Pakistan welcomes US extension of Iran ceasefire talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump after Washington agreed to extend the Iran ceasefire, allowing additional time for diplomatic negotiations aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the region.

In a post on social media platform X, the prime minister said he was grateful on his own behalf and on behalf of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for what he described as the United States’ acceptance of Pakistan’s request to extend the ceasefire.

He said Pakistan would continue efforts to support a negotiated settlement and hoped both sides would maintain the ceasefire while working towards a comprehensive peace agreement in the next round of talks scheduled in Islamabad.

According to Trump the United States has agreed to Pakistan-mediated requests to pause military action against Iran to allow leaders to develop a unified proposal and continue discussions aimed at a durable settlement.

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However it remains unclear whether Iran or Israel will fully adhere to the extended ceasefire as tensions remain high and previous talks have struggled to produce a lasting agreement.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a facilitator of dialogue between Washington and Tehran highlighting its longstanding diplomatic ties with both countries and its role in de-escalation efforts during recent regional tensions.

Officials say the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad will be critical in determining whether the fragile ceasefire can evolve into a broader peace framework, with global markets closely watching developments due to concerns over oil prices and regional stability. Analysts warn that failure to reach consensus could risk renewed escalation, while successful diplomacy may ease tensions and support economic stability across energy-dependent economies. Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to facilitating dialogue and maintaining communication channels between all parties involved in the crisis. Officials remain cautiously optimistic about progress ahead developments.