Pakistan

New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial

A joint statement released by the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced the creation of a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon.

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People march through neighborhoods in Nabatieh, during a religious procession marking Ashura, following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, Lebanon, June 23, 2026.
FOREIGN MINISTER of Iran Abbas Araghchi, and Speaker of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf with the delegation of Iran at the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial

The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?

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PAKISTAN'S PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani stand prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL

The mediators did not explain how the mechanism would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, KELLY HARTOG/JTA, TOVAH LAZAROFF/JTA
A protestor carries a poster during a demonstration to protest against femicide, sexual violence and all gender-based violence ahead of the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Valletta, Malta November 23, 2025.

Father, uncle sentenced to life for honor killing of 14-year-old girl in Pakistan

Anwar-ul-Haq, the girl’s father, told police that gunmen fired on her. However, police found that ul-Haq, a naturalized US citizen, has organized the killing with his brother-in-law.

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Fourteen Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, ambush in Bannu

Three personnel have been found alive and transferred to the hospital, the officer added.

MAY 10, 2026ByREUTERS
Residents gather as heavy machinery clears the rubble of a damaged police post after a car bombing in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan May 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Are there any winners in unfinished Iran war? - analysis

Explosions, US self-defense strikes, and renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz show how unresolved maritime leverage, Gulf vulnerability, and political deadlock could push the conflict further.

MAY 10, 2026ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail

Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough."

MAY 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House on May 8, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Operation Sindoor: One year on from India’s ‘October 7’ moment - analysis

Exactly one year on, India’s military leadership gathered in Jaipur on Thursday and made clear the operation now underpins its response to cross-border attacks.

MAY 7, 2026ByALEX WINSTON
An activist holds the national flag of India in front a banner that praises the Indian defence forces for their military operation, code-named "Operation Sindoor", in Mumbai on May 10, 2025.

Arrest of Pakistani journalist spurs dispute over Al-Qaida allegations

Supporters of Muhammad Saad bin Riaz say the accusations do not match his work as a researcher and journalist focused on regional conflicts and information warfare.

MAY 6, 2026ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Muhammad Saad bin Riaz

US awaits Iran response to proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal

The US expects a response from Iran as soon as today, according to a regional source cited by CNN.

MAY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, April 12, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty abeyance after Pahalgam attack sparks India-Pakistan clash - opinion

Pakistan challenges India’s treaty suspension at the UN amid rising tensions between the countries.

MAY 5, 2026ByRAHUL PAWA
Indian security force personnel stand guard at the site of a suspected militant attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 24, 2025.

Iran feeling confident in attacking after month of shaky ceasefire - analysis

The UAE intercepted numerous missiles and drones on Monday, and a key oil port in the UAE was attacked. CNN reported that the UAE used an Israeli air defense system in this recent round of attacks.

MAY 5, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

'Their military's been defeated': Trump rejects latest Iran deal, demands better offer

Trump said on Saturday that the US might be "better off" without an Iran deal, adding that the issue has "been going on too long.”

MAY 1, 2026ByAARON GLICK
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event with the Artemis II astronauts in the Oval Office of the White House on April 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.

One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion

Operation Sindoor revealed a strategic shift in India‑Israel ties, with cooperation expanding from procurement to resilience, layered defense, and rapid adaptation.

APRIL 29, 2026ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS
An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.