Speaking at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan remained engaged in diplomatic efforts despite challenges in implementing the agreement.
"While the implementation of the MoU is facing challenges, Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to end violence and resume technical-level talks in accordance with the MoU," Andrabi said.
Expressing concern over renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran, he said Pakistan was closely monitoring developments and believed negotiations remained the only viable way to resolve disputes.
Rejecting suggestions that Islamabad had stepped back from its peace efforts, Andrabi said Pakistan s mediation role was continuing.
He also expressed hope for the early normalisation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and stressed the importance of ensuring the safety, security and freedom of maritime navigation.
The United States and Iran signed the Islamabad MoU on June 17 following mediation efforts by Pakistan. However, the agreement has come under strain after renewed military exchanges between the two countries, including US strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory attacks by Tehran, raising concerns over global energy supplies and inflation.
Andrabi said Pakistan recognised the urgent need to address the impact of the conflict on global energy markets, trade and food security.
"Conflicts serve no one s interests," he said, expressing hope that all parties would remain committed to the peaceful resolution of their differences.
On Afghanistan, Andrabi said Pakistan would continue facilitating humanitarian assistance through its territory, noting that around 45 aid trucks had already been dispatched for Afghanistan under UN and partner organisation programmes.
He reiterated Pakistan s support for international humanitarian efforts but said bilateral relations with Afghanistan could not improve until Islamabad s security concerns were addressed.
According to Andrabi, Pakistan expects assurances from the Afghan authorities that Afghan territory will not be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Commenting on the security situation in Balochistan, the spokesperson condemned recent terrorist attacks and the killing of civilians.
He alleged that India was supporting terrorism in Balochistan, saying statements and reactions from Indian officials and media reflected a pattern of backing such activities.
Andrabi said Pakistan unequivocally condemned terrorism and maintained that attacks targeting civilians could never be justified under any circumstances.
