Pakistan, June 27 -- ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have agreed to work closely to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The understanding came during a cordial phone call between the two leaders on Thursday. PM Shehbaz appreciated the bold leadership of President Donald Trump in successfully negotiating a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which had been at war since June 13.

During the call, the prime minister also expressed gratitude to Secretary Rubio for the key role the US played in ensuring a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and tackling regional challenges through cooperation. Secretary Rubio...