<p>Pakistan has is reportedly brokering a peace deal between Libya's rival eastern and western power centres, according to a Reuters report citing two Pakistani sources familiar with the matter. According to the Reuters report, the United States is "fully aware and involved" in Pakistan's role. This comes after Pakistan played a key role in mediating between Iran and the US to end the war that started on Feb 28. The report claimed that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey are also backing the initiative by Pakistan. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pok-leader-appeals-to-india-for-food-medicines-as-pakistan-s-brutality-continues-1783364201637">Pok leader appeals to India for food &amp; medicines as Pakistan's brutality continues</a></p><h2>What's happening in Libya?</h2><p>Libya is split between two primary rival administrations in political deadlock. While both sides approved a unified national budget of 190 billion dinars (approx. $30 billion) in April 2026, they remain divided over control of the central government, national institutions, and the military. The power is divided between Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Tobruk and Benghazi. The western-based GNU is led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and has international recognition from the United Nations and receives primary regional support from Türkiye and Qatar. The eastern-based GNS is led by Prime Minister Osama Hammad and operates under the legislative authority of the House of Representatives. This eastern faction also enjoys the support of Libyan National Army (LNA) under Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and is backed by Egypt, the UAE, and Russia.&nbsp;</p><h2>What has Pakistan proposed?</h2><p>Reuters reported that Islamabad has proposed a "Libya Reunification Plan" that has outlined a 36-month transitional power-sharing arrangement under a body called the Government of National Consensus and Presidential Council. Under the proposal, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, the prime minister of the UN-recognised western-based Government of National Unity (GNU), would continue as prime minister during the transition. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), would become chairman of the Presidential Council. His father, Khalifa Haftar, whose forces control several of Libya's largest oilfields and strategic infrastructure, would oversee the country's budget under the proposed arrangement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-dominates-global-passport-index-2026-where-do-india-china-and-pakistan-stand-1783299438122">Europe dominates Global Passport Index 2026: Where do India, China and Pakistan stand? FULL LIST</a></p><h2>Pakistan mediated between Iran and US</h2><p>Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator between the United States and Iran, successfully brokering a ceasefire that is a fragile one up untill now.High-level negotiations were held in Islamabad wherein US Vice President JD Vance met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf in presence of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.</p>

Pakistan is playing a behind-the-scenes role in efforts to reunify Libya by mediating between the country's rival eastern and western factions. According to Reuters, the proposal, supported by the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, envisions a 36-month transitional power-sharing government.

Pakistan has is reportedly brokering a peace deal between Libya's rival eastern and western power centres, according to a Reuters report citing two Pakistani sources familiar with the matter. According to the Reuters report, the United States is "fully aware and involved" in Pakistan's role. This comes after Pakistan played a key role in mediating between Iran and the US to end the war that started on Feb 28. The report claimed that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey are also backing the initiative by Pakistan. Also Read: Pok leader appeals to India for food & medicines as Pakistan's brutality continues What's happening in Libya? Libya is split between two primary rival administrations in political deadlock. While both sides approved a unified national budget of 190 billion dinars (approx. $30 billion) in April 2026, they remain divided over control of the central government, national institutions, and the military. The power is divided between Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Tobruk and Benghazi. The western-based GNU is led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah and has international recognition from the United Nations and receives primary regional support from Türkiye and Qatar. The eastern-based GNS is led by Prime Minister Osama Hammad and operates under the legislative authority of the House of Representatives. This eastern faction also enjoys the support of Libyan National Army (LNA) under Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and is backed by Egypt, the UAE, and Russia. What has Pakistan proposed? Reuters reported that Islamabad has proposed a "Libya Reunification Plan" that has outlined a 36-month transitional power-sharing arrangement under a body called the Government of National Consensus and Presidential Council. Under the proposal, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, the prime minister of the UN-recognised western-based Government of National Unity (GNU), would continue as prime minister during the transition. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), would become chairman of the Presidential Council. His father, Khalifa Haftar, whose forces control several of Libya's largest oilfields and strategic infrastructure, would oversee the country's budget under the proposed arrangement. Also Read: Europe dominates Global Passport Index 2026: Where do India, China and Pakistan stand? FULL LIST Pakistan mediated between Iran and US Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator between the United States and Iran, successfully brokering a ceasefire that is a fragile one up untill now.High-level negotiations were held in Islamabad wherein US Vice President JD Vance met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf in presence of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.

<p>Pakistan is playing a behind-the-scenes role in efforts to reunify Libya by mediating between the country's rival eastern and western factions. According to Reuters, the proposal, supported by the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, envisions a 36-month transitional power-sharing government.</p>

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Is Pakistan brokering a peace deal between rival factions in Libya? What reports claim