Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the Iran-US ceasefire is set to expire early on April 22. He noted that Pakistan is closely monitoring developments around the fragile agreement. The situation is significant for ongoing regional diplomatic efforts.
Tarar said the ceasefire will end at 4:50 am Pakistan time on April 22. He added that Iran has not yet confirmed participation in the Islamabad peace talks. Moreover, he said Pakistan is waiting for a formal response from Tehran.
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He said Pakistan is in continuous contact with Iranian authorities as a mediator. He stressed that Islamabad is actively promoting dialogue and diplomacy. Additionally, he said timely participatio
n in talks is crucial for progress.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said he does not want any extension of the ceasefire. He claimed the Iran issue will be resolved through a major agreement. Furthermore, he said the United States remains in a strong negotiating position.
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Trump also said military options remain available if required. However, he emphasized that no rushed decision would be taken. The developments highlight rising uncertainty ahead of the ceasefire deadline.