ISLAMABAD: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has praised Pakistan’s effective diplomatic efforts in facilitating the US-Iran ceasefire and the resumption of talks.
In a phone call with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday he felicitated Pakistan on hosting the peace negotiations in Islamabad, a PM house statement said.
“Reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere commitment to regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the joint statement issued by key European and international leaders, including Prime Minister Starmer, endorsing Pakistan’s peace initiatives,” it said.
During the call, both leaders stressed the importance of ensuring that the ceasefire remains in place and creates the necessary conditions for lasting peace and stability in the region.
ISLAMABAD: 10 April 2026.
Prime Minister’s Telephone Call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, His Excellency Keir Starmer, this evening.
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— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) April 10, 2026
“The two leaders agreed to work together to lend fresh impetus to the longstanding friendly ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, across all spheres of mutual interest,” the statement said.
The Prime Minister also reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Starmer to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.
Pakistan prepares to host US–Iran talks
Pakistan is set to host high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday, as a two-week ceasefire — brokered through Islamabad’s intensive diplomatic efforts — entered its third day on Friday.
The talks mark a pivotal moment in efforts to de-escalate a conflict that had threatened to engulf the wider Middle East, with Pakistan now positioned at the centre of global diplomacy.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that delegations from Washington and Tehran will arrive in Islamabad for talks.
PM Sharif said the aim is to “further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes”.
