Pakistan will host “de-escalation talks” as Islamabad steps into an unexpected peacemaking role in the Middle East crisis. Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, said the talks would aim to create a route for de-escalation. Trump has repeatedly described Pakistan as “an important partner” on issues ranging from counterterrorism to regional stability. Only a handful of countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, retain access to both sides. Beyond burnishing its diplomatic credentials, Pakistan has strong domestic reasons to push for de-escalation.

Source: The Telegraph March 28, 2026 13:54 UTC