Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on rising regional tensions and efforts to restore peace.The hour-long discussion comes amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. During the call, both leaders held extensive discussions on the evolving situation in the region and the urgent need for peace. The prime minister strongly condemned continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including recent strikes on civilian infrastructure. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s unwavering solidarity with the Iranian people during what he described as a difficult period. He also expressed condolences over the loss of more than 1,900 lives and prayed for the recovery of the injured and displaced. Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic outreachThe prime minister briefed the Iranian president on Pakistan\u2019s ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation. He said that outreach is being carried out at multiple levels, including engagements with the United States, Gulf countries, and other Islamic nations. These efforts involve senior leadership, including the deputy prime minister and Syed Asim Munir. According to the prime minister, Pakistan\u2019s peace initiative has received strong international backing, raising hopes for a collective path towards ending the conflict. Iran appreciates Pakistan\u2019s role President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic engagement and acknowledged its efforts to promote dialogue. He shared Iran\u2019s perspective on the ongoing hostilities and stressed the importance of building trust to enable meaningful negotiations and mediation. The Iranian leader also praised Pakistan\u2019s constructive and supportive role in pushing for regional stability. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Iranian president and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to facilitating peace. He assured that Islamabad would continue playing a proactive and constructive role to help restore stability in the region through dialogue and cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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