Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting regional stability during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad. The visit came shortly after Pakistan facilitated dialogue between Tehran and Washington, a diplomatic effort that has received international attention for helping reduce regional tensions. During talks with President Asif Ali Zardari, President […]
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Vance praises Pakistan’s role as Iran talks advance
US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran in Switzerland and said he hopes additional progress will be achieved in the coming hours. He praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and highlighted its contribution to creating an environment that enabled dialogue between the concerned parties. Speaking alongside Pakistani and Qatari leaders, Vance commended […]
UK praises Pakistan role in easing regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to deepen cooperation in security, migration management and law-enforcement capacity building, while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Deputy Foreign Secretary Hamish Falconer in Islamabad on Wednesday. The two sides reviewed […]
Qatar, Saudi Arabia hope Iran deal will lead to regional peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar Saturday afternoon and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister expressed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s strong and steadfast support for […]
Mohsin Naqvi continues Tehran talks on Iran-US dialogue
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi continued high-level meetings in Tehran for a third consecutive day as diplomatic efforts intensify to help revive stalled dialogue between Iran and the United States. According to official sources, Naqvi is playing an active role in backchannel diplomacy aimed at restoring negotiations between Washington and Tehran amid rising regional tensions […]
Pakistan rejects Indian Army Chief’s ‘war hysteria’ remarks
Pakistan’s military strongly criticised recent remarks by Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, calling them dangerous rhetoric that threatened regional peace and stability in South Asia. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the comments reflected a “warmongering mindset” and urged New Delhi to abandon hostility in favour of peaceful coexistence. Moreover, the military warned that irresponsible […]
Araghchi says Pakistan’s peace mission faces challenges, not failure
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Pakistan’s peace mission aimed at regional reconciliation have not failed, but are currently facing difficult conditions amid rising geopolitical tensions. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi during a visit for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, Araghchi stated that multiple external actors were attempting to disrupt ongoing diplomatic […]
Pakistan emerges as key force for regional peace, stability, says PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan had emerged as a key force for peace and stability in the region, crediting the country’s diplomatic efforts for facilitating unprecedented talks between Iran and the United States. Addressing the 6th International Paigham-e-Islam Conference here, the prime minister said the gathering at the conference reflected the unity […]
Saudi envoy praises Pakistan’s role in regional peace
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Wednesday addressed the Sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, bringing together leading Ulema and Mashaikh, diplomats, politicians, academicians, and senior government officials. Opening his address with verses from the Holy Quran and salutations upon the Holy Prophet […]
Threat to Regional Peace
The current wave of tensions is neither unexpected nor spontaneous. It is shaped by a sequence of policy decisions and strategic signals that have steadily raised the stakes in the region. From border flashpoints to maritime activity and resource-related measures, the direction is clear escalation is replacing engagement. This evolving pattern places India’s policy choices […]