Prime Minister to brief cabinet on Middle East situation, provide details on US-Iran ceasefire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday and will chair the session, during which he will brief the members on the situation in the Middle East and provide details on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz announced early Wednesday morning that Iran and the United States “along with their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including in Lebanon and elsewhere, effective IMMEDIATELY.”
With utmost 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 in Lebanon and elsewhere, IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly greet the…– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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He expressed hope that the Islamabad talks would be an important step towards achieving lasting peace, with further positive developments expected in the coming days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz added: “Both sides have demonstrated remarkable wisdom and understanding and remained constructively engaged in promoting the cause of peace and stability.”
US President Donald Trump agreed to the two-week ceasefire less than two hours before Tehran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
“A great day for world peace! Iran wants this to happen, they’ve had enough! So does everyone else!” he said in his Truth Social article. “The United States of America will contribute to the intensification of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” he added.
