Pakistani premier announces immediate ceasefire between US, Iran; plans Islamabad talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the US and Iran, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all conflict zones, including Lebanon.

"With the greatest 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 Lebanon and elsewhere, effective immediately," Sharif said on US social media company X in the early hours on Wednesday.

His remarks came after US President Donald Trump said he agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."

Sharif said he invites delegations of the US and Iran to Islamabad on Friday "to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes."

"Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability.

"We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!" he added.