Baqir Sajjad Syed is the Foreign Affairs and National Security Correspondent for Dawn. His career of over 25 years spans print and broadcast journalism. He is a former UN Reham al-Farah Fellow and held a Pakistan Fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC. He tweets @baqirsajjad
Air power increasingly central to modern battlefield planning; lessons from Ukraine, Middle East wars show primacy of drones, satellites and jamming capabilities on modern battlefield.
Updated08 May, 202607:33am
• 22 seamen captured by US on April 19 transferred to Pakistani custody • Fifteen cross back into Iran via Rimdan border; seven
Published05 May, 202607:21am
Pakistan hands over Iran’s latest proposal to US, refuses to divulge contents; Diplomats describe transmission of proposals as a positive step, despite no immediate signs of progress.
Updated02 May, 202609:14am
From the UN chief to the Kremlin, Islamabad’s efforts to mediate between the US and Iran have won it universal acclaim. Although experts agree Pakistan is best-positioned for this role, lasting outcomes are not reached overnight and require structured engagement.
Updated25 Apr, 202607:34am
Officials say ceasefire extension immediate priority, warring parties asked to extend truce by 45 days; Tehran favours Islamabad as venue for further talks.
Updated14 Apr, 202607:25am
US-Iran dialogue set to begin after last-minute Lebanon hurdle eased; backchannel diplomacy led by Pakistan helps secure partial pause in strikes.
Updated11 Apr, 202609:39am
Vows to support US, Iran in reaching a peaceful settlement; PM, army chief review mediation efforts, arrangements for talks.
Updated10 Apr, 202607:24am
Negotiations follow Pakistan-brokered two-week truce; US vice president, Iranian foreign minister to lead their delegations.
Updated09 Apr, 202607:42am
Araghchi denies rejecting Pakistan as venue for talks; Dar discusses UN resolution with Bahrain FM, calls Egyptian counterpart.
Updated05 Apr, 202607:40am
