Shehbaz Sharif

"we are closer to a peace deal than ever before"

"Amid intense and sustained mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the continuous campaign of misinformation being waged by those seeking to derail the peace agreement."

"Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. Peace has never been this close as it is now."

"Amid ongoing intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of an incessant misinformation campaign being waged by those who want to sabotage the peace deal."

"With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week."

"We are closer to a peace deal than ever before … We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace."

"The pact called for the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

""immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon""

"The pact will be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland."

"Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

"military operations 'on all fronts, including in Lebanon,' have been terminated."

"Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

"condemned the bombing and praised Lt. Col. Shehzad Gul and Sepoy Karamat Shah for sacrificing their lives."

"the nation stands with its armed forces in the fight."

"He expressed sorrow over the 'martyrdom' of security personnel and a civilian."

"Ballistic missiles were not discussed between the US and Iran and were not on the table at all."

"I prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and directed the authorities to provide them with every possible medical assistance."

"The people of Pakistan and its Armed Forces are fully prepared to safeguard the nation’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity"

"praised troops for eliminating dozens of militants."

"The people of Pakistan and its Armed Forces are fully prepared to safeguard the nation’s security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."

"the full capability to crush any aggressive ambitions."

"his country's forces were able to 'crush' aggression"

"Our forces have the full capability to crush any aggressive ambitions."

"the country has adequate reserves but must use them carefully amid uncertainty."

"We tried to take the middle road so that the burden on you is less."

"These steps were necessary to mitigate the economic impact of the escalating situation in the Middle East."

"All schools would close for two weeks starting March 16, while higher education would move to an online format effective immediately."

"the government had formulated an austerity plan after consultations with both federal and provincial authorities."

"the region faced the looming threat of a broader war and stressed that Pakistan was making diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions."

"describing it as a difficult but necessary decision."

"To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks."

"'We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region.'"

"the ceasefire was effective immediately"

"Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability."

"Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability."

"The move is 'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY'."

"the ceasefire covered everywhere including Lebanon"

"The ceasefire will take effect immediately, and includes Lebanon and elsewhere."

"as we proceed to Islamabad talks, I wish to extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to our brotherly countries People’s Republic of China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Turkey, Arab Republic of Egypt, and State of Qatar for extending invaluable and all out support toward reaching the ceasefire and giving peaceful diplomatic efforts a chance to seek a comprehensive and conclusive end to the conflict."

"the US, Iran and their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere."

"This is a make-or-break moment for the two sides."

"The reported violations undermine the spirit of peace process."