President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the cease-fire reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers space for dialogue, restraint and a more stable regional environment.<\/p>\n
The President said that Pakistan had consistently worked, in good faith, for de-escalation. \u201cWe did it for the region and in the greater good of humanity at large, when the world was perilously close to a grave disaster,\u201d he remarked, adding that peace remains essential for security, economic stability and the well-being of people across interconnected regions.<\/p>\n
He said Pakistan is proud to have led with wisdom, resolve and a steadfast commitment to peace, and expressed appreciation for the leadership of Iran and the United States for stepping back from the brink and choosing dialogue over devastation. He also commended the tireless efforts of the leadership in Washington, Tehran and Islamabad and Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia, in creating the space for de-escalation and diplomacy to prevail.<\/p>\n
The President also commended the relentless efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar for their initiative, leadership and sustained diplomatic engagement that contributed to advancing Pakistan\u2019s efforts for de-escalation and peace.<\/p>\n
The President appreciated all concerned for demonstrating pragmatism, flexibility and statesmanship in reaching this understanding, noting that such outcomes require political will and a willingness to prioritize engagement over confrontation.<\/p>\n
He also acknowledged and thanked brotherly countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, T\u00fcrkiye, Qatar, Egypt, and other GCC countries for their support and constructive role in encouraging calm and dialogue during a difficult period.<\/p>\n
He further noted that prayers and goodwill from people across the world reflected a shared human desire for peace. \u201cThis collective voice matters and should continue to guide leaders towards responsible choices,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The President emphasized that the cease-fire offers a critical opening for the region to breathe, recover and turn away from the shadow of a wider war.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed that the cease-fire should now be consolidated through sustained dialogue, confidence-building and a clear commitment to peaceful resolution, reiterating Pakistan\u2019s support for all efforts that advance peace, stability and mutual respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the cease-fire reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers space for dialogue, restraint and a more stable regional environment. The President said that Pakistan had consistently worked, in good faith, for de-escalation. \u201cWe did it for the region and in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":71061,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,16],"tags":[103],"ppma_author":[213],"class_list":{"0":"post-73527","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest","8":"category-pakistan","9":"tag-top-stories"},"yoast_head":"\n