Washington, Tehran, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Istanbul and Brussels have all received calls as Pakistan plays mediator between the United States and Iran.

President Donald Trump has called Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir his "favorite field marshal," and hosted him at the White House several times. Thanks to these friendly ties, Munir

Pakistan's military resumed operations against Afghanistan after a temporary pause, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday, dashing hopes of a

Islamabad’s emergence as a channel illustrates how middle powers can punch above their weight when larger actors are hemmed in by their own alignments.

Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order. The countries that are seeking to

Both countries said they were suspending fighting before the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

Pakistan’s biggest sporting event is set to begin without fans on Thursday, as a global increase in energy costs sparked by the Iran war pushed the government to impose sweeping austerity measures. The 11th edition of cricket's Pakistan Super League (PSL) will have no spectators in the stands until the crisis in the Middle East subsides.

Development of $9bn copper and gold project pushed back as Middle East war adds to worsening local security situation

Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan urged Washington