Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to consider extending their temporary ceasefire and give diplomacy a chance to secure lasting peace in the region.

The call came during a meeting in Islamabad with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker, where both sides discussed recent regional developments in detail.

Dar reiterated Pakistan’s consistent stance that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts and ensuring long-term stability.

He stressed the need for direct engagement between Washington and Tehran and called on both sides to take serious steps to de-escalate tensions.

According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan, Dar emphasised that extending the ceasefire could create space for meaningful negotiations.

Baker appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and positive role in promoting regional peace and facilitating dialogue between the two sides.

The meeting comes amid continued uncertainty over a second round of US-Iran talks expected in Islamabad.

While Pakistan has completed preparations to host the negotiations, clarity on the arrival of high-level delegations from both countries remains elusive.

Media reports suggest the Iranian delegation could arrive in Islamabad soon, with Pakistani officials expressing confidence that Tehran will participate in the negotiations.

Some reports also indicate that if progress is made, senior US leadership could join the talks at a later stage.

Despite diplomatic efforts, the situation remains fluid, with the extension of the ceasefire seen as critical to keeping negotiations on track.