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Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is relaying messages in ongoing indirect US-Iran contacts and pushing diplomacy as the only path forward. The confirmation put Islamabad's mediator role at the center of Pakistan's top political conversation today.
A Reuters-sourced report says Pakistan conveyed a US proposal to Iran as efforts continue to explore talks on ending the war. Islamabad is being cast as a possible mediator, although Tehran has publicly denied that negotiations are underway.
PM Shehbaz Sharif urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support an immediate end to hostilities and a return to normalcy in the Middle East. Pakistan also highlighted its ongoing diplomatic outreach and readiness to facilitate dialogue aimed at de-escalation.
Pakistan has publicly offered to host US-Iran talks, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif backing dialogue over escalation. The move underscores Islamabad's emerging diplomatic role in a conflict with global strategic and economic consequences.
Sindh is weighing a targeted smart lockdown to reduce fuel use as regional tensions keep energy markets under pressure. The move would add to an existing provincial austerity plan focused on transport, offices and public spending.
Rawalpindi authorities are considering expanded anti-drone protection at sensitive locations tied to Chinese projects. The plan is part of a broader push to tighten surveillance and urban security controls.
The Islamabad High Court has struck down a promotion rule affecting senior bureaucrats. The judgment is being seen as a major legal and administrative development within Pakistan’s civil service system.
Pakistan is being positioned as a potential host and mediator for possible US-Iran talks. The development underscores Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role amid a volatile Gulf crisis.
President Xi Jinping congratulated President Zardari on Pakistan Day and praised Pakistan’s resilience and regional role. The message drew attention because of the importance of Pakistan-China relations.
Pakistan Day was marked nationwide through simplified ceremonies instead of the traditional parade. State and military leaders used the occasion to emphasise unity, security and national resolve.
Major press bodies in Pakistan have protested a case filed against journalist Nadir Khan, saying it undermines due process and press freedom. They are demanding the case be withdrawn immediately.
Pakistan intensified its diplomatic outreach as PM Shehbaz Sharif spoke with leaders of Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Uzbekistan. The talks focused on immediate de-escalation, Muslim unity and a negotiated response to the Middle East crisis.
