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Analysts say China could emerge as a key guarantor in any future Iran-US diplomatic track, with Pakistan helping explore the framework. The discussion reflects Islamabad’s growing role in regional mediation as the Middle East crisis deepens.
China signalled closer coordination with Pakistan on the Iran crisis as Ishaq Dar travelled to Beijing for talks. The visit underlines Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role and its effort to build support for de-escalation in the region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says austerity savings are being redirected to support poorer and middle-income households. He also said Pakistan has so far avoided fuel disruption and retains adequate essential stocks.
Pakistan has strongly rejected India's comments on the Shia community, calling the claims politically motivated and diversionary. Islamabad says New Delhi should address its own minority-rights record instead of issuing allegations against Pakistan.
Islamabad is hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt for a quadrilateral meeting focused on easing Middle East tensions. The talks underline Pakistan's growing role in regional mediation and back-channel diplomacy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has briefed Iran's president on Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to encourage peace talks amid the Middle East war. The call reinforced Islamabad's message that it wants trust-building and dialogue to replace escalation.
Pakistan will host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt for high-level discussions on the Middle East conflict and other regional issues. The visit signals Islamabad's growing diplomatic role in de-escalation efforts.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to hold a peace jirga in Peshawar on March 31 amid renewed border tensions. Organisers say the forum will push for a ceasefire, dialogue and a broader framework for lasting regional stability.
China has publicly endorsed Pakistan's diplomatic push to calm regional tensions and revive dialogue. The message boosts Islamabad's standing as it tries to position itself as a key intermediary during the wider crisis.
A heated TV debate put Pakistan's Senator Mushahid Hussain at the center of a wider argument over the Iran war and the future of the Middle East. The exchange drew attention for its sharp claims about Israel's strategy, Iran's resilience and the region's shifting balance of power.
A Senate committee has approved a bill allowing NADRA to provisionally impound CNICs for up to two months, including in cases involving suspected illegal immigrants. Officials presented the change as a national security measure tied to stronger identity oversight.
Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has endorsed a joint strategy to deal with security and economic risks stemming from regional instability. The plan links inflation control, energy management and public preparedness under one coordinated response.
