ISLAMABAD — As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn’t often called on to act as an intermediary in high-stakes diplomacy, but it’s … Read more
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. A diplomatic source said Pakistan is in conversations with both the U.S. … Read more
Pakistan announces a ‘temporary pause’ in strikes against Afghanistan at the request of several countries Source link
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of airstrikes on homes in Kabul and Kandahar as fighting enters third week Source link
WASHINGTON — The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point before, during and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified Congress this week of its intent to close the consulate … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Protesters storm and batter U.S. consulate in Pakistan 00:16 UP NEXT Shooting at Austin bar leaves at least 3 people dead 00:25 Sen. Kelly calls ayatollah death ‘good thing,’ slams lack of ‘plan’ 01:10 Three U.S. service members … Read more
KARACHI, Pakistan — At least six people were killed and about a dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. The violence came hours after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed … Read more
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government enter direct war – CBS News Watch CBS News Pakistan has declared an “open war” with Afghanistan following months of conflict. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab and Sam Vinograd have more. Source link
Pakistan says it’s in an “open war” with Afghanistan – CBS News Watch CBS News Pakistan’s military launched airstrikes toward Afghanistan as tensions remain high in the region. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports. Source link
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded cross-border attacks overnight, government officials from both countries confirmed to NBC News on Friday, alleging heavy losses on both sides as Pakistan’s defense minister declared “open war” between the two South Asian nations. Tensions between the two countries, which share a 1,600-mile border, have been simmering for months … Read more