Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a high-level telephonic consultation today, centered on the rapidly escalating Middle East conflict. In a strong show of Islamic solidarity, PM Anwar Ibrahim praised Pakistan’s “outstanding leadership” and offered Malaysia’s full diplomatic support for the ongoing efforts to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table in Islamabad.
The call highlights a growing international consensus around Pakistan’s role as the primary mediator, occurring just as the White House issued its sternest warning yet to Tehran.
Islamabad: 26 March 2026.
Prime Minister receives telephone call from Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, this morning.
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A Unified Diplomatic Front
During the “warm and cordial” conversation, both leaders emphasized that the global community cannot afford a prolonged war in the Gulf.
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Malaysian Endorsement: PM Anwar Ibrahim informed PM Shehbaz of his own recent discussions with world leaders, consistently advocating for an immediate end to the war. He noted that Pakistan’s unique standing in the Muslim world makes it a “credible and necessary voice” for peace.
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The “Islamabad Option”: PM Shehbaz briefed his counterpart on the latest backchannel developments, including the delivery of the 15-point US peace plan to Tehran and his coordination with brotherly Gulf nations to ensure regional stability.
Trump’s “Unleash Hell” Warning
The urgency of the Sharif-Ibrahim call follows a dramatic escalation in rhetoric from Washington.
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The Ultimatum: President Donald Trump has reportedly warned that he is prepared to “unleash hell” if Iran rejects the latest US proposal.
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The “No Turning Back” Threshold: On Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian negotiators are “begging” for a deal but warned that the window for a peaceful exit is closing. “Once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty,” the President stated.
De-escalation and the “Ummah”
Beyond the immediate security crisis, the two Prime Ministers exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, using the occasion to pray for the unity and progress of the Muslim Ummah.
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Sincere Efforts: PM Shehbaz assured the Malaysian leader that Pakistan remains committed to “sincere and genuine” efforts to de-escalate the situation, despite the immense pressure from both the warring parties and regional stakeholders.
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Strategic Patience: Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact as the five-day “diplomatic pause” in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure nears its conclusion.
