{"id":4266,"date":"2025-06-27T10:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=4266"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:43:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T04:43:23","slug":"pakistan-us-pledge-joint-efforts-for-peace-in-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/27\/pakistan-us-pledge-joint-efforts-for-peace-in-middle-east","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, US Pledge Joint Efforts for Peace in Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"334\"><strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"78\">ISLAMABAD: <\/strong>Pakistan and the <a href=\"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/05\/31\/pakistan-initiates-reciprocal-tariff-talks-with-united-states\">United States<\/a> have agreed to collaborate closely in fostering long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, following a high-level conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"571\">The telephonic exchange underscored the warm bilateral ties, with PM Shehbaz expressing gratitude for President Donald Trump\u2019s leadership in brokering the Iran-Israel ceasefire and for the US&#8217;s key role in the Pakistan-India ceasefire.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.<\/p>\n<p>During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister appreciated President Trump\u2019s bold and decisive leadership that led to the ceasefire between Iran and Israel.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3qoE9osE0W\">pic.twitter.com\/3qoE9osE0W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovtofPakistan\/status\/1938334360417251607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"906\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"609\">Commitment to Regional Stability<\/strong><br data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\" \/>During the call, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing a \u201cdurable peace\u201d between Israel and Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"906\">Secretary Rubio emphasized that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, while PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan\u2019s readiness to play a constructive role in Middle East peace efforts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1136\">President Trump\u2019s earlier meeting with Pakistan\u2019s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House, was also highlighted. The meeting focused on Iran, with Trump noting Pakistan\u2019s deep understanding of regional dynamics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1594\"><strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1186\">Cabinet Welcomes Ceasefire, Lauds Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1594\">At a federal cabinet session in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz welcomed the ceasefire as a positive development and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s solidarity with Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1594\">The cabinet passed a resolution appreciating the diplomatic efforts of PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim in de-escalating tensions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1594\">PM Shehbaz also praised Iran\u2019s response to Israeli aggression, commending the courage and unity of the Iranian nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to collaborate closely in fostering long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, following a high-level conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. 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