Minister of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of Iran,” Araghch added. An hour later, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X a statement that mentioned Islamabad’s role but did not brag about it. In recent weeks, the country has been badly hit by the energy crisis and has had to take emergency measures such as shutting schools for weeks. And Pakistan Super League, a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket league a la India’s IPL, moved initial matches behind closed doors. So as the world heaves a sigh of relief, even if for two weeks, it will resonate the loudest in Pakistan.

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 05:43 UTC