Pakistan

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign collective defense agreement

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Aug. 7.

7 August, 06:57 PM

US and Iran report progress after first round of negotiations

The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran has concluded in Switzerland, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan describing the talks as taking place in a “positive and constructive atmosphere” and producing “encouraging progress,” CNN reported on June 21.

22 June, 01:25 PM

U.S., Iran may resume nuclear talks in Pakistan despite major gaps

The United States and Iran could resume talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as soon as next week on Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions and easing tensions, though key disagreements remain unresolved, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 8.

10 May, 01:26 AM

U.S.–Iran talks in limbo as sides remain ambivalent

Tehran has not yet committed to sending a delegation to meet with U.S. officials in Islamabad this week, CNN reported on April 21.

21 April, 08:25 PM

Iran agrees to U.S. negotiations as Vance visits Pakistan — Axios

Iran has agreed to a new round of negotiations with the United States, for which Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Pakistan, after the White House waited all day for Tehran's response, Axios reported, citing sources, on April 20.

21 April, 09:49 AM

Trump signals possible resumption of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, The Guardian reported on April 15.

15 April, 01:10 PM

Mediators hope for another round of U.S.-Iran talks before April 21, report says

Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey will continue talks with the United States and Iran, hoping Washington and Tehran can agree on a long-term ceasefire, Axios reported on April 13, citing sources.

13 April, 11:09 PM

U.S. and Iran open Pakistan talks after ceasefire halts bombing for two weeks

U.S. and Iranian delegations arrived in Islamabad for what Sky News described on April 11 as “decisive” peace talks.

11 April, 11:36 AM

U.S., Iran claim victory after last-minute ceasefire deal

U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran late on April 7, less than two hours before his self-imposed 8 p.m. deadline to destroy a “whole civilization,” CNN reported.

8 April, 09:04 AM

Efforts to arrange Iran war ceasefire stall, report says

Pakistan-led attempts by several regional mediators to arrange ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran have “hit a dead end,” The Wall Street Journal reported on April 3.

4 April, 02:47 AM

U.S.-Iran talks are indirect and mediated by Pakistan – foreign minister

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed his country’s participation in indirect talks between the United States and Iran aimed at resolving the war, he said on X on March 26.

26 March, 07:21 PM

U.S. delivers 15-point Middle East peace plan to Iran amid escalating Gulf crisis - NYT

The United States forwarded a 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, The New York Times reported on March 24, citing two sources familiar with diplomatic negotiations.

25 March, 12:17 PM

U.S. consulate targeted during protest in Pakistan

Supporters of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attempted to force their way into the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, AAJ TV reported on March 1.

1 March, 07:40 PM

Pakistani people smuggler arrested in Kyiv

A 26-year-old Pakistani national was detained in Kyiv on people smuggling charges, Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office announced on Sept. 18.

18 September 2025, 10:26 PM

Pakistan dismisses claims of nationals fighting in Ukraine

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects “baseless and unfounded allegations” regarding the participation of Pakistani nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine on the aggressor’s side, according to its statement issued on Aug. 5.

5 August 2025, 05:29 PM

Ukraine calls for restraint in India–Pakistan flare-up

Kyiv urges restraint and diplomatic dialogue amid rapidly escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on May 7.

7 May 2025, 11:46 PM

Pakistan lacks shells after supplying Ukraine and Israel

Pakistan is facing an artillery ammunition shortage amid rising tensions with India, after supplying rounds to Ukraine and Israel in recent years, Indian media reported, citing an intelligence source on May 5.

5 May 2025, 12:00 PM

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