Pakan PM Shehbaz thanks Trump for ceasefire extension, citing Pakan request | World News
Prime Miner of Pakan Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump. (File Photo)
Pakan Prime Miner Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for accepting the request to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
In a message posted on the social media platform X, Prime Miner Shehbaz Sharif said that on behalf of himself and Field Marshal Asim Munir, he thanks President Trump for agreeing to extend the ceasefire.
On my personal behalf and on behalf of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, I sincerely thank President Trump for graciously accepting our request to extend the ceasefire to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course. With the trust and confidence reposed in, Pakan…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 21, 2026
Sharif said he hoped the parties would be able to reach “a comprehensive peace deal” during the next round of talks expected in Islamabad, aimed at resolving the conflict.
He added that Pakan would continue “all-out efforts” to support a negotiated settlement and expressed confidence that all sides would respect the ceasefire.
The announcement followed a day of mixed signals from Washington, including the postponement of Vice-President JD Vance’s planned visit to Islamabad and renewed warnings that US forces were prepared for action.
Earlier, Trump said the decision to pause military action came after a request from Sharif and Munir, adding that operations against Iran were being halted until its leadership presents a mutually agreed proposal.
