A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan says the US and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days

PM Shehbaz praises Iranian delegation's attempts at de-escalation, calls Trump "a man of peace".

"Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks,” says joint statement by mediators.

Qatar is serving as a mediator alongside Pakistan

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong, CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE, and ZHAO JIA in Beijing |