{
  "id": 9409645,
  "title": "Pakistan is 'completely focused' on mediating end to Iran war, says PM Sharif at UN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/pakistan-is-completely-focused-on-mediating-end-to-iran-war-says-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:23:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440908/pakistan-is-completely-focused-on-mediating-end-to-iran-war-says-pm-sharif-at-un"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted on Wednesday that his country remains resolute in its commitment to mediate between Iran and the United States. Addressing reporters at UN headquarters, PM Shehbaz alluded to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed by himself, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Despite subsequent events becoming \"a bit unpredictable,\" PM Shehbaz emphasized that Pakistan has \"not lost hope\" and will persist in endeavors to alleviate the tense situation. He affirmed Pakistan's role as \"a sincere and honest mediator\" between Iran, its neighboring nation, and the United States. The memorandum was signed by three leaders: President Trump, President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, and PM Shehbaz himself. When asked about potential future discussions between Iran and the U.S., PM Shehbaz stated that \"this is a continuous process\" and that all friendly countries are contributing towards achieving peace.",
  "summary": "Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Islamabad remained committed to mediating between neighboring Iran and the United States. Speaking to reporters at UN headquarters, PM Shehbaz referred to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed by himself, US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The PM said subsequent events had become “a bit…",
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  "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."
}