Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump after the announcement of an extension to the ceasefire with Iran. In a social media post made late Tuesday night, Sharif thanked Trump for accepting Pakistan’s request to prolong the truce, which he said would allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to continue.

Sharif stated that both he and Field Marshal Asim Munir appreciated the opportunity to advance peace initiatives. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to pursuing a negotiated settlement and voiced hope that both sides would maintain the ceasefire. According to Sharif, Islamabad is preparing for a second round of talks aimed at achieving a comprehensive peace agreement.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows recent developments involving Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.