Pakistani celebrities have praised the government and armed forces after Pakistan successfully helped broker a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The diplomatic breakthrough came at a critical moment when fears of a major US military operation in Iran were growing.
As news of the Iran-US ceasefire spread across the world, Pakistanis celebrated the country’s role in helping prevent a larger conflict in the Middle East. Many celebrities called the development one of Pakistan’s biggest diplomatic achievements in recent years.
Actor Mahira Khan said Pakistanis around the world were feeling proud after the country chose peace instead of conflict. In a post on social media, she described the ceasefire as huge news and said Pakistan had shown the world that diplomacy and peace are still possible.
Mahira Khan also said she hoped the ceasefire would continue and lead to lasting peace in the region. She ended her message with “Pakistan Zindabad”, which quickly became a trending phrase online.
Singer Farhan Saeed called the ceasefire a “big relief” not only for the Middle East but for the entire world. He described Pakistan’s role in the negotiations as the country’s “biggest diplomatic win”. Farhan Saeed also prayed for a permanent end to the fighting between Iran and the United States.
Actor Aijaz Aslam said Pakistan had created a historic moment by bringing together countries that seemed impossible to unite. He congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their leadership.
According to Aijaz Aslam, Pakistan is now being recognised globally for promoting peace. He said the world’s attention had turned towards Islamabad after the successful ceasefire talks.
Celebrity dermatologist and TV host Shaista Lodhi also welcomed the ceasefire. She said it was encouraging to see Iran and the United States choosing dialogue over war. Shaista Lodhi thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistan Army for their efforts and expressed hope that the agreement would bring lasting peace.
The Pakistan-brokered Iran-US ceasefire has become one of the top trending stories, with many Pakistanis calling it a proud moment in the country’s history.
