Islamabad, 8 April 2026(Kamran Raja): The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire across all areas, including Lebanon, effective immediately. The Prime Minister welcomed this positive and wise development, expressing deep appreciation to the leadership of both countries for their constructive engagement and commitment to peace and stability. He emphasized that this step reflects remarkable understanding and a shared desire to de-escalate tensions in the region.
In order to build on this progress, the Prime Minister extended an invitation to both sides to send their delegations to Islamabad on 10th April 2026 for further negotiations aimed at reaching a final and lasting agreement to resolve all outstanding issues. The Government of Pakistan expressed hope that these proposed “Islamabad Talks” would lead to sustainable peace and indicated optimism about further positive developments in the coming days.