Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said it was \u201cimperative\u201d for the United States and Iran to uphold their ceasefire commitments, following the conclusion of the Islamabad talks after intensive negotiations. The trilateral ‘Islamabad talk’, culminated almost 21 hours after they began on Saturday afternoon, with US Vice President JD Vance \u2014 who headed the American delegation \u2014 saying that intensive negotiations with Iran had failed to produce an agreement. Vance said talks with Iran lasted around 21 hours and covered a range of critical issues. \u201cThe bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,\u201d he added. Following the presser, Vance departed Islamabad with what he described as his country’s \u201cfinal and best offer,\u201d adding that it remained to be seen whether Iran would accept it. He boarded Air Force Two at 7:08am and waved to Pakistani officials from the top of the stairs. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi among others were present on the occasion. Addressing the conclusion of the talks, Dar expressed gratitude to both sides, saying he was \u201cdeeply grateful to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America for responding to the call made by the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for an immediate ceasefire in the region.\u201d He also thanked both countries \u201cfor accepting prime minister’s invitation for holding peace talks in Islamabad.\u201d Dar said the US delegation, headed by Vance, and the Iranian delegation, led by Speaker of Parliament Bagher Ghalibaf, had arrived in Pakistan to participate in the talks. \u201cI along with the Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir helped mediate several rounds of intense and constructive negotiations between the two sides, that continued through the last 24 hours and ended this morning,\u201d he said. On behalf of Pakistan, Dar said he would \u201clike to express gratitude to the two sides for appreciating Pakistan’s efforts to help achieve the ceasefire and its mediatory role.\u201d He expressed hope that both parties would maintain momentum, stating: \u201cWe hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond.\u201d \u201cIt is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire,\u201d he stressed. Dar reiterated Pakistan\u2019s role going forward, saying: \u201cPakistan has been and will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days to come.\u201d The conflict, which began on February 28 following coordinated US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran\u2019s leadership and infrastructure, has resulted in more than 2,000 deaths and widespread regional instability. Tehran responded with retaliatory operations, including the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Israeli and US targets in the region. A ceasefire was eventually announced on April 8, with Pakistan playing a central role in mediation. However, key disagreements persist. Washington has proposed a 15-point framework focusing on nuclear and missile issues, sanctions relief, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has presented a 10-point plan seeking greater control over the waterway, transit fees, and comprehensive sanctions removal. The international community has broadly welcomed Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic role, backing its efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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