Pakistani PM says Islamabad ‘ready’ to host talks to end Iran war

By AFP 24 March 2026, 4:05 pm

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Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, left, and Chief of the Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir wait for their meeting with US President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, September 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon)

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad is prepared to host negotiations to stop the US-Israeli war with Iran, after mounting speculation it could act as a mediator.

“Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in [the] region and beyond,” he writes on X.

“Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honored to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict.”