PAKISTAN PM SHARIF: THANKS TRUMP FOR THE CEASEFIRE EXTENSION AND URGES CONTINUED ADHERENCE, SAYING PAKISTAN WILL PERSIST IN EFFORTS FOR A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND HOPING BOTH SIDES UPHOLD THE CEASEFIRE.

Prime Minister Sharif's acknowledgment of former President Trump's role in supporting a ceasefire extension signals renewed diplomatic momentum in a historically volatile region. The market reaction reflects improved risk appetite toward frontier markets, particularly Pakistan, as sustained ceasefire adherence could reduce defense spending pressures and enhance prospects for external financing. The mention of Trump introduces a speculative element around potential U.S.-mediated stabilization efforts, though no formal policy shift has been confirmed. Assets tied to geopolitical risk, such as war-related derivatives and Pakistan's sovereign bonds, are most sensitive to shifts in conflict dynamics. Traders will watch for the next UN verification report on border activity as a key catalyst for sustained market confidence.

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