• Declines comment on reports of 45-day ceasefire, 15-point proposal
• CDF Munir held overnight contacts with top US, Iran officials, says report
• Dar speaks with Canadian, Japanese and Portuguese counterparts; de-escalation and diplomacy stressed

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Monday that the peace process is “ongoing” but declined to confirm or deny reports that Pakistan has proposed a framework to end the US-Israel war on Iran, according to state-run PTV.

“There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or 15-point exchange. We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents,” said FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi.

His comments follow a Reuters report that claimed Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities, which was put together by Pakistan. The report, which cited a “source aware of the proposals”, claimed that the framework was exchanged with the two sides overnight.

Axios, citing US, Israeli and regional sources, first reported on Sunday that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal that could lead to a permanent end to the war.

Reuters quoted a source as saying that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir was in contact “all night long” with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the source said.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar continued his diplomatic outreach on Monday for Middle East de-escalation, holding phone calls with his Canadian, Japanese and Portuguese counterparts.

Deputy PM Dar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand exchanged views on evolving regional developments and emphasised the urgent need for de-escalation.

Mr Dar underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to promote peace and stability in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to Pakistan-Canada relations, underscored the importance of high-level exchanges, and agreed to remain in close contact.

FM Dar received a telephone call from Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi. Both leaders exchanged views on the regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region, emphasising the importance of urgent de-escalation, according to a Foreign Office statement.

FM Motegi appreciated and supported Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability.

Mr Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the achievement of lasting peace and stability. Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact.

Mr Dar also spoke with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Hamish Falconer. They discussed the evolving regional situation. Falconer appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy in support of peace and stability in the region.

Both sides reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-UK relations and agreed to remain in close contact.

FM Dar and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel also discussed the evolving regional situation. Mr Dar emphasised the urgent need for de-escalation and underscored Pakistan’s efforts aimed at achieving a lasting peace and stability in the region, the FO said in a press release.

The Portuguese minister of state fully supported and appreciated the efforts being made by the government of Pakistan to facilitate and promote dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability.

Both leaders also appreciated the positive momentum in bilateral relations and agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and agreed to maintain close contact.

With input from Agencies

Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2026