Islamabad, April 11, 2026 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with an Iranian delegation in Islamabad on Saturday as Pakistan hosts critical talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and advancing peace efforts to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East).
The Iranian delegation was led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly (Parliament), and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The meeting took place as part of the "Islamabad Talks," with Pakistan playing a key mediating role between Iran and the United States.
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According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office, Sharif appreciated Iran's constructive engagement in the process and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to facilitating dialogue for regional and global peace and stability. He emphasized Pakistan's sincere resolve to build momentum toward meaningful outcomes.
Attending the meeting from the Pakistani side were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
The Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad earlier, and the meeting with Sharif reportedly began around 1:30 pm local time. Iranian state media indicated that discussions covered arrangements for potential Iran-US negotiations, including alleged ceasefire breaches and Iran's 10-point proposal. The terms and format of direct or trilateral talks are expected to be clarified following these preliminary meetings.
This engagement follows separate talks between Sharif and the US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance (accompanied by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner). Both sides met the Pakistani leadership as part of efforts to turn a recent two-week ceasefire into a lasting resolution amid tensions involving issues such as sanctions, the situation in Lebanon, and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a neutral facilitator in the process, with Sharif describing the negotiations as a potential "make-or-break" moment for regional stability. The presence of senior military and diplomatic figures underscores the high stakes and Pakistan's active diplomatic role.
No immediate details on specific outcomes from the Sharif-Iranian meeting were released, but sources close to the talks suggest both Iranian and US sides are engaging through Pakistani mediation, with possible trilateral elements involving Army Chief Asim Munir.
The development comes against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire secured recently, with both Washington and Tehran expressing thanks to Pakistan and its leadership for brokering initial progress.
Further updates on the full US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad are expected later today or in the coming hours.
