Appreciates Iran’s engagement within the ‘Islamabad Talks’ launched to barter a peace settlement with the US
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a gathering with the Iranian delegation led by the Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Meeting, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at Islamabad Talks on April 11 2026. Photograph: PMO
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday affirmed Pakistan’s honest resolve to proceed its mediatory function in a gathering with the Iranian delegation because the “Islamabad Talks” kicked off to barter a peace settlement with the US.
In accordance with the Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO), the Iranian delegation was led by Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf and assisted by Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi, whereas Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Military Employees Subject Marshal Asim Munir, and Inside Minister Mohsin Naqvi attended the assembly from the Pakistani aspect.
“Appreciating Iran’s engagement within the ‘Islamabad Talks,’ the prime minister affirmed Pakistan’s honest resolve to proceed enjoying its function as a mediator to assist construct momentum in the direction of attaining significant leads to the curiosity of regional and world peace and stability,” the assertion mentioned.
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Earlier within the day, PM Shehbaz met US Vice President JD Vance, together with Particular Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner who landed in Islamabad as a part of a US delegation to debate US-Iran ceasefire dubbed the ‘Islamabad Talks 2026’.
Washington and Tehran are because of start negotiations searching for to finish the six-week-old Iran struggle that has killed 1000’s of individuals throughout the Center East, disrupted power provides, fed inflation and slowed the worldwide financial system.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a gathering with the Iranian delegation led by the Honorable Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Meeting, Mr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at Islamabad Talks. 11 April, 2026. pic.twitter.com/Lt1hp5OycD
— Prime Minister’s Workplace (@PakPMO) April 11, 2026
The Iranian delegation, consisting of Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, additionally arrived in Pakistan late Friday night time to attend the high-stakes negotiation talks with the US.
The FO mentioned the “high-powered delegation” was led by Ghalibaf and was obtained by Dar, Nationwide Meeting Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Naqvi, and CDF Munir. It added Dar expressed the hope that the events would “have interaction constructively” and reiterated Pakistan’s want to proceed facilitating them in the direction of reaching a long-lasting and sturdy answer to the battle.
Islamabad April 11 ,2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a gathering with the Iranian delegation on the Islamabad Talks as we speak.
The Iranian aspect was led by the Honorable Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Meeting, Mr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, assisted by Overseas… pic.twitter.com/xUSCq9sGpS
— Prime Minister’s Workplace (@PakPMO) April 11, 2026
Pakistan is ready to host what might show to be one of the crucial consequential diplomatic engagements in current historical past, as senior leaders from the US and Iran arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations following a devastating six-week struggle that has left 1000’s useless and pushed the worldwide financial system to the brink of recession.
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Islamabad has successfully been positioned underneath an unprecedented safety lockdown forward of the talks. Key routes have been sealed, safety personnel closely deployed, and surveillance heightened to make sure the protection of visiting dignitaries. Officers say the negotiations will happen at a safe, undisclosed location, away from the media highlight.
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator within the area. Final month, the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, which prompted Tehran to retaliate with assaults on Israel and US army bases within the Gulf. This escalation of tensions within the Center East led to efforts by political and army management in Pakistan to de-escalate the scenario.
To ease tensions, Pakistan had additionally hosted a quadrilateral international ministers’ assembly in Islamabad, with representatives from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The assembly grabbed the world’s consideration and was broadly appreciated for Pakistan’s efforts.
Pakistan and China additionally collectively proposed a five-point initiative geared toward restoring peace and stability within the Gulf and the broader Center East.
Perilous ceasefire
A fragile, conditional ceasefire is in place between the US and Iran, agreed after weeks of intense battle. The deal revolves round a two‑week pause in preventing, largely geared toward halting main army strikes and reopening strategic routes just like the Strait of Hormuz — though core disagreements stay unresolved. Each Washington and Tehran have declared the ceasefire a form of victory, at the same time as they keep on with competing calls for for a protracted‑time period settlement.
On the centre of the truce is a ten‑level proposal from Iran, which the US has described as a “workable foundation” for negotiation. The plan reportedly covers points like non‑aggression, management and operation of the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions, and cessation of hostilities on a number of fronts — together with requires an finish to wars in associated theatres. This framework is now set to information peace talks, with Pakistan anticipated to host negotiations geared toward turning the short-term ceasefire right into a extra sturdy peace.
