ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the evolving regional situation and the need for urgent de-escalation.<\/p>\n
During the call, Dar stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward lasting peace, underscoring the importance of ending all attacks and hostilities amid rising tensions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He reaffirmed that Pakistan remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at restoring regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n
In a related development, the deputy prime minister welcomed a decision by Iran to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels scheduled to pass daily.<\/p>\n
Describing the move as a \u201cconstructive gesture,\u201d Dar said it reflects a positive step toward confidence-building and regional stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a welcome development and a harbinger of peace that will strengthen collective efforts for stability in the region,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He emphasized that such measures, along with sustained diplomatic engagement, are essential to easing tensions and fostering cooperation among regional stakeholders.<\/p>\n
The development comes at a time of heightened uncertainty in the Gulf region, where maritime security and energy routes remain critical to global economic stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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