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President Zardari lauds Pakistan’s untiring efforts in facilitating US-Iran dialogue
- PM Shehbaz briefs Zardari on peace negotiation progress.
- Zardari urges continued engagement with global powers.
- PM, DPM, CDF praised for diplomatic coordination efforts.
In a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari lauded Pakistan’s untiring efforts in making the diplomatic initiative of hosting peace negotiations between Iran and the United States a great success.
Islamabad emerged as a key mediator in the US-Iran conflict after PM Shehbaz helped secure a two-week ceasefire on April 8. Following the temporary truce, delegations from Washington and Tehran arrived in Islamabad at his invitation and held over 20 hours of negotiations over the weekend.
However, despite the extended talks and intensive diplomatic engagement, the discussions concluded without reaching a final agreement.
The conflict, which began on February 28 following coordinated US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s leadership and infrastructure, has resulted in more than 2,000 deaths and widespread regional instability. Tehran responded with retaliatory operations, including the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Israeli and US targets in the region.
The international community has broadly welcomed Pakistan’s diplomatic role, backing its efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions and facilitate negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace.
In today’s meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Zardari and PM Shehbaz reviewed the prevailing security and diplomatic situation in the region, noting its far-reaching implications for global security, economic stability, and geopolitical dynamics.
The prime minister briefed the president in detail on the stages of the US-Iran dialogue, progress achieved through Pakistan’s mediation, and his upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at further advancing peace efforts.
President Zardari praised PM Shehbaz, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all state institutions for their sustained diplomatic efforts in facilitating peace negotiations, calling the initiative a notable success in advancing regional stability.
He noted that the seamless coordination between all stakeholders was instrumental in facilitating this high-level engagement.
The president highlighted the historic role Pakistan has played in promoting global peace and regional stability.
He remarked that by providing a platform for such a critical dialogue, Pakistan has reaffirmed its position as a responsible and pivotal state in the international community and proved its peace making credentials to the world once more.
President Zardari said that PM Shehbaz and DPM Dar should remain proactively engaged with Washington and Tehran, as well as major regional and global powers, to ensure the sustainability of the peace process and regional harmony.
The meeting was attended by the DPM Dar and PM’s Adviser on Political Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah, while the president was assisted by former premier Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Senate Sherry Rehman and former Senate chairman Nayyar Bukhari.
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Prince Harry received delightful news all the way from his homeland, the UK, during his Australia trip.
After King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, the Duke of Sussex ran to his home to inquire about the monarch’s health.
Then, the father-son duo met at Clarence House over tea time in September 2025. Following that, Harry publicly expressed his desire to make peace with his family, stating that he is ready for reconciliation.
He also confessed that, as his father is undergoing cancer treatment, contact between the two will often be limited.
People reported that Charles and Harry “have been talking more since their reunion in September 2025.”
Notably, the relationship between Harry and his brother, Prince William, is still quite frosty. The future monarch, as per many reports, is not in favour of taking the Sussexes back to the fold.
According to express.co.uk, a source suggested that King Charles may “forgive” Harry soon.
An insider said that “complete forgiveness” for Harry is pretty much on the cards.
The King might put behind the hurt caused by Harry’s bombshell memoir, Spare, and Netflix documentary.
If true, it seems King Charles is sidelining his son William to exemplify great forgiveness during his reign.
King Charles’ youngest son Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who are currently in Australia, have started a journey to highlight the achievements of the beloved royal Princess Diana, who became the People’s Princess for her unmatched deed.
The two even kicked off their Australian trip with a special tribute to the late Princess by visiting the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourn, where Diana and then-Prince Charles visited together in 1985.
To highligt his mother’s decades-long acts of serving the suffering commiunity, Harry mingled with staffs and took part in an activity in the hospital’s therapeutic garden spaces.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, embarked on a new journey by saying goodbye to the royal job in 2020, has consistently honoured his mother by advancing her humanitarian work, supporting youth, and keeping her memory alive through personal gestures and public tributes.
Harry’s work often mirrors her commitment to empathy, landmine clearance, and HIV/AIDS awareness.
In 2019, William’s younger brotherretraced his mother’s footsteps by visiting an active de-mining field in Angola, directly continuing her work with The HALO Trust to highlight the need to clear landmines.
Meghan’a hubby is also a dedicated supporter of The Diana Award, a charity that recognises young people for their humanitarian work and social action, often attending their annual events and connecting with recipients.
In 2006, he even co-founded Sentebale charity, which supports young people affected by HIV/AIDS in Botswana and Lesotho, directly channeling his mother’s compassionate approach to vulnerable communities.
Harry and William puttheir feud a side to commission a statue of their mother, which was unveiled in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on what would have been her 60th birthday (July 1, 2021).
He often incorporates forget-me-nots (Diana’s favorite flowers) in special moments, including his wedding bouquet for his wife and by planting them in a preschool garden in LA.
The two landed in Australia on Tuesday, April 14, for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans’ affairs.
It was their first visit to Australia since 2018. They announced their first pregnancy hours after arriving in Sydney.
Their latest visit has captured public attention in Australia, where Britain’s King Charles is the head of state, though a sizeable minority supports becoming a republic.
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