- DPM Dar and COAS Munir are leading intense mediation efforts.
- Contacts maintained with Washington and Tehran.
- The expiration of the ceasefire makes an agreement urgent.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has accelerated its diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table after the first round of Islamabad talks ended without a breakthrough, News » reported, citing a senior Pakistani source.
The first round of negotiations ended without a formal agreement, although officials from both sides publicly shared their respective positions. Despite the lack of decisive progress, Pakistani authorities remain cautiously optimistic about the prospects for continued engagement.
A senior source revealed that Pakistan is in active contact with Washington and Tehran, urging them to resume dialogue at the earliest.
The main objective, the source said, is to reach a viable agreement before the end of the current ceasefire – which is due to expire around April 22 – in order to avoid a possible resumption of hostilities. “We want to conclude before the deadline,” the source said, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
The source further revealed that efforts were underway to facilitate a second round of negotiations during this critical window. These diplomatic initiatives are being carried out under the direct instructions of the Prime Minister, reflecting the high priority Islamabad attaches to this issue.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Force Field Marshal Asim Munir would lead the efforts, having played a key role in initially bringing the two sides together.
According to the source, both worked tirelessly, including “sleepless nights,” to move the process forward.
Pakistan has already expressed its desire for renewed engagement to both parties and is now awaiting their response. Officials hope momentum can be quickly regained to avoid escalation and reach a diplomatic resolution within a limited time frame.
Although challenges remain, Islamabad’s proactive mediation underscores its commitment to global peace and conflict prevention.
