistan's diplomatic efforts helped facilitate a landmark Iran-US peace agreement signed in Switzerland, preventing regional conflict while maintaining Muslim unity, with Saudi Arabia also demonstrating strategic restraint throughout negotiations.
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed near Mardan, killing both pilots on board during a routine training mission.
India slams Pakistan at the UN for spreading misinformation about India.
Washington-Tehran Deadlock and Field Marshal Munir’s Quiet Diplomacy
Pakistan is preparing a new security policy to centralize policing and counter-terrorism under a unified framework.
Pakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran approach a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end their Middle East conflict within 48 hours, with a 30-to-60-day negotiation window, though nuclear issues remain excluded and Trump warns of severe consequences if talks fail.
The Trump administration is preparing fresh military strikes against Iran while peace talks stall after nearly three months of conflict, with officials canceling weekend plans amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: Tehran says diplomacy continues but no deal yet with US
Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan cited a classified cipher as evidence of US involvement in his removal.
Pakistan maintains outsized geopolitical influence despite domestic instability because it sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf, and China, making it structurally relevant to major powers including the US, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey seeking regional stability and influence.
Pakistan Deploys Tanks to Saudi-Yemen Border as Ceasefire Clock Runs Down
TTP attacks kill 18 Pakistani security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, signaling failed strategy.
Pakistani Energy Minister sparks backlash by calling himself an "ordinary worker" of Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Iran submitted a ceasefire response to U.S. mediators demanding permanent war cessation across all fronts, while simultaneously conducting drone attacks on Gulf shipping and airspace, escalating tensions amid negotiations over nuclear programs and regional security.
Experts warn the world is edging closer to nuclear catastrophe due to global instability and conflicts.
Pakistan and Iran's military chiefs agree to enhance cooperation against cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan's leadership averted a major war with a broader vision and sincerity, focusing on regional stability.
Pakistan emerged as a crucial mediator between the United States and Iran following February's Operation Epic Fury, with Field Marshal Asim Munir facilitating negotiations on sanctions relief, the Strait of Hormuz, and nuclear weapons while strengthening Pakistan's international standing.
Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts
Pakistan's military leader Field Marshal Asim Munir emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran during their 2026 conflict, hosting talks and facilitating ceasefires, marking an unexpected diplomatic reversal from Trump's first-term hostility toward the nation.
How Pakistan Became the Mediator Between the U.S. and Iran
US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
Pakistan, Qatar, and regional powers intensified diplomatic efforts May 23 to prevent renewed Iran-US conflict and establish broader negotiations, with Pakistan emerging as key intermediary amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting global oil supplies.
Arab countries push for an end to the Iran war amid reports of potential new US attacks.
Iran continues diplomacy with the US, but a deal has not been reached yet due to significant differences.
Iran war updates: Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran
Pakistan conveyed Iran's revised 14-point ceasefire proposal to the US, continuing its critical mediation role between the countries amid persistent differences in ongoing Middle East tension negotiations.
Pakistan faces rising terror attacks despite global recognition of its army.
Pakistani security forces face losses as Lashkar-ISKP alliance fails against BLA-TTP.
Pakistan's Army Chief issues unprovoked threat to India, warning of widespread consequences for future attacks.
Iran submitted its ceasefire response through Pakistani mediators, demanding permanent war cessation across all fronts while rejecting immediate nuclear discussions, as drones simultaneously targeted Gulf shipping lanes and airspace, escalating tensions amid ongoing blockade disputes.
Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
