Foreign Office says peace process is ongoing, neither confirming nor denying the proposal; COAS holds talks with Vance, Witkoff, and Araghchi, Reuters reports.
Iran and the United States have been presented with a Pakistan-drafted plan aimed at ending hostilities, which could soon take effect and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the proposals said on Monday.
According to the source, Pakistan has developed a framework that was shared with both Iran and the U.S. overnight, featuring a two-step approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a broader, comprehensive agreement.
“All elements need to be agreed upon today,” a source said, noting that the initial understanding would be formalized as a memorandum of understanding, finalized electronically through Pakistan, which serves as the sole communication channel in the talks.
Axios reported on Sunday that Pakistan, along with other regional mediators, has been engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts to broker a potential 45-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States, which could pave the way for a permanent end to the conflict.
The source told Reuters that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir has been in continuous contact with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Under the proposed plan, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while 15–20 days would be allotted to finalize a broader settlement. Tentatively named the “Islamabad Accord,” the deal would also establish a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks scheduled in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has received Pakistan’s proposal for an immediate ceasefire and is reviewing it, emphasizing that Iran will not accept being pressured into deadlines or forced decisions. The official also noted that Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a temporary ceasefire and views Washington as not fully prepared for a permanent agreement.
Iran has previously indicated that it seeks a permanent ceasefire with guarantees against future attacks from the U.S. and Israel. Tehran has also received messages from mediators including Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
The final agreement is expected to include Iranian commitments not to pursue nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, the source added.
Two Pakistani sources confirmed that Iran has yet to commit despite intensified diplomatic outreach. “Iran has not responded yet,” one source said, noting that proposals backed by Pakistan, China, and the United States for a temporary ceasefire have so far drawn no commitment.
Separately, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined to confirm or deny reports suggesting that Islamabad proposed a framework to end the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
“There have been multiple reports regarding a 45-day ceasefire proposal or a 15-point plan,” Andrabi told Al Jazeera, adding, “We do not comment on individual, specific reports. Our position is that the peace process is ongoing.”
The diplomatic push comes amid escalating hostilities that have raised concerns over potential disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supplies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has recently called for a swift end to the conflict, warning of consequences if a ceasefire is not reached quickly. The ongoing tensions have fueled volatility in energy markets, with traders closely monitoring developments that could impact flows through the strait.
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