{"id":2674,"date":"2026-03-30T08:43:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2674"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:43:54","slug":"president-to-discuss-middle-east-peace-initiatives-and-pakistans-facilitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2674","title":{"rendered":"President to discuss Middle East peace initiatives and Pakistan\u2019s facilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>:  President Asif Ali Zardari will chair a high-level meeting today to review the ongoing Middle East crisis and Pakistan\u2019s role in facilitating peace. The session will include Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, senior federal ministers, military officials, and provincial leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting follows a quadrilateral foreign ministers\u2019 session held in Islamabad yesterday with representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, aimed at advancing dialogue toward a US-Iran ceasefire and reducing regional tensions. Officials said the four countries recognized Pakistan\u2019s proactive diplomatic efforts, with China reportedly supporting Islamabad\u2019s mediation role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar underscored that regional instability benefits no nation, emphasizing the importance of respecting sovereignty and security in line with the UN Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to sources, today\u2019s presidential meeting will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the latest developments in the Middle East, including the Iran-US-Israel conflict and recent attacks in the Gulf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess Pakistan\u2019s mediation progress and the potential for hosting direct US-Iran talks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss national preparedness, including petroleum reserves, energy security, and shipment logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine domestic economic measures, including potential subsidies for motorcycle and rickshaw drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A senior committee from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with coordinating recommendations for Pakistan\u2019s future diplomatic course, aiming to strengthen cooperation with the four regional partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Prime Minister Dar reiterated Pakistan\u2019s readiness to host negotiations between Washington and Tehran, urging the international community to support Islamabad\u2019s efforts to ensure lasting regional peace and stability. 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