{
  "id": 8900999,
  "title": "Islamabad MoU opened path towards de-escalation, settlement: President Zardari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/islamabad-mou-opened-path-towards-de-escalation-settlement-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:20:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630550/islamabad-mou-opened-path-towards-de-escalation-settlement-president-zardari"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Asif Ali Zardari announced on Monday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had paved the way for de-escalation and a negotiated resolution of the conflict between Iran and the United States, coinciding with the International Day of Peace. Speaking on the occasion, Zardari emphasized Pakistan's dedication to dialogue, diplomacy, justice, and adherence to international law in achieving durable peace. He highlighted the recent high-level talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, which built upon the commitments made in Islamabad, focusing on implementing the MoU. Zardari stressed that lasting peace could only be attained through these means and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to international peace and security, multilateralism, and the UN system. He also acknowledged the vital role of Pakistani peacekeepers in UN missions worldwide, underscoring their service in challenging conditions. The president noted that Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran-US conflict had been internationally recognized, citing the unanimous UN Security Council Resolution 2788 adopted during Pakistan's presidency of the Council. He reiterated the importance of implementing UN resolutions, especially in disputed territories like Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Zardari called on the international community to honor the UN Charter, respect international law, and support peaceful dispute resolution methods, calling for continued efforts in de-escalation worldwide.",
  "summary": "Says there can be no durable peace where the right of peoples to self-determination is denied",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "JI kicks off ‘long march’ towards Islamabad against petroleum levy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ji-kicks-off-long-march-towards-islamabad-against-petroleum-levy",
        "published": "2026-09-21T00:29:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}