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Pakistan PM thanks Trump for ceasefire extension in Iran war

April 22, 2026 / 11:48 AM
Pakistan PM thanks Trump for ceasefire extension in Iran war
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Sharjah 24 – Reuters: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for accepting Islamabad’s request to extend a ceasefire in the US–Israeli war on Iran, allowing space for ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Call for continued truce

In a post on X, Sharif said he sincerely hopes both sides continue to observe the ceasefire and are able to reach a comprehensive peace agreement during the second round of talks scheduled to be held in Islamabad, with the aim of ending the conflict permanently.

Trump’s announcement and negotiations

Trump had announced the extension of the ceasefire to allow more time for negotiations, pending Iran’s submission of its proposal.

April 22, 2026 / 11:48 AM

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