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Pakistan's Sharif Says US and Iran Have Agreed Deal Text, Signing Expected Within 24 Hours

Geopolitics & Trade 2 hours ago Global Desk ED / 01

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an accord aimed at ending their conflict and that finalization is expected within 24 hours. He said Pakistan is preparing for the agreement to be signed electronically once the process is completed.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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