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Pakistan Mediates Iran-US Talks, Aims Boost Trade, Investment

6/24/2026

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Pakistan’s mediation in Iran-U.S. talks raised hopes for foreign investment.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the Buergenstock peace talks.
Analysts warned the diplomatic win will not fix Pakistan’s tax base or export weakness.
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail said Iran sanctions relief could boost Balochistan trade.
British Middle East minister Hamish Falconer thanked Islamabad and announced UK plans for deeper trade ties.

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Story summary

Pakistan’s mediation in Iran-U.S. talks raised hopes for foreign investment.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the Buergenstock peace talks.
Analysts warned the diplomatic win will not fix Pakistan’s tax base or export weakness.
Former finance minister Miftah Ismail said Iran sanctions relief could boost Balochistan trade.
British Middle East minister Hamish Falconer thanked Islamabad and announced UK plans for deeper trade ties.