Global
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed its continued intensive diplomatic efforts to prevent the collapse of the truce between the United States and Iran in 2026. Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar pointed out the need to provide more space for peaceful solutions, urging both parties to show flexibility ahead of the scheduled talks in Islamabad. Observers believe that the Pakistani stance reflects regional concerns over the implications of the ceasefire's expiration, especially with Islamabad's emphasis on the importance of direct communication between the two countries to address the security and economic challenges posed by the current war.