The 2026 Middle East crisis—particularly involving
tensions that disrupted oil supply routes—primarily triggered a severe energy
and fuel crisis in Pakistan.
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Pakistan relies heavily on imported oil from the
Middle East.
When the conflict escalated and supply chains were disrupted
(especially through key routes like the Strait of Hormuz),
Pakistan played the primary mediating role in brokering the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which was officially announced on April 7–8, 2026.
Following weeks of intense back-channel diplomacy, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir successfully facilitated the agreement, often referred to as the "Islamabad Accord" process.
Pakistan will host the peace talks between the United States and Iran in its capital, Islamabad, starting from April 10, 2026.
Following a mediated breakthrough that averted a major escalation, both nations agreed to a two-week ceasefire to discuss a conclusive peace agreement.
US President Donald Trump extended the agreement on
Pakistan’s request to give Iran more time for negotiations while refusing to
lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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The temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which was mediated by Pakistan and announced on April 7–8, 2026, was initially scheduled to expire on April 21, 2026.
