Pakistan steps up backchannel diplomacy to salvage dialogue
Pakistan intensified its behind-the-scenes and overt external efforts on Wednesday to revive the stalled the US-Iran calm process, as Tehran's
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Pakistan steps up backchannel diplomacy to salvage dialogue
Pakistan intensified its behind-the-scenes and overt external efforts on Wednesday to revive the stalled the US-Iran calm process, as Tehran's diplomatic representative in Islamabad held a key session with Premier Shehbaz Sharif against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over the next round of dialogue.
According to a short report official comment released by the Premier's Office, Reza Amiri Moghadam called on the premier to discuss the evolving regional condition and ongoing calm efforts.
"Amb. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Diplomatic representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, called on Premier Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 22.4.2026 to discuss the ongoing regional condition and calm efforts," the comment read.
While the official handout did not divulge further details, external sources stated the session took place at a critical juncture when ambiguity continues to cloud the fate of the next round of dialogue between Tehran and Washington. The external process, they suggested, was the central focus of the discussion.
Representatives familiar with the developments stated Pakistan remained engaged with Iran through discreet channels, with messages being exchanged in an effort to persuade Tehran to rejoin the formal dialogue process.
Islamabad has played a quiet but pivotal role in facilitating contacts since the initial round of dialogue failed to produce a breakthrough.
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