The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, held in Cairo on Sunday, welcomed, in particular, the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran on June 18. They viewed this important development as a constructive step towards de-escalation and […]
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Qatar, Pakistan report progress in US-Iran negotiations
Qatar and Pakistan have announced “encouraging progress” in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran after the first round of high-level talks concluded at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland. In a joint statement released early Monday, the two mediating countries said discussions were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere and resulted in […]
How Pakistan turned regional access into diplomatic currency
Few storms end without a rainbow. As the Zurich sky cleared after a will-they-won’t-they round of tense diplomacy between the US and Iran, a bright arc of colour briefly appeared over Lake Lucerne. For Pakistan’s delegation, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Zurich/Bürgenstock was not another […]
US, Iran agree on roadmap after tense peace talks
The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final peace agreement after high-stakes talks in Switzerland, despite tensions sparked by renewed disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded with what officials described as “positive and constructive” […]
Pakistan, ADB sign $700 million loan deal for insurance sector reforms
The government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $700 million Policy-Based Loan (PBL) agreement for the Insurance Transformation Program (ITP), Sub-Program 1 (SP 1), including $250 million on concessional terms. Secretary, Economic Affairs Division Muhammad Humair Karim Kidwai expressed appreciation for ADB’s role as a trusted development partner and its continued […]
Pakistan moves to Asian Doubles Squash Championships finals
Pakistan Team Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal moved into the finals of the 3rd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2026. According to details, semifinal result: Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal beat Ameeshenraj Chandaran and Joachim Chuah (Malaysia) 2-0 (11-8, 11-5). A commanding performance from the boys to secure their spot in the championship final. The final […]
Iran-US Agreement and the People of Pakistan
For months, the tensions and conflict between the United States and Iran kept global peace under serious strain. However, in June 2026, the world witnessed an important diplomatic breakthrough when an interim peace agreement was reached between the United States and Iran. A significant aspect of this agreement is Pakistan’s active role as a mediator […]
Pakistan team reaches Asian Doubles Squash Championships semis
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal have entered the semifinals of the 3rd Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2026, while Muhammad Hamza Khan and Muhammad Asim Khan lost their quarterfinal match. According to quarterfinal results: Noor Zaman & Nasir Iqbal bt Oh Seojin & Lee Minwoo (South Korea) 2-1 (10-12, 11-4, 11-2) 28m; Muhammad Hamza Khan […]
Pakistan seeks Canadian help on canola to cut $5 billion edible oil import bill
Pakistan is seeking to expand cooperation with Canada on canola cultivation and agricultural technology as it looks to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce an annual edible oil import bill of up to $5 billion, a statement said on Friday. The push comes as Pakistan, which remains heavily dependent on imported edible oils despite agriculture […]
NA resolution describes Pakistan as trusted, neutral mediator globally
The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution recognising Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating a peace agreement between the US and Iran, saying the country’s role had established it as a trusted and neutral mediator on the global stage. The resolution, moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, acknowledged what it described as Pakistan’s sincere […]