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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…

The Economic Times

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

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

The Times of India

‘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…

The Times of India

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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 Guardian - UK

'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.

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times 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 Guardian - UK

'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.

The Times of India

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.

Euronews

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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Pakistan lifts central Islamabad lockdown as prospects dim for US-Iran talks

Move signals lack of immediate plan for direct talks despite Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistani capital city over weekend

Evening Standard

Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter

Donald Trump said over the weekend that envoys from Washington would no longer be travelling to Islamabad in Pakistan for negotiations.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump considers Tehran’s latest peace proposal as Germany warns he’s being ‘humiliated’

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ‌said Trump's bottom line demands remain the same

The Times of India

'Not a suitable mediator': Iran accuses Pakistan of bias towards US, says it 'went back on its word'

An Iranian MP has questioned Pakistan's impartiality as a mediator in US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's perceived alignment with American interests. This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan and Oman to advance diplomatic efforts, though US President Trump indicated Iran could initiate contact for negotiations.

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The Times of India

'Iran can call us if they want': Trump rules out travel for talks as Araghchi returns to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump declared American officials won't travel for Iran truce talks, insisting discussions must be remote. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returned to Islamabad, relaying Tehran's positions on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz via Pakistani intermediaries. Iran maintains it won't negotiate under coercion amid ongoing US pressure.

The Independent UK

Pakistan races to save negotiations between US and Iran after Trump keeps envoys home

Pakistan's top leaders are trying to restart talks between the U.S. and Iran after President Trump canceled a meeting in Islamabad

The Times of India

‘Pakistan remains committed’: Shehbaz Sharif after second round of US-Iran talks not held

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Islamabad’s attempt to broker a second round of talks between the United States and Iran fell through.

International Business Times UK

'We Have All the Cards,' Trump Says After Pulling Witkoff and Kushner From Pakistan as Iran Walks Away

President Trump cancels a planned envoy trip to Pakistan for US-Iran peace talks, citing Iran's internal confusion and lack of progress in negotiations.

The Times of India

No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

The Times of India

'Too much time wasted': Trump scraps US envoys' visit to Pakistan, says Iran can 'call' for talks

US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.

Axios

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

The president tells Axios he sees no point in sending his envoys given the current state of the talks.

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