Islamabad MoU
British lawmakers praise Pakistan’s Middle East mediation efforts during FM Dar meeting
Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets British lawmakers in London as they praise Islamabad’s mediation efforts between the US and Iran and support stronger Pakistan-UK ties.
CDF Munir meets Pezeshkian as Pakistan pursues dialogue, regional peace efforts
Interior minister says discussion focused on the Iran US conflict and the steps needed by both sides for restoration of the Islamabad MoU.
August 25, 2026
Middle East Roundup, Aug 15: US military maintains broad Middle East presence
CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper completes a 10-day regional tour as US forces remain deployed across the Middle East, while the future USS John F. Kennedy advances toward Navy service.
August 15, 2026
PM Sharif invites Norwegian investment in oil and gas industry
Pakistan also raises the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty violation; talks cover Middle East tensions, Palestine, defense cooperation and expanding economic ties.
August 13, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 30: China rejects report of air-defense missile shipment to Iran
Foreign ministry spokesperson says reports "are not true and not factual at all,” adds Beijing “always works for peace and the end of the conflict”; Pakistan, Türkiye express "deep concern over the continued Israeli military actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank."
July 30, 2026
Negotiations ongoing to normalize Hormuz situation, de-escalate tensions: FO spokesperson
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson says, ‘Amid the prevailing tensions and hostilities, Pakistan reiterates that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward.’
July 30, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 25: Iran FM says 'no military solution' to Yemen conflict
Araghchi says no military solution to escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia, Houthis in Yemen after both sides trade attacks; Pakistan, Saudi Arabian foreign ministers exchange views on latest regional developments, reaffirm close ties between Islamabad and Riyadh.
July 25, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 24: Iran military says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
'This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barracks of the US terrorist army forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain were targeted by Arash kamikaze drones,' the army said in a statement carried by state TV.
July 24, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, July 23: Trump says seriously considering ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Says Iranians "want to negotiate" but were not ready to make a deal at the moment; Pakistan PM condemns Houthi attacks in call with Saudi crown prince, both leaders agree to continue working very closely to maintain regional peace, security, stability.
July 23, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, July 22: Trump vows tit-for-tat strikes on Iranian infrastructure over Hormuz attacks
Warns that the United States would retaliate by bombing a bridge or power plant in Iran if Iran attacks any ship in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian news agency reports US missile strike on island of Larak in Strait of Hormuz.
July 23, 2026