Pakistan PM brands Iran-US talks ‘make or break’ for permanent truce

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ‌said ​late ⁠on ‌Friday that the US-Iran talks in ​Islamabad slated to ‌begin on Saturday were a make ‌or break to achieve a permanent ⁠ceasefire in the ‌weeks-long ​Middle East conflict.

Sharif thanked the leadership of Iran and the US for agreeing to a ceasefire and holding peace talks at his request, adding that his government would do its best to ensure the success of the peace process.

He also urged citizens to pray for the talks to succeed.