Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts to ease Iran tensions, Financial Times reports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to play a constructive role in reducing rising tensions involving Iran.

The report indicates that Pakistan is actively engaging in backchannel diplomacy aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has accelerated efforts to contribute to de-escalation initiatives. As part of these efforts, he established an important contact with US President Donald Trump, signaling Pakistan’s willingness to facilitate dialogue between key stakeholders.

The report further mentions that Pakistan is positioning itself as a potential mediator amid growing concerns over instability in the region. In this regard, the diplomatic channels are being utilized to bridge communication gaps and encourage restraint among involved parties.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also said to have reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The communication reportedly focused on promoting mutual understanding and exploring avenues to reduce tensions through diplomatic means.

The report underlines that Pakistan is actively pursuing quiet diplomacy behind the scenes. These efforts are aimed at preventing further escalation and minimizing the risk of conflict in an already sensitive region.

Pakistan’s primary objective, according to the report, is to prevent the outbreak of conflict and avoid further humanitarian and economic consequences.

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