PAKISTAN'S INFORMATION MINISTER SAYS THEY ARE STILL WAITING FOR IRAN'S OFFICIAL RESPONSE ON WHETHER A DELEGATION WILL ATTEND THE PEACE TALKS IN ISLAMABAD.

Pakistan's Information Minister indicated that Tehran has yet to provide an official confirmation on its participation in upcoming peace talks in Islamabad, leaving diplomatic coordination in limbo. The delay affects regional risk pricing, particularly in South Asian and Middle Eastern equity and debt markets, as progress in Iran-Pakistan diplomatic engagement could influence cross-border energy cooperation and security dynamics. Geopolitical risk channels, including regional stability and bilateral trade expectations, are the primary transmission mechanisms, with Pakistani sovereign bonds and Iranian rial-denominated assets most exposed to shifts in sentiment. Traders will watch for Iran’s formal diplomatic communication or any signal of delegation appointment as the next catalyst.

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