PAKISTANI GOVERNMENT SOURCE: SHEHBAZ SHARIF IS DISCUSSING WITH HIS MINISTERS WAYS TO PERSUADE THE IRANIAN SIDE TO RETURN TO THE TALKS: ALJAZEERA

The Pakistani government reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is consulting with ministers on strategies to encourage Iran to resume bilateral talks, according to an Al Jazeera source. The primary transmission mechanism is regional diplomatic risk, as stalled negotiations could affect cross-border energy projects and security cooperation, influencing investor sentiment toward frontier markets in South and West Asia. Assets linked to Iran-Pakistan economic engagement, such as planned gas pipeline investments and regional trade corridors, are most exposed due to their dependency on sustained dialogue. A breakdown in talks may also trigger capital flow recalibrations in Pakistan’s sovereign debt and energy sectors. Traders will watch for Iran’s official response or any joint statement from upcoming regional forums like the OIC meeting scheduled next month.

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