Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign an agreement to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, protect critical interests, exchange expertise and jointly address emerging cyber threats through enhanced bilateral and global collaboration.
September 2, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Aug 29: Up to 400 ships stranded in Gulf amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Naming Pakistan among the states with which Tehran seeks to strengthen relations, Pezeshkian says, "we are brothers and are not rulers over one another."
August 29, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Aug 16: ‘Very Happy’: Trump welcomes Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Congratulates the leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, and declares the pact a 'big, bold, and important first step; Muslim countries condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan; Hamas says it asked Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept Gaza plan.
August 16, 2026
Pakistan urges US-Iran to resume talks, reaffirms push for regional peace
Foreign Office spokesperson says many countries are facing economic consequences due to instability in the Strait of Hormuz; adds that Pakistan calls for the resumption of technical talks in line with the Islamabad MoU and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement of June 22.
July 16, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 8: US bombing to 'get much worse' if Iran doesn't halt attacks: Trump
Islamabad says renewed conflict serves "no one's interest" as US-Iran hostilities escalate with fresh strikes, retaliatory attacks and President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is "over," urging all sides to uphold the Islamabad MoU.
July 8, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 26: Trump says unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to buy American wheat, soy beans, corn
Says there was a “lot of work ahead" left to be done, adds agreement establishes a "clear and structured process" to disarm Hezbollah, its infrastructure; Lebanon's ambassador to Washington says accord is first step to restore Lebanese sovereignty, territorial integrity.
June 26, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 23: Rubio says US won't accept tolls or fees in Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins tour of Gulf states aimed at showing solidarity with key allies; Pezeshkian leads a high-level delegation to convey the message of the Iranian government and people to Pakistan following what the embassy described as a year marked by solidarity; President Trump urges Iran to honor its deal and maintain respect toward the US.
June 23, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 22: Vance says US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal'
Says as long as Iran respected the US, they would not have any troubles, warns Tehran to live up to their agreement; Iranian president to visit Pakistan with a high-level delegation on Tuesday to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of Islamabad MoU; JD Vance says US-Iran 'laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal' after high-level talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
June 22, 2026
From Islamabad to Bürgenstock: The next chapter of US-Iran talks
The first technical talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will take place in Switzerland's Bürgenstock resort, a venue known for hosting major peace negotiations, as Iran, the United States and mediators Pakistan and Qatar begin the agreement's implementation phase.
June 21, 2026
How Pakistan's resilient diplomacy made US-Iran peace deal possible
From ceasefire violations and naval blockades to military strikes and failed negotiations, the road to the agreement faced numerous crises that threatened to reignite a wider regional conflict. Yet through each setback, Pakistan maintained a consistent message: dialogue must continue, and diplomacy must remain the preferred path.
June 18, 2026