Dar highlights the sustained diplomatic commitment to reducing tensions and dialogue in the region, beyond
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the 6th International Paigham-e-Islam Conference in Islamabad. SCREEN CAPTURE
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan wants a permanent end to the US-Iran war for peace in the region. Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing the sixth International Paigham-e-Islam Conference in Islamabad, he strongly highlighted Pakistan’s mediation efforts, saying these led to opening doors for negotiations between the two sides.
He expressed confidence that the dialogue will soon turn into sustainable peace in the region without further loss of human life.
Terming Pakistan’s role as historic, the Prime Minister said history will always remember these efforts with golden words. He appreciated the efforts of Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for ceasefire and talks between the two sides.
The prime minister paid tribute to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his role in the peace talks. He said that China, Turkiye and other brotherly countries also contributed to this process.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan adopted a balanced and principled stance in the current regional context.
He highlighted that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have also opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations, adding that the protection, defense and security of Harmain Sharifain are dearer to Pakistan than our lives. He said that the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is a reaffirmation of this firm resolve.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan remains firm on its principled position on Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pakistan will continue to support the Palestinian and Kashmiri people until they achieve the right to self-determination.
The Prime Minister asked religious scholars to further promote unity and harmony in the Ummah in the light of the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him). He said those who fuel division in the Ummah and perpetrate terrorism cannot be called Muslims.
Speaking at the second session of the conference, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar underlined Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability.
He highlighted the sustained diplomatic commitment to de-escalation and dialogue in the region and beyond.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance on Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine. He highlighted the importance of Muslim unity, the central role of the OIC and collective action for the well-being of the Ummah. He also highlighted Pakistan’s leadership in combating Islamophobia globally and promoting interfaith harmony.
The deputy prime minister paid tribute to Pakistan’s resilience and national resolve and reflected on the anniversary of ‘Marka-e-Haq’.
He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, peace, progress and prosperity remain central to Pakistan’s national vision.
Dar welcomed and praised the participation of distinguished national and international ulama and scholars, highlighting the importance and opportunity of the conference.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a pause in “Project Freedom,” an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive deal with Iran, as well as requests from Pakistan and other countries.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran, and Tehran retaliated with attacks against Israel and other countries in the region that host American assets.
The war has been on hold since April 8, when Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire. Following the ceasefire, Pakistan hosted the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ended in Islamabad last weekend without an agreement, but the ceasefire held.
