“Pakistan’s then-President Gen. Yahya Khan facilitated backchannel contacts that led to Nixon’s 1972 visit to China.”

“Officials in Islamabad later acknowledged that a U.S. proposal had been conveyed to Iran.”

“Pakistan has good working relations with most of the key parties in the war, including both the U.S. and Iran.”

“Rising tensions have contributed to higher global oil prices, forcing Pakistan to increase fuel prices by about 20%.”

“Islamabad stands ready to host talks between representatives from the U.S. and Iran.”

“Iran has maintained it has not held such talks and dismissed the U.S. proposal, but Tehran has acknowledged responding with its own proposals.”

“Relations between the United States and Pakistan have improved since last year, with increased diplomatic engagement and expanding economic ties.”

“Clashes erupted in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi and in parts of the north, leaving at least 22 people dead and more than 120 injured nationwide.”

“The country gets most of its oil and gas from the Middle East, and remittances from Pakistanis working in the Arab world equal its total export earnings.”

“Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said this week that Turkey and Egypt are also working behind the scenes to bring the sides to the negotiating table.”

“Pakistan facilitated contacts between the Afghan Taliban and Washington that led to talks in Doha resulting in a 2020 agreement.”

“At least 12 people were killed in and around the U.S. Consulate in Karachi after a mob breached the compound and attempted to set it on fire.”

“Pakistan has no diplomatic relations with Israel because of the lingering issue of Palestinian statehood.”

“Protests erupted across Pakistan following U.S. strikes on Iran, with demonstrators clashing with security forces.”

“Pakistani government officials have said that their public peace effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy.”

“Pakistan played a role in the 1988 Geneva Accords that paved the way for the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.”

“The war is also adding to domestic turmoil, even as Pakistan grapples with its own conflict with neighboring Afghanistan.”

“Trump spoke to the Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, whom the U.S. president has publicly described as his 'favorite Field Marshal.'”

“Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table.”

“The conflict poses some of 'the biggest economic and energy security challenges' in Pakistan’s history.”

“Pakistan has relatively good ties with both Washington and Tehran.”

“Khamenei was a central religious and political figure for Shiites worldwide, including in Pakistan.”

“Analysts say Pakistan’s geographic proximity to Iran coupled with its longstanding ties with the U.S., gives it a unique position.”

“According to Pakistani officials, U.S. messages are being passed to Iran and Iranian responses relayed to Washington.”

“Pakistan’s role in Iran-U.S. negotiations surfaced only days ago following media reports.”

“It remains unclear who has served as Iran’s point of contact in the indirect talks.”

“Pakistan also joined Trump's Board of Peace, which aims to ensure peace in Gaza.”