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Pakistan played a quiet but pivotal role in securing a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, emerging as a key intermediary during intense last-minute diplomacy.
Sources revealed that negotiations, conducted through a small and closely held Pakistani channel, continued at a rapid pace in the final hours before the truce was announced. The atmosphere remained serious yet cautiously hopeful, with expectations that hostilities could be temporarily halted.
Over recent weeks, Pakistan facilitated backchannel communication between Washington and Tehran, leveraging its historic ties with Iran and working relations with the United States. The effort gained urgency after escalating regional tensions, including attacks involving Iran and Saudi Arabia, threatened to derail peace prospects.
Pakistan’s leadership maintained consistent diplomatic engagement. The Foreign Minister indicated cautious optimism despite setbacks, while military leadership stressed that regional attacks were undermining peace efforts.
In the early hours, the Prime Minister confirmed progress, urging an extension of diplomatic timelines and calling for stability measures, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Shortly afterward, the ceasefire agreement was formally announced, with Pakistan inviting both sides to Islamabad for further negotiations aimed at a lasting settlement.
Despite the breakthrough, officials acknowledge the situation remains delicate, with deep mistrust between the parties posing a continuing challenge to long-term peace.