{"id":2625,"date":"2026-03-28T11:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2026-03-28T11:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:23:08","slug":"in-call-with-pm-shehbaz-irans-pezeshkian-urges-trust-building-to-support-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2625","title":{"rendered":"In Call With PM Shehbaz, Iran\u2019s Pezeshkian Urges Trust\u2011Building to Support Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> In a phone call on Saturday, <strong>Iran\u2019s President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian<\/strong> emphasized the importance of building trust to facilitate dialogue and mediation, according to the <strong>Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO)<\/strong>. The conversation with <strong>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong> comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, following ongoing Iranian retaliatory attacks on US targets and infrastructure in Gulf states since February 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The call comes ahead of a meeting in Islamabad on March 29\u201330, where the foreign ministers of <strong>Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan<\/strong> are set to discuss measures to de-escalate regional conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the conversation, PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan\u2019s condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the latest strikes on civilian infrastructure. He briefed President Pezeshkian on Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic efforts, led by himself, Deputy Prime Minister <strong>Ishaq Dar<\/strong>, and <strong>Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir<\/strong>, aimed at creating a conducive environment for peace talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prime minister highlighted strong support for Pakistan\u2019s peace initiative from the United States and Gulf and Islamic countries, expressing hope for a collective path toward ending hostilities. He also conveyed Pakistan\u2019s solidarity with the Iranian people and offered condolences for the over 1,900 lives lost, while praying for the recovery of the injured and displaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic engagement and stressed that trust is essential to advance talks and mediation efforts. 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