Over the past week, officials from over 10 nations have praised Dar for supporting ceasefire and stability talks
DPM and FM Ishaq Dar addresses UN Security Council session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA
ISLAMABAD:
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership as Pakistan placed itself at the center of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis.
Over the past week, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Egypt, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations and promoting regional stability.
Diplomatic channels and international media coverage indicate overwhelmingly favorable sentiment toward Pakistan’s top diplomat, highlighting his credibility, strategic positioning and consistent push for de-escalation at a time of heightened regional tensions.
According to a sentiment analysis for 5.-11. As of April 2026, FM Dar is ranked as the most positively viewed world leader globally, and recorded the highest positive-to-negative sentiment ratio among all leaders rated.
In the most recent 24-hour window (April 10-11), Dar recorded 30.5% positive sentiment against just 8.5% negative, placing him ahead of prominent global figures including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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The data underscore Pakistan’s growing diplomatic relevance, particularly in crisis management involving major global and regional stakeholders.
The momentum culminated in the arrival of US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on 11 April to attend a high-level peace summit, a development widely seen as confirmation of Pakistan’s central role in the ongoing diplomatic effort.
Officials said Dar’s engagement was instrumental in bridging communication gaps between adversaries, enabling dialogue at a time when conventional diplomatic channels had stalled.
As Islamabad emerges as a central venue for critical negotiations, Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach looks set to reshape perceptions in global capitals, strengthening its position as a credible mediator in one of the most volatile geopolitical crises in recent years.
