JD Vance on surface of the collected photo

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, April 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pakistan Prime Minister 
Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday, the 
former's office said, adding that peace talks to end the Middle East war had 
"commenced".

"As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, 
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with His Excellency JD Vance, Vice 
President of the United States of America," the statement said.

"The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continue its 
facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace in 
the region."