Pakistan PM says Islamabad ‘ready’ to host talks to end Iran war

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 24, 2026 at 01:53 PM
Pakistan PM says Islamabad ‘ready’ to host talks to end Iran war
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan is prepared to host talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This offer comes after Iran's foreign ministry indicated receiving messages from friendly countries suggesting a US request for negotiations. Sharif stated that Pakistan welcomes efforts to pursue dialogue for regional peace and stability. He also mentioned speaking with Iran's President, offering Pakistan's assistance in achieving a comprehensive settlement. Pakistan's Foreign Minister has also been in contact with his Iranian counterpart. The offer is contingent on agreement from both the US and Iran.

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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also said he had been in touch with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.

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Sharif spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, promising his government’s help in bringing peace to the region.

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Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East.

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Pakistan is prepared to host negotiations to stop the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Messages had been received from some friendly countries indicating a US request for negotiations at ending the war.

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mediation 90% peace talks 80% us-iran conflict 80% regional stability 70% pakistan 70% negotiations 60% middle east 50% shehbaz sharif 50%

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