As 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 at the close 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 in the capital.The delegations—led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf—arrived in Islamabad a day earlier and engaged in what Dar described as “intense and constructive” negotiations lasting over 24 hours.Dar said the talks were facilitated by Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, underscoring the country’s active mediatory role in easing tensions between the two adversaries.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, warning that sustained restraint was critical for regional stability.He added that Pakistan would continue to engage both sides in pursuit of a 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.The fragile ceasefire now hinges on continued restraint by Washington and Tehran.