https://www.rferl.org/z/2930 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Pakistan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/2930 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:16:35 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL China and Pakistan launched a joint push for a ceasefire in Iran, aiming to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global energy flows as the conflict disrupts markets and shipping. https://www.rferl.org/a/china-pakistan-joint-peace-plan-iran-war-usa-israel-hormuz/33722217.html https://www.rferl.org/a/china-pakistan-joint-peace-plan-iran-war-usa-israel-hormuz/33722217.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:46:12 +0200 ChinaIranPakistanThe Rundown StoriesMiddle East Beijing and Islamabad back de-escalation efforts as war-driven shipping delays in the Strait of Hormuz strain energy flows and global trade. https://www.rferl.org/a/china-pakistan-trump-peace-hormuz-iran-talks-war-oil/33721530.html https://www.rferl.org/a/china-pakistan-trump-peace-hormuz-iran-talks-war-oil/33721530.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:23:33 +0200 IranNewsPakistanThe Rundown StoriesMiddle EastChina Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels deepened their involvement in the Middle East war, launching a second salvo of missiles within 24 hours against Israel, while Tehran has given permission for ships from “nonhostile” nations to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.rferl.org/a/houthi-iran-israel-war-hormuz-pakistan-shipping/33718789.html https://www.rferl.org/a/houthi-iran-israel-war-hormuz-pakistan-shipping/33718789.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:21 +0100 IranNewsPakistanThe Rundown Stories Pakistan has offered to host talks aimed at bringing the Iran conflict to an end, highlighting the country's strengthened ties in both the Middle East and with Washington. https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-iran-diplomacy-us-israel-conflict/33714484.html https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-iran-diplomacy-us-israel-conflict/33714484.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:20:06 +0100 FeaturesIranPakistanThe Rundown Headline At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in a Pakistani air strike on a hospital in Kabul, the Afghan Taliban said, while Pakistan rejected the claims. https://www.rferl.org/a/at-least-400-dead-in-kabul-hospital-air-strike/33708653.html https://www.rferl.org/a/at-least-400-dead-in-kabul-hospital-air-strike/33708653.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:53:52 +0100 NewsAfghanistanPakistanThe Rundown Stories Fresh Pakistani jet and drone strikes targeting Kabul and the Kandahar, Paktika, and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan have cast a shadow over China's shuttle-diplomacy efforts to restore peace between Pakistan and the Taliban. https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-afghanistan-border-strikes-china-diplomacy/33704544.html https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-afghanistan-border-strikes-china-diplomacy/33704544.html Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:32:34 +0100 NewsAfghanistanPakistanThe Rundown Stories