Islamabad Talks 2.0 – What to Expect from the Next Round
SAT
April 17, 2026
On April 17th, 2026, South Asia Times (SAT) hosted an X Space session titled “Islamabad Talks 2.0: What to Expect from the Next Round.” Moderated by Usama Qazafi, the session featured Salman Javed (Director, South Asia Times) and Abdullah Khan (Director, PICS), Dr. Salma Malik (Associate Professor, DSS QAU) and Dr. Khurram Iqbal (Senior Analyst) with contributions from other strategic experts. The discussion analyzed Pakistan’s pivotal role as the sole mediator in the ongoing rapprochement between the United States and Iran, the potential for a final agreement, and the regional “spoilers” threatening the peace process
