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Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say

Pakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni's visit to Islamabad. While Pakistan is seeking to mediate amid rising regional tensions, officials say a halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states…

The Economic Times

Saudi money, Chinese weapons, American patronage: Can Pakistan balance all three?

Pakistan pursues a complex foreign policy balancing China and Saudi Arabia. It also seeks to rebuild ties with Donald Trump's administration. Islamabad attempts to mediate between Washington and Tehran during regional crises. This diplomatic outreach occurs despite significant domestic economic and security issues. Sustaining these ambitions depends on internal stability…

The Times of India

India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

The Economic Times

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Pakistan asks US for $10bn lifeline to shore up struggling economy: Report

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility in a bid to shore up its fragile economy, according to a source familiar with the matter, as Islamabad looks to ease pressure on its foreign exchange reserves and currency.

The Times of India

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni holds talks with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif amid US-Iran escalation

An Iranian delegation met Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief amid escalating regional tensions. Discussions focused on bilateral economic ties and expanding trade to ten billion dollars. Cross-border connectivity and the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline were also key topics. Pakistan seeks to prevent the collapse of a recent US-Iran interim peace…

The Economic Times

Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran war

Gulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ties with Arab nations. This strategic shift complicates Pakistan's role as a mediator with Iran. The country faces challenges in fulfilling extensive military commitments to multiple nations. Pakistan must balance economic…

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SCO members, including India, exchange info on situation along their borders

SCO border officials met in Islamabad to exchange information on international border situations. They discussed and approved outcomes from the "Solidarity-2025" joint border operation. Participants also approved the plan for the "Solidarity-2026" joint border operation. Tajikistan will host the "Solidarity-2027" joint border operation in the coming year.

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Pakistan's fifth province? Gilgit-Baltistan assembly passes key resolution amid PoK unrest

Is Pakistan preparing to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province? Amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has passed a resolution urging Islamabad to grant the region provisional provincial status, a move that could majorly redefine its administrative structure.

The Times of India

Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China

In October 2011, Hillary Clinton stood in Islamabad next to Pakistan's foreign minister and delivered one of the most quoted warnings in the history of US-Pakistan relations. A country that keeps snakes in its backyard, she said, cannot expect them to bite only the neighbours. Eventually, she warned, those snakes…

The Times of India

From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US role

Pakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill into tangible bilateral benefits for Pakistan. The firm will engage with Congress and government officials, including the Pentagon. Efforts focus on restoring defense dialogue and attracting investment in Pakistan's minerals…

The Economic Times

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have…

The Economic Times

Pakistan blames UK for Rochdale grooming gang leader’s crimes

‘Onus lies on where he grew up, was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,’ Islamabad official claims

The Independent UK

Pakistan urges US, Iran to end hostilities, resume talks amid renewed strikes

Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to cease hostilities and resume negotiations. Renewed military strikes between the two nations threaten regional stability and peace efforts. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed for a permanent peace agreement within sixty days. Pakistan reiterated its call for maximum restraint and a commitment…

The Economic Times

Pakistan's Libya peace push has a China connection and $4 billion price tag

Pakistan spent the first half of 2026 basking in an unfamiliar role: peacemaker. Its PM and Field Marshall helped broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and for a moment, Islamabad looked like the region's most unlikely power broker. But that ceasefire has since come apart in less…

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One misstep away: Pakistan’s Iran tightrope faces its toughest test

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement are facing renewed conflict, raising regional escalation fears and making Pakistan's strategic balance between Saudi Arabia and Iran more difficult. A recent Saudi-Pakistan defence pact has added more complexity to Islamabad's obligations. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait's importance has grown as shipping disruptions have become…

The Economic Times

India expects international community to hold Pakistan accountable for 'egregious abuses' in PoJK

India states protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir stem from exploitation. Islamabad's actions have led to systemic exploitation and administrative oppression there. New Delhi expects the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for abuses. Protests have escalated due to high living costs and discrimination. Pakistan has responded with brutality and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Iranian and Qatari leaders on Friday night amid escalating regional tensions and urged restraint from all parties. Sharif stressed upholding commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Pakistan reaffirmed its readiness to facilitate dialogue and preserve regional stability.

The Times of India

Pak refuses to accept grooming gang leader unless UK hands over political dissidents

Pakistan demands UK extradition of dissidents for deporting Shabir Ahmed. Ahmed, a grooming gang leader, faces deportation after his British citizenship was revoked. Pakistan states it will not accept him without reciprocal extradition agreements. Islamabad wants UK extradition of figures like Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. This creates a stalemate,…

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Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

The Times of India

Pakistan demands extradition of UK-based dissidents to accept grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's deportation

Pakistan has told Britain it must hand over political dissidents living in the UK if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.

The Economic Times

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pakistan over 'double role' after Sharif's Khamenei tribute

US Pakistan relations: In a recent statement, US Senator Rick Scott criticized Pakistan's potential role in mediating US-Iran relations, referencing past missteps that question Islamabad's credibility. At the same time, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid his respects at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, vowing to uphold a collaborative relationship with Iran.…

The Times of India

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pak over 'double role' after Khamenei tribute

US Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan's role in the US-Iran peace deal, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

The Times of India

TTP claims responsibility for killing of Pakistan Air Force officer in Islamabad

Rebel group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Pakistan air force Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, now arrested, has been identified as Saad Abbasi (22).

The Times of India

Pakistan air force captain gunned down in broad daylight while rescuing woman

A Pakistan air force group captain was shot dead after intervening to rescue a woman from an alleged abduction attempt in Islamabad, according to Pakistan's Samaa TV.

The Economic Times

Pakistani forces open fire on protest rally as massive anti-Islamabad uprising grips PoJK

Massive protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) defies state crackdowns. Thousands are demanding the release of arrested leaders amidst reports of unprovoked firing on civilians. The movement is gaining momentum, with international diaspora also voicing strong condemnation of…

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