US and Iran may hold talks in Islamabad on Friday, with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Special Envoy Steve Wietkof potentially attending. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered all military units to cease fire after the US-mediated ceasefire agreement, but clarified it’s a temporary truce, not a war end.
Sources indicate that Iranian Parliament Speaker Baqir Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi may participate in the talks. US President Donald Trump has accepted the 2-week ceasefire proposed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Turkish President has praised Sharif’s courageous and visionary leadership in efforts to end the disastrous Gulf conflict.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has postponed the Liaquat Bagh rally at the behest of the party’s founder. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had a phone call with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. The federal government has decided to launch a massive revolutionary program for the youth, students, and unemployed graduates of Sindh, which will be implemented on the platform of Prime Minister Youth Program and Governor Sindh Nihal Hashmi.
The sudden development of a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict has sparked joy and enthusiasm among Pakistanis worldwide. PM Shehbaz Sharif has warned that ceasefire violations are affecting the spirit of peace. The country has burdened electricity consumers with an additional 12.45 billion rupees.
Earlier, the district government rejected a request from PTI to hold a rally in Liaquat Bagh. President Arif Alvi said that Pakistan is proud of its leadership for demonstrating wisdom, determination, and commitment to peace. In a public address in the National Assembly, Alvi praised PM Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir for their leadership and vision.
The Sindh High Court has ordered local government representatives to remove street banners and flags in accordance with the law. Special Assistant to the PM on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said that Pakistan has emerged as a savior for the world and the region. Islamabad’s district administration has declared 9 and 10 April as public holidays. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has announced that the second national anti-polio campaign will begin on 13 April.
Spanish Foreign Minister has expressed his full support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts. PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar for their unwavering support. The PM said ceasefire violations are hurting the spirit of peace. US President Trump said that US and Iran talks will start soon, with the possibility that J.D. Vance may not attend due to security reasons.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had a phone call with COAS General Asim Munir. The global market has seen a decrease in crude oil prices. According to the London-based International Market, the UAE crude oil price has decreased by 21%.
Islamabad’s district administration has announced 9 and 10 April as public holidays. The wife of Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister and actor Poonam Kalyan, Analiza Navva, has spoken about the ongoing investigation into the fire that killed her son, Mark Shankar Poonawala, in Singapore last year.
