{
  "id": 13096005,
  "title": "DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035912/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told CNN's Ivan Watson that Pakistan is acting as an \"honest broker\" between the United States and Iran, aiming for a \"negotiated and peaceful\" outcome to the conflict. Chaudhry addressed concerns about Pakistan's neutrality in the US-Iran war, citing the country's condemnation of Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran's retaliatory campaign in the Gulf. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and stability, stating that no party benefits from the escalation of the war. Chaudhry also clarified Pakistan's role in the Makkah defence alliance, stating that Pakistani troops have been in Saudi Arabia for decades and will be deployed in a defensive capacity under the terms of the United Nations charter. The Makkah defence pact, signed on August 7, aims to strengthen collective deterrence among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, with the pact members agreeing that an attack against one would be considered an attack against all.",
  "summary": "Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan is acting as an “honest broker” while mediating between the United States and Iran, reiterating the commitment to a “negotiated and peaceful” outcome. The military’s spokesperson made the remarks in an interview with CNN correspondent Ivan Watson, who posted a small clip of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan claims to be an 'honest broker' in US-Iran conflict",
    "Condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, supports Iran's retaliation",
    "Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia under Makkah defence pact"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Pakistan committed to 'negotiated and peaceful outcome' between US, Iran: DG ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/pakistan-committed-to-negotiated-and-peaceful-outcome-between-us-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:56:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/dg-ispr-says-pakistan-acting-as-an-honest-broker-in-us-iran-war-13099193",
        "published": "2026-10-09T10:47:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}