Sunday 29 / March / 2026
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Saturday said the government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and two ships will cross the strait daily.
In a post on X, he said, “I am pleased to share a great news that the government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily.”
“This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation. It is a harbinger of peace and will help usher stability in the region. This positive announcement marks a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction,” he added. He said, “Dialogue, diplomacy, and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward.”
Dar speaks with Araghchi
Meanwhile, Pakistan's top diplomat also said he held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, where he emphasized the need for deescalation.
"Pakistan remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at restoring regional peace and stability," the minister said.
Pakistan, which shares a 900-kilometer-long (559-mile) border with Iran, is hosting on Sunday the top diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, as it tries to mediate an end to the conflict.
