The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-pakistan-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:31:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Pakistan relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-pakistan-relations/ 32 32 Pakistan emerges as a key international player as it mediates between US and Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-emerges-as-a-key-international-player-as-it-mediates-between-us-and-iran/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798958 Islamabad has close ties with Tehran and DC, unlike previous negotiators, which have come under fire from Iran in the war; Pakistan does not recognize Israel; Netanyahu has said they should not be enemies

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]]> Pakistan’s defense minister calls Israel ‘cancerous’ ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistans-defense-minister-calls-israel-cancerous-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:54:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798867 Netanyahu, Sa'ar denounce since-deleted post by Khawaja Asif against 'state created on Palestinian land to get rid of European Jews,' days into Pakistan-brokered ceasefire

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]]> Why Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between US and Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-pakistan-has-emerged-as-a-key-mediator-between-us-and-iran/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:01:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788752 With Gulf states under fire, Islamabad steps into unlikely role of interlocutor between US, Iranian officials in apparent bid to stem rising oil prices and preserve domestic calm

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]]> US presses Pakistan to join Gaza force, testing powerful military chief’s authority at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-presses-pakistan-to-join-gaza-force-testing-powerful-military-chiefs-authority-at-home/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:38:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714009 Field Marshal Munir is expected to discuss stabilization force with Trump in coming weeks, with Pakistani participation likely to trigger domestic backlash among Islamists

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]]> Taliban takeover could open new chasm in US-Pakistan ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/taliban-takeover-could-open-new-chasm-in-us-pakistan-ties/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:12:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2604591 Pakistani ex-envoy says Islamabad wants credit for bringing Afghan insurgents to negotiating table but is remembered in Washington for its 'role in allowing the Taliban to survive'

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]]> Man convicted then acquitted in Daniel Pearl killing to leave Pakistan prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-convicted-then-acquitted-in-daniel-pearl-killing-to-leave-pakistan-prison/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2513171 But court says Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, convicted of planning abduction and beheading of Jewish journalist, should remain in jail staff's quarters during appeal process

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]]> Man acquitted in Daniel Pearl’s killing moved to Pakistan safe house https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-acquitted-in-daniel-pearls-killing-moved-to-pakistan-safe-house/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:13:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2511143 Police say Ahmad Saeed Omar Sheikh, who was on death row for 18 years before being acquitted of murdering the US journalist, transferred for safety reasons

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]]> Pakistan orders man acquitted in Pearl murder off death row and into safe house https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-orders-man-acquitted-in-pearl-murder-off-death-row-and-into-safe-house/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:06:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2480527 Father of Pakistani-British man Ahmad Saeed Omar Sheikh, previously convicted of planning abduction and beheading of US Jewish journalist, says it's a 'step toward freedom'

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]]> Pakistan prosecutors in last ditch effort to stop release of Daniel Pearl killer https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-prosecutors-in-last-ditch-effort-to-stop-release-of-daniel-pearl-killer/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:27:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2478783 Blinken calls Pakistani foreign minister to press for ways to 'ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible'

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]]> US ‘prepared to prosecute’ man acquitted in Pakistan of murdering Daniel Pearl https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-prepared-to-prosecute-man-acquitted-in-pakistan-of-murdering-daniel-pearl/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:53:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2478421 Biden administration calls on Pakistani government to allow US to try Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, convicted of planning abduction and beheading of Jewish journalist

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]]> Pakistan court orders release of man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-court-orders-release-of-man-accused-of-killing-journalist-daniel-pearl/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:28:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2477808 Reporter's family decries decision as a 'danger to journalists everywhere'; defense lawyers say Sheikh was used as a scapegoat

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]]> Pakistan could soon free convicted kidnapper of US reporter Daniel Pearl https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-could-soon-free-accused-killer-of-us-reporter-daniel-pearl/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:47:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2337130 Supreme Court has refused to suspend a lower court’s ruling exonerating Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh before 90-day detention order expires

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]]> Pompeo urges justice for victims of 2008 Mumbai attacks on anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/pompeo-urges-justice-for-victims-of-2008-mumbai-attacks-on-anniversary/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:14:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2191348 Pakistan has detained and released alleged mastermind Hafiz Saeed on and off for more than a decade

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]]> Pakistan arrests US-wanted terror suspect in Mumbai attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-arrests-us-wanted-terror-suspect-in-mumbai-attacks/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:52:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2113786 Hafiz Saeed founded group blamed for coordinated assault that killed 166 people, including six at local Chabad house

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]]> Mumbai attacks anniversary draws solemn tributes and new pressure on Pakistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/mumbai-attacks-anniversary-draws-solemn-tributes-and-new-pressure-on-pakistan/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:27:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1968654 As India marks 10 years since Islamist gunmen killed 166 people in 3-day rampage, US makes new reward offer for terrorists'' capture

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