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DPM Ishaq Dar Speaks to Iran FM, Meets Saudi Envoy as Pakistan Pushes for Regional Peace | Dawn News

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Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic outreach as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Iran's foreign minister and met Saudi Arabia's ambassador. The discussions focused on easing regional tensions, promoting dialogue, and supporting diplomatic efforts amid heightened instability in the Middle East. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #ishaqdar #iran #saudiarabia #middleeast #diplomacy #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and UAE emphasize peaceful resolution of regional crises

Riyadh/Cairo, July.11 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar affirmed the importance of supporting mediation efforts and the resumption of US-Iran talks as part of broader efforts to achieve peaceful solutions to regional challenges. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two []

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 11, 2026

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday.The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Foreign Ministers of UAE, Iran Discuss Regional Developments

Abu Dhabi, June 26 (QNA) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi discussed, in a phone call today, the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments following the agreement on, and signing of, a memorandum of understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership

In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Pezeshkian Hold Bilateral Talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are holding a joint press conference following high-level discussions on bilateral relations, regional stability, and diplomatic cooperation. #pakistan #iran #shehbazsharif #pezeshkian #breakingnews #diplomacy #worldnews #live --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 8, 2026

BT Live: Trump Strikes Again | NATO’s Drive to War | The China Report

Join hosts Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra and special guests who willl discuss the Iran ceasefire collapse and the NATO summit to keep the wars going. PLUS, analyst Zoon Ahmed Khan joins The China Report BreakThrough News , July 8, 2026

BOL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

PM confident Iran-US MoU will lead to lasting agreement, promote global peace

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that he is confident a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed with Pakistan as mediator will lead to a long-term agreement after 60 days of technical talks, contributing to global peace. Sharif told the National Assembly that the signing was a “historic moment” and that Pakistan’s mediating role had ... Read more The post PM confident Iran-US MoU will lead to lasting agreement, promote global peace appeared first on BOL News.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Pakistan calls for restraint, dialogue amid fresh US-Iran hostilities

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over phone to discuss current regional situation

The Economic Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

Dar speaks with Saudi FM; offers condolences over helicopter crash, reviews regional peace

Dar speaks with Saudi FM; offers condolences over helicopter crash, reviews regional peace

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability

Ariana News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Herat governor, Turkmen official discuss TAPI progress and joint trade expo

Herat Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar met with Begenj Abdullayev, head of the TAPI project in Afghanistan and deputy consul of Turkmenistan in Herat, to discuss the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and ways to expand economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. The meeting, attended by the head of the Ministry of Foreign [] The post Herat governor, Turkmen official discuss TAPI progress and joint trade expo first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?

CNN's Sophia Saifi explains why Pakistanis are celebrating their country's role as a mediator between the US and Iran. Stream "Meanwhile in Asia" exclusively on the CNN app. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, Lebanon parl. speakers discuss ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.

AzerNews

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet

On July 13–14, Shusha will host the fourth edition of its Global Media Forum under the theme The Mission of Media in Promoting Peace: Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust. Nearly 160 media representatives, experts, and officials from 54 countries are expected, including delegates from some 30 international news agencies and more than 60 leading media organisations, making it one of the most internationally diverse gatherings the South Caucasus media calendar has seen this year.

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran-US talks take place in constructive atmosphere — Pakistani PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked both the US and Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement and commended Qatar’s mediation and Switzerland's efforts to organize the consultations

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World : Tashkent Welcomes Delegates From Over 50 Countries At Islamic Civilisation Forum

From Zarul Effendi Razali TASHKENT, July 7 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is hosting the inaugural International Forum of Islamic Civilization from July 7 to 11, bringing together about 300 scholars, religious leaders and policymakers from more than 50 countries to promote the values of peace, tolerance and enlightenment rooted in Islamic civilisation.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran MoU, reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood

+ Key provisions in agreement signal possible path toward ending the war Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia welcomed a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at easing regional tensions and reaffirmed their support for Palestinian statehood during a meeting of their foreign ministers in Cairo on Sunday, Anadolu reports. The ministers met in the [] The post Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran MoU, reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "DPM Ishaq Dar Speaks to Iran FM, Meets Saudi Envoy as Pakistan Pushes for Regional Peace | Dawn News": Syrian Arab News Agency — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and UAE emphasize peaceful resolution of regional crises. Saudi Gazette — Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks. Qatar News Agency — Foreign Ministers of UAE, Iran Discuss Regional Developments. The Tribune — Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership. DawnNews English — Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Pezeshkian Hold Bilateral Talks. Breakthrough News — BT Live: Trump Strikes Again | NATO’s Drive to War | The China Report. BOL News — PM confident Iran-US MoU will lead to lasting agreement, promote global peace. Anadolu Agency — Pakistan calls for restraint, dialogue amid fresh US-Iran hostilities. The Economic Times — Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war . UrduPoint — Dar speaks with Saudi FM; offers condolences over helicopter crash, reviews regional peace. Trend News Agency — Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Shehbaz Sharif: Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum Will Contribute to Strengthening Regional Peace, Stability. Ariana News — Herat governor, Turkmen official discuss TAPI progress and joint trade expo. China Global Television Network — Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation. CNN — Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?. Mehr News Agency — Iran, Lebanon parl. speakers discuss ties, regional issues. AzerNews — Shusha Global Media Forum returns this time in its most consequential form yet. TASS — Iran-US talks take place in constructive atmosphere — Pakistani PM. BERNAMA — World : Tashkent Welcomes Delegates From Over 50 Countries At Islamic Civilisation Forum. Muslim News Nigeria — Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran MoU, reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood