Deputy Prime Minister Dar and Oman's Foreign Minister discussed regional tensions including Gaza and the Strait of Hormuz, committing to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, energy, and investment while acknowledging Pakistan's energy crisis from regional instability.
Experts at a Pakistan-Afghanistan symposium called for dialogue and economic cooperation to advance regional peace, while the Khyber Chamber demanded reopening the closed Torkham border crossing, citing estimated $2.5 billion in bilateral trade losses.
Egypt's foreign minister participated in the fifth R-4 Group meeting with Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia in Amman, discussing regional tensions, Strait of Hormuz security, Palestinian statehood, and strengthening quadrilateral cooperation mechanisms.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi attended Kyrgyzstan's SCO ministerial meeting, advancing Iran's regional strategy by conducting bilateral talks with key partners and advocating for multilateralism, economic integration, and opposition to unilateral military actions.
The United States and Iran agreed to halt attacks and scheduled Tuesday talks in Qatar to resolve Strait of Hormuz tensions, following weekend strikes that threatened their preliminary peace deal aimed at ending Middle East conflict.
Iran and the US agreed to halt Middle East hostilities with a 60-day nuclear deal deadline, but Israeli airstrikes killed 16 in Lebanon overnight, threatening the fragile ceasefire as regional mediators convene.
Iranian state TV warned Monday that a ceasefire with the US would likely collapse if Israeli attacks on Lebanon-backed Hezbollah continue, as Tehran halted indirect negotiations with Washington over the escalating conflict affecting over one million displaced Lebanese.
US-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse in Islamabad as Tehran Rejects Key Demands
The IEA warns that US-Iran conflict disruptions will constrain global LNG supplies until 2027, potentially causing 120 billion cubic metres cumulative losses through 2030, as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz and targets regional oil infrastructure.
Iran reimposed strict control over the Hormuz Strait amid ongoing US economic sanctions, reasserting maritime authority over the critical waterway through which approximately one-third of global oil shipments transit, escalating regional tensions.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Qatar's emir and Turkey's foreign minister during a regional tour, mediating US-Iran ceasefire talks while emphasizing de-escalation, regional stability, and energy security coordination among key Middle Eastern powers.
Iran's Central Bank Governor meets Pakistan's Deputy PM in Islamabad.
US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met in Islamabad to negotiate ending the Middle East war that killed thousands and damaged global economy through competing peace proposals.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the announced two-week US-Iran ceasefire as de-escalation after weeks of tension, emphasizing the agreement creates diplomatic space to resolve underlying regional conflicts through mediation.
Pakistan and China are engaging in diplomatic efforts to address the conflict in West Asia. Their partnership aims to navigate the region towards stability. A phased and prudent diplomatic approach is being considered.
Iran has intensified retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets and US military bases. Tehran faces increasingly frequent airstrikes. A near-term ceasefire is unlikely.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched drones and missiles at Israel. This marks the first-known attack since the start of U.S.-Israeli air campaigns against Iran. The attack is a significant escalation in the conflict.
The United States rejected cooperation with Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate on mineral development, citing no business plans, while Afghan officials urged Washington to invest and move beyond past conflicts toward future economic engagement.
Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan briefed top officials on regional security while experts urged dialogue and economic cooperation, as the Khyber Chamber demanded reopening the closed Torkham border crossing, citing $2.5 billion in trade losses.
Somalia and Pakistan's foreign ministers pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation across diplomacy, economy, and security during an Amman meeting, with negotiations ongoing for a potential $900 million purchase of 24 JF-17 fighter jets.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ananda Anand travels to Pakistan and the Philippines this week to deepen strategic partnerships, marking Canada's first foreign minister visit to Pakistan in twenty years and strengthening Indo-Pacific regional ties through bilateral trade and security discussions.
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye jointly affirmed that the US-Iran agreement must prioritize Gulf region security and stability, welcoming the Islamabad MoU as a constructive de-escalation step toward lasting regional peace.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister praised China's support for facilitating Iran-US dialogue, with both nations welcoming their memorandum of understanding as promoting regional peace and stability through continued diplomatic engagement.
US and Iranian negotiators reportedly near a 60-day ceasefire extension agreement on Iran's nuclear programme, with President Trump yet to sign off, potentially relieving oil market pressures that spiked toward $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Russia to meet Putin, strengthening their strategic partnership amid regional tensions and coordinating joint economic, military, and political initiatives as Moscow continues supporting Tehran diplomatically.
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks face collapse as a ceasefire deadline expires tomorrow, with Iran refusing negotiations over Washington's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Trump rejecting concessions, while Pakistan attempts diplomatic intervention.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard resumed strict control of the Strait of Hormuz amid US naval blockade tensions, firing on vessels and disrupting approximately one-fifth of global daily oil trade, escalating energy costs and inflation as ceasefire negotiations continue.
US Vice President Vance and Iranian officials concluded 21-hour Islamabad negotiations without agreement, disappointing Australia's Foreign Minister Wong, who urged both sides to maintain ceasefire and resume talks.
US Vice President Vance and Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf led delegations to Islamabad peace talks following a two-week ceasefire announcement, seeking to end US-Iran conflict.
US Vice President JD Vance led a delegation to Pakistan to negotiate a ceasefire with Iran, marking the highest-level direct talks between the nations since 1979 and their first diplomatic engagement since 2015.
Pakistan's UN envoy urged restraint and diplomacy at the Security Council while warning that continued Middle East military escalation and Strait of Hormuz disruptions risk extending economic hardship globally, as negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced the China-Pakistan initiative is open to international participation. All countries and organizations are welcome to join. The initiative focuses on the Gulf and Middle East region.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye's foreign ministers met to discuss Middle East tensions. The meeting aimed to address current regional issues. A concrete outcome is not specified.
Pakistan hosts a quadrilateral meeting with Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The meeting discusses regional developments and Middle East tensions.
Deputy Prime Minister Baradar stated Afghanistan can achieve independence by expanding domestic production and infrastructure, while launching rehabilitation of the Sana-e-Sabz Industrial Park, expected to create thousands of jobs across hundreds new factories.
Norway's Foreign Minister praised Pakistan's professional role in regional peace during his first visit to the country in a decade, meeting with military leadership and discussing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and security matters.
President Trump cancelled planned Iran strikes pending a swift deal, as Oman-mediated talks near completion on Strait of Hormuz management, while Iran's IRGC warns of readiness for decisive response to threats.
Indonesia joins China-initiated global AI cooperation body as a founding member.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified diplomatic consultations with global counterparts following the Iran-US Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, seeking international support for the agreement's implementation while emphasizing Washington's responsibility for ending regional hostilities.
Pakistan's prime minister indicated a US-Iran deal could finalize within 24 hours, potentially easing Middle East tensions, while Israel simultaneously intensified strikes across southern Lebanon, underscoring the region's precarious balance between diplomacy and conflict escalation.
Pakistan is positioning itself as a key Gulf security mediator, leveraging its strategic location, military capabilities, and diplomatic ties to bridge US-Iran tensions while Saudi Arabia deploys Pakistani aircraft under their new defense agreement.
The African Union endorsed a China-Pakistan five-point peace initiative addressing Gulf and Middle East tensions, as a US-Iran conflict causes economic disruption across Africa through soaring fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and reduced remittances from African workers.
Iran rejected a second round of negotiations with the United States, citing unreasonable American demands and constant policy shifts, while Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if they rejected his proposal, escalating tensions significantly.
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt convened in Antalya to promote regional de-escalation, emphasizing Pakistan's mediation between Iran and the United States while addressing security and economic risks from potential conflict.
US and Iranian negotiators meet in Islamabad to seek a durable peace.
U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf arrived in Pakistan Saturday for ceasefire negotiations, though a fragile two-week truce faced strain from competing preconditions and mutual suspicion between both sides.
President Zardari welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, crediting Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in preventing regional conflict and establishing conditions for dialogue and stability across the interconnected Gulf region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conducted separate phone calls with counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria to address the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, calling strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas war crimes while seeking international diplomatic support to end the escalating conflict.
China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point initiative. The plan aims to ease tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. A concrete next step is not specified.
The US and Iran have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate peace talks. Pakistan reported this development. A concrete next step is not specified.