What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.
World
aljazeera.com
24.06.2026
Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan
Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.
Sport
bbc.com
16.06.2026
Can Pakistan push the US-Iran deal over the finish line?
Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.
World
aljazeera.com
12.06.2026
Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties
A joint statement says the countries aim to boost the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and develop Gwadar port.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?
India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
World
aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse
Pakistan rejects allegations of aiding Iran militarily while Trump says truce on 'life support'.
World
aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.
World
aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war
India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.
World
aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does
A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.
World
bbc.com
08.05.2026
Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Promising signs for new England but Pakistan absolutely dire
Joe Root's return match as England Test captain could hardly have gone better - a three-day win and a weekend off.
Sport
skysports.com
22.08.2026
Syria considers joining Mecca defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Syria is considering whether to join the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual-defence pact signed earlier this month by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up
Relatives of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he’s being tortured in prison.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Pakistan fail to tap into underdog magic as Headingley braces for men’s Test hiatus | Taha Hashim
England wrapped up a comfortable victory but their red-ball men’s team will not be back in Leeds for a few yearsHarry Brook has sparkled in front of his own. The Yorkshireman ran the chase against Aus
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
England’s bowlers tear through Pakistan to seal crushing innings victory in first Test
1st Test, D3: England, 409, bt Pakistan, 171 & 135, by inns & 103Archer, Robinson and Tongue all take three wicketsThe sounds heard emanating from the Headingley area at 3.38pm on Friday were not simp
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
PTI accuses Pakistan government of defying ex-PM Imran Khan hospital order
Khan’s sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Remains found of American mountain climber who died in avalanche in Pakistan
Search teams have found the remains of American climber Mallory Geis, the last missing member of a 10-member international team killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak
World
abcnews.com
21.08.2026
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: govt
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was transferred back to jail early on Friday, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks, the government said.
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital transfer
Imran Khan was examined at the public PIMS hospital in Islamabad early Friday, not the private clinic ordered by the court, before being sent back to jail. The government cited security concerns linke
World
france24.com
21.08.2026
Imran Khan moved from Pakistan jail to hospital and back again
Popular former prime minister received treatment after Supreme Court order
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026