Pakistan Will Become an Economic Power, Says Ishaq Dar; Highlights Role in Iran-US Mediation
Lahore: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is on the path to becoming an economic power and warned that any threat to the country’s sovereignty would be met with a strong response.
Speaking to the media after attending the 983rd annual Ghusl ceremony at Data Darbar, Dar claimed that Pakistan played a historic mediating role between Iran and the United States, helping bring both countries to the negotiating table and paving the way for regional peace.
He stated that during the Iran-US conflict, Pakistan acted as a facilitator, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir leading the effort. According to Dar, Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and back-channel communications contributed to the process.
Dar said that Iran and the United States sat together for talks after 47 years and emphasized that Pakistan’s role was limited to facilitating dialogue between the two sides. He added that an agreement had been signed and presented before the National Assembly.
The deputy prime minister reiterated that Pakistan is a peace-loving nation that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries under the principles of the United Nations Charter. However, he warned that any hostile action against Pakistan would receive a strong response.
Referring to regional developments, Dar said Pakistan immediately condemned the attack on Iran on February 28 and maintained a consistent stance in support of peace and stability.
He further stated that Pakistan’s international image has improved significantly, arguing that the country is no longer viewed as diplomatically isolated and is increasingly being recognized globally as a peaceful nation.
Commenting on the federal budget, Dar said the government had provided relief to salaried individuals and the business community. He added that the administration inherited a difficult economic situation but had made progress in stabilizing and improving the country’s financial conditions.
