Islamabad (TDI): The Foreign Office (FO) has stated that no date has been finalized for the second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during his weekly briefing on Thursday that discussions are still ongoing and nuclear issues are among the subjects being discussed by the countries
He emphasized that Pakistan would not comment on the positions of Iran or other parties involved, noting that confidentiality is essential for maintaining trust between the negotiating sides. He also urged the media to avoid speculation.
According to Andrabi, the negotiations are being conducted in a highly confidential and trust-based environment. He added that even logistical details such as delegation size and composition are decided solely by the participating parties.
He further explained that the information shared with Pakistan during the talks was provided in confidence by the negotiating sides.
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On regional issues, he said that peace in Lebanon is considered important for the broader US-Iran dialogue, reflecting Pakistan’s stance that regional stability is interconnected.
The spokesperson noted that Pakistan’s media policy remains consistent for both domestic and international outlets regarding the Islamabad talks.
Pakistan’s leadership has recently intensified diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran after the Islamabad talks over the weekend did not produce any breakthrough. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye, while Field Marshal Asim Munir is leading a delegation to Iran.
The current two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, agreed earlier this month, is set to expire on April 22 and remains fragile.
US President Donald Trump recently suggested that talks could resume soon, while Iranian officials confirmed continued communication through Pakistan and described recent high-level visits as part of ongoing discussions.
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The FO also highlighted that the Islamabad talks, held on April 11–12, were extensive, lasting around 21 hours of active negotiation and about 30 hours in total including breaks.
Andrabi said Pakistan played a facilitative diplomatic role under the leadership of the prime minister, foreign minister, and military leadership, maintaining communication with all relevant parties.
He added that recent high-level phone calls and visits by Pakistani officials reflect Islamabad’s continued efforts to promote dialogue and regional peace.
