PM Shehbaz Cancels Switzerland Trip After US-Iran Deal Signing

Pakistan News Desk June 19, 2026

First Published 1 day ago

🔴 Live Update 21 hours ago5 Updates by 4 sources

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has canceled his planned visit to Switzerland following the successful signing of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ between the United States and Iran, diplomatic sources confirmed. The Prime Minister, who signed the document as a mediator alongside the US and Iranian presidents, had been scheduled to depart today.

Officials stated the visit was called off as the high-level political agreement has been achieved, making the trip less necessary. Pakistan will reportedly maintain its central role during the implementation phase. The focus now shifts to expert-level technical negotiations, which are scheduled to begin on June 19 at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland.

Following the signing, Prime Minister Shehbaz said the agreement would be a foundation for regional peace and stability, and praised the “tireless efforts” of Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in making the breakthrough possible.

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Updated: 11:32 AM PKT — June 19, 2026

Following the signing of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ mediated by Pakistan, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the next phase of talks. Trump predicted that the upcoming expert-level negotiations with Iran are expected to yield fast progress.

Updated: 8:28 AM PKT — June 19, 2026

The landmark US-Iran agreement, signed by their respective presidents, formalizes a 14-point interim deal. This agreement, which ends a three-month conflict, establishes a 60-day ceasefire across all fronts, including in Lebanon, to allow for negotiations on a permanent settlement addressing issues such as Iran’s nuclear program.

The accord has been met with starkly different reactions across the Middle East. While supporters hail it as a historic achievement, adversaries, notably Israel and some Gulf states, view it as a strategic setback that strengthens Iran’s regional influence. Israeli analysts have labeled the agreement a ‘catastrophe,’ while Gulf nations are reportedly reassessing their security alliances in light of the new geopolitical landscape.

Updated: 6:25 AM PKT — June 19, 2026

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Canada, and Bahrain have praised Pakistan’s crucial intermediary role in facilitating the US-Iran ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’. In calls with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the ministers commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in bridging differences between Washington and Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Security Council has stated that mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz will be conducted under the new agreement. The council announced that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority will issue permits for ships transiting the strait, requiring them to adhere to specified routes and schedules.

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