Shehbaz Sharif

Who is Pakistan PM Sharif taking advice from? His adviser seen courting LeT’s heir apparent

Pakistan has been hit by a fresh controversy after senior PML-N leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s key aide, were seen on stage with Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed

Pakistan claims killing 22 militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, child dies in crossfire

Security forces have eliminated 22 suspected militants during an intense operation in Pakistan's Khyber district, located along the volatile border with Afghanistan.

Has Pakistan lost credibility as mediator between US and Iran?

Pakistan’s role as a mediator between the US and Iran is already under scrutiny after failed talks, conflicting assurances, and a deepening trust deficit with Tehran. With ceasefire uncertainty and diplomatic setbacks mounting, questions are growing over Islamabad’s ability to deliver meaningful outcomes

What does Pakistan gain from Trump’s Iran ceasefire extension?

Pakistan’s role as a key mediator is back in focus after Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire. As talks continue amid a US naval blockade, the move boosts Pakistan’s global standing while addressing its economic, energy, and security concerns tied to regional instability

Munir in Iran, Sharif in Saudi: Does the choice of venues show who's in charge of Pakistan?

Pakistan’s power structure is under the lens as Army Chief Asim Munir takes centre stage in diplomacy, including US-Iran talks, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appears sidelined. Signs point to a shifting balance of authority in Islamabad

Pakistan after Islamabad collapse: It played the broker —  now comes the hard part

Pakistan gains diplomatic spotlight after hosting United States–Iran talks, but risks losing momentum as ceasefire deadline nears and rival mediators push for next round

Pakistan PM Sharif hopes US-Iran talks lead to ‘durable peace’ amid fragile ceasefire

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses hope for lasting peace as US and Iranian delegations meet in Islamabad even as Israel-Lebanon tensions strain the ceasefire.

Mediation is not independence: Comparing India and Pakistan misreads the map

The suggestion that India should have emulated Pakistan’s mediating posture on the Iran conflict fundamentally misunderstands both countries’ situations

Pakistan is a middleman, not a mediator: The perils of punching above its weight

Islamabad’s latest diplomatic foray in West Asia exposes a familiar pattern: mistaking visibility for influence and performance for power. This may end up disastrously for Pakistan

A US puppet? Did Shehbaz Sharif have to get White House approval for X post on Iran ceasefire?

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s post on X requesting Donald Trump for a two-week ceasefire in Iran has gone viral. The initial version of the post included the header – ‘Draft – Pakistan’s PM Message on X’, sparking speculations that it was probably written by Washington. While the White House may not have drafted the statement, it did give it a go-ahead before Sharif posted it online