Pakistan has welcomed a supplementary ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which reinforces that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad stated that the ruling makes it clear the arbitration process cannot be bypassed, and that both parties must agree for the treaty to be altered or terminated. A PCA press release reiterated that India cannot place the treaty in abeyance on its own. Pakistan also reaffirmed its willingness to engage in bilateral talks with India on the matter.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that following the Pahalgam attack and last month's intense but brief military standoff with Pakistan, India has lost credibility on the international stage due to a lack of transparency and the dissemination of false information. Speaking on Friday, Bilawal stated, “The global audience has seen and accepted reports from Pakistani media. It is now widely understood that the Indian government is not being truthful. Despite claims of neutral journalism, the Indian media has failed to substantiate its assertions.” He praised Pakistan's leadership for its transparency, noting that while India took a month to acknowledge the downing of its fighter jet, Pakistan revealed it immediately. He also cited a U.S. general’s recent testimony before Congress, calling Pakistan “an exceptional partner in the fight against terrorism.”

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, accused India of being the largest state sponsor of regional terrorism. Speaking at the 52nd Common Training Program, he urged neighboring countries to stay alert against India’s proxy terrorist activities. Munir emphasized Pakistan’s desire for friendly ties with Afghanistan but warned against using Afghan territory for Indian proxies. Recently awarded the Field Marshal title, Munir highlighted India’s internal discrimination against minorities as a root cause of terrorism and assured Pakistan’s full military preparedness.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a statement, Rubio emphasized that Iran must never be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapons. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of working together to establish lasting peace between Israel and Iran and to maintain regional stability. Notably, Pakistan does not have formal diplomatic ties with Israel.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claims a renewed push for the “Minus One” formula is underway—aiming to eliminate former Prime Minister Imran Khan from politics. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram accused PML-N leader Azma Bukhari of being part of a palace-backed conspiracy to fracture the party from within. In response, Bukhari alleged Khan has been cornered by his own sister and party colleagues. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also claimed there are moves to impose governor's rule as part of the plot.

In a recent phone call, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep gratitude to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for continued support amidst rising tensions with India. Sharif reiterated Pakistan's willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with India on unresolved issues including Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism. He urged all parties to adhere to the UN Charter and international law, especially following Monday’s attacks. He also commended Saudi Arabia for its effective Hajj management. In response, the Crown Prince affirmed efforts toward lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held urgent calls with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar to discuss de-escalation strategies amid rising Middle East tensions.
During a conversation with Qatari envoy Ali Mubarak Ali Essa, Sharif expressed deep concern over Iran’s recent strike on a U.S. base in Qatar and stressed the importance of peace and cooperation.
In a separate call with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Maliki, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to diplomatic solutions and proposed a trilateral cooperation framework involving Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Former U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has accused Pakistan's military of engaging in a prolonged “double game” with the United States. In a post following a rare White House meeting between former President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir on June 18, Khalilzad claimed that while Pakistan accepted American assistance during the war in Afghanistan, it simultaneously harbored individuals responsible for killing U.S. personnel.

He further asserted that Pakistan supported both the U.S. and Al-Qaeda during the post-9/11 war on terror and continues to detain Dr. Shakil Afridi, the physician who helped locate Osama bin Laden.

Renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has condemned the recent U.S. military strike on Iran, labeling it not only "reprehensible" but also a "clear violation of previous commitments." Referring indirectly to former U.S. President Donald Trump, he wrote, “Can someone who threatens to turn another country into hell ever be worthy of a peace prize?”

Notably, Pakistan recently issued a statement recommending Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting significant backlash across various sectors.

Speaking at the OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar affirmed Islamabad’s full support for Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. “We stand in solidarity with the brotherly nation of Iran and condemn in the strongest terms Israel’s provocative and unlawful aggression,” Dar said. He mourned the civilian casualties caused by the strikes and urged the international community to take action against Israel for violating international laws and treaties, stressing the need to protect global civilian security.

The Pakistani government has formally nominated former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during recent tensions between Pakistan and India. Islamabad claimed that Trump’s efforts likely prevented a full-scale war that could have endangered millions of lives. The statement praised Trump’s role as a genuine advocate for peace and his commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan has ordered the suspension of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial budget, creating a significant constitutional and administrative crisis. The budget must be passed by June 24 to avoid triggering a potential no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister or even the declaration of a financial emergency. Khan has demanded meetings with economic advisors and experts, but was only granted access to the Chief Minister. He stated that the budget cannot proceed without full consultations.

Nobel Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai criticized the United States for not using its immense global influence to stop the mass killings in Gaza.

“It’s deeply disappointing that the U.S. hasn’t acted effectively to save lives, restore peace, or stabilize the region,” she said. Malala urged stronger U.S. action to push for a ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian aid.

“I have spoken out about Gaza since 2014—claims of silence are false,” she emphasized.

Pakistan has expressed serious concerns over the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Experts point to the country’s complex relationship with Tehran, rising security concerns in Balochistan, and fears of Israeli air force influence reaching the Pakistani border. Despite a missile exchange with Iran earlier in January 2024, both nations have since moved to mend ties. Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and assassinations of its generals and scientists, calling for international intervention.

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is scheduled to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington today, Wednesday. The high-level meeting is part of Munir’s ongoing visit to the United States. According to Trump’s daily agenda, the meeting will take place at 10 PM Pakistan time in the Cabinet Room of the White House and will include a working lunch.