PM Shehbaz’s Travel plans to Switzerland changed ahead of Historic US-Iran Peace Deal Ceremony

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s high-profile visit to Switzerland has been delayed for some time, with sources confirming he premier is expected to depart around 11 pm, on 2-day trip alongside Ishaq Dar, Mohsin Naqvi, Attaullah Tarar and Tariq Fatemi. The delay comes amid fast-moving developments surrounding the reported US-Iran peace agreement, known as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U), which Pakistan says was facilitated through its diplomatic efforts. طلعت حسین سوئٹزرلینڈ سے بتا رہے ہیں کہ وزیر اعظم شہباز شریف کا دورہ کینسل نہیں ھوا بلکہ آن ھولڈ ھے https://t.co/eUfyq8gkHp pic.twitter.com/NmLAVP2juW — Muzamil (@muzamil_45) June 18, 2026 According to officials, the agreement has already been electronically signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, raising questions about whether a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland is still required. Despite the uncertainty, Sharif is expected to hold key meetings with American and Iranian leaders. The accord reportedly seeks to end months of conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease restrictions on Iranian oil exports and launch 60 days of negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and other disputes. Senior Pakistani diplomats, media crews and journalists have already arrived in Switzerland, while government sources insist the prime minister’s visit remains on the agenda. The breakthrough is a major diplomatic moment for Pakistan, which has played a mediating role between Washington and Tehran throughout the crisis. The 14-point US-Iran Peace Pact mediated by Pakistan (Read Complete)