Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, on April 8, 2026.
The two officials exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.
During the call, DPM/FM Ishaq Dar highlighted the latest developments in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement aimed at advancing peace and stability in the region.
Officials described the conversation as constructive, emphasising the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries in addressing regional challenges.
Ishaq Dar has also spoken with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Morocco, Bahrain, and Norway.
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PM Shehbaz ceasefire efforts
The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has asked US President Donald Trump to extend the Iran attack deadline by two weeks.
He posted the proposal of a ceasefire on X, formerly known as Twitter, on April 7, 2026. PM Shehbaz appealed to Trump to extend the deadline of the attack.
As per the post, he said, “To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks.”
FM Syed Asim Munir’s role
The American-based television channel and online news organisation, CNN, has reported that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is playing a vital role in the advancement of negotiations between the US and Iran.
The news organisation further said that good news regarding a ceasefire is expected soon.
A deal is expected tonight between the countries, said CNN.
Pakistan gets praised by Iranian ambassador Reza Amiri
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has praised the Pakistani efforts for the ceasefire.
In his post at X, he said that Pakistan has made sincere and constructive efforts to stop the war. Its efforts have now reached a delicate and sensitive stage. So far, they have moved one step beyond the fragile phase.
He further said, “In the next stage, respect and comity should be replaced by rhetorics and redundancy.”
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