The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has thanked the leaders of the US and Iran for the ceasefire deal.
PM Shehbaz also invited both leaders to Islamabad for further negotiations.
In his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
PM Shehbaz embraces ceasefire
Shehbaz Sharif posted on his social media platform X about the recent peace deal between the US and Iran.
He said, “With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.”
Further talking about the Islamabad talks, he added, “We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in the coming days!”
PM Shehbaz said that both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability.
2 week ceasefire
The US President, Donald Trump, has announced a ceasefire for two weeks. There will be no strikes in Iran for 14 days, said the US President.
In his post on Truth Social, Trump said that based on the conversation held with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.
Iran accepts ceasefire
The Islamic Republic of Iran has also reportedly accepted the offer of a two-week ceasefire.
A post on X said that Iran accepted the ceasefire deal after China persuaded it.
The post said, “A last-minute push by China helped persuade Iran to accept Pakistan’s two-week ceasefire proposal, with the truce ultimately approved by Mojtaba Khamenei, according to NYT, citing three Iranian officials.”
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