Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called on all parties to respect the US-Iran ceasefire, after reports of violations in parts of the conflict zone. The US and Iran had agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that included reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. The meeting comes ahead of Pakistan hosting peace talks between the US and Iran on Friday in Islamabad. Earlier, Shehbaz held a "warm and substantive" telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who confirmed Tehran's participation in the Pakistan-facilitated peace talks. Speaking to the Cabinet, Shehbaz said deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar and field marshal Munir played key roles in securing the ceasefire.

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 17:11 UTC