In Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted separate meetings with senior delegations from the United States and Iran on Saturday, marking the start of negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing US-Israeli conflict that has escalated energy prices globally. The Iranian delegation was led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while the US team included Vice President JD Vance, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump's son-in-law. Sharif expressed hope that the talks would pave the way for lasting peace in the region. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Army Chief Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also participated in the discussions. The format for future negotiations is still unclear, with potential for direct US-Iran talks, which would be the first since the 2015 nuclear agreement. However, significant issues remain unresolved, including sanctions and the situation in Lebanon, contributing to a climate of distrust. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted concerns over past US commitments, while Vance indicated willingness for constructive negotiations if approached in good faith. Former President Trump commented on the talks, asserting that Iran is a