By Saad Sayeed April 2 (Reuters) - A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a remarkable transformation for the South Asian nation driven mostly by its powerful military chief,

Pakistan's ambassador warns Iran's war-torn state is slowing U.S.-Iran talks as Islamabad pushes to facilitate diplomacy amid Trump's deadline extension.

Beijing and Islamabad issued a joint 5-point peace initiative to “restore peace and stability” in the region, according to statements by Pakistan’s and China’s foreign ministries on social media. The plan,

The Pakistani military has wooed Donald Trump, and fallen out with its former Taliban allies, as it looks to wield more influence in the region.

Pakistan and China issued a five-point initiative on Tuesday to restore peace and stability in The Gulf and Middle East region, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. "China and Pakistan

Former captain Younis Khan has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board's PKR 20 million fine on Naseem Shah, deeming it excessive after the pacer deleted a controversial tweet and apologized. Khan believes leniency or a lesser penalty would have been more appropriate,

If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.