Pakistan, June 24 -- ISLAMABAD - Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, calling it a significant step towards peace and a proud moment for the Muslim world.

In a statement issued from Islamabad, Asif praised Iran's courage and strategic resilience in the face of a much stronger adversary. He said Iran displayed remarkable composure and successfully defended itself, earning respect across the Muslim world. "I salute the determination of Iranian leadership and its brave citizens," he stated.

The defence minister also connected this development to what he described as recent triumphs for the Muslim Ummah. "In a short time, we have witnessed two victories-Pakistan's win over India and Iran's resist...