ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that Islamabad is ready to host “meaningful and conclusive” talks between the United States and Iran to reach a comprehensive settlement and end the ongoing conflict.“Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war in the Middle East in the interest of peace and stability in the region and beyond,” Sharif said in a post on X.“Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to host talks to facilitate a comprehensive settlement,” he added.The offer comes amid reports of increased diplomatic activity, including a recent call between Pakistan’s army chief Gen. Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump, and indications that a US delegation could arrive in Pakistan within days.Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry reiterated the country’s commitment to resolving the conflict through diplomacy, urging caution against speculation and emphasizing the need for discreet negotiations.The development follows Trump’s announcement of a five-day pause in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow space for potential talks, although Iranian officials have denied that negotiations are underway.Regional tensions have escalated since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, with reported casualties exceeding 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Iran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries, disrupting infrastructure, global markets and aviation.
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