28 Mar 2026 - 14:33
The Kabul Tribune (KT)— Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ongoing regional hostilities and diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace, according to an official statement.
The call, which lasted over an hour, included wide-ranging discussions on the evolving situation in the region, particularly tensions involving Iran and Israel, as well as initiatives to de-escalate the conflict.
Prime Minister Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of what he described as continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including recent strikes targeting civilian infrastructure. He expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and conveyed condolences over the reported loss of more than 1,900 lives, while also praying for the recovery of those injured and displaced.
He also briefed President Pezeshkian on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach, including engagement with the United States, as well as Gulf and other Islamic countries, to help foster conditions conducive to dialogue and peace negotiations.
Sharif noted that Pakistan’s peace initiative had received broad international support and expressed hope that a viable, collective pathway toward ending hostilities could be achieved.
President Pezeshkian shared Iran’s perspective on the situation, accusing Israel of continued aggression and underscoring the importance of building trust to facilitate meaningful dialogue and mediation. He also commended Pakistan’s constructive and supportive role in promoting peace.
Sharif thanked the Iranian president and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to contributing to regional peace and stability through continued diplomatic engagement, the statement said.
