# Pakistan
Latest news and articles about Pakistan
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Tehran’s Dual-Track Strategy: Military Claims and Diplomatic Overtures in a Fractured Middle East
Iran has simultaneously claimed to have shot down an advanced enemy fighter jet and dispatched a high-level delegation to Pakistan to discuss a new 10-point peace proposal. These moves illustrate a dual-track strategy of military posturing and diplomatic engagement aimed at de-escalating regional tensions on Tehran's terms.
Islamabad Becomes a Fortress as Pakistan Positions Itself as Broker for US-Iran Reset
Pakistan's capital has entered a state of high alert as it prepares to host high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran. The massive deployment of security forces in Islamabad's Red Zone underscores the critical importance of these talks for both regional stability and Pakistan's diplomatic reputation.
Tehran’s Strategic Ambiguity: Military Bravado and Diplomatic Overtures
Iran has claimed the destruction of an advanced enemy fighter jet while simultaneously sending a high-level delegation to Pakistan to discuss a new 10-point ceasefire proposal. The dual move suggests a strategy of using unverified military successes to bolster its bargaining position in regional diplomacy.
Pakistan Emerges as the Unlikely Power Broker in Trump’s Middle East Detente
President Donald Trump’s recent ceasefire announcement regarding the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict followed strategic consultations with Israeli and Pakistani leadership. Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir has been identified as the critical liaison between Washington and Tehran, marking a significant shift in regional mediation efforts.
Brinkmanship at the Eleventh Hour: A Fragile Two-Week Truce in the Persian Gulf
A last-minute diplomatic breakthrough mediated by Pakistan has averted a massive US military strike against Iran, establishing a two-week window for negotiations. While the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen, the 'maximum pressure' tactics and domestic political unrest in Washington suggest a highly unstable path ahead.
A Fragile Opening: Iran’s Ten-Point Gambit to Redefine the Middle East
Iran has initiated a 14-day opening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire with the United States and Israel. Accompanying the truce is a bold ten-point proposal from Tehran demanding the total withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region and the lifting of all economic sanctions.
Beijing’s Diplomatic Outsourcing: Wang Yi Backs Pakistan as Regional Mediator
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed strong support for Pakistan's role as a regional mediator, praising its efforts to cool down geopolitical tensions. This endorsement highlights Beijing's strategy of using 'all-weather' partners to promote regional stability while advancing its Global Security Initiative.
Diplomatic Fog Over Islamabad: The White House Searches for an Iranian Exit Strategy
The White House is organizing a high-stakes summit in Pakistan to discuss a withdrawal plan from the conflict with Iran. While the U.S. insists negotiations are underway through a 15-point plan, Tehran has officially rejected the proposal and denies any direct diplomatic engagement.
The Kushner Gambit: Washington Proposes a Hardline Peace Deal to Tehran
The United States has proposed a comprehensive 15-point peace deal to Iran through Pakistani channels, demanding the end of uranium enrichment and regional proxy support in exchange for total sanctions relief. Spearheaded by advisors like Jared Kushner, the plan includes a proposed one-month ceasefire to negotiate the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
The Islamabad Backchannel: Trump Signals a Diplomatic Pivot Toward Iran via Pakistan
President Trump has backed a proposal by Pakistan's Prime Minister to host direct, high-level talks between the US and Iran, signaling a shift toward personal diplomacy. This initiative revives Pakistan's historical role as a diplomatic bridge and could lead to a 'decisive' restructuring of Middle Eastern security dynamics.
A New Deterrent: Pakistan’s Shaheen‑3 in Saudi Arabia and the Remaking of Middle‑East Strategy
A Chinese analysis argues that Pakistan could deploy Shaheen‑3 missiles to Saudi Arabia under a Russia‑Belarus style arrangement, providing Riyadh with credible long‑range conventional and nuclear‑capable deterrence. The move would reshape regional calculations—deterring Iranian expansion, complicating Israeli strategy and reducing U.S. security burdens—while risking erosion of non‑proliferation norms and increased crisis instability.
China Steps into Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clash, Urges Restraint and Talks
China says it has been mediating recent military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan through phone diplomacy, a shuttle envoy and embassy contacts, urging restraint and a return to negotiations. Beijing frames its role as pragmatic and stabilizing, seeking to prevent escalation that could affect regional security and its own interests.