The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for now Middle East crisis – live updates Pakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating into Islamabad’s worst nightmare . In a cabinet meeting held at about 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was morose. “We should brace ourselves for the impact of the war,” he told his cabinet ministers. “The situation has really become very bleak. The chance of peace has become dim.” Continue reading...
DWApr 8, 2026, 12:31 PM
How Pakistan brokered a US-Iran ceasefire, and what's next
The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 3:49 PM
How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire
Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
DWApr 8, 2026, 12:31 PM
What's next after the US-Iran ceasefire?
The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.
The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 7:12 AM
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?
On Iran, US President Donald Trump said Pakistan knows the country “better than most”.
BBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 5:03 AM
How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 9:20 AM
US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?
Trump cites Iran's 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.
ABC AustraliaApr 8, 2026, 1:39 AM
What we know about the US-Iran ceasefire deal
These are the key moments that lead up to a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, and what is on the table to permanently end the fighting.
Financial TimesApr 8, 2026, 2:42 PM
White House pushed Pakistan to broker temporary Iran ceasefire
Idea for pause in fighting originated from Donald Trump’s team even as he escalated threats against Iran
The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 9:50 AM
‘A step back from the brink’: European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire
Announcement of deal met with relief and calls for strait of Hormuz to be reopened and permanent end to hostilities US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates European leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal while calling for the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to hostilities, including in Lebanon. The US and Iran agreed a two-week conditional ceasefire on Tuesday, including a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, after last-minute diplomacy from Pakistan. The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was continuing “fighting and ground operations” in its war against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, despite a statement from Pakistan that Lebanon was included in the ceasefire. Continue reading...
The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 9:32 AM
How Pakistan came to play peacemaker in Iran
Tuesday’s agreement and upcoming negotiations are a diplomatic coup that thrusts Islamabad into the heart of global politics
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 4:23 AM
World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East
Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 10:43 AM
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks after Iran-US ceasefire
Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 5:04 AM
US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran's 10-point plan.
The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 9:21 AM
Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
April 8 - The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan.
Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 8:24 AM
GCC, other Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement
Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war's permanent end.
The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 7:20 AM
Huge strategic defeat for the US? There is now a two-week ceasefire but hard questions remain
The mere acceptance of Tehran's 10-point peace plan as baseline for negotiation is seen as a climbdown for Washington.