Iranian envoy meets PM Shehbaz, discusses regional situation

Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing regional situation following the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Last night, US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran at the request of PM Shehbaz and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the truce, which was set to expire within hours, would remain in place until Iran submits a comprehensive plan and negotiations reach a definitive outcome. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, during today's meeting, the discussion focused on the ongoing regional situation and peace efforts. Amb. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 22.4.2026 to discuss the ongoing regional situation and peace efforts. pic.twitter.com/8QYxDsWlQj — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 22, 2026 A day earlier, Moghadam met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Both sides emphasised the need for a sustainable solution through diplomatic and negotiation channels to reduce regional tensions. Read: Islamabad sets stage for high-stakes talks Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran. After 40 days of airstrikes, US and Iranian negotiators opened talks in Islamabad earlier this month following a two-week ceasefire brokered by PM Shehbaz. Since the start of the war, multiple meetings have been held between the Pakistani and Iranian leadership, during which both sides discussed negotiations and regional peace. Earlier in June, PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of recent Israeli aggression against Iran and expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and government amid heightened regional tensions during a meeting with Moghadam.