Middle East
Is Pakistan using US weapons to kill civilians in Afghanistan?
Islamabad doesn't get to play mediator in one conflict while blasting away at rehab centers and punishing innocent villagers in another.
June 16, 2026
Islamabad doesn't get to play mediator in one conflict while blasting away at rehab centers and punishing innocent villagers in another.
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
Pakistani officials are hoping the high-profile negotiations will raise their international standing
Washington is clearly trying to process its failure at the negotiating table in Islamabad on Saturday
Most analysts expect that the disruption to oil markets will take time to settle down, even if a peace deal is reached
There are significant obstacles in the way of a potential breakthrough in Islamabad this weekend
