Pakistan has confirmed that no date has yet been finalised for the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, as diplomatic efforts continue quietly behind the scenes.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during a weekly briefing that discussions remain ongoing but are being conducted with a high degree of confidentiality. He urged the media to avoid speculation, emphasizing that trust between the negotiating parties depends on discretion.
“Nuclear issues are among the subjects being discussed,” Andrabi noted, while declining to comment on the positions taken by either side. He stressed that details such as delegation size, composition, and timelines would be determined solely by the participating countries.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key facilitator in the dialogue, maintaining communication channels with both Washington and Tehran. Andrabi highlighted that the negotiation process so far has been “intensive and extensive,” with talks in Islamabad lasting over 30 hours, including 21 hours of direct engagement.
The diplomatic push comes as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, brokered on April 8, approaches its expiry on April 22. Officials have warned that maintaining the truce is critical to creating space for further negotiations.
Islamabad has linked broader regional stability to the success of these talks, with Andrabi stressing that peace in Lebanon is also essential for progress. The inclusion of Lebanon reflects the wider geopolitical implications of the conflict, which extends beyond bilateral US-Iran tensions.
Pakistan’s leadership has intensified diplomatic outreach in recent weeks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently engaged in regional visits, while Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir has led a delegation to Tehran to continue discussions.
Andrabi underscored that Pakistan’s role is rooted in its commitment to dialogue-driven solutions. “Sustainable peace is best advanced through cooperation and diplomacy,” he said, pointing to the country’s ongoing engagement with global stakeholders.
Despite reports suggesting a possible resumption of talks soon, officials reiterated that no confirmed schedule exists. However, backchannel communications remain active, and both sides have continued exchanging messages through intermediaries.
As tensions persist and deadlines loom, Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aim to bridge differences and prevent further escalation in a region already under strain.
