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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed what he described as an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire between United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing hope that planned talks in Islamabad would yield further positive developments in the coming days.
The announcement follows remarks by Donald Trump, who said he had agreed to suspend a planned large-scale military strike on Iran for two weeks after mediation efforts involving Pakistan, signaling a potential diplomatic opening in the intensifying Middle East conflict.
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.
I warmly welcome the…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
In a social media post shortly before a stated deadline, Trump said he would halt attacks for a two-week period and indicated support for a ceasefire arrangement, contingent on Tehran ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.
Iran, in turn, said it would guarantee safe maritime passage through the strait for the same period, framing the pause as an opportunity for renewed negotiations with Washington. The talks are expected to begin on Friday in Islamabad.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.
In an official statement, Pakistan PM described the ceasefire as a “sagacious gesture,” praising both sides for opting for restraint and dialogue. He said the development marked a significant step toward de-escalation and underscored a shared commitment to regional stability.
The Pakistani premier added that Islamabad would host delegations from both countries on April 10 for what he termed the “Islamabad Talks,” aimed at building on the ceasefire and working toward a broader, lasting resolution to the conflict.
Sharif said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” by remaining constructively engaged, and voiced optimism that the upcoming dialogue would help pave the way for sustainable peace.
He added that Pakistan looks forward to further positive developments as diplomatic efforts continue.
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