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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan has emerged as a "peacemaker" in the world after its efforts for peace in West Asia culminated in the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran. Addressing the passing out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, Mr. Sharif said that the recent trip of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was an acknowledgement of Pakistan's important role in promoting peace in the region, as reported by The Hindu.Coverage Comparison
Reports from Dawn, TASS, and The Hindu consistently highlight Pakistan's role in the US-Iran negotiations and the significance of President Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad. Dawn's editorial described the visit as a symbol of international diplomacy, noting that the Iranian leader received a warm welcome with the top civilian and military leadership rolling out the red carpet.TASS quoted President Pezeshkian expressing Iran's gratitude for Pakistan's mediation efforts, while The Hindu cited Mr. Sharif's remarks and also mentioned that the US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, held in Switzerland. The Hindu further noted that the talks were held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed on June 18.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in comments reported by Dawn, said Pakistan was now being recognized as a "peacemaker" on the global stage. "Pakistan, which was once said to have become diplomatically isolated, is now being discussed across the entire world," Dar said.
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- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan has emerged as a "peacemaker" after its efforts for peace in West Asia culminated in the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran, as reported by The Hindu.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first foreign visit after the cessation of the war with the US-Israel combine was to Pakistan, according to Dawn. The visit was described as acknowledging Pakistan's role in promoting regional peace.
- Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is now being recognized as a "peacemaker" for its mediation between the US and Iran, as reported by Dawn. He also spoke of Pakistan's economic performance and ambitions.
- President Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Pakistan's mediation efforts, saying Iran's government and people are grateful for Pakistan's responsible and proactive role in facilitating dialogue, as quoted by TASS.
- Dawn reported that the US is beginning to peel back layers of sanctions on Iran, and that a window has opened for Pakistan and other states to trade openly with Iran. The publication also noted that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project is stalled due to arbitration initiated by Tehran against Pakistan.
- The Hindu reported that the US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap for a final agreement within 60 days, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.