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  • WORLDJul 7 · 02:24 UTCDAWN
    Pakistan taking on mantle of mediation for war-torn Libya

    Pakistan is mediating between Libya’s rival eastern and western power centers, supported by the US and Saudi Arabia. The effort follows Pakistan’s previous mediation between the US and Iran and involves defense ties with Libya’s eastern-based LNA, including potential arms sales despite a UN embargo. Qatar and Turkey, key supporters of Libya’s western GNU, encouraged Pakistan’s involvement.

  • POLITICSJul 4 · 14:01 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei

    Iran has begun six-day state funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months after the US-Israel war on Iran started. Millions are expected to attend in Tehran, with global dignitaries including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, while attention focuses on new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s potential public appearance.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 18:42 UTCDAWN
    In pictures: Scenes from the state funeral for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran

    A state funeral for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei was held in Tehran with international participation, including leaders from Pakistan. The funeral procession will travel through religious and political sites in Iran, occurring amid a ceasefire between Iran and the US following the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 17:54 UTCDAWN
    PM Shehbaz to visit Iran, Turkiye as part of mediation efforts to end Middle East war: sources

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye to mediate peace efforts amid recent US-Iran strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The visits follow a Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal and ongoing regional security proposals, including a 'regional security structure' suggested by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 00:40 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Will Asim Munir’s push for US-Iran peace pay off for Pakistan?

    Asim Munir is pushing for US-Iran peace, with Islamabad elites hoping an agreement could unlock financial support for Pakistan.

  • WORLDJun 23 · 07:36 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Analysis-Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

    Pakistan's role in brokering a peace deal in the Iran war has earned diplomatic acclaim, potentially leading to economic benefits. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended Iran-U.S. talks in Buergenstock, Switzerland, as part of Pakistan's months-long diplomatic efforts. Analysts remain skeptical about whether these gains can address Pakistan's economic challenges.

  • POLITICSJun 22 · 11:33 UTCDAWN
    Five moments from the Burgenstock summit that got people talking

    High-level delegations from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan met in Switzerland to discuss the Islamabad Memorandum. Key moments included US Vice President JD Vance's remarks about Pakistan and Field Marshal Asim Munir, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi avoiding interaction with US counterparts, and PM Shehbaz Sharif showcasing multilingual skills.

  • WORLDJun 21 · 14:12 UTCFORTUNE
    Vice President JD Vance meets top Iranian officials to begin peace talks, seeking to ‘change relations in the Middle East permanently’

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland to advance peace talks, focusing on nuclear program negotiations and regional conflicts. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were present, while ongoing tensions in Lebanon and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz pose challenges to the agreement.

  • WORLDJun 21 · 10:58 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to negotiate details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program and ending regional conflicts. Talks face challenges due to escalating fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route.

  • SECURITYJun 21 · 10:33 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Switzerland to launch talks on Tehran’s nuclear program

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials met in Switzerland to negotiate details of an interim deal addressing Iran’s nuclear program and conflicts in the region. Talks face challenges due to escalating violence in Lebanon and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran insists on a ceasefire and maintains its right to uranium enrichment.

  • WORLDJun 21 · 04:59 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge on Switzerland

    US Vice President JD Vance, Iranian officials, and Pakistani leaders are convening in Switzerland for negotiations on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and regional security. Discussions also aim to strengthen the Lebanon ceasefire, with delegations from all three countries present.

  • SECURITYJun 21 · 04:31 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program

    US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to initiate negotiations with Iran over curbing its nuclear program and finalizing an interim war-ending deal. The talks, complicated by recent clashes in Lebanon and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, involve US and Iranian officials alongside mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

  • WORLDJun 21 · 00:14 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Pakistan PM and army chief to participate in Switzerland negotiations

    Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Burgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June for technical-level talks on implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. The discussions aim to address commitments under the agreement and outline next steps in the diplomatic process.

  • POLITICSJun 20 · 21:16 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland

    An Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Switzerland for technical talks. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir are also en route to join the discussions between the US and Iran.

  • POLITICSJun 20 · 07:53 UTCDAWN
    Trump says Pakistan 'really helped us' with Iran deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Pakistan's assistance in a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). He praised Pakistan's leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for facilitating the deal and mediating a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India in 2025.

  • WORLDJun 19 · 07:35 UTCDAWN
    Pakistan's name reverberating with respect across the world, says PM Shehbaz after US-Iran deal

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan's name is gaining global respect following the US-Iran agreement mediated by Pakistan. He highlighted the role of Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in achieving peace between the US and Iran.

  • POLITICSJun 15 · 11:06 UTCDAWN
    'Torch bearer of peace': Politicians hail Pakistan's role as mediator in US-Iran agreement

    The US and Iran agreed on a framework to end their three-month conflict, with Pakistan serving as a key mediator. Pakistani politicians, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, praised the deal and highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic role in facilitating peace.

  • SECURITYJun 15 · 07:31 UTCWTOP DC
    Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots

    A Pakistani Air Force aircraft crashed during a training flight near Mardan, killing both pilots. The military has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and officials including the president, prime minister, and army chief expressed condolences. The crash follows a recent military helicopter accident in Pakistan-administered Kashmir that killed 22 soldiers.

  • WORLDJun 12 · 03:18 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    After Trump threatened to attack Iran, a scramble to stop him

    President Trump threatened to attack Iran but reversed his decision after calls from Gulf and South Asian leaders, including Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Pakistan's defense chief Asim Munir. Iran stated it had not finalized an agreement and maintained its red lines, while U.S. officials suggested a deal might focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz rather than immediate nuclear negotiations.

  • WORLDJun 9 · 07:30 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on

    The heads of Pakistan's and Lebanon's armed forces agreed to boost cooperation during a meeting in Pakistan. Pakistan is mediating between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East conflict, with Iran insisting Lebanon be included in any deal due to Hezbollah's involvement in the region.

  • WORLDJun 7 · 10:40 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Pakistan’s interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over Hormuz

    Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to deliver a message to Iran’s Supreme Leader from Pakistan’s army chief amid U.S. military action against Iranian drones over Hormuz. Continued U.S.-Iran tensions and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threaten efforts to end the Middle East war and stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.

  • SECURITYJun 7 · 10:40 UTCWTOP DC
    Pakistan’s interior minister is in Tehran as the US downs more Iranian drones over Hormuz

    Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to facilitate U.S.-Iran negotiations as the U.S. military downed two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continued, undermining efforts to end regional conflicts and secure maritime traffic.

  • POLITICSJun 7 · 02:32 UTCDAWN
    Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

    Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi delivered a message from Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, aiming to address the stalled US-Iran negotiations. The visit seeks to prevent the collapse of a ceasefire and revive diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional security.

  • POLITICSJun 7 · 00:16 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Pakistani minister delivers 'important message' to Khamenei during Tehran visit

    Pakistani minister Mohsin Naqvi delivered a message from Pakistan's army chief and prime minister to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei during a visit to Tehran. Discussions with Iranian interior minister Eskandar Momeni focused on border security, counterterrorism, drug trafficking, and boosting bilateral economic exchanges to $10 billion. Iran thanked Pakistan for its role in reducing US-Iran tensions, and Naqvi is set to meet Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

  • WORLDJun 6 · 17:40 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Lebanon army chief heads to Pakistan amid Iran war mediation

    Lebanon’s army commander, General Rudolf Haykal, is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Field Marshal Asim Munir. The trip is part of Pakistan’s efforts to mediate talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, with Israel’s attacks on Lebanon as a key issue.

  • WORLDMay 24 · 18:50 UTCCBS NEWS
    Where Iran peace talks stand amid Pakistani army chief's meeting in Tehran

    Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir met with senior Iranian officials in Tehran, while U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace deal. The developments come amid ongoing diplomatic discussions between the two nations.

  • WORLDMay 23 · 18:30 UTCAXIOS
    U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says

    The Trump administration and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war, with remaining issues focused on wording, according to a U.S. official. Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir mediated talks, and Trump discussed the deal with Middle Eastern and South Asian leaders, while Iran's foreign ministry confirmed final-stage negotiations on a memorandum of understanding.

  • SECURITYMay 23 · 06:51 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Iran war day 85: Tehran says major gaps remain in US talks

    On the 85th day of war, Iran highlights significant gaps in US-Iran peace talks. Pakistan army chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to support mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.

  • POLITICSMay 23 · 02:17 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    Pakistan's powerful military leader Asim Munir is reshaping the country

    Pakistan's military chief, Marshal Asim Munir, is actively reshaping the country's direction. A poster of him was displayed in Karachi on May 21, 2026, highlighting his leadership role.

  • SECURITYMay 22 · 20:31 UTCAXIOS
    Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war

    President Trump met with senior advisers to discuss potential military action against Iran, as negotiations remain deadlocked. Pakistan's military chief and a Qatari delegation are mediating efforts to prevent war, but progress is 'agonizing.' Trump has shifted from seeking diplomacy to considering a 'decisive' strike, though no decision has been finalized.

  • WORLDMay 22 · 19:11 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Pakistan’s army chief in Iran as US’s Rubio says ‘slight progress’ in talks

    Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is visiting Tehran to mediate tensions as the US State Department reports slight progress in diplomatic talks. The EU is simultaneously moving to impose sanctions on Iran over its blockade of the Hormuz Strait.

  • WORLDMay 22 · 18:32 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Pakistan army chief travels to Tehran in push for US-Iran deal

    Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir has traveled to Tehran as part of international mediation efforts to prevent escalation of conflict between the US and Iran. The diplomatic mission includes participation from Qatar and other mediators working to avert a full-scale war.

  • WORLDMay 22 · 14:27 UTCNY POST
    Pakistan defense chief en route to Iran as reported peace framework circulates

    Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir is traveling to Iran as part of ongoing peace framework discussions. Munir has developed a strong relationship with President Trump, who has publicly praised his mediation efforts in US-Iran negotiations.

  • WORLDMay 21 · 09:26 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

    Iran is reviewing a US proposal aimed at ending an ongoing war, with Pakistan intensifying its mediation efforts. Pakistani military chief Asim Munir is set to travel to Tehran for diplomatic talks, according to Iranian media reports.

  • WORLDMay 13 · 10:00 UTCTHE CIPHER BRIEF
    The Pakistani General Running Washington’s Backchannel to Tehran

    Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir has become the key intermediary managing a critical backchannel between the United States and Iran as the two nations edge toward escalation. Through quiet diplomacy, Munir has brokered ceasefires and facilitated direct talks, positioning Pakistan as central to preventing crisis escalation. Pakistan's involvement is driven by pragmatism and the desire to restore its relevance in Washington and regional affairs.

  • POLITICSMay 6 · 15:19 UTCFOX NEWS
    Trump tentatively making peace with Iran, but potential future strikes remain as leverage

    President Donald Trump has announced a tentative peace deal with Iran, with a potential end to the 67-day war and the opening of the Hormuz Strait to all countries. However, Trump warned that if Iran does not agree to the terms, bombing will resume at a higher level. The US and Iran have been mediated by Pakistan in their talks.

  • POLITICSMay 6 · 15:19 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Trump tentatively making peace with Iran, but potential future strikes remain as leverage

    President Donald Trump has announced a tentative peace deal with Iran, but warned that potential future strikes remain as leverage. The deal is contingent on Iran agreeing to certain terms, and Trump has stated that he will not travel to the Middle East for in-person truce signings. A ceasefire has been extended, and Pakistan is helping mediate talks.

  • WORLDApr 24 · 16:59 UTCAXIOS
    Witkoff and Kushner expected to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan

    U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Pakistan to revive stalled negotiations. The talks aim to break a diplomatic impasse before President Trump considers military options, with Araghchi arriving in Islamabad to first meet Pakistani leaders. Vice President JD Vance will not join the trip but remains on standby if discussions progress.

  • SECURITYApr 23 · 09:34 UTCAL JAZEERA
    India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

    Asim Munir, Pakistan's military chief, was elevated to field marshal following a war with India a year ago. He is now playing a peacemaker role despite his rise through conflict.

  • POLITICSApr 23 · 08:55 UTCTHE ECONOMIST
    What do the geopolitical successes of Asim Munir mean for Pakistan?

    The article examines the geopolitical achievements of Pakistani military chief Asim Munir, suggesting that despite initial optimism, his leadership is unlikely to drive substantial political or societal transformation in Pakistan.

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