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Sameer Mandhro

Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Over a feverish few days of diplomacy, Pakistan's military and civilian politicians successfully divided the Middle East between them to push for a second round of US-Iran peace talks expected to take place in Islamabad this week. The country's powerful military chief, Field Marshal Asim

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks

As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan's prime minister first seeking -- and within hours securing -- a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides. Now, with a

At US-Iran talks, Pakistan's field marshal takes centre stage

At US-Iran talks, Pakistan's field marshal takes centre stage

When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him. The image illustrated what many experts say is Field Marshal Asim Munir&