The prime minister will brief the cabinet on the situation in the Middle East and provide details on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday and chairs the session, where he will brief members on the situation in the Middle East and provide details on the US-Iran ceasefire.
Prime Minister Shehbaz announced early Wednesday morning that Iran and the United States “together with their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.”
With the utmost humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, together with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome…– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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He expressed hope that the Islamabad talks would prove to be an important milestone in achieving lasting peace, and further positive developments were expected in the coming days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz further said, “Both sides have shown remarkable wisdom and understanding and have 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 the deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
“A great day for world peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so does everyone else!” he said in his post on Truth Social. “The United States of America will help increase traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” he added.
