PM Shehbaz says US-Iran temporary truce holds but war strains Pakistan economy
Key takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the US-Iran temporary ceasefire is currently in place, but the war has created significant hurdles for regional economies, including Pakistan.
- The prime minister made these remarks while addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad.
- The US paused the bombing last month but added a blockade of Iran's ports.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the US-Iran temporary ceasefire is currently in place, but the war has created significant hurdles for regional economies, including Pakistan.
The prime minister made these remarks while addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad.