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Pakistan Champions Dialogue Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions and Gaza Crisis

1/30/2026

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan have held discussions with Iranian officials to address Iran–U.S. tensions.
Pakistan aims to promote dialogue and regional stability amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding military action.
Pakistan joined the Board of Peace (BoP) to support a Gaza ceasefire and advance Palestinian self-determination.
The Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan's Palestine stance.
Pakistan rejects ties to the Abraham Accords.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan have held discussions with Iranian officials to address Iran–U.S. tensions.
Pakistan aims to promote dialogue and regional stability amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding military action.
Pakistan joined the Board of Peace (BoP) to support a Gaza ceasefire and advance Palestinian self-determination.
The Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan's Palestine stance.
Pakistan rejects ties to the Abraham Accords.