NA unanimously lauds Pakistan’s mediation in US‑Iran peace accord

In a rare show of unity, Shehbaz crossed the floor to shake hands with Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.

The National Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution lauding Pakistan’s role in brokering the historic peace agreement between the United States and Iran, declaring that the country has established itself as a trusted and neutral mediator on the global stage.

The session, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with desk‑thumping as he entered the House. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar moved the resolution, which praised Pakistan’s “sincere and tireless diplomatic efforts” that led to the cessation of hostilities and the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

The resolution acknowledged the contributions of Prime Minister Shehbaz, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, crediting them with steering negotiations through moments when talks nearly collapsed.

Addressing parliament, PM Shehbaz said Pakistan and Iran were poised to enter a new era of prosperity and cooperation. He described the peace deal as a source of pride for the nation, noting that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had personally thanked him and specifically recognised Field Marshal Munir’s role. Shehbaz invited Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan, while Iran extended an invitation for a Pakistani delegation to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The prime minister also announced that a significant reduction in fuel prices would be declared later in the day, citing falling oil prices following the ceasefire. He thanked provincial governments and federal ministries for managing the economy during the crisis, contrasting Pakistan’s resilience with Sri Lanka’s fuel shortages.

In a rare show of unity, Shehbaz crossed the floor to shake hands with Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. Achakzai urged lawmakers to avoid political point‑scoring, stressing that parliament and national interests belong to all Pakistanis.

PPP lawmaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf congratulated the government for averting what he described as the risk of a “third world war” and called for a 10 percent salary increase for government employees, arguing that the proposed seven percent raise was insufficient. He also highlighted negotiations in Azad Jammu and Kashmir that reduced electricity tariffs and provided flour subsidies.

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq detailed participation in the budget debate, noting that opposition members had exceeded their allotted time by more than five hours, countering claims they were denied opportunities to speak.

The resolution and parliamentary exchanges underscored a rare consensus across party lines, with lawmakers recognising Pakistan’s diplomatic breakthrough as a milestone in its foreign policy and a moment of national pride.