{
  "id": 6403140,
  "title": "Pakistan and Egypt discuss escalating regional attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/pakistan-and-egypt-discuss-escalating-regional-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:58:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-and-egypt-discuss-escalating-regional-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan and Egypt exchanged telephone conversations between their respective Foreign Ministers, Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Badr Abdelatty, concerning recent regional developments. The discussions underscored the significance of maintaining regular consultations, which would include Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. Both nations agreed to convene informally during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York.\n\nPakistan has a historical reputation for playing a pivotal mediating role in resolving conflicts, particularly the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. In April, Islamabad facilitated direct negotiations between the two countries, marking their closest diplomatic interaction since 1979. Moreover, Pakistan has been instrumental in securing a ceasefire agreement that commenced on April 8, temporarily halting hostilities.\n\nDuring the recent telephone dialogue, the two ministers reaffirmed the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt. They also delved into broader regional matters, although specific details of their conversation were not disclosed.",
  "summary": "Pakistan and Egypt discuss escalating regional attacks Pakistan says Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by telephone with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, about the latest regional developments as attacks intensify across the Middle East. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said the ministers stressed the importance of “close consultations” involving Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. They also…",
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  "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."
}