Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue to play a central role in promoting sustainable peace across the region through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister briefed participants on Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran. He expressed satisfaction over the progress made in the negotiations and voiced optimism about achieving positive outcomes. He noted that Pakistan has gained global recognition by successfully bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table after decades of strained relations. The talks, held in Islamabad at Pakistan’s invitation, saw participation from high-level delegations of both countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was thankful to the leadership of both nations for accepting Pakistan’s invitation, calling it a moment of pride for the entire nation. He revealed that the two sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire, while discussions between their delegations continued for 21 hours. He added that Pakistan was entrusted with the responsibility of mediating efforts for peace restoration, with the ceasefire still holding and further negotiations underway to address unresolved issues. Describing the development as historic, he said the Islamabad talks have opened a pathway to transform the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace, despite moments where negotiations nearly collapsed. The prime minister also commended Asim Munir for his leadership and strategic role during the crisis. He further praised Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and his team for their diplomatic contributions. He noted that during heightened tensions in the Middle East, Field Marshal Asim Munir remained actively engaged, and his strategic foresight played a vital role in securing and maintaining the ceasefire.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue to play a central role in promoting sustainable peace across the region through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister briefed participants on Pakistan’s effort…
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