In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the Government of Pakistan announced today that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their respective allies, have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire covering all theatres of conflict, including Lebanon.

The truce took effect immediately after the announcement.

Pakistan, which played a central mediating role, has invited senior delegations from both countries to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, 2026, for high-level negotiations known as the Islamabad Talks.

The talks aim to convert the temporary ceasefire into a permanent, comprehensive settlement that addresses all outstanding disputes between the two nations.

In an official statement, Pakistan described the agreement as a “sagacious gesture”.

It extended deepest gratitude to the leadership of Iran and the United States for their wisdom and constructive engagement in advancing peace and regional stability.

“Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability,” the statement added.

Islamabad expressed confidence that the upcoming talks would achieve sustainable peace and indicated that further positive developments may be shared in the coming days.

Senior delegations from Iran and the United States are expected to arrive in Islamabad within the next 48 hours.

No specific details regarding the terms of the ceasefire or the full agenda for the April 10 talks have been released so far.

The international community has welcomed the development with cautious optimism, viewing Pakistan’s mediation efforts as a timely and significant contribution to de-escalation in the Middle East.

This is a developing story.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from Islamabad.