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Pakistan's Foreign Office Signals Cautious Welcome to Positive Developments

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Pakistan's Foreign Office Signals Cautious Welcome to Positive Developments

Thursday brought the weekly press briefing from Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Islamabad basically signaled a cautious welcome to what they are calling "positive developments" coming from India. It was a statement aimed at a bunch of hot geopolitical spots. Iran-US mediation, the whole thing. Plus, President Trump’s visit to Beijing.

The spokesperson laid out this vision—a push for "sanity prevailing" in South Asian diplomacy. It felt like they were trying to manage a lot of noise.

What really caught attention was how they framed the calls for dialogue coming from within India. Specifically, the voices pushing for talks, even from the RSS leadership. They labeled it a "positive development." But there’s an undercurrent there, isn't there?

The spokesperson admitted that while these public overtures are welcome, Pakistan is definitely holding back. They’re in a "wait and watch" mode. They need an official reaction from New Delhi before they can even think about starting a renewed peace process. That hesitation is palpable.

Pakistan still sees itself as this essential bridge. Between Tehran and Washington. That role, they keep emphasizing.

They confirmed that the channel for Iranian messages was open. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had confirmed fresh Iranian proposals arrived, and the Foreign Office said those messages were "swiftly relayed" to the United States. Straightforward, but layered with real tension.

On the peace front, despite some reports of minor ceasefire violations happening, the ministry characterized the entire process as "holding on." They pushed back hard against the "misleading" reports about Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase. They insisted those movements were purely for logistics, administrative support related to the Islamatad Talks. Not military stuff.

Meanwhile, as Trump wrapped up his trip to China, Islamabad was watching everything closely. They reaffirmed their stance on the One-China Principle. That commitment remains firm. They backed Beijing’s move to keep Taiwan out of the upcoming World Health Assembly.

Then there was the domestic side, which shifted the tone entirely. The briefing took a really dark turn when they addressed the May 9 terrorist attack on a police post in Bannu. Fifteen soldiers died. It was heavy.

Pakistan issued a strong demarche to the Afghan Charge d’Affaires right away. They provided evidence showing the attack was orchestrated from Afghan soil. They urged Kabul to actually do something. To take "verifiable action" against groups like Fitna-al-Khawarij and ISKP. They want to stop the cross-border instability from getting worse. It’s a messy situation, really.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

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