The regional geo-strategic landscape in West Asia post the Iran war
A fragile peace has ended the US-Iran war, yet the fighting has rewired the balance of power across West Asia, handing Pakistan a pivotal role. Following months of all-out conflict…
Joint Statement by the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Regarding The Conclusion of Lake Lucerne Summit, First High-Level Committee Meeting with Participation of the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran
The first session of high-level talks under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has concluded in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with the participation of representatives from the Islamic Republic of…
Iran without sanctions: Pakistan’s $15bn upside
A sanction-free Iran could save Pakistan $10-15 billion a year in energy costs and add 2-3 percentage points to GDP. More importantly, it would flip Pakistan from an energy price-taker…
Iran’s president says peace MoU with U.S. “historic document”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday called the newly signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States a “historic document and a message from powerful Iran.” In a…
Pakistan and the law of mediation
PAKISTAN’S ongoing role in helping bridge differences between the US and Iran has attracted considerable attention. Given the depth of hostility between Washington and Tehran, even keeping channels of communication…
Breakthrough U.S.-Iran peace deal opens path to lasting regional stability
The peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran on Sunday, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough since the…