Amid ongoing efforts to mediate a ceasefire between the US and Iran, Pakistan is adopting a dual-track strategy that includes back-channel diplomacy while confronting detractors like Israel, which publicly denies Islamabad's mediator status. While Iran has welcomed Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal, skepticism about Pakistan's effectiveness is mounting, as external criticism threatens its credibility and influence in the region.
“Pakistan has few reasons to gloat over a deal where it was used by Trump as a tissue paper”
“Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faces controversy after a ‘draft’ version of his X post surfaced online.”
“The post, urging Donald Trump to extend an Iran deadline, raised questions about whether Pakistan’s diplomatic messaging is independently crafted.”
“India, New Zealand set to sign FTA on April 24; zero-duty access, $20 billion investment boost expected”
“Pakistani media outlets and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry have floated the idea of a Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir...”
“Pakistani media outlets and the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry have floated the idea of a Nobel Peace Prize for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir...”
“When Shehbaz Sharif posted on X, urging Donald Trump to give Iran more time.”
“users spotted a telling detail: “Draft Pakistan’s PM Message on X.””
“All about Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, chosen for high-stakes in-person talks between the US and Iran.”
“Ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad”
“Israel's prime minister's office slammed Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif over 'annihilation' remarks ahead of the scheduled US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.”
“'Pakistan Not a Mediator, Don't Trust Them', Says Israeli Ambassador”
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