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'Not acceptable to us': Pakistan gives Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords pitch a blunt thumbs down

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel, linking it…

The Times of India

Abraham Accords explained: Who signed, who didn't, and why it matters now

US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, urging several Muslim-majority and Arab nations to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a series of remarks, Trump called on countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan,…

The Times of India

Trump skips Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, invites Army chief Asim Munir to join Abraham Accords, raises questions over who runs the country

Former US President Donald Trump urged Pakistan and other Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords for regional peace, mistakenly naming Army Chief Asim Munir instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This highlights Munir's significant influence and Pakistan's complex stance on recognizing Israel, which remains tied to a Palestinian state.

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Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ to end Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he had told US representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran, calling for both sides to “take their time and get it right”. Trump said the US blockade on Iran’s ports would remain in place until a deal was reached. Follow…

France 24

Iran, US and Pakistan report progress in talks on ending war

Washington, Tehran and mediator Islamabad all said on Saturday that progress had been made on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, with a Pakistani security official saying that a memorandum of understanding was being "fine-tuned".

France 24

Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

TEHRAN - Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post

Indian Creator Shares Her Experience of Living in Pakistan for Three Years

Indians are known to have settled in almost every corner of the world. It is often said that no matter where you go, you are likely to find an Indian community there. However, one country where the presence of Indians remains rare and unusual is Pakistan, given the long-standing political…

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Man sentenced to death for murder of teen TikTok star Sana Yousaf

Umar Hayat shot influencer dead at her Islamabad home in 2025 after she rejected his advances

The Independent UK

Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, deepening military ties with Riyadh even as Islamabad positions itself as the key mediator in the Iran conflict.

The Economic Times

Indian Army chief’s warning to Pakistan: Decide whether you want to be part of geography or history

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding its support for cross-border terrorism, stating Islamabad must choose between being part of geography or history. He also lauded India's young generation for their technological prowess and adaptability, highlighting the Army's internship initiative and the critical need for military…

The Economic Times

'Did it as a favour to Pakistan': Trump on Iran ceasefire

President Trump stated the US agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a favor to Pakistan, accepting the truce at Islamabad's request. This comes as Pakistan seeks to mediate the US-Iran crisis, despite reports suggesting it may have provided logistical support to Iran, raising questions about its neutrality.

The Times of India

Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security

In the space of 10 days in late April 2026, insurgents in Pakistan purportedly carried out 27 attacks in the country’s southwest province of Balochistan, killing at least 42 military personal. Then, on May 11, authorities announced that a suicide bombing plot on the capital, Islamabad, had been foiled. Authorities…

The Conversation

Oops!... Pakistan did it again: The 'deny, deflect, get caught' pattern repeats

Pakistan's history of 'oops' moments, from allegedly harboring Iranian aircraft to denying terrorist camps, has eroded its credibility on the global stage. Decades of strategic ambiguity and carefully calibrated deniability have created a trust deficit, making its diplomatic assurances met with skepticism and every crisis a potential international embarrassment.

The Times of India

Payback for help during India-Pakistan war? Iran's jets at Nur Khan airbase trigger memories of 1971

Pakistan confirmed Iranian military aircraft landed during the US-Iran conflict, sparking questions about its neutrality as a mediator. While denying military contingency use, Islamabad stated aircraft arrived during a ceasefire for diplomatic support. This has revived historical comparisons and intensified US scrutiny over Pakistan's mediation role, leading to calls for…

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Returning the favour? In 1971, Iran had sheltered Pakistan assets

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

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‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad's mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani bases. Pakistan denies these claims, stating aircraft were for diplomatic arrangements. Broader scrutiny of Pakistan's mediation role has emerged within the Trump administration due to stalled talks and Iran's…

The Times of India

'Planes stayed back because...': 'Pakistan admits Iranian military aircraft at its airbase but calls US media report 'misleading'

Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft in Pakistan, but described a US media report on the matter as “misleading.”

The Times of India

Pakistan parked Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report

Pakistan, which was trying to play the role of a mediator by holding peace talks to end the US-Iran war, allowed several Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, a report said. The report has now raised serious questions about Islamabad’s neutral stance…

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The Guardian - UK

US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim

Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continue

The Times of India

'Safety concerns': US to shut Peshawar consulate in Pakistan, to shift operations to Islamabad

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

International Business Times UK

Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Iran Naval Conflict by Claiming Military Blockade Is a 'Very Friendly' Encounter

President Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iran has led to economic turmoil and heightened political tensions, with Tehran warning of unprecedented retaliation.

The Guardian - UK

Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’

Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clear

The Times of India

'Our bill has reached $800 million': Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran war causing major economic blow to Pakistan

Pakistan's economy has been severely impacted by the US-Iran war, with oil import bills skyrocketing and economic progress stalling. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Islamabad will continue its efforts to mediate and restore peace in West Asia, highlighting recent diplomatic breakthroughs and planned future talks.

Euronews

US blockade of Iranian ports aims at 'internal division,' parliament speaker says

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure, has grown in prominence since the start of the war and was the lead negotiator in the so far only round of direct US-Iranian talks.

The Independent UK

Hundreds stuck in long lines as Pakistan Super League ticket snag slows return of spectators

Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war

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