--- title: "PM Shehbaz meets Iranian President at UNGA, discusses bilateral ties and regional tensions" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UNGA, focusing on bilateral relations and regional tensions. Several highlighted the reaffirmation of the Islamabad MoU as acceptable to Iran, while others, such as *Business Recorder* and *Pakistan Today*, noted Pezeshkian’s readiness to advance peace efforts and Pakistan’s role in promoting de-escalation. *Arab News Pakistan* and *Geo News* specifically mentioned discussions on US-Iran tensions and the need for restraint. A few outlets, like *BOL News*, incorrectly named Ebrahim Raisi as the Iranian president." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10268-prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-meets-president site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz meets Iranian President at UNGA, discusses bilateral ties and regional tensions pakistan · updated 25 Sep 2026, 11:24 AM PKT · 23–25 Sep 2026 · 31 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz meets Iranian President at UNGA, discusses bilateral ties and regional tensions (16 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UNGA, focusing on bilateral relations and regional tensions. Several highlighted the reaffirmation of the Islamabad MoU as acceptable to Iran, while others, such as *Business Recorder* and *Pakistan Today*, noted Pezeshkian’s readiness to advance peace efforts and Pakistan’s role in promoting de-escalation. *Arab News Pakistan* and *Geo News* specifically mentioned discussions on US-Iran tensions and the need for restraint. A few outlets, like *BOL News*, incorrectly named Ebrahim Raisi as the Iranian president. - **24 News HD** — [Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Iranian President in New York - Breaking News - - 24 News HD](https://www.24newshd.tv/25-Sep-2026/prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-meets-iranian-president-new-york-breaking-news-24-news-hd) · 25 Sep 2026, 11:24 AM PKT > . - **Business Recorder** — [Shehbaz, Pezeshkian pledge to promote peace, diplomacy](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441149/shehbaz-pezeshkian-pledge-to-promote-peace-diplomacy) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:53 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > UNTED NATIONS: Amid ongoing Iran-US tensions, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, during which they exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to work toward peace, security, and prosperity, according to an official press release. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, took place on the sidel... - **Daily Times** — [Islamabad MoU still fully acceptable to Iran, Pezeshkian tells PM Shehbaz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558011/islamabad-mou-still-fully-acceptable-to-iran-pezeshkian-tells-pm-shehbaz/) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:54 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had told him that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was “fully acceptable” to Tehran even today and that they were “ready to take it forward”. The premier’s statement came after he held a “detailed” discussion with the Iranian president on the sidelines […] - **The Nation** — [PM Shehbaz, Iran’s Pezeshkian hold key talks in New York](https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-iran-s-pezeshkian-hold-key-talks-new-york) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:35 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > UNTED NATIONS - Amid ongoing Iran-US tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, during which they exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to work toward peace, security, and prosperity, according to an official press release. - **Pakistan Today** — [Iranian President reaffirms Islamabad MoU, says ready to take ‘peace efforts forward’: PM](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/25/iranian-president-reaffirms-islamabad-mou-says-ready-to-take-peace-efforts-forward-pm) · 25 Sep 2026, 1:42 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s acceptance of the Islamabad MoU and readiness to take it forward, as Pakistan renews efforts to promote US-Iran dialogue, regional de-escalation, peace and stability amid continuing Middle East tensions. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM Shehbaz and President Pezeshkian pledge regional peace, diplomacy in New York talks](https://www.app.com.pk/foreign-correspondent/pm-shehbaz-and-president-pezeshkian-pledge-regional-peace-diplomacy-in-new-york-talks/) · 25 Sep 2026, 1:04 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Amid ongoing Iran-US tensions, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, during which they exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed to work toward peace, security, and prosperity, according to an official press release. - **The Express Tribune** — [Islamabad MoU fully acceptable to Iran: PM](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631279/islamabad-mou-fully-acceptable-to-iran-pm) · 25 Sep 2026, 12:10 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Shehbaz, Pezeshkian discuss ME conflict Situation in Hormuz, Red Sea figure in talks - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz, Iranian president discuss ties and regional security](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-iranian-president-discuss-ties-and-regional-security) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:48 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met to discuss bilateral ties and regional security. Sharif shared updates on unexpected developments post-Islamabad MoU. - **Geo News** — [In meeting with Iran's Pezeshkian, PM emphasises need for restraint, de-escalation](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683543-in-meeting-with-irans-pezeshkian-pm-emphasises-need-for-restraint-de-escalation) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:43 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Islamic Republic of Iran, D. Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 81st Session of United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2026. — X/@PakPMOPM vows Pakistan to continue diplomatic efforts for peace.Efforts... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan PM urges US-Iran de-escalation in UN talks with Pezeshkian](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-pm-urges-us-iran-de-escalation-in-un-talks-with-pezeshkian-3002231) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing - **Minute Mirror** — [Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian president at UNGA, vo...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/shehbaz-sharif-meets-iranian-president-at-unga-vows-to-pursue-peace-efforts-635002/) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 81st session of the - **Pakistan Observer** — [Shehbaz, Pezeshkian discuss regional situation on UNGA sidelines](https://pakobserver.net/shehbaz-pezeshkian-discuss-regional-situation-on-unga-sidelines/) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:29 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York on Thursday on the sidelines of the 81st… - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM Shehbaz discusses Pakistan-Iran ties, Efforts to ease Regional Tensions with Iranian President](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-discusses-pakistan-iran-ties-efforts-to-ease-regional-tensions-with-iranian-president) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:11 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK – High-level diplomatic activity continues in New York where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session, with Pakistan-Iran ties and the regional situation at the centre of discussions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian are holding an […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [PM Shehbaz meets Iran president in New York, discusses bilateral ties](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473852/pm-shehbaz-meets-iran-president-in-new-york-discusses-bilateral-ties) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:06 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the two leaders discussing Pakistan-Iran relations and the regional situation. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional issues during the meeting. Deputy Prime Minist... - **Hum News English** — [Shehbaz holds key meetings with Iran, Syria, IMF officials in New York](https://humenglish.com/latest/shehbaz-holds-key-meetings-with-iran-syria-imf-officials-in-new-york/) · 24 Sep 2026, 8:26 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a series of meetings with Iranian and Syrian presidents, as well as the IMF chief, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The prime minister met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with the two leaders discussing Pakistan-Iran relations and the regional situation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also a... - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz meets Iranian President Pezeshkian on UNGA sidelines](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032361/pm-shehbaz-meets-iranian-president-pezeshkian-on-unga-sidelines) · 24 Sep 2026, 8:18 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). They will discuss Pakistan-Iran relations and the situation in the region, the PMO said in a post on social media. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Da... ### 23 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz meets Syrian President on UNGA sidelines (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session, with some noting the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for the UN Charter. The Express Tribune led with the reaffirmation of support for Syria’s sovereignty, while other outlets provided more neutral or factual descriptions of the meeting. One Dawn excerpt briefly mentioned the possibility of a separate meeting with an Iranian official, but did not elaborate further. - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz may meet Pezeshkian today in New York as Pakistan pushes to broker dialogue between Washington and Tehran](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032264/pm-shehbaz-may-meet-pezeshkian-today-in-new-york-as-pakistan-pushes-to-broker-dialogue-between-washington-and-tehran) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:33 AM PKT > https://www.dawn.com/news/2032227 - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed al-Sharaa](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-meets-president-of-syrian-arab-republic-ahmed-al-sharaa-2/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:38 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [PM Shehbaz meets Syrian President on sidelines of 81st UNGA Session](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-meets-syrian-president-sidelines-81st-unga-session) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:30 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Wednesday with President of the Syrian Arab Republic, H. - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty in meeting with President Sharaa](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631035/pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-support-for-syrias-sovereignty-in-meeting-with-president-sharaa) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:36 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Meets Syrian president on UNGA sidelines, stresses dialogue, diplomacy and respect for UN Charter to promote peace ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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