ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan has emerged as the center of global attention following its role in facilitating Iran-US ceasefire diplomacy.
Top world leaders held telephonic conversations with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, congratulating Pakistan on its successful diplomatic efforts.
According to sources, the Emir of Qatar, King of Bahrain, Prime Minister of Lebanon, Chancellor of Austria, Chancellor of Germany, and Prime Minister of Italy contacted the premier.
Leaders praised Pakistan’s role in easing tensions, noting that its diplomacy helped pave the way for a ceasefire between Iran and the United States and opened doors for negotiations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and appreciated Pakistan’s sincere mediation efforts. The prime minister thanked the German leader for acknowledging Pakistan’s role and stressed the importance of sustaining the ceasefire to ensure successful negotiations. Both leaders also expressed concern over ongoing tensions in Lebanon and hoped that dialogue would restore peace in the region.
Also, Indian politician and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor acknowledged Pakistan’s role in the Iran-US ceasefire, calling it a significant diplomatic achievement. In an interview, he said Pakistan appears to be playing an effective global role, while India seems to be lagging behind diplomatically. Tharoor termed US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Pakistan’s role in ending the Iran conflict as surprising and described it as a potential strategic setback for India. He added that India must reassess its foreign policy, warning that failure to adapt to changing global dynamics could result in further diplomatic losses.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that Iran remains on high alert, stating that “fingers are still on the trigger” and Tehran will not abandon the Lebanese people.
He said Israel’s actions in Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement and warned that continued aggression would render negotiations meaningless.
Also, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also warned of a strong response to any violations, stating that key elements of proposed agreements had already been breached. He cited drone incursions into Iranian airspace, denial of Iran’s uranium enrichment rights, and violations of ceasefire terms in Lebanon. Qalibaf added that under such circumstances, bilateral ceasefire or negotiations appear unreasonable.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a separate statement, said Israel has further objectives and is prepared to resume war if necessary. He stated that Hezbollah is not part of the ceasefire with Iran and reiterated that Israel is ready to act “through agreement or force” to eliminate enriched uranium in Iran.
Netanyahu added that the ceasefire does not mark the end of conflict but was implemented with Israel’s full cooperation.