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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt stress importance of swift conclusion to 'current phase' of US-Iran talks <p>Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt on Sunday welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran during a Regional Four (R-4) meeting in Cairo, emphasising the importance of achieving a “swift and successful” conclusion to the subsequent phase of negotiations.</p> <p>The meeting came the same day as Pakistan, along with c0-mediator Qatar, <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009504/us-iran-talks-mediated-by-pakistan-qatar-kick-off-in-burgenstock">hosted</a> delegations from the US and Iran in Switzerland for high-level technical talks ironing out the details of the MoU.</p> <p>On Friday, the FO had <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009239">announced </a>that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would attend the fourth meeting of foreign ministers in Cairo on June 21 at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart.</p> <p>In a joint statement issued by the participating nations, shared by the Foreign Office on X, the R-4 meet which convened in Cairo on Sunday at the invitation of Egypt, welcomed the sig…

Global media hail Pakistan's diplomacy for regional peace Pakistan Global media hail Pakistan’s diplomacy for regional peace Published 08 Apr, 2026 01:56pm 2 min read Web Desk Published 08 Apr, 2026 01:56pm 2 min read Web Desk Bangladesh knock Pakistan out of Women’s T20 World Cup Galarza sets World Cup record with fastest goal in 64 seconds Morocco bully Scotland into submission for 1-0 win, take control of Group C Reuters file International media outlets on Wednesday acknowledged Pakistan’s effective and successful diplomacy in helping prevent a major regional conflict. The foreign media highlighted Islamabad’s role as a key mediator between the United States and Iran According to the Middle East broadcaster Al Jazeera, Pakistan played a crucial role in bringing the regional hostilities to an end, with US President Donald Trump announcing a halt in attacks following Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. Reuters reported that Pakistan has emerged as a powerful intermediary between Washington and Tehran, facilitating dialogue at a critical moment. Fox News quoted President Trump as saying he decided to stop the fighting after discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Ar…

'Torch bearer of peace': Politicians hail Pakistan's role as mediator in US-Iran agreement <p>In the early hours of Monday, the US and Iran <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">agreed </a>on a framework to end the more than three-month-long war, renewing hopes for a permanent end to the conflict that has engulfed much of the region.</p> <p>In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a deal had been struck, which was later confirmed by US President Donald Trump, with an “official signing ceremony” expected on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.</p> <p>Here’s how politicians reacted to the development, particularly to the role of Pakistan, a key mediator in the peace process.</p> <p>PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hailed the peace deal, stressing that the “breakthrough” had shown that “diplomacy can succeed where confrontation cannot”.</p> <p>He commended the roles played in the peace process by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as well as I…

Pakistan wins global praise for brokering US-Iran agreement US, Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28, assassinating former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Pakistan’s mediation efforts came under the spotlight on Monday as world leaders welcomed a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran to end the three-month-long conflict in the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and provide reprieve to the struggling global economy. The war, which triggered a global energy crisis, erupted after the US and Israel, on February 28, carried out a series of attacks on Iran that also led to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The much-awaited peace deal that ended the three-month-long conflict in the Gulf was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the early hours of Monday on a post shared on X. He noted that the official signing ceremony of the agreement will be held on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operation…

Pakistan expresses 'profound respect, appreciation' to Iran's Leader, pres. as war-ending MoU signed Pakistan, which led mediation efforts resulting in recent signing of a war-ending MoU between Iran and the US, expresses respect and appreciation towards Iran's Leader and president.

Pakistan's mediatory role acclaimed as world welcomes US-Iran agreement <p>Islamabad’s mediatory role, as well as those of other countries, was in the limelight on Monday as world leaders welcomed a much-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and eventually end a war that began more than three months ago and crippled the world economy.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">preliminary agreement</a>, first announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is being hailed as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could restore peace in the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease global economic pressures.</p> <p>United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres congratulated the US and Iran for having reached a peace deal that provided for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations.</p> <p>“This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict,” Guterres remarked.</p> <p>“My deep appreciation goes to Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and…

Pakistan's name reverberating with respect across the world, says PM Shehbaz after US-Iran deal <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed ' data-original-src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Au1x7dqdHM'> <div class='media__item media__item--youtube '><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Au1x7dqdHM?enablejsapi=1&controls=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0' loading='lazy' allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='100%' height='100%'></iframe></div> </figure> <p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing the National Assembly.</p> <p>He began his address by noting that Pakistan had earned respect globally after mediating between the US and Iran.</p> <p>“Several countries have sought such respect for centuries, but could not get the respect that God has blessed Pakistan with today. From Japan to Saudi Arabia, from Kuala Lumpur to Casablanca and from Mexico to India, if any country’s name is reverberating with respect and honour, it is Pakistan,” he said.</p> <p>The premier said that if the National Assembly adopted a resolution in this regard, it would not just be an affirmation of Pakistan’s success in its peace endeav…

'Day to rejoice': In Kashmir, some cheer for Iran's 'win' As political leaders in Kashmir welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, several people, especially from the Shia community, took to the streets to burst firecrackers and distribute sweets to mark Iran’s “win”. “It is a day to rejoice,” former chief minister and Peoples DemocraticParty chief Mehbooba Muftisaid. “Thank god, he gave Iran such courage that it stood strong in front of the United States. Not just America, it (Iran) forced Israel to kneel down. Both the United States and Israel were forced to seek a negotiation.” “Pakistan’s role in this can’t be ignored,” she said. “They brought our region – rather the entire world – from the brink of a catastrophic war.” Calling the US-Israel strikes on Iran an unjust war, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, “So the ceasefire allows a strait (Hormuz) to reopen, a strait that was open and freely available to everyone to use before the war started. What exactly did this 39-day war achieve for the US?” Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called the ceasefire “a welcome step toward peace”. “It underscores restraint and dialogue takes precedence over confr…

Bilawal, other PPP leaders welcome US-Iran peace deal, hail Pakistan's ... Get Alerts ISLAMABAD - Senior leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) yesterday welcomed the conclusion of the peace deal between the United States and Iran, describing it as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could contribute to regional stability, global peace, and enhanced economic cooperation. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari termed the agreement an important first step towards reducing tensions and advancing peace through dialogue. In a statement, he said the positive development reflected the statesmanship and commitment of all parties involved. Bilawal commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his leadership and vision in facilitating the process and praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his steadfast support for regional stability.He also acknowledged Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and diplomatic teams from all participating countries for their professionalism, perseverance, and behind-the-scenes efforts that helped make the agreement possible. PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman also welcomed the un…

'Landmark' Islamabad MoU to 'go a long way' in rebuilding Iran, PM Shehbaz tells Pezeshkian <p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday told Iran’s President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian that the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008730/pm-says-us-iran-have-signed-deal-electronically-iran-to-instantly-reopen-hormuz-us-to-immediately-lift-blockade">recently signed</a> ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) between Washington and Tehran would “go a long way towards” rebuilding Iran.</p> <p>According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier made the remarks during a phone call with the Iranian president that lasted over 30 minutes.</p> <p>This was the first contact between the two leaders since the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008730/pm-says-us-iran-have-signed-deal-electronically-iran-to-instantly-reopen-hormuz-us-to-immediately-lift-blockade">signing</a> of the historic Islamabad MoU today, after the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008236/what-we-know-about-14-point-deal-so-far">14-point agreement</a> was <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2007972/us-iran-reach-preliminary-agreement-to-end-war-signing-set-for-friday">reached</a> earlier on Monday. Under the de…

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan to host signing ceremony of US-Iran agreement ... June 16, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that while the signing ceremony of an agreement reached between the US and Iran — aimed at ending a war that began three months ago — would be held in Geneva, it would be hosted by Pakistan. “The official [signing] ceremony of this historic agreement will be held on Friday, June 19, in Geneva, and by the grace of God, it will be hosted by Pakistan,” he said while addressing a National Assembly session after he announced the agreement past midnight on Monday. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The war began in late February, with the US and Israel launching strikes on Iran. Throughout the conflict, Pakistan has remained actively involved in mediating for peace and also hosted the first round of talks between the two sides in Islamabad in April. The historic direct US-Iran talks had ended without an agreement, but also without a breakdown. This was after Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between the two sides, which has remained fragile b…

World leaders praise Pakistan's US-Iran mediation - Pakistan Today June 16, 2026 Leaders from the UN and several countries welcomed the US-Iran agreement and acknowledged Pakistan’s mediation role. The deal is aimed at ending the three-month conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. News Desk June 16, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic role in efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran drew international recognition on Monday after leaders from the United Nations and several countries welcomed a breakthrough agreement between Washington and Tehran. The agreement is aimed at ending the three-month conflict in the Middle East, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing pressure on the global economy, which had been affected by the fighting and the resulting energy crisis. The war began after the United States and Israel carried out attacks on Iran on February 28, an escalation that also led to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in a post on X in the early hours of Monday that the peace agreement had been reached and said the formal signing ceremony would take place in Switzerland on Frida…