Shehbaz Sharif

The US and Iran just agreed to peace talks. The mediator? A financially broke, domestically troubled Pakistan — a country that can't negotiate peace with its own neighbours. Yet somehow, Islamabad inserted itself between the world's superpower and the Middle East's most defiant nation. This is the story of the most audacious diplomatic gamble of 2026 — and exactly what Pakistan stands to gain if it pulls it off. Abhishek Singh, Associate Editor, Livemint, explains.

In a bid to mediate rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on diplomatic efforts aimed at fostering dialogue between the US and Iran. As conflict escalates, can Pakistan play a pivotal role in restoring peace?

At the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Donald Trump, calling him a 'man of peace' for his efforts in conflict resolution between India and Pakistan, as well as in Gaza. Sharif nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions.

In the wake of violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, PM Shehbaz Sharif sends a high-level delegation to negotiate with civil society leaders. As the region faces a complete shutdown and a communications blackout, the talks aim to address rising tensions and demands from the local populace.

India slams Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UNGA speech as absurd theatrics and terrorism glorification! Diplomat Petal Gahlot's right of reply at the 80th UNGA counters Sharif's claims of Indian jets downed in Operation Sindoor, calling Pakistan's military pleading for ceasefire and a global terrorism hub. India demands shutdown of terror camps and extradition of wanted terrorists. Watch the fiery exchange!

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warns India against any attempts to stop water flow into Pakistan, asserting such actions would violate the Indus Waters Treaty.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Over 100 terrorists were killed, leading to Pakistan's retaliation through cross-border shelling.

Sharif, who was in Ankara, during a joint press conference with Erdogen, thanked Turkey for its ‘unwavering support’ on Kashmir. This was perhaps hours after the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam.

New Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a tough task ahead of him. Not only has he been thrust into this position rather unexpectedly, he has a problem worth at least $3 billion at hand - first and foremost, he must convince IMF to renew their loan for Pakistan to avoid slipping into a debt crisis. Watch for more details.

Pakistan's move to outsource the operations of major airports, including Islamabad International Airport (IIA), comes as a strategic response to the continuous depletion of forex reserves. The decision, aimed at generating foreign exchange through public-private partnerships, seeks to improve service delivery and align with international industry practices. By fast-tracking the outsourcing process, the government aims to uplift the aviation sector and revitalize international flight operations. However, the full impact of this significant policy shift on Pakistan's economic health and aviation industry remains to be seen. Stay tuned for further developments in this transformative move.