ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday and discussed regional developments and the Iran-US ceasefire.
“Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement”, a Foreign Office statement said.
Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues, in order to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest.
“FM Araghchi appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and constructive facilitation role in this regard, and both leaders agreed to remain in close contact,” it concluded.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call today from Foreign Minister of Iran H.E. Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2026
Over the past few days, Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table.
On Thursday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an “important meeting” with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad. The discussion focused on diplomatic efforts surrounding the potential second round of US-Iran negotiations in the capital.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a second round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place “as soon as Friday,” as Pakistan continued relentless diplomatic efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiation table.
Speaking to The New York Post, Trump said “good news” regarding renewed negotiations may be coming as soon as Friday, adding that a follow-up round of talks was under consideration.
Sources, cited by The New York Post, touted positive Pakistani mediation efforts with Tehran, renewing the possibility of further peace talks within the next “36 to 72 hours.”
About a possible breakthrough in peace talks, Trump, in a text message to The New York Post, said: “It’s possible! President DJT.”
Despite warnings from both sides and tit-for-tat interceptions of commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran has held since it was signed two weeks ago.
The first round of direct US-Iran talks took place in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8.
