As the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad without a breakthrough, Pakistan on Sunday called on both sides to continue to honour their ceasefire commitments, and sustain diplomatic engagement. In a statement issued at the conclusion of the talks, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad remained hopeful that the negotiations, despite failing to yield an agreement, had created momentum for continued dialogue.Dar expressed gratitude to both Washington and Tehran for responding to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for an immediate ceasefire, and for accepting Pakistan’s invitation to hold peace talks.The delegations — Washington led by Vice-President JD Vance; and Tehran by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — engaged in what Dar described as “intense and constructive” negotiations. While acknowledging the absence of a formal agreement, the Foreign Minister stressed the importance of preserving the ceasefire.“It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment,” he said, adding that sustained restraint was critical for regional stability. He said Pakistan would continue to engage both sides in pursuit of durable peace. “We hope the two sides carry forward this positive spirit to achieve peace and prosperity for the entire region, and beyond,” Dar said.1st vessel reaches Karachi after reopening of StraitMV Selen has becomePakistan’s first container vessel to reach Karachi Port after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened. The vessel, arriving from the UAE, docked in Karachi on Saturday night, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said.(With agency inputs)