{"id":126506,"date":"2026-05-25T11:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=126506"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:11:24","slug":"pm-hopes-to-host-islamabad-talks-2-0-very-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/126506\/","title":{"rendered":"PM hopes to host Islamabad Talks 2.0 \u2018very soon\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISLAMABAD(National Times)- After\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2002888\">indi\u00ad\u00adcations\u00a0<\/a>that Tehran and Washington will soon reach an understanding to end the weeks-long war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad \u201cvery soon\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Background conversations with sources privy to developments suggested that while Islamabad may yet serve as the venue for another round of talks between the warring sides, there were no immediate signs of preparations for such a high-level event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A source close to PM Shehbaz told&nbsp;<em>Dawn<\/em>&nbsp;that during his four-day visit to China, the premier had received \u201cserious indications\u201d from the US and Iran regarding delegation-level talks, which could be held soon in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, another sou\u00adrce claimed that not rece\u00adived any such indications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe prime minister is currently in China and no such arrangements are being made here\u2026 It see\u00adms that next round of dialogue will not take place very soon,\u201d a senior PM Office official told&nbsp;<em>Dawn<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources said the government will make necessary arrangements for the fresh round of dialogue once the PM returns from China, but there was no confirmation on when these talks might take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Islamabad&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1990743\/dar-urges-us-iran-to-uphold-commitment-to-ceasefire-as-talks-conclude-without-deal\">hosted the first round of talks bet\u00adween the US and Iran<\/a>&nbsp;in April, when US Vice Pre\u00adsident JD Vance arrived for indirect talks with Iran\u2019s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, in a tweet, the PM congratulated US Pre\u00adsident Donald Trump on his \u201cextraordinary effo\u00adrts\u201d to pursue peace and for holding a \u201cvery useful and productive\u201d telephone call with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US president, in a post on his Truth Social platform, revealed that he held a telephone call with world leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Pakistan to discuss the matters related to Iran and a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cField Marshal Syed Asim Munir represented Pakistan in the telephone call and I greatly appreciate his tireless efforts during the entire process,\u201d PM Shehbaz wrote, adding that the discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also lauded the US president\u2019s leadership and \u201ccommitment to dialogue and diplomacy\u201d, saying the call marked a \u201csignificant step closer toward the shared objective of regional peace, stability, and an early diplomatic outcome\u201d. In a statement on X, Dar commended the US and Iranian leaders for their sustained engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also praised the efforts of United Nations chief Antonio Guterres as well as \u201cour brotherly regional partners and all other countries, with whom I remained closely engaged throughout this process\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe achievements of these negotiations offer grounds for optimism that a positive and durable outcome is within reach,\u201d the DPM wrote. \u201cDialogue and diplomacy must prevail over conflict and confrontation for the collective prosperity and security of our region and beyond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- After\u00a0indi\u00ad\u00adcations\u00a0that Tehran and Washington will soon reach an understanding to end the weeks-long war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad \u201cvery soon\u201d. 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