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In 45-minute phone call with Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a 45-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to advancing regional peace. Iran confirmed participation in Pakistan-offered talks with the US, though Washington has not yet confirmed its involvement.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 8–19, 2026 Published Aug 13

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, during which he reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to "honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security," according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The conversation, described as "warm and cordial," lasted around 45 minutes and focused on the current regional situation, per the PMO statement.

This call follows the first round of direct US-Iran talks held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, which ended without an agreement but also without a breakdown, as reported by Dawn. The talks took place under a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, which began after US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and is set to end on April 22.

Key Claims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as per a PMO statement covered by Dawn.
Pakistan would remain fully committed to advancing regional peace and security, according to the PM's office.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-offered peace talks with the US in Islamabad, as reported by Dawn.
The US has not yet confirmed its participation in the talks, according to Dawn.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was quoted by Dawn as saying that "nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House."

Perspectives

From Islamabad's perspective, the call is a diplomatic milestone, with PM Shehbaz expressing appreciation for Iran's "wisdom and sagacity" in agreeing to the ceasefire and accepting Pakistan's offer to host negotiations. The PMO statement emphasized the "constructive conversations" and the consensus-building efforts with regional leaders, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.

From Tehran's perspective, President Pezeshkian thanked the Pakistani leadership for their efforts in bringing about a temporary ceasefire and confirmed Iran's participation in the talks, as reported by Dawn. The Iranian leader conveyed best wishes for the people of Pakistan.

From Washington's perspective, there is caution. US President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were headed to Islamabad for another round of talks, but the White House press secretary stressed that no final decisions have been made. The US has not officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming talks scheduled for April 10, as noted by Dawn.

The differing public stances—Iran's confirmation versus US reticence—highlight the delicate nature of these negotiations. The coming days will reveal whether the talks can progress toward a conclusive agreement, as both sides navigate a complex geopolitical landscape.

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Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

Framing: Pakistan's commitment to regional peace — neutral

Facts Included:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Pakistan would remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security
US President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were headed to Islamabad for another round of talks with Iran
The first round of historic direct US-Iran talks, held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, had ended without an agreement
The talks were held as a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remained in effect

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Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC

Framing: Iran's participation in peace talks — optimistic

Facts Included:

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran’s participation in Pakistan-offered peace talks with the United States in Islamabad
The US has not yet confirmed its participation in the talks
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House
Pakistan announced that Iran and the US, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire
PM Shehbaz also invited delegations from both sides to Islamabad on April 10 to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimPakistan would remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimIran President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran’s participation in Pakistan-offered peace talks with the United States in Islamabad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimThe US has not yet confirmed its participation in the talks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimThe first round of historic direct US-Iran talks, held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, had ended without an agreement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe talks were held as a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remained in effect.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimPakistan announced that Iran and the US, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimPM Shehbaz also invited delegations from both sides to Islamabad on April 10 to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
ClaimUS President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were headed to Islamabad for another round of talks with Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Apr 19, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Dawn 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13