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Committed to advancing regional peace and security: Pak PM to Iranian President
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by phone, reaffirming Islamabad's honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security. The discussion covered the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 11-12, Sharif's engagements with regional leaders, and recent remarks about peace efforts and future talks.
Why It Matters
The call underscores ongoing Pakistan-Iran diplomacy amid broader US-Iran talks, highlighting a regional approach to peace and security in a volatile area.
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Trump announces US negotiators to go to Islamabad for talks; ceasefire expiry noted
April 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump announced that American negotiators will be in Islamabad on Monday for peace talks with Iran, a move that raised hopes of extending a two-week ceasefire that expires by Wednesday (April 22, 2026).
Telephonic conversation: PM Sharif and Iranian President Pezeshkian
April 19, 2026
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security during a roughly 45-minute phone call with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. The leaders discussed the current regional situation. Sharif thanked Iran for sending a high-powered delegation for talks in Islamabad on April 11-12. He noted his engagements with world leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye, and spoke of building consensus for a sustained dialogue process. He also conveyed thanks to Iran’s leadership for constructive conversations with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his visit to Tehran this week, and extended regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
US-Iran talks conclude without agreement (April 12, 2026)
April 12, 2026
The talks concluded without any agreement.
US-Iran direct talks held in Islamabad (April 11, 2026)
April 11, 2026
Rare direct talks between the United States and Iran were held in Islamabad, aimed at ending their conflict.