regional tensions
Trump rejects Iran’s response as ‘totally unacceptable’
Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest response as “totally unacceptable”, adding fresh tension to a fragile diplomatic moment.
Pakistan stands with UAE after missile and drone attacks
Pakistan has strongly condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure in the UAE, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing solidarity with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and urging all sides to preserve the ceasefire for diplomacy and peace.
Pakistan condemns settler raid at Al-Aqsa after Israeli flags raised
Pakistan has condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of Israeli flags inside its courtyard, calling the act a violation of international law and warning that such provocations could further inflame regional tensions.
Iran says Pakistan is their sole official mediator with the US
Iranian's foreign ministry has said that Pakistan is now their only official intermediary with the United States, placing Islamabad at the centre of one of the the world's most sensitive diplomatic channels.
Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home amid Israeli threat fears
After the Islamabad Talks, Pakistan reportedly launched a major air operation to escort Iran’s negotiators home amidst an Israeli terror threat, reflecting both the danger hanging over the diplomatic track and Islamabad’s increasingly central role in trying to keep dialogue alive.
Sharif says full effort continues as Pakistan salvages US-Iran peace track
Pakistan said it was still making a full diplomatic push to ease tensions between the United States and Iran after marathon talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, underscoring Islamabad’s bid to keep a fragile mediation effort from unravelling.
Pakistan steps up diplomacy to mediate US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Bloomberg
Pakistan is quietly but actively positioning itself as a possible mediator in the US-Iran crisis, with its military and political leadership engaging Washington, Tehran and Gulf capitals in an effort to prevent the conflict from widening and to bring diplomacy back to the table.
Pakistan enters T20 world cup 2026 but will not play India
Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the national team will not take the field against India on 15 February, with officials citing national interest, player safety and a principled position after Bangladesh declined to participate.
Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir Hails “Victory Against India” as Jordan’s King Receives Highest Civil Honour
Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir hails a “victory over India” and invokes faith during a high profile ceremony in Islamabad where President Asif Ali Zardari awards Jordan’s King Abdullah II the Nishan i Pakistan, blending military messaging with diplomatic theatre.
