{"id":107014,"date":"2026-04-09T18:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=107014"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:16:30","slug":"pm-shehbaz-coas-munir-hold-meeting-to-evaluate-mediation-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/pm-shehbaz-coas-munir-hold-meeting-to-evaluate-mediation-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir hold meeting to evaluate mediation efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Syed <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/fm-asim-munir-hold-telephonic-conversation-with-iranian-foreign-minister\/\">Asim Munir<\/a><\/span><\/span> met Prime Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/span><\/span> to review progress on Pakistan\u2019s efforts for lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"542\">According to an official statement, both leaders expressed satisfaction over the recent reduction in tensions and emphasized the need for all parties to maintain the ceasefire and continue exercising restraint.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"697\">During the meeting, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to playing a constructive mediation role to promote long-term peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"904\">The prime minister and the army chief also appreciated the patience and restraint shown by all parties involved, stressing that continued diplomatic engagement is essential to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1038\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The meeting comes amid ongoing regional developments, with Pakistan actively engaged in efforts aimed at de-escalation and dialogue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca5c6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ca5c6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Macron praises Pakistan\u2019s role in Iran-US ceasefire efforts<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>French President <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Emmanuel Macron<\/span><\/span>\u00a0has commended Prime Minister\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/news\/pakistan-iran-ceasefire-talks-pm-shehbaz-sharif-congratulates-iranian-president-confirms-islamabad-dialogue\/\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0for Pakistan\u2019s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States and help bring both sides to the negotiating table.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"691\">According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, President Macron telephoned the prime minister and extended special congratulations on Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic role in promoting a ceasefire and dialogue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"691\">He also expressed best wishes for the success of the upcoming peace talks expected to be held in Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"884\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the French president for his support and reiterated Pakistan\u2019s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region through diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1057\">During the conversation, both leaders also expressed deep concern over the ongoing situation in Lebanon and emphasized the urgent need to end violence and restore peace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1178\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact as diplomatic efforts continue to de-escalate tensions in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review progress on Pakistan\u2019s efforts for lasting peace in the region. 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