Pakistan has taken critical steps in redefining its international posture. At the UN Security Council on July 22, Pakistan-sponsored resolution called for peaceful dispute resolution and multilateral diplomacy. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the urgency of diplomacy amid global crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Haiti—highlighting Pakistan’s renewed voice in global forums. U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea reaffirmed Washington’s preference for diplomatic processes, even as Pakistan insisted on equitable treatment in issues like Kashmir and water sharing.
In South Asia, Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a visa-free agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports. Finalized during meetings between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Jahangir Alam, the deal facilitates smoother travel and enhances cooperation in security, counter-narcotics, law enforcement, and police training. The development follows a significant thaw in bilateral relations after the dissolution of the previous Bangladeshi government.
Pakistan continues to engage with Washington strategically. Reports indicate that Army Chief General Asim Munir met with former U.S. President Donald Trump, offering access to Balochistan’s critical mineral resources. This outreach, viewed as part of balancing ties with China, comes alongside ongoing trade negotiations, which Islamabad claims could finalize within days.
Beijing has reaffirmed its strategic support following recent security threats to its nationals in Pakistan. At a high-level Beijing visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Lahore to increase protection for Chinese nationals, noting Pakistan as a key partner amid rising militant attacks targeting Belt and Road Initiative projects.
Despite these diplomatic overtures, ties with India remain strained. After Islamabad-backed militant attack in Pahalgam triggered India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan responded by severing economic ties and closing airspace to Indian flights—actions described as an “act of war” by India. Nonetheless, multiple regional powers—including Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Maldives—welcomed the India–Pakistan ceasefire brokered in May, lauding Italy’s role in mediating the détente.
Pakistan has also proposed formally nodding to Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his mediatory role in the ceasefire—fueling both domestic pride and international scrutiny. Critics question the move, warning it politicizes peace processes and highlights Islamabad’s economic reliance amid IMF and Chinese debt burdens
