Field Marshal Asim Munir

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.

One year after Operation Sindoor, India must urgently militarize the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to counter emerging eastern threats, particularly potential Chinese expansion through vulnerable Bangladesh and Myanmar corridors and a possible Thai canal project.

Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing 'seriously fractured' Iranian government

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated the US-Iran conflict raised the nation's oil import bill from $300 million to $800 million, undermining two years of economic progress, while Pakistan mediates diplomatic talks to restore regional peace.

International journalists commend Pakistan's ceasefire initiative in the US-Israel-led war on Iran, praising its diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the region.

Pakistani diplomats failed to broker resumed US-Iran talks despite arranging Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's visit to Islamabad, as both nations maintain hardline positions amid military escalations and mutual accusations over ceasefire violations.

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner travel to Pakistan for Iran talks as Secretary of State Rubio remains absent, marking a departure from traditional diplomatic protocol where senior diplomats typically lead major negotiations.

Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely pending ongoing diplomatic discussions, maintaining a temporary halt to escalating tensions between the two nations without establishing a defined timeline for resolution.

President Trump conveyed a 15-point proposal through Pakistan to Iran, demanding nuclear disarmament and addressing ballistic missiles, maritime security, and sanctions relief, while military operations continue in the four-week-old Middle Eastern conflict.

Asian markets gave up early gains amid reports of the US intercepting Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters.

Pakistani officials remained optimistic about facilitating U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad despite Iran's seizure of two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with a second round potentially occurring within days following Trump's cease-fire extension.

President Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request until negotiations conclude, maintaining a naval blockade while awaiting Iran's unified proposal, with oil prices remaining stable around $98 per barrel.

Iranian parliamentary adviser Mahdi Mohammadi rejected Trump's indefinite ceasefire extension as meaningless, claiming the siege equals bombardment requiring military response and accusing Trump of buying time for a surprise attack on Iran.

President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request, maintaining a naval blockade while Iranian leaders work toward a unified negotiating proposal, though Tehran cited contradictory American messages and unresolved diplomatic uncertainties.

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

A cleric involved in Pakistan Taliban peace talks was shot dead by bike-borne shooters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says

Pakistan's military and civilian leadership are brokering an Iran-U.S. peace deal Saturday to stabilize the global economy and prevent regional instability, risking diplomatic credibility if negotiations collapse amid heightened security concerns.

Pakistan's military and civilian leadership engage in shuttle diplomacy between the US and Iran, facilitating ongoing peace negotiations aimed at reducing Middle Eastern tensions, stabilizing borders, and attracting foreign investment through regional de-escalation efforts.

President Trump conditioned Iran negotiations on nuclear weapons prohibition, rejecting their recent proposal as insufficient, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi continued diplomatic shuttle across Pakistan, Oman, and Russia despite cancelled US envoy visits.

Trump Says U.S. Will Extend Cease-Fire With Iran

US and Iran engage in indirect peace talks in Pakistan amidst ongoing Middle East conflict.

Trump sends Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for fresh talks with Iran's foreign minister

Pakistan emerged as a crucial mediator between the United States and Iran by April 2026, leveraging its centralized military command structure and strategic regional position to prevent destabilizing conflict affecting its energy security and economic interests.

Iran's foreign ministry praised Pakistan's mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict while reaffirming its defensive stance, as the US extended a ceasefire originally set to expire April 21 following Pakistan's diplomatic intervention.

Pakistan maintains heightened security while brokering US-Iran diplomatic talks; Trump extended a ceasefire after Pakistani officials' request, though negotiations stalled over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and unified proposals.

Trump reverses course, extending the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, pending a unified proposal from Tehran's leaders.

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow negotiations while maintaining a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, citing Tehran's internal divisions and requests from Pakistani leaders to delay military action.

Trump extended an indefinite ceasefire with Iran hours before expiration, citing Iranian government fracturing and Pakistani requests, while maintaining a naval blockade and signaling potential future strikes as US military ammunition stockpiles deplete significantly.

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 top military leaders issue a strong warning over cross-border terror threats from Afghanistan.

US-Iran to resume military strikes? Iranian minister issues warning, says ready to repel any aggression

Pakistan positioned itself as mediator between the US and Iran, leveraging military deals with Saudi Arabia and diplomatic flattery of Trump to restore its Middle Eastern standing, while facing minimal consequences if negotiations fail.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that the US-Iran conflict has severely impacted economic progress, with oil import costs tripling from $300 million to $800 million, while Pakistan mediates ceasefire negotiations and hosts upcoming peace talks.

The U.S. war with Iran, launched February 2026 and now under ceasefire, has depleted American military arsenals and stretched budgets across multiple theaters, exposing strategic overcommitment in Europe, Indo-Pacific, and the Gulf that threatens post-Cold War global order.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan after discussing bilateral relations with senior officials.

Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire following Pakistan's diplomatic request, maintaining temporary peace and preventing immediate escalation in regional tensions amid broader Middle Eastern geopolitical instability.

India crushed terror and called Pakistan's bluff after a horrific attack in Pahalgam.

Iran's internal divisions between diplomatic and hardline factions have stalled negotiations with the U.S., while its Strait of Hormuz leverage backfires amid a naval blockade, leaving diplomacy as Tehran's only viable option to avoid escalation and broader regional conflict.

President Trump signaled potential breakthrough news on Iran peace talks by Friday, with negotiations possibly resuming within 36-72 hours after he extended the US ceasefire to allow diplomatic efforts, though Iran denied any negotiation plans.

Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a naval blockade of Iranian ports, seeking unified peace proposals from fractured Iranian leadership, though Tehran questioned his commitment and threatened military response.

Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war to allow more peace talks.

U.S. forces interdicted an Iranian-linked oil tanker in the Indo-Pacific, continuing maritime enforcement against Iran as President Trump extended a fragile ceasefire deadline, citing Iran's fractured leadership and Pakistani request.