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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Pakistan and China release ‘five point initative’ to end war; White House reportedly doesn’t oppose it
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Pakistan and China issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Iran, followed by peace talks between the US and Iran.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, after which they issued their five-point initiative.
The plan also calls for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a UN-backed peace agreement.
In a call with Channel 12, US President Donald Trump doesn’t deny knowledge of the plan, saying only that talks about ending the war are progressing.
An official with knowledge of the details tells the outlet that the White House does not oppose the Chinese-Pakistani initiative.
PR No.85/2026
Five-Point Initiative of China and Pakistan for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region (Beijing, March 31,2026) pic.twitter.com/JAkSsro17a
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 31, 2026
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