PM Shehbaz Confident Iran-US Deal Will Be Finalised Within 24 Hours

ISLAMABAD: In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan was on the verge of securing a peace agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing confidence that the landmark deal would be finalised within the next 24 hours.

Expressing confidence, the prime minister described the development as a historic milestone that would lay a strong foundation for lasting peace and stability across the region.

On his X handle, the prime minister posted, “We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week.”

He also thanked the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations, and extended sincere appreciation to their brothers in the region for their support.

“We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace,” he added.

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