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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan has emerged as a global peacemaker after successfully mediating talks between the United States and Iran, culminating in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 18, 2026. The deal, which includes a 60-day roadmap for a final agreement, resulted from talks hosted by Qatar and Pakistan in Switzerland. Speaking at a naval academy parade, Sharif highlighted Pakistan's role in West Asian peace and noted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's recent visit as recognition of this role. He also warned of a dangerous mix of international and internal threats and, without providing evidence, accused India of using proxies to destabilize Pakistan.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and internal threats.
Published June 27, 2026 02:52 pm IST — Islamabad | PTI
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said 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 U.S. and Iran.
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The U.S. 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 last week. The high-level talks were held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by the U.S. and Iran on June 18.
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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.
Mr. Sharif said that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and internal threats. He also accused India of using “proxies” to undermine stability in Pakistan, without providing any evidence in support of his allegations.
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