Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's four-day visit to China aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance CPEC cooperation.

Iran and Pakistan discussed West Asia security. Iran's Foreign Minister told the UN chief that US demands hinder peace talks. The US was reportedly preparing for military strikes against Iran. Iran stated its right to peaceful nuclear energy.

India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.

Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir has forged a bond with President Trump, who regularly praises his work in mediating the US-Iran negotiations.

President Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran and then backed off. But he’s also previously indicated he would hold off on military action to allow talks to continue, only to turn around and launch strikes.

The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, U.S. media outlets reported on Friday (May 22, 2026). The reports, from CBS and Axios, come just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not travel to attend his son’s wedding this weekend due to “circumstances on government” and his “love for the United States of America.”

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 soldiers, along with a squadron of jets and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of their mutual defense pact in the face of ever-growing escalations with Iran, according to a new report.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Friday named three uncapped players in a squad of 16 for the three-match one-day cricket international home series against Australia starting late next week.

Mushfiqur Rahim hit a record-breaking century as Bangladesh set Pakistan a daunting 437 runs for victory in the second cricket test