Pakistan, May 18 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan's international image has "completely changed" through its role in mediating between Iran and the United States after the conflict erupted following a coordinated US-Israeli attack on Iran in February.

"It's one of the shining moments in our history," the PM told The Sunday Times in his first interview since the conflict began, describing Pakistan as an "honest mediator" trusted by global leadership and crediting Islamabad with helping secure an extended ceasefire that remains in place.

The premier said Pakistan remained hopeful of another round of face-to-face talks in Islamabad, which he said could help achieve long-lasting peace between Tehran and Washington.

"Peace...