Over the past week, officials from more than 10 countries praised Dar for helping ceasefire and stability talks.
DPM and FM Ishaq Dar address the UN Security Council session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA
ISLAMABAD:
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at the center of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating crisis between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Over the past week, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Egypt, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations and promoting regional stability.
Diplomatic channels and international media coverage suggest overwhelmingly favorable sentiment towards Pakistan’s top diplomat, highlighting his credibility, strategic positioning and his constant pressure to de-escalate tensions at a time of intense regional tensions.
Based on sentiment analysis from April 5-11, 2026, FM Dar ranked as the most positively viewed global leader globally, recording the highest positive-to-negative sentiment ratio among all leaders evaluated.
In the most recent 24-hour period (April 10-11), Dar recorded 30.5% positive sentiment versus just 8.5% negative, putting it ahead of prominent global figures including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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The data underlines Pakistan’s growing diplomatic relevance, particularly in crisis management involving major global and regional players.
The push culminated in the arrival of US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on April 11 to attend a high-level peace summit, a development widely seen as validation of Pakistan’s central role in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Officials said Dar’s engagement was instrumental in bridging communication gaps between adversaries, enabling dialogue at a time when conventional diplomatic channels had stalled.
With Islamabad emerging as a key venue for critical negotiations, Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach appears to be reshaping perceptions in global capitals, bolstering its position as a credible mediator in one of the most volatile geopolitical crises in recent years.
